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<image:caption>INDIA Bloc leaders meet President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapathi Bhawan on Friday, Oct. 09, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>INDIA bloc submits 'vote chori' memorandum to President Murmu; Rahul says Opposition to meet CJI Monday</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chola Chiefs' Alejandra Usquiano in action on Friday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Qualcomm Highlights 'Connectivity Plus Compute' at IMC 2026 as Agentic AI Reshapes Network Architecture</image:caption>
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<news:title>Qualcomm showcases upcoming Snapdragon-powered flagship smartphones at IMC 2026</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/09/new-look-isl-has-plenty-to-prove</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru FC coach Pep Munoz (R) &amp; midfielder Suresh Singh Wangjam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T15:40:27.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New-look ISL has plenty to prove</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/hurricane-isaias-strengthens-to-a-category-3-ahead-of-expected-landfall</loc>
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<image:caption>This satellite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration shows Hurricane Isaias in the Gulf of Mexico, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T15:39:21.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hurricane Isaias strengthens to a Category 3 ahead of expected landfall</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/09/asian-games-medallists-felicitated-at-pro-wrestling-league-season-6-launch</loc>
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<image:caption>(From left to right) PWL chairman Dayaan Farooqui, Sujeet Kalkal, Antim Panghal, Aman Sehrawat, PWL CEO Akhil Gupta and PWL COO Parth Sharma</image:caption>
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<news:title>Asian Games medallists felicitated at Pro Wrestling League Season 6 launch</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/09/maharashtra-govt-leases-1200-acres-in-ahilyanagar-to-firm-linked-to-supriya-sules-son-in-law</loc>
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<image:caption>Supriya Sule</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T15:33:39.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra govt leases 1,200 acres in Ahilyanagar to firm linked to Supriya Sule’s son-in-law</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/mp-deputy-cm-relieves-osd-of-charge-amid-allegations-of-rs-1-crore-payment-in-liquor-contracts</loc>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Jagdish Devda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T15:24:31.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP deputy CM relieves OSD of charge amid allegations of Rs 1 crore payment in liquor contracts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/09/bihar-cms-bid-to-resolve-jdu-feud-over-mlc-polls-fails-rlm-mlas-skip-nda-meet</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bihar CM’s bid to resolve JD(U) feud over MLC polls fails; RLM MLAs skip NDA meet</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/us-sanctions-icc-hours-after-nobel-award-to-ex-judge-court-says-assault-on-rule-of-law</loc>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces the sanctions against the International Criminal Court on Friday, Oct. 09, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T15:17:41.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US sanctions ICC hours after Nobel award to ex-judge; court says 'assault on rule of law'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/nanda-devi-reserve-sees-near-doubling-of-landslide-zones-new-glacial-lake-amid-climate-change</loc>
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<image:caption>Nanda Devi Biosphere Reserve</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T15:11:26.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nanda Devi reserve sees near doubling of landslide zones, new glacial lake amid climate change</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Oct/09/childhood-cancer-early-signs-parents-shouldnt-ignore-in-children</loc>
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<image:caption>One common misconception is that childhood cancer always presents with a dramatic or obvious symptom.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T15:09:31.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Childhood cancer: Early signs parents shouldn’t ignore in children</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/absence-of-marks-on-a-rape-victims-body-is-not-grounds-to-disbelieve-her-testimony-jharkhand-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand HC</image:caption>
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<news:title>Absence of marks on a rape victim’s body is not grounds to disbelieve her testimony: Jharkhand HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/09/opposition-slams-maharashtra-govt-pune-police-over-fir-against-students-protesting-mpsc-paper-leak</loc>
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<image:caption>NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T14:55:30.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition slams Maharashtra govt, Pune police over FIR against students protesting MPSC paper leak</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/ahead-of-cjp-protest-24-hour-internet-suspension-around-jantar-mantar</loc>
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<image:caption>The Union Home Ministry has approved the decision, the sources said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T14:49:14.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>24-hr internet shutdown near Jantar Mantar ahead of CJP protest; New Delhi district divided into 20 zones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Internet ban, Jantar Mantar Protest, CJP protest</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/nhai-to-install-emission-control-devices-on-25-dg-sets-along-dwarka-expressway</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T14:46:10.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI to install emission control devices on 25 DG sets along Dwarka Expressway</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/09/pune-police-book-14-students-over-protest-against-paper-leak-mpsc-chairmans-removal</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T14:40:57.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pune police book 14 students over protest against paper leak, MPSC Chairman’s removal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, MPSC, Vivek Bhimanwar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/bypoll-results-live-bjps-devasish-sharma-leads-by-over-52000-votes-in-nagaon-tvk-leads-in-dharapuram-madurantakam</loc>
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<image:caption>Tvk cadres celebrate outside the counting centre at Chengalpattu after their party candidate Maragarham kumaravel leads the by poll election in Maduranthakan constituency.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T14:34:39.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bypoll results LIVE: BJP wins in Bengal, nears victory in Assam; TVK wins in TN; AINRC wins in Puducherry</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/09/platinum-model-of-vote-loot-cpim-on-bjps-bypoll-win-in-rejinagar-and-nandigram</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses a press conference regarding the results of the by-elections in Rejinagar and Nandigram Assembly constituencies at Nabanna, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T14:33:13.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Platinum model of vote loot': CPI(M) on BJP's bypoll win in Rejinagar and Nandigram</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/mayawati-renews-bharat-ratna-demand-for-kanshi-ram-urges-govt-to-tackle-poverty-unemployment</loc>
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<image:caption>BSP chief Mayawati</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T14:33:01.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mayawati renews Bharat Ratna demand for Kanshi Ram, urges govt to tackle poverty, unemployment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Kanshi Ram, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/09/aaditya-thackeray-accuses-bjp-of-undeclared-emergency-suppressing-student-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray</image:caption>
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<news:title>Aaditya Thackeray accuses BJP of ‘undeclared emergency’, suppressing student protests</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/delhi-high-court-orders-virtual-hearings-at-patiala-house-rouse-avenue-courts-on-october-10</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T14:14:22.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi High Court orders virtual hearings at Patiala House, Rouse Avenue courts on October 10</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/2027-up-elections-bjp-rld-to-launch-campaign-in-hapur-pm-likely-to-address-rally-on-dec-23</loc>
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<image:caption>Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) chief Jayant Chaudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T13:58:40.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2027 UP elections: BJP-RLD to launch campaign in Hapur; PM likely to address rally on Dec 23</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/mananthavady-municipality-seeks-to-retain-wayanad-medical-college-claims-25-acres-available</loc>
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<image:caption>The medical college, which has National Medical Commission approval, currently operates from the existing district hospital campus in Mananthavady, which spans just 10 acres.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T13:37:20.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mananthavady Municipality seeks to retain Wayanad Medical College, claims 25 acres available</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mananthavady, Wayanad medical colleges</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/punjab-cm-manns-osd-rajbir-singh-ghuman-skips-cbi-summons-for-second-time-sends-legal-reply</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/qvcvzvt4/New-Project-2026-10-06T211931.198.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajbir Singh Guman and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T13:37:11.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM Mann’s OSD Rajbir Singh Ghuman skips CBI summons for second time, sends legal reply</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI Summons, Rajbir Singh Ghuman</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/09/why-is-cpim-in-keralam-carrying-out-a-course-correction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/jhk61lm4/20190428025L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Correction without consequence? Kerala CPI(M) waits anxiously for next move</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T13:35:59.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why is CPI(M) in Keralam carrying out a course correction?</news:title>
<news:keywords>CPI (M) correction in Kerlam, Communist party review </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/09/cm-himanta-seeks-impartial-probe-into-assam-womans-death-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/5h960fds/ANI_20260924092344.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T13:18:37.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Himanta seeks ‘impartial probe’ into Assam woman’s death in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/left-parties-condemn-curbs-demand-nod-for-october-10-jantar-mantar-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/4di0yrqb/20261009206L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security tightens near Jantar Mantar ahead of the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest scheduled for Oct 10, in New Delhi on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T13:17:34.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left parties condemn curbs, demand nod for October 10 Jantar Mantar protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Police, Left parties, Jantar Mantar protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/france-students-plan-more-protests-un-concerned-over-violence-after-police-crackdown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/4fo9rf2k/AP26282332701843.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students stand in front of a blockaded high school as they protest against under-resourced schools in Paris, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T13:16:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>France students plan more protests; UN 'concerned' over violence after police crackdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, France protests, France Student Protests, France school protests</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/tn-bypolls-stalin-calls-tvks-win-interim-victory-for-betrayal-as-vijay-targets-dmk-aiadmk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/cex5roon/Vijay-and-Stalin.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) TVK founder and Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay; DMK President and former CM MK Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T13:15:24.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN bypolls: Stalin calls TVK's win 'interim victory for betrayal' as Vijay targets DMK, AIADMK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, DMK vs TVK, C Joseph Vijay, TN bypolls, Dharapuram bypoll, Madurantakam bypoll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/shut-down-entire-country-cjp-hits-out-at-centre-over-transport-curbs-ahead-of-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T13:10:31.488Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Shut down entire country’: CJP hits out at Centre over transport curbs ahead of protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Train cancellations, abhijeet dipke, CJP protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/09/tcs-q2-earnings-lift-market-sentiment-nifty-and-sensex-rallies-over-1-each</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/5iqj72c6/db88ae978abbeb3b2d422093803d2ae6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The broader market witnessed healthy buying interest, with the Nifty Midcap 100 rising 1.56% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 gaining 0.54%.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T13:05:46.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TCS’ Q2 earnings lift market sentiment, Nifty and Sensex rallies over 1% each </news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian markets , rise of IT stocks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/dont-use-hammer-to-kill-a-fly-sc-asks-centre-to-ease-metro-train-curbs-ahead-of-cjp-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/aobud8b2/20261009232L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Passengers gather to board a train at Patna Junction after some Delhi-bound trains were cancelled ahead of a proposed protest by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), in Patna on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T13:05:18.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Don’t use hammer to kill a fly’: SC asks Centre to ease metro, train curbs ahead of CJP protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Delhi Metro, Train cancellations, CJP protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/find-an-alternative-space-sc-asks-delhi-authorities-to-identify-alternative-protest-venue-to-jantar-mantar</loc>
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<image:caption>Police personnel deployed near Jantar Mantar in view of a call for protest by the Cockroach Janta Party on (Oct 10), in New Delhi on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T13:02:13.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Find an alternative space’: SC asks Delhi authorities to identify alternative protest venue to Jantar Mantar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jantar Mantar protests, CJP protests</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/09/starlink-row-scindia-says-three-satellite-operators-have-licences-security-clearances-pending</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/r8vdo07l/ANI_20261009070425.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"India doesn't allow monopoly in any sector": Jyotiraditya Scindia responds to Musk's claims on blocking of Starlink license</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:52:11.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Starlink row: Scindia says three satellite operators have licences, security clearances pending</news:title>
<news:keywords>Starlink row, Elon Musk remark on Ambani, India's Satcom licenses </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/russian-pro-war-blogger-among-five-arrested-in-montenegro-over-alleged-destabilization-plot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/yey4pec5/AP26282377662884.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Montenegro's Prime Minister Milojko Spajic speaks during a joint press conference with an Chancellor Olaf Scholz in the chancellory in Berlin, Monday, April 29, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian pro-war blogger among five arrested in Montenegro over alleged destabilization plot</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Montenegro, Russian interference, Montenegro destabilization plot</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/jnu-dismisses-professor-and-congress-mp-bimol-akoijam-over-sexual-harassment-allegations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/a9wjtlmy/A-Bimol-Akoijam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this file photo from April 20, 2026, Congress MP Prof. Angomcha Bimol Akoijam speaks during a press conference at the AICC office in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:49:34.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JNU dismisses professor and Congress MP Bimol Akoijam over sexual harassment allegations</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/india-to-host-its-first-world-landslide-forum-starting-nov-23-in-faridabad</loc>
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<image:caption>The theme for this year's forum, “Landslide Science and Practice for Safe and Resilient Communities,” will emphasise the importance of disaster-risk reduction, remote sensing, hazard mapping, and mitigation strategies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:45:02.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India to host its first World Landslide Forum starting Nov 23 in Faridabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World Landslide Forum</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/security-tightened-at-noida-delhi-borders-ahead-of-cjp-protest-bsf-deployed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/rufcy4a6/PTI10092026000041A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>More than 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across central Delhi, where the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) too has announced another protest on Saturday, this time against Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:39:56.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security tightened at Noida-Delhi borders ahead of CJP protest; BSF deployed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Metro, CJP protest, CEC Gyanesh kumar resignation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/mp-hc-caps-obc-quota-at-14-in-government-recruitment-and-high-education-orders-release-of-13-held-posts</loc>
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<image:caption>The Madhya Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:34:51.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP HC caps OBC quota at 14% in government recruitment and high education, orders release of 13% held posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, OBC quota, Madhya Pradesh high court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/indian-man-faces-verdict-in-paris-over-global-discord-ring-accused-of-abusing-children</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/q9jbee37/AP26282376006861.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - The Palace of Justice is pictured Monday, April 28, 2025 in Paris.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian man faces verdict in Paris over global Discord ring accused of abusing children</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, Paris, Indian man, Digital Child Abuse, Discord</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/ed-arrests-suspended-punjab-dig-harcharan-singh-bhullar-in-money-laundering-case-seeks-14-day-remand</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:26:43.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED arrests suspended Punjab DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar in money laundering case, seeks 14-day remand</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, money laundering, Enforcement Directorate (ED)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/09/gujarat-hc-seeks-asi-response-to-petition-claiming-bharuch-jama-masjid-was-jain-temple</loc>
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<image:caption>The Gujarat High Court directed the ASI to examine the material submitted by the petitioners and ensure that a competent official attends the next hearing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:20:45.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat HC seeks ASI response to petition claiming Bharuch Jama Masjid was Jain temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat High Court, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), jain temple, Bharuch Jama Masjid, Lord Mallinath</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/eight-bjp-two-sp-candidates-elected-unopposed-to-rajya-sabha-from-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/6zul8362/C_53_1_CH1540_45036521.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Returning Officer Ajit Verma, who is also the Special Secretary of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly, said the candidates had been declared elected unopposed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:15:11.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight BJP, two SP candidates elected unopposed to Rajya Sabha from UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party, Rajya Sabha Polls, ​Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/netanyahu-invites-brazil-presidential-candidate-flavio-bolsonaro-to-israel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/jaskbbuo/AP26278400575400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at a state memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl Cemetery in Jerusalem, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:12:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netanyahu invites Brazil presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro to Israel</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Benjamin Netanyahu, 2026 Brazil Elections, Flavio Bolsonaro, Axis of Zionism</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/09/87-hospitalised-in-gujarat-after-statue-of-unity-parade-as-dengue-hits-security-personnel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/8cedjhhj/C_32_1_CH1535_75226532.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The affected personnel belong to the Border Security Force (BSF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:11:07.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>87 hospitalised in Gujarat after Statue of Unity Parade as Dengue hits security personnel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, dengue, Statue of Unity</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/india-calls-vances-remarks-on-indian-professionals-unwarranted-and-deeply-offensive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-04/l1mmrttj/ANI_20251104003455.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Vice President JD Vance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T12:04:55.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India calls Vance’s remarks on Indian professionals ‘unwarranted’ and 'deeply offensive'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Microsoft, MEA, H-1B visa, JD Vance</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/railways-cancel-multiple-delhi-bound-trains-tomorrow-ahead-of-cjp-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>RPF personnel deployed outside New Delhi railway station. ( File)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:56:34.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railways cancel multiple Delhi-bound trains tomorrow ahead of CJP protest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/saudi-authorities-say-three-killed-in-houthi-claimed-attacks-on-riyadh-airport</loc>
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<image:caption>Black smoke and flames rise from an oil facility in an industrial area in southern Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:54:37.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi authorities say three killed in Houthi-claimed attacks on Riyadh airport</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/meghalaya-hc-issues-contempt-notices-to-26-bar-association-members-over-judicial-work-boycott-call</loc>
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<image:caption>Meghalaya High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:47:00.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meghalaya HC issues contempt notices to 26 bar association members over judicial work boycott call</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Oct/09/delhi-ncrs-toxic-air-may-have-role-in-gynaecological-cancers-say-experts</loc>
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<image:caption>Experts explained that gynaecological cancers do not have a single cause, adding that environmental factors may contribute to the biological processes involved in cancer development.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:45:42.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi-NCR's toxic air may have role in gynaecological cancers, say experts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/centre-proposes-strict-curbs-on-advertising-prescription-drugs-including-glp-1-medicines</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:41:39.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre proposes strict curbs on advertising prescription drugs including GLP-1 medicines</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Oct/09/slavia-slays-it-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The Skoda Slavia Prestige (left) and Monte Carlo Editions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:40:01.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slavia slays it</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Auto, Skoda Slavia</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/09/bjp-sweeps-nandigram-rejinagar-bypolls-with-margins-of-122-lakh-and-75000-votes</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP workers celebrate as the party candidate Hasirani Rath (unseen) wins in the Nandigram Assembly constituency by-election, in Nandigram on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:34:14.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP sweeps Nandigram, Rejinagar bypolls with margins of 1.22 lakh and 75,000 votes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/rahul-gandhi-should-resign-giriraj-singh-targets-lop-accuses-him-of-creating-anarchy</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Textile Minister Giriraj Singh in Surat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:31:21.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Rahul Gandhi should resign': Giriraj Singh targets LoP, accuses him of creating anarchy </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Gujarat, Rahul Gandhi, Giriraj Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/09/dandiya-steps-out-of-the-gujarati-circle-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:31:20.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dandiya steps out of the Gujarati circle in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Navaratri, Dandiya</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/krantikari-kisan-union-to-join-cjps-october-10-protest-in-delhi-against-sir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/p77t6y14/ANI_20261008151101.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:29:33.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KrantiKari Kisan Union to join CJP’s October 10 protest in Delhi against SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Krantikari Kisan Union, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), October 10 protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Oct/09/lost-your-reading-habit-this-online-club-wants-to-help-you-find-it</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/vovp9tr0/Booked-6.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:24:39.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lost your reading habit? This online club wants to help you find it</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, reading habit, reading community</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/no-turning-back-aisa-chief-urges-people-to-continue-jantar-mantar-protest-despite-arrests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/bsncwvwf/Neha-Bora-AISA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All India Students' Association (AISA) National President Neha Bora.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:21:04.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'No turning back’: AISA chief urges people to continue Jantar Mantar protest despite arrests</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, AISA, Jantar Mantar Protest, CJP protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/rahul-gandhi-vows-to-end-crony-capitalism-after-musk-exchange-over-ambanis-influence-in-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-07/bvr55dgk/Rahul-Gandhi-LoP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T11:11:31.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi vows to end crony capitalism after Musk exchange over Ambani’s influence in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mukesh Ambani, Elon Musk, capitalism, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/aap-to-join-cjps-october-10-protest-in-delhi-sanjay-singh-kejriwal-family-to-attend</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Delhi chief minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T10:39:41.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP to join CJP’s October 10 protest in Delhi: Sanjay Singh; Kejriwal, family to attend</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, aap, AAP Arvind Kejriwal, CJP protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/09/gyanesh-kumar-must-resign-to-save-the-credibility-of-the-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-05/fhmpmwdb/Election-Commission.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A protestor holds a poster of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar during a protest by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members against the CEC, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T10:39:40.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gyanesh Kumar must resign to save the credibility of the government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, resignation, democracy, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/up-cabinet-approves-renaming-jewar-airport-as-narendra-modi-international-airport-noida-jewar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/barfzmo5/C_53_1_CH1506_4341577.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Noida International Airport at Jewar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T10:30:26.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP Cabinet approves renaming Jewar airport as Narendra Modi International Airport, Noida-Jewar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Jewar airport, Narendra Modi International Airport</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/all-options-on-the-table-india-bloc-eyes-fresh-protests-over-alleged-vote-chori</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge speaks to the media as party leader Rahul Gandhi, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee and others look on after a lunch hosted by the party President for INDIA bloc leaders, for the second consecutive day, at Moets restaurant, Connaught Place, in New Delhi, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T10:19:49.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc takes CEC resignation demand to President Murmu, keeps fresh ‘vote chori’ protests on the table</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, INDIA bloc, SIR protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/eu-trade-chief-seeks-tangible-outcomes-in-china-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE -The European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic speaks during an interview in Asuncion, Paraguay, Jan. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T10:17:18.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU trade chief seeks 'tangible outcomes' in China talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, China, EU trade, Maros Sefcovic, EU-China trade</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/09/bengal-cm-claims-bjp-won-60-per-cent-muslim-votes-in-rejinagar-80-per-cent-in-nandigram-bypolls</loc>
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<image:caption>West bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T10:10:51.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal CM claims BJP won 60 per cent Muslim votes in Rejinagar, 80 per cent in Nandigram bypolls</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, Rejinagar bypoll, Nandigram bypolls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/apple-growers-in-himachal-pradesh-test-chinese-monorail-systems-to-tackle-labour-shortage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/9jexw74j/Screenshot-2026-10-09-153352.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The petrol-powered systems run on tracks laid along slopes in orchards and can operate on gradients of up to 45 degrees.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T10:05:13.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple growers in Himachal Pradesh  test Chinese monorail systems to tackle labour shortage</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Himachal Pradesh., apple growers, Chinese monorail system</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/delhi-metro-to-shut-gates-at-57-stations-from-9-pm-friday-ahead-of-cjp-protest-restrictions-till-further-notice</loc>
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<image:caption>The restrictions follow a request from Delhi Police to the DMRC to close entry and exit gates at 57 stations and consider reducing train frequency in view of proposed protests at Jantar Mantar and other locations in the New Delhi district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T10:02:04.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Metro to shut gates at 57 stations from 9 pm friday ahead of CJP protest; restrictions till further notice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DMRC, Delhi Metro, CJP protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/ed-raids-10-premises-in-odisha-west-bengal-over-si-job-exam-question-paper-leak</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T09:58:28.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids 10 premises in Odisha, West Bengal over SI job exam question paper leak</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, question paper leak, ED Enforcement Directorate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/09/he-made-my-life-hell-tanushree-dutta-on-nana-patekars-death-life-after</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/aamnajpj/202605063777739.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dutta had accused Patekar, who passed away on Thursday after suffering a heart attack in Goa, of misbehaving with her when they were shooting an item song for the 2008 movie "Horn Ok Pleassss".</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T09:57:27.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'He made my life hell': Tanushree Dutta on Nana Patekar's death, life after</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment, Nana patekar, Tanushree Dutta</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/prepare-for-storm-delhi-top-cop-urges-restraint-ahead-of-cjp-protest-25000-central-forces-deployed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/c9sq963f/C_53_1_CH1540_45873125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy security deployment and multi-layered police barricades in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T09:50:39.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Prepare for storm’: Delhi top cop urges restraint ahead of CJP protest; 25,000 central forces deployed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Jantar Mantar Protest, CJP protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/indian-origin-navanethem-navi-pillay-wins-nobel-peace-prize-for-her-work-in-international-justice</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - U.N. human rights chief Navanethem Pillay prior to the opening of a session of the Human Rights Council at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, June 18, 2012.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T09:46:56.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-origin Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international justice</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nobel Peace Prize, Navanethem Pillay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/supreme-court-rejects-plea-seeking-probe-into-alleged-police-action-during-cjp-protest-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/tbl8kkpo/ANI_20260722105646.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CJP protest</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T09:35:56.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court rejects plea seeking probe into alleged police action during CJP protest in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, police action, India Supreme Court, CJP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/du-rolls-out-womens-safety-measures-after-harassment-complaints-orders-campus-security-audit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/yza5q8cr/du091223.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>University of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T09:17:46.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DU rolls out women's safety measures after harassment complaints, orders campus security audit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University, women's safety</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/09/telanganas-karimnagar-becomes-first-tgnpdcl-circle-to-achieve-100-real-time-feeder-monitoring-system-integration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/nlirxwrr/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-09-at-13.51.59.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TGNPDCL Chairman and Managing Director Karnati Varun Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T08:58:14.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana's Karimnagar becomes first TGNPDCL circle to achieve 100% real-time feeder monitoring system integration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TGNPDCL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/sc-plea-challenges-delhi-metro-station-closures-train-cancellations-ahead-of-cjp-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/m08e0o72/20261002495L-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel deployed near Patel Chowk Metro station. ( File)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T08:50:10.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC plea challenges Delhi metro station closures, train cancellations ahead of CJP protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Metro station, right to protest, Train cancellations, CJP protests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/09/gujarat-plans-rs-50-crore-bio-manufacturing-push-to-strengthen-fertiliser-security</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/ddaczev0/mass-production-facility-for-algal-biofertilizer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gujarat's proposed programme seeks to diversify agricultural inputs rather than replace conventional fertilisers, which will remain essential.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T08:39:11.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat plans Rs 50-crore bio-manufacturing push to strengthen fertiliser security</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, Fertiliser, bio-manufacturing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/09/bengal-bypolls-bjp-scores-landslide-wins-in-nandigram-by-115-lakh-votes-rejinagar-by-75000</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP supporters celebrate amid the counting of votes for the Rejinagar Assembly by-election, in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. BJP candidates on Friday widened their leads in Nandigram and Rejinagar seats of West Bengal, where counting of votes was underway for the assembly by-elections, according to EC trends.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T08:38:33.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal bypolls: BJP scores landslide wins in Nandigram by 1.15 lakh votes, Rejinagar by 75,000</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, BJP, Nandigram bypoll, Rejinagar bypoll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/deeply-offensive-mea-hits-back-at-vances-indentured-servants-remark-amid-us-green-card-freeze</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/bwiqdjis/202605233798387.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘Highly skilled contributors’: India slams Vance’s ‘indentured servants’ remark on H-1B workers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T08:05:27.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Deeply offensive’: MEA hits back at Vance’s ‘indentured servants’ remark amid US Green Card freeze</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Green Card freeze</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/cjps-october-10-protest-delhi-metro-curbs-proposed-train-cancellations-activists-get-police-calls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/qg8wbp1y/images-2026-10-09T132406.271.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi police has also sought a reduction in the frequency of metro trains, citing the possibility of unlawful movement towards sensitive locations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T07:56:01.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP’s October 10 protest: Delhi metro curbs proposed, train cancellations, activists get police calls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, ECI Election Commission of India, Delhi police., CJP protest, Gyanesh Kumar Impeachment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/47-prominent-citizens-write-to-delhi-police-commissioner-allege-intimidation-of-citizens-ahead-of-october-10-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/jw25lujo/P_4982401985.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>They also alleged that police officials were approaching people who provide paying guest (PG) accommodation, a common arrangement for outstation students and young professionals in Delhi, and asking them to restrain their tenants from participating in the protest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T07:54:46.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>47 prominent citizens write to Delhi Police Commissioner, allege intimidation of citizens ahead of October 10 protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Yogendra Yadav, BNSS, RWAs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/india-doesnt-allow-monopoly-scindia-responds-to-musks-claim-that-starlink-licence-is-being-blocked</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/c863b086-5ed5-4e26-b5b4-1e0fb48e3b0b/C_1_1_CH0820_100242147.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T07:49:31.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘India doesn’t allow monopoly’: Scindia responds to Musk’s claim that Starlink licence is being blocked</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Elon Musk, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Starlink</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/vande-mataram-seminar-row-sfi-protests-in-front-of-central-university-of-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/hxz3t2xi/114356102026125812IMG20261006WA0055-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students’ organisations, including the SFI, NSUI, MSF and AISF, clash with the police while protesting against a national seminar on Vande Mataram organised at the Central University of Kerala on Tuesday (October 6, 2026)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T07:36:08.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vande Mataram seminar row: SFI protests in front of Central University of Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, SFI, Central University of Kerala, Vande Mataram seminar row</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/indian-origin-students-in-canada-face-uncertainty-as-government-probes-private-colleges-over-osap-funding-irregularities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/6heddpv7/images-3.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T07:28:51.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-Origin students in Canada face uncertainty as government probes private colleges over OSAP funding irregularities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Canada, Indian-origin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/justice-sheel-nagu-recuses-from-hearing-punjab-govt-plea-against-hc-order-for-cbi-probe-into-corruption-claims</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court judge Justice Sheel Nagu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T07:27:45.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice Sheel Nagu recuses from hearing Punjab govt plea against HC order for CBI probe into corruption claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Justice Sheel Nagu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/one-injured-in-multiple-vehicle-collision-on-nh66-in-kasaragod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/0tzcdd4b/1003169966.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Fire and Rescue team set up ladders and safely evacuated the passengers through the emergency exit of the bus that was met with an accident on the highway in front of the Mogral Puthur Grama Panchayat office in Kasaragod</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T07:27:38.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One injured in multiple vehicle collision on NH66 in Kasaragod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, road accident, Kasargod</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/delhi-police-seeks-closure-of-57-metro-stations-from-9-pm-ahead-of-cjp-protest-on-october-10</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/1fzrerz7/PTI07202026000293B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) supporters raise slogans, near Jantar Mantar ahead of a protest march, in New Delhi, early Monday, July 20, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T07:13:28.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi police seeks closure of 57 metro stations from 9 pm ahead of CJP protest on October 10 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Special Intensive Revision, CJP protest, Gyanesh Kumar Impeachment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/delhi-police-deny-cjp-permission-to-protest-against-cec-at-jantar-mantar-on-october-10</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/rufcy4a6/PTI10092026000041A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel keep a vigil ahead of the INDIA bloc's march to Rashtrapati Bhavan to seek President Droupadi Murmu's intervention over its demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation, at Janpath, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026. More than 20,000 police and paramilitary personnel have been deployed across central Delhi, where the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) too has announced another protest on Saturday, this time against Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T07:13:05.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police denies permission for CJP's Jantar Mantar protest; asks DMRC to close 57 metro stations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, India, Jantar Mantar, CJP protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/tough-to-stay-here-nepal-flood-survivors-wait-for-homes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/my7vfhhu/AFP20261009C9XC2AKv2HighResTopshotNepalDisasterLandslideFlood.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This photograph taken on October 1, 2026 shows an aerial view of temporary shelter tents uphill in Betrawati in Nepal's Nuwakot district in the aftermath of the August 26 flash flood.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T07:07:14.603Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Tough to stay here': Nepal flood survivors wait for homes</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nepal floods, makeshift shelter, Nepal flash floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/appcb-imposes-rs-1632-crore-penalty-on-industries-for-violation-of-rules</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/f33myggs/images-2026-10-09T121654.439.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T06:49:33.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APPCB imposes Rs 16.32 crore penalty on industries for violation of rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, environmental pollution, APPCB, Andhra industries</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/new-home-secretary-appointed-in-tamil-nadu-senior-ias-officer-lakhoni-back-in-tneb</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-22/59qny85f/newindianexpress2024-10-27g63cza5rIAS-logo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Karthik replaced K Manivasan, who will assume charge as the Commissioner of Land Administration, a post hitherto held by Rajesh Lakhoni. Karthik had hitherto functioned as the CMD of Tamil Nadu Small Industries Development Corporation (TANSIDCO).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T06:45:09.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Home Secretary appointed in Tamil Nadu; Senior IAS officer Lakhoni back in TNEB</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, home secretary, TANSIDCO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/delhi-court-grants-brij-bhushan-time-to-reply-to-plea-against-acquittal-in-sexual-harassment-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/o8bi6rqu/Brij_Bhushan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Wrestling Federation of India chief and Bharatiya Janata Party MP Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T06:40:16.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court grants Brij Bhushan time to reply to plea against acquittal in sexual harassment case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, sexual assault case, Women Wrestlers, Brij Bhushan Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/punjab-govt-appoints-gaurav-yadav-as-dgp-following-high-court-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/go67pqht/20260506180f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Police Director General (DGP) Gaurav Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T06:40:13.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab govt appoints Gaurav Yadav as DGP following high court push</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab government, Gaurav Yadav IPS, Punjab police DGP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/09/the-language-of-dissent-and-the-politics-of-power</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-02/j20t6mca/protest%20(1).jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T06:38:47.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The language of dissent and the politics of power </news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, language of dissent, politics of power</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/09/sc-to-hear-on-october-16-pleas-of-bengal-voters-deleted-from-electoral-rolls-under-sir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-24/ixbw7bja/PTI01202026000408B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File Photo| People wait in queues at a centre during hearings under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, in Balurghat, Dakshin Dinajpur district, West Bengal, Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T06:37:00.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to hear on October 16 pleas of Bengal voters deleted from electoral rolls under SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/keralam-consumer-panel-pulls-up-restaurant-for-serving-hot-meals-on-plastic-leaves</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/j62930te/officials.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The commission also ordered Dev Residency (Royal Family Restaurant), Moonnu Mukku, Attingal, to refund Rs 8.59 collected in excess of the MRP of a water bottle and pay Rs 2,000 towards litigation expenses. The amounts have to be paid within 30 days of receiving the order.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T06:30:33.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Consumer panel pulls up restaurant for serving hot meals on plastic leaves</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Consumer Protection Act, MRP, Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/delhi-hc-refuses-to-grant-urgent-hearing-to-youth-congress-plea-for-protest-at-jantar-mantar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/q41lnzdf/PTI10042026000429B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National President Uday Bhanu Chib and workers take part in a 'Mashaal Julus' as they stage a protest, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T06:20:20.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC refuses to grant urgent hearing to Youth Congress plea for protest at Jantar Mantar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Indian Youth Congress, SIR protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/puducherry-bypoll-ainrcs-ashok-anand-wins-thattanchavady-by-8482-votes</loc>
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<image:caption>The ruling All India N.R. Congress (AINRC) candidate for Thattanchavady bypoll, Ashok Anand shows the indelible ink mark after casting his vote at a polling booth in Thattanchavady in Puducherry on October 6, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T06:14:52.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puducherry bypoll | AINRC's Ashok Anand wins Thattanchavady by 8,482 votes </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AINRC, Ashok Anand, Thattanchavady bye-election, Puducherry bypoll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/sc-dismisses-andhra-pradesh-plea-against-hc-order-striking-down-34-bc-quota-in-local-body-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/i8z17m9q/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T06:09:34.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC dismisses Andhra Pradesh plea against HC order striking down 34% BC quota in local body polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, AP local poll reservation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/ngt-seeks-replies-from-uttarakhand-govt-over-alleged-sewage-waste-lapses-on-kedarnath-route</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/lq23aorc/images-2026-10-09T110113.704.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kedarnath has a sewage treatment plant with a capacity of 600 kilolitres per day</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:55:25.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT seeks replies from Uttarakhand govt over alleged sewage, waste lapses on Kedarnath route</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, National Green Tribunal, Uttarakhand government, Sewage Treatment, solid-waste management, Kedarnath route</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/heavy-security-ahead-of-cjp-protest-in-delhi-shows-modi-govts-panic-and-nervousness-jairam-ramesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:41:05.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy security ahead of CJP protest in Delhi shows Modi govt's 'panic and nervousness': Jairam Ramesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jairam Ramesh, Cockroach Janta Party, October 10 protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/09/25-years-a-story-beyond-the-goal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/a5ee2kl4/20261006602f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:36:51.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25 years: A story beyond the goal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Viksit Bharat, Narendra Modi’s political journey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/fishermens-welfare-govt-priority-union-minister-ram-mohan-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/pwtotvrr/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-09-at-9.56.14-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ram Mohan Naidu inaugurated a fish auction hall and fish processing centre constructed with Rs 1.32 crore under the PMMSY scheme at Devunaltada village in Vajrapukotturu mandal of Srikakulam district on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:33:18.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fishermen’s welfare govt priority: Union Minister Ram Mohan Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fishermen, Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, Telugu Desam Party (TDP)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/israel-to-honour-indian-pilot-smit-machchhar-with-top-civilian-bravery-award-for-foiling-plane-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>A teacher from Gurukul School of Art paints a portrait honoring Smit Machchhar,, an Indian pilot with FlyDubai, in Mumbai, India, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:30:26.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel to honour Indian pilot Smit Machchhar with top civilian bravery award for foiling plane attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, Smit Machchhar, FlyDubai near-disaster</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/09/nana-patekars-final-words-i-dont-know-if-ill-be-here-tomorrow</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/w1ydkonw/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-08-at-9.01.40-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:28:31.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nana Patekar’s Final Words: “I Don’t Know If I’ll Be Here Tomorrow”</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nana Patekar, Hindi cinema, Marathi cinema, Naam Foundation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/ranchi-diary-viral-barefoot-run-in-saree-brings-sports-gear-fresh-motivation-for-jharkhand-home-guard-aspirant</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/91s20i3g/saree-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kavita ran the 1,600-metre trial barefoot in a saree under the scorching sun, completing it in six minutes against the 10-minute limit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:27:22.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranchi Diary: Viral barefoot run in saree brings sports gear, fresh motivation for Jharkhand home guard aspirant</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/global-talks/2026/Oct/09/modis-russia-ukraine-peace-push-can-india-make-it-work</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:24:35.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi’s Russia-Ukraine Peace Push: Can India Make It Work?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Modi diplomacy, Russia-Ukraine war, India peace push</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/rs-2370-crore-plan-to-quench-andhras-rayachoti-constituency-thirst</loc>
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<image:caption>Rayachoti segment has been given priority in the Integrated Drinking Water Supply Project for the western Chittoor region under Jal Jeevan Mission.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:24:13.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2,370-crore plan to quench Andhra's Rayachoti constituency thirst</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jal Jeevan Mission, Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Oct/09/why-india-blocs-restaurant-lunches-are-drawing-political-attention</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/09vy9h75/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-08-at-7.31.15-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:21:00.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why INDIA bloc’s restaurant lunches are drawing political attention</news:title>
<news:keywords>INDIA bloc, Sagar Ratna, Delhi protests</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/will-nobel-peace-prize-pick-make-waves-at-the-white-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/3idluwei/Nobel-1.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Nobel diploma and medal are displayed, Dec. 8, 2020, during a ceremony in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:19:13.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will Nobel Peace Prize pick make waves at the White House?</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, White House, Nobel Peace Prize</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/andhra-land-acquisition-begins-for-nagari-industrial-park</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/w8ko7vcy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-09-at-9.43.47-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Joint Collector Adarsh Rajendran inspected the land identified by APIIC and reviewed the connectivity infrastructure required for the project. The location could also benefit from access to Chennai International Airport, which is approximately 70 km away.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:14:23.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra: Land acquisition begins for Nagari industrial park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Land Acquisition, APIIC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/hc-directs-kerala-police-chief-to-register-case-against-ex-cm-pinarayi-vijayan-and-family-in-cmrl-pay-off-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-28/gcp951ka/32-33-1-pinarayi12705chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan addresses the media at his residence after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids in connection with the alleged CMRL-linked money laundering case, May 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:12:14.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HC directs Kerala police chief to register case against ex-CM Pinarayi Vijayan and family in CMRL pay-off case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, Kerala police chief, CMRL pay-off case, ex-CM Pinarayi and family</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/pds-rice-stocks-run-low-at-kakinadaration-depots</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/keae8a4m/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-09-at-9.40.56-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The dealer informed them that stocks had been exhausted and that all eligible beneficiaries had already received their share by October 7. Kakinada district has 6,41,136 ration cards, and dealers supply rice and other commodities until the 15th of every month.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:07:45.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PDS rice stocks run low at Kakinada
ration depots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, PDS, Kakinada District</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/rmc-divisions-to-go-up-from-50-to-72</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/v48lup9r/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-09-at-9.39.02-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The merged panchayats include Satellite City, Katteeru, Hukumpeta, Bommuru, Dowleswaram, Pidimgoyyi, Rajavolu, Thorredu, Venkatanagaram, Vemagiri and Lalacheruvu. The State government on Thursday issued the schedule for inviting objections to the merger and division reorganisation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T05:01:52.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RMC divisions to go up from 50 to 72</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Panchayat, Rajamahendravaram Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/pm-under-gyaneshgate-siege-will-not-retaliate-to-us-visa-crackdown-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/pl3ov9jx/ANI_20261008044838.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:54:36.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM under 'GyaneshGate' siege, will not retaliate to US visa crackdown: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Jairam Ramesh, GyaneshGate siege, US visa crackdown</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/prison-riot-in-mexicos-violence-plagued-sinaloa-state-kills-10-and-leaves-16-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-20/6hxbic2l/Crime-scene.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:44:32.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prison riot in Mexico's violence-plagued Sinaloa state kills 10 and leaves 16 injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mexico, prison riot, violence-plagued Sinaloa state</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/09/congress-protests-at-telangana-lok-bhavan-against-vote-theft</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/9rcrmok2/Bhavan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of INDIA bloc parties take part in the Chalo Lok Bhavan protest in Hyderabad on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:43:44.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress protests at Telangana Lok Bhavan against ‘vote theft’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, congress protest, Lok Bhavan, Gyanesh Kumar Impeachment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/odisha-government-transfers-senior-oas-officer-trilochan-mohanty-out-of-chief-ministers-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/inu74j90/transfer-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:42:56.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government transfers senior OAS officer Trilochan Mohanty out of Chief Minister’s Office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/09/rice-gets-costlier-in-telangana-other-essentials-follow-el-nino</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/ofwc204f/Rice.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fine rice, a staple in homes across Telangana, is now selling at Rs 80-82 a kg</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/a8ka7roi/paying.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:42:35.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rice gets costlier in Telangana, other essentials follow: El Nino? </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, El Nino conditions, rice price hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/09/rupee-rises-23-paise-to-9665-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-07/eikl0m6v/ANI_20260320063011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.74, then gained some ground to touch 96.65, registering a rise of 23 paise over its previous close.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:41:51.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 23 paise to 96.65 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Rupee, US Dollar, Rupee vs Dollar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/bjd-alleges-lyngdoh-norms-violated-in-odisha-student-union-polls-accuses-bjp-of-favouritism</loc>
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<image:caption>They also accused the BJP-led state government of interfering in campus politics and attempting to favour candidates backed by the ABVP and BJP Yuva Morcha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:41:23.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD alleges Lyngdoh norms violated in Odisha student union polls, accuses BJP of favouritism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/09/fssai-licence-of-five-eateries-in-telangana-suspended</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/xz8i5oge/FSSAI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:40:42.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI licence of five eateries in Telangana suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, FSSAI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/09/14-farmers-booked-for-opening-jurala-gates-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/20/original/Narula_falls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priyadarshini Jurala project.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:39:41.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>14 farmers booked for opening Jurala gates in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Priyadarshini Jurala Project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/ngt-halts-dumping-of-chromium-bearing-waste-at-abandoned-quarry-on-odisha-college-premises</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/xvyrqi2y/NGT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Green Tribunal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:37:34.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT halts dumping of chromium-bearing waste at abandoned quarry on Odisha college premises</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/09/stock-markets-rebound-in-early-trade-led-by-tcs-other-it-firms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/bjxuezc5/ANI_20240115082412.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>From the 30 Sensex firms, Tata Consultancy Services surged over 4 per cent after reporting a 15 per cent jump in net profit to Rs 13,884 crore and pointing to continued growth momentum going forward.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:36:50.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets rebound in early trade led by TCS, other IT firms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, TCS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/odisha-transport-authority-files-two-cybercrime-complaints-over-fake-e-challans-altered-licence-data</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/qpo1r9d9/pexels-anete-lusina-5240547.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said a technical investigation was underway to ascertain how the data was modified.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:33:31.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha transport authority files two cybercrime complaints over fake e-challans, altered licence data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/09/six-week-old-baby-undergoes-complex-liver-transplant-at-rainbow-childrens-hospital-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/35ewnj3y/C_32_1_CH1536_75457556.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The baby received a 62-gram liver graft donated by his mother.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:29:45.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six-week-old baby undergoes complex liver transplant at Rainbow Children’s Hospital in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, liver transplant, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Six-week-old baby</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/cbi-catches-odisha-residential-school-principal-taking-rs-12000-bribe-from-anm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-29/qd12jn5d/New-Project-53.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:25:53.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI catches Odisha residential school principal taking Rs 12,000 bribe from ANM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/uncertainty-over-use-of-high-decibel-music-during-immersion-in-sambalpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-03/0dfa1cd1/Durga-idol-immersion-in-Kolkata.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>2026-10-09T04:25:18.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uncertainty over use of high-decibel music during immersion in Sambalpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/09/osmania-university-students-told-to-think-beyond-jobs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/7/25/original/HYD031_18-04-2016_15_30_21.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Osmania University in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:24:59.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Osmania University students told to think beyond jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Osmania University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/09/hyderabad-new-police-zones-in-future-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three new women police stations will be set up in Maheshwaram, Shadnagar and Chevella zones.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:23:41.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad: New police zones in Future City</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Future City, police zones</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/staff-shortage-low-enrolment-put-student-union-polls-on-hold-at-two-odisha-colleges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/azup2ilu/Staff-crunch.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students of Brundaban Chandra Degree College staging protest in Redhua | Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:22:23.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Staff shortage, low enrolment put student union polls on hold at two Odisha colleges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/09/swiggy-forced-us-to-deliver-old-items-say-riders-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-24/fypgj12p/delivery1105357.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:20:53.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Swiggy forced us to deliver old items, say riders in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Swiggy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/09/loan-apps-booked-for-harassment-blackmail-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/2eymr776/harassment.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The complainant alleged that he paid Rs 22.9 lakh more than the amount he borrowed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:18:41.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Loan apps booked for 
harassment &amp; blackmail in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, loan-lending mobile applications</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/worker-killed-as-boundary-wall-collapses-after-truck-hits-it-at-odisha-plant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/b51j173r/dead-body.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:18:26.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Worker killed as boundary wall collapses after truck hits it at Odisha plant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/andhra-agrigold-verification-to-begin-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/f218va58/TNIEimport2021519originalPoliceExpressIllustration.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Applicants must submit self-attested colour photocopies of the bonds and obtain an acknowledgement receipt.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:15:06.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra: AgriGold verification to begin today </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, cybercrime police station, IFSC code</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/patient-killed-two-injured-as-oxygen-cylinder-explodes-inside-ambulance-at-odisha-hospital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/1ndj2llt/Patient-killed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ambulance fire being doused at Udala sub-divisional hospital | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:11:50.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patient killed, two injured as oxygen cylinder explodes inside ambulance at Odisha hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/prohibition-in-tirupati-is-former-mp-vijaya-sai-partys-priority</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/ds7atl0x/tirupati20810chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former MP Vijaya Sai Reddy addressing the media on Thursday in Tirupati.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:08:58.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prohibition in Tirupati is former MP Vijaya Sai party’s priority  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TTD, YSRCP, V Vijaya Sai Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/bombs-hurled-at-odisha-college-students-union-polls-postponed-amid-campus-tension</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/7/25/original/Blastd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:08:55.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bombs hurled at Odisha college, students’ union polls postponed amid campus tension</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/09/sir-over-1024-lakh-elector-applications-filed-across-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/qe5a2zd7/20260713383f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad alone received 1,94,204 Form-6 applications, of which 29,226 names have been updated so far.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:07:29.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR: Over 10.24 lakh elector applications filed across Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Sir, elector applications</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/09/telangana-congress-working-chief-jagga-reddy-launches-hunger-strike-after-rahuls-detention-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/8np1r8q7/jagga10810chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC working president T Jayaprakash Reddy, his wife Nirmala and other Congress leaders sit on a hunger strike in Sangareddy on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:04:33.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Congress working chief Jagga Reddy launches hunger strike after Rahul’s detention in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hunger strike, Jagga Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/father-son-killed-three-injured-in-firecracker-explosion-at-odisha-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/a4kybf3r/img20261008211148104517.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Walls of the house damaged after the explosion</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:04:16.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Father, son killed, three injured in firecracker explosion at Odisha house</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/andhra-minister-kolusu-launches-app-for-faster-government-updates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/e1srslvk/launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Information and Public Relations Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy launching an App developed by the I&amp;PR Department, in Vijayawada on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:01:30.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Minister Kolusu launches App for faster government updates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra minister Kolusu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/pentagon-says-firing-squad-execution-of-fort-hood-shooter-nidal-malik-hasan-will-be-livestreamed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/mlx2ecu1/firing-squad.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Soldiers from the 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment storm the grounds of the Soldier Readiness Center to apprehend a mass shooter in Fort Hood, Texas, on Nov. 5, 2009.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:01:03.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pentagon says firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pentagon, firing squad execution, Fort Hood shooter, Nidal Malik Hasan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/india-bloc-bandh-disrupts-life-across-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/qn9kbi18/INDIA-bloc-bandh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters stranded near Vedvyas in Rourkela due to the bandh on Thursday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T04:00:38.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc bandh disrupts life across Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Bandh, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/promote-green-methods-in-mineral-exploration-andhra-minister-kollu-tells-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/yrp317rg/New-Project-2026-10-09T092807.984.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chairing the second governing body meeting of the Mineral Exploration, Research and Innovation Trust (MERIT) at the Secretariat on Thursday, the Minister emphasised deploying modern technical tools to maximise State revenue while ensuring stringent environmental safeguards.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:59:04.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Promote green methods in mineral exploration, Andhra Minister Kollu tells officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, merit, Andhra Minister Kollu Ravindra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/cm-majhi-reviews-health-nutrition-education-seeks-better-outcomes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/aky6bxwp/HUG7BsUbAAEHYST.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi taking a review of PRAYAS initiatives at Lok Seva Bhawan</image:caption>
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<news:title>CM Majhi reviews health, nutrition, education; seeks better outcomes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/odisha-hikes-fees-at-63-professional-colleges-mba-fees-double-at-one-institute</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha hikes fees at 63 professional colleges, MBA costs double at one institute</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:56:38.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha hikes fees at 63 professional colleges, MBA fees double at one institute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/minister-lokesh-to-tdp-rank-and-file-stick-to-party-line-and-use-tech</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/x6ktf1uf/Lokesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP national working president and Hrd &amp; IT Minister Nara Lokesh at a review meeting of party’s IT wing (iTDP), in Mangalagiri on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:55:52.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Lokesh to TDP rank and file: Stick to party line and use tech </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra minister Lokesh, Telugu Desam Party (TDP)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/odishas-new-sebc-panel-sparks-political-row-ahead-of-2027-local-body-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:54:35.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha’s new SEBC panel sparks political row ahead of 2027 local body elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/09/four-held-for-duping-bengaluru-university-of-rs-14cr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The fraudsters downloaded institutional data without the staff’s knowledge and monitored the university’s financial transactions for 15 to 20 days.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:52:32.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four held for duping Bengaluru university of Rs 1.4cr</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, duping, Boss Scam, deemed-to-be university</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/cii-summit-curtain-raiser-cm-naidu-briefs-bizmen-about-investment-scope-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu along with Minister of Commerce and Industry of India Piyush Goyal at the CII Partnership Summit-2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:52:26.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CII Summit Curtain Raiser: CM Naidu briefs bizmen about investment scope in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/09/dy-cm-bhatti-urges-centre-to-share-full-financial-impact-with-states-before-implementation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/tvczxin6/Revised.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:52:09.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM Bhatti urges Centre to share full financial impact with states before implementation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Union Government, Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/09/staff-shortage-at-kakatiya-university-threaten-academics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/dkq4ng0y/Kakatiya-varsity.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kakatiya University</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:50:43.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Staff shortage at Kakatiya University threaten academics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kakatiya University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/cm-naidu-seeks-centres-support-to-secure-aps-water-future</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/thlllnkj/Naidu-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu met Union Minister for Jal Shakti CR Patil in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:49:14.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu seeks Centre’s support to secure AP’s water future</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Union minister CR Patil, Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/09/lot-of-men-around-me-assam-dancers-final-messages-before-she-was-found-dead-beside-a-railway-track-in-ap</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/6041703a-1acd-48a8-bbfe-6ac1b4549f16/crimescene_police_accident_murder_crime.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of crime scene used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:48:05.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Lot of men around me’: Assam dancer’s final messages before she was found dead beside a railway track in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, railway track, Assam dancer, final messages, Assam student</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/09/odisha-headmaster-booked-for-allegedly-beating-class-vi-student-with-canes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-20/nt74lleh/9-yr-old-boy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:47:41.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha headmaster booked for allegedly beating Class VI student with canes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/09/ex-controller-gyanendra-kumar-gangwar-matched-roll-numbers-with-paper-series-ed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-23/y7nyy244/missing-ias</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suspended IAS officer Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:47:24.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Ex-controller Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar matched roll numbers with paper series’: ED</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Gyanendra Kumar Gangwar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/andhra-government-to-commence-ntr-baby-kits-distribution-soon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/x996si0y/commence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Targeting newborn care and maternal support across Andhra Pradesh, Health, Medical and Family Welfare Minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced on Thursday that the state government will soon launch the distribution of NTR Baby Kits, with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu formally inaugurating the scheme.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:46:38.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government to commence ‘NTR Baby Kits’ distribution soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra government, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh  Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/09/congress-failures-affecting-sccl-its-workers-harish-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/wc011dc0/Only-eight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS leader T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:46:03.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress failures affecting SCCL &amp; its workers: Harish Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress Telangana, Haris Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/gst-council-lauds-ai-model-of-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/xy12c6rk/202607013848073.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Council formally recognised AP’s efforts in deploying AI tools to establish transparency, eliminate human subjectivity in selection, reinforce administrative accountability, and enhance revenue detection through risk-based enforcement mechanisms.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:44:12.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GST Council lauds AI model of Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, GST Council Meet, FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/give-reasons-for-blocking-social-media-accounts-andhra-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>A division bench comprising Chief Justice Lisa Gill and Justice Challa Gunaranjan issued notices on petitions filed by Jagati Publications director V Murali and Indira Television director BV Ramana Reddy, challenging the blocking of Sakshi News and Sakshi Digital TV Instagram accounts and Sakshi TV’s FB page.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:42:07.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Give reasons for blocking Social Media accounts: Andhra HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Information Technology Act, Andhra HC, India Social Media Rules</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/09/man-kills-mom-during-quarrel-in-bengaluru-stages-it-as-fall</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/osznvcrt/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After the arrest, the accused reportedly told police that following his father’s death, his mother had started consuming alcohol and would often create a disturbance at home.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:41:52.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kills mom during quarrel in Bengaluru, stages it as fall   </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, quarrel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/follow-shrimp-feed-pricing-formula-of-apsfpmc-andhra-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-20/7liflae7/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:40:30.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Follow shrimp feed pricing formula of APSFPMC: Andhra HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra HC, Indian shrimp, APSFPMC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/aprtc-to-run-5k-special-buses-to-manage-dasara-rush</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/6/30/original/RTC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a release on Thursday, APSRTC officials said the corporation would operate 3,207 special services during the pre-Dasara period from October 16 to 19 and 2,054 services for return journeys from October 20 to 25.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:39:13.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APRTC to run 5K special buses to manage Dasara rush</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dasara festivities, APRTC bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/09/bjp-using-british-playbook-to-divide-people-on-the-basis-of-religion-caste-cm-revanth-reddy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/9s7c0xg2/Revanth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy participates in a protest staged by the INDIA bloc at Raj Ghat in New Delhi on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:38:11.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP using British playbook to divide people on the basis of religion, caste: CM Revanth Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BJP, CM Revanth Reddy, Gyanesh Kumar Impeachment, Congress Rajghat protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/09/cmrs-completes-safety-inspection-of-namma-metros-75-km-elevated-pink-line</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/yc5en018/tavarekere122307.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The corridor has six stations — Kalena Agrahara, Hulimavu, IIMB, JP Nagar 4th Phase, Jayadeva Hospital and Tavarekere.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:37:10.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMRS completes safety inspection of Namma Metro’s 7.5-km elevated Pink Line</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Namma Metro, Pink Line</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/09/telangana-hc-bars-reports-on-pocso-case-against-bandis-son</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/jocytvhp/Bandi’s-son.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bandi Sai Bhageerath, son of Minister of State for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:36:42.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC bars reports on POCSO 
case against Bandi’s son</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High court., Bandi Sai Bhageerath, POCSO  case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/cm-naidu-to-resolve-garbha-kandrikaissues-in-prakasam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/3btq0x4d/Naidu-bats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:36:35.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu to resolve ‘Garbha Kandrika’
issues in Prakasam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/09/bmtc-frames-sops-for-medical-emergencies-in-bus-stands</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/tx0ch7fl/BMTC-frames-SOPs-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A senior citizen suffering from a seizure collapsed inside the Shivajinagar Bus Stand.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:35:18.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMTC frames SOPs for medical emergencies in bus stands   </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BMTC, medical emergencies, Shivajinagar Bus Stand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/09/what-ai-sees-in-an-x-ray-may-not-be-what-doctors-see</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/rndtv3m9/Docs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:32:56.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What AI sees in an X-ray may not be what doctors see</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad, IIIT Hyderabad, AI artificial intelligence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/09/mass-fish-kill-leaves-doddagubbi-lake-full-of-maggots</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/jxteqlnq/fish-kill-leaves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thousands of dead fish were found floating in Doddagubbi Lake in Mahadevapura constituency last week.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:32:17.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mass fish kill leaves Doddagubbi Lake full of maggots </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, fish kill, Doddagubbi Lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/spain-tour-offered-insights-to-revamp-andhra-pradesh-tourism-minister-durgesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/kfuwug84/vijtourism10710chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh at the Tourism Innovation Summit-2026 at Seville in Spain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:30:32.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Spain tour offered insights to revamp Andhra Pradesh tourism’: Minister Durgesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, QR Code, Minister Kandula Durgesh, Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/ai-drones-and-anpr-cameras-to-aid-crowd-management-ntr-police-commissioner-rajasekhara</loc>
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<image:caption>NTR district commissioner of police SV Rajashekhara Babu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:27:26.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI, drones and ANPR cameras to aid crowd management: NTR Police commissioner Rajasekhara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dasara festivities, ANPR camera, NTR district commissioner of  police (CP) SV Rajasekhara Babu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/odisha-congress-says-protest-successful-bjp-claims-goons-harassed-people</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) workers stage a 12-hour statewide shutdown, ‘Odisha Bandh’, against the implementation of the MMDR Amendment (Mines and Minerals Development and Regulation) Act, 2026, including action against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in voter rolls and various other issues, in Bhubaneswar on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:26:35.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Congress says protest successful, BJP claims ‘goons’ harassed people</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Bandh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/gst-registration-simplification-to-benefit-small-businesses-in-rural-semi-urban-odisha-says-state-law-minister</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:23:41.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GST registration simplification to benefit small businesses in rural, semi-urban Odisha, says state law minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/four-crpf-personnel-injured-in-accidental-blast-during-explosive-disposal-in-chhattisgarhs-sukma</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:22:31.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four CRPF personnel injured in accidental blast during explosive disposal in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CRPF personnel injured</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/09/durga-temple-in-vijayawada-gears-up-for-navaratri</loc>
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<image:caption>Kanaka Durga temple EO VK Seena Naik.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:22:29.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Durga temple in Vijayawada gears up for Navaratri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Dasara festivities, SDMSD temple</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/private-certifiers-can-now-okay-building-plans-order-issued</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/laago8zk/images-2026-10-09T084616.351.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:17:45.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private certifiers can now okay building plans, order issued</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Building plans</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/maharashtra-keen-to-adopt-andhra-pradeshs-port-maritime-models</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Minister for Ports and Fisheries Nitesh Rane called on AP Minister for Roads, Buildings, Infrastructure, and Investments BC Janardhan Reddy on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:17:21.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra keen to adopt Andhra Pradesh’s port, maritime models</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra, Maharashtra Minister Nitesh Rane, Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, APMB</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/09/womens-safety-in-focus-as-cjp-stages-chappal-protest-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>Women demonstrators hold up their slippers during the ‘Chappal protest’ organised by the CJP at Freedom Park on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:14:47.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s safety in focus as CJP stages ‘Chappal protest’ in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, CJP, Chappal protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/09/prioritise-godavaricauvery-river-linking-project-andhra-cm-naidu-to-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu met PM Narendra Modi in Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:14:11.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prioritise Godavari–Cauvery river linking project: Andhra CM Naidu to PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh CM Naidu, El Niño conditions, Godavari–Cauvery river linking project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/09/24x7-eb-helpline-hit-due-to-tech-glitch-in-bsnl-network</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/7/11/original/Power_cuts_back_to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:13:24.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>24x7 EB helpline hit due to tech glitch in BSNL network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tamil Nadu Electricity Board, BSNL network</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/person-from-north-india-tried-to-trap-cm-shivakumar-minister-satish-jarkiholi</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:11:43.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Person from North India tried to trap CM Shivakumar: Minister Satish Jarkiholi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, Satish Jarkiholi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/09/karnataka-man-arrested-for-cheating-ministers-firm-of-rs-26-crore-in-car-deal</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:11:37.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka man arrested for cheating minister’s firm of Rs 2.6 crore in car deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, financial fraud, Karnataka man arrested, Minister Aadhav Arjuna</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/good-news-on-dues-says-cm-shivakumar-after-gst-meet</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar and his Maharashtra counterpart Devendra Fadnavis arrive to attend the GST Council meeting in New Delhi on Thursday. Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda was also present.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:09:54.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Good news on dues, says CM Shivakumar after GST meet </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, GST Council meeting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/tamil-nadu-four-family-property-deeds-to-go-paperless-from-november-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/bwce0931/Four-family-property.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:09:18.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Four family property deeds to go paperless from November 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, family property deeds</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/keralam-bjp-v-p-sreelekha-to-break-silence-on-sunday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ypmx917h/202610033965084.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram Corporation councillor and BJP state vice-president R Sreelekha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:06:33.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam BJP V-P Sreelekha to break silence on Sunday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, BJP councillor R Sreelekha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/karnataka-congress-plans-save-vote-save-country-padayatra-campaign-from-october-10-to-20</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-02/yzatijm7/Congress-scrambles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:06:29.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Congress plans ‘Save Vote, Save Country’ padayatra campaign from October 10 to 20</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/hindi-name-board-removed-at-thanjavur-railway-station</loc>
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<image:caption>Thanjavur Junction</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:06:24.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hindi name board removed at Thanjavur railway station</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur railway station, Hindi name board</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/odisha-bandh-high-court-lawyers-stay-away-seek-no-adverse-orders-against-absent-parties</loc>
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<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:06:09.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha bandh: High Court lawyers stay away, seek no adverse orders against absent parties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Bandh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/cpi-stands-firm-on-deputy-lop-post-rules-out-further-bilateral-discussions</loc>
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<image:caption>Party state secretary Binoy Viswam told the meeting that the party would not backtrack on its demand. However, on common political issues, the two parties would work together while retaining their party identities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:04:40.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI stands firm on deputy LoP post, rules out further bilateral discussions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPI</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/09/police-look-on-as-strike-disrupts-life-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/2jqh018v/Police-look-on-as-strike.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protesters blocking vehicles at Master Canteen Square during the Odisha bandh called by INDIA bloc demanding withdrawal of MMDR Act, and resignation of CEC Gyanesh Kumar &amp; SME min Nityananda Gond, in Bhubaneswar.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Cuttack Netaji Bus Terminal wearing a deserted look, on Thursday | DEBADATTA MALLICK &amp; RASHMIRANJAN MOHAPATRA</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:04:05.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police look on as strike disrupts life in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/twad-plans-rs-30-crore-overhaul-of-motor-pumps-in-melur-water-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Water Supply and Drainage (TWAD) Board</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:03:50.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TWAD plans Rs 30 crore overhaul of motor pumps in Melur water scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TWAD, Melur water scheme</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/09/odisha-bandh-gets-mixed-response-passes-off-peacefully-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/1d2u1up3/v.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agitators block the Jayadev Vihar-Nandankanan road during the 12-hour Odisha Bandh, in Bhubaneswar on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:02:09.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha bandh gets mixed response, passes off peacefully</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Bandh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/call-for-connected-public-transport-walkable-streets-in-india</loc>
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<image:caption>GBA Chief Maheshwar Rao takes part in a panel discussion at the Mobility Symposium.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:01:32.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Call for connected public transport, walkable streets in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mobility Symposium 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/rockfall-death-near-burliyar-is-culpable-negligence-nilgiris-documentation-centre</loc>
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<image:caption>The old office of the Superintendent of Police at Mount Stuart Hill in Udhagamandalam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T03:01:03.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rockfall death near Burliyar is culpable negligence: Nilgiris Documentation Centre </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nilgiris Documentation Centre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/keralam-bjp-seeks-satheesans-resignation-over-participation-in-delhi-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/jn8jzvdb/BJP-seeks-Satheesan’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Briefing reporters on the decisions taken at the meetings, BJP state general secretary M T Ramesh said Satheesan had no moral right to continue as chief minister if he questioned the credibility of the electoral process through which he himself was elected.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:58:25.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam BJP seeks Satheesan’s resignation over participation in Delhi protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, UDF, CM V D Satheesan, Keralam BJP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/rasipuram-councillors-husband-held-in-dmk-town-secretary-car-fraud-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/a0604fb7-f4ca-4108-a41e-c132b03a76ac/pexels_kindelmedia_7773260.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:58:07.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rasipuram councillor's husband held in DMK town secretary car fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, car fraud case, Rasipuram councillor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/l-g-transfers-22-ias-officers-in-major-bureaucratic-rejig-dtc-gets-new-md</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/giedcpvh/Sandhu-reviews.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sandhu reshuffles 34 IAS, DANICS officers across key departments</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:58:06.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G transfers 22 IAS officers in major bureaucratic rejig, DTC gets new MD</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, DANICS officers, L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/minister-khader-no-major-shortage-of-staff-medicines-in-karnataka-govt-hospitals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/l1xiomnc/ut_khader_0209chn_36.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health and family welfare minister UT Khader.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:56:58.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Khader: No major shortage of staff, medicines in Karnataka govt hospitals  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, UT Khader</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/withdraw-daily-1200-kg-garbage-collection-target</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/medoecpr/P_4940484481.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers segerates garbages at Vellalore dump yard in Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:56:50.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Withdraw daily 1,200 kg garbage collection target'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation, garbage collection</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/from-body-wraps-to-tickets-ksrtc-to-roll-out-multi-format-branding-across-its-buses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/4bgakwy1/New-Project-2026-10-09T082514.956.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under this multi-format model, a single agency will secure exclusive rights to deploy advertisements across multiple media channels on a single bus -- combining physical exterior body wraps, interior ceiling and seat-back displays, digital audio-visual screens via the passenger information system, and direct-to-passenger printed ads on ticket receipts.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/tw33557b/KSRTC-to-roll-out.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:55:59.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From body wraps to tickets: KSRTC to roll out multi-format branding across its buses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSRTC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/wont-stop-till-cec-quits-says-dipke-at-bengaluru-rally</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/00awlfar/k-cjp-23102514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, actor Prakash Raj and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke lead the protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:54:40.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Won’t stop till CEC quits, says Dipke at Bengaluru rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Narendra Modi, Gyanesh Kumar, Vote theft, abhijeet dipke, Cockroach Janta Party, People’s Tribunal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-tells-top-officers-to-seek-prior-approval-before-taking-leave</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/cxb438mp/boys-and-m.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:54:35.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi CM Rekha Gupta tells top officers to seek prior approval before taking leave</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/keralam-bulbendrans-pulsing-forest-offers-frogs-a-fighting-chance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/kv437nce/Bulbendra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anamudi leaf frog (Raorchestes resplendens).</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:54:17.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Bulbendran’s pulsing forest offers frogs a fighting chance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSRTC, amphibian, K Bulbendran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/delhi-building-collapse-woman-dies-trying-to-save-others-three-year-old-survivor-searches-for-mother</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/tnu40yia/PTI10072026000292B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue operation underway after a four-storey building collapsed, with debris burying portions of two to three adjoining houses, in the Seemapuri area, New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. At least five people were injured and several others are feared trapped.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:52:56.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi building collapse: Woman dies trying to save others, three-year-old survivor searches for mother</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Seemapuri Building Collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/13-resorts-closed-in-anaikatti-collector-to-madras-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/g0ykva51/HC-refuses-CBI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:52:46.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13 resorts closed in Anaikatti: Collector to Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Anaikatti, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/cop-among-two-held-for-migrant-workers-death-in-kancheepuram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/i3iianrp/202506173430561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:51:32.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cop among two held for migrant worker’s death in Kancheepuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kancheepuram, Migrant worker death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/actor-patekar-bids-adieu-with-the-malayalam-film-he-never-got</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/gljvzwqt/New-Project-2026-10-09T082046.285.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The two veterans had a heart-to-heart chat, during which Patekar made his wish public. Talking about films, Patekar pointed out that he had been in the industry for more than four decades, and openly expressed his wish to be a character in an Adoor movie.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:51:29.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Patekar bids adieu with the Malayalam film he never got</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nana patekar, International Film Festival Of Kerala (IFFK)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/delhi-traffic-police-issues-1335-lakh-challans-for-unauthorised-parking-l-g-calls-for-joint-action</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-13/5wa8qvpw/sandhu2101056.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:50:20.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Traffic Police issues 13.35 lakh challans for unauthorised parking, L-G calls for joint action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/stuck-with-your-pg-options-keralams-new-fyugp-may-offer-more-choices</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/6rn1i3nd/STUCK-WITH.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The resulting degree nomenclature may not always fit neatly into the conventional subject-based eligibility criteria followed by universities for PG admissions.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:49:00.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stuck with your PG options? Keralam’s new FYUGP may offer more choices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSHEC, FYUGP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/ballari-kannada-sahitya-sammelana-faces-further-delay-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/cwt29il8/Kannada-Sahitya-Sammelana.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The last Sammelana was held at Mandya (88th Sammelana) in December 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:48:07.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ballari Kannada Sahitya Sammelana faces further delay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kannada Sahitya Sammelana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/dpcc-yamuna-water-quality-deteriorated-at-3-locations-in-september</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-08/mbzkxsgy/C_53_1_CH1506_45123133.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Boats lie along the banks of Yamuna river as a thick layer of toxic foam floats on the water during monsoon, at Kalindi Kunj, in Okhla</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:48:04.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DPCC: Yamuna water quality deteriorated at 3 locations in September</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Yamuna water quality</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/if-you-pay-pending-taxes-before-oct-31-5-per-cent-up-to-5k-will-be-rebated</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/k5nawcut/Final-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dharmapuri municipality</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:47:24.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'If you pay pending taxes before Oct 31, 5 per cent up to 5K will be rebated'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dharmapuri Municipality</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/09/youths-return-to-theatre-encouraging-kerala-assembly-speaker-thiruvanchoor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-30/6rat1irn/C_32_1_CH0348_74274538.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Theatre was a powerful medium that influenced people’s thoughts and political awareness in Kerala’s social and political history, and the renewed interest among the younger generation in theatre after a period of decline is encouraging.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:44:54.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youths’ return to theatre encouraging: Kerala Assembly Speaker Thiruvanchoor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Theatre, Thiruvanchoor Radhakrishnan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/india-reiterates-zero-tolerance-stance-on-cross-border-terrorism-at-un</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/8a4c68bp/HUGq31dawAASais.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP Sikander Kumar led the delegation and made it clear that India’s stance on cross-border terrorism is resolute and that the country strictly adheres to a policy of "zero tolerance" against terrorism.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:44:39.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India reiterates zero-tolerance stance on cross-border terrorism at UN</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/migratory-dunlin-spotted-at-kurichi-lake</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/g7x0tkr9/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-09-at-1.21.50-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The dunlin (Calidris alpina), a migratory shorebird that breeds in the Arctic and western Europe, was spotted for the first time at Kurichi Lake on Wednesday (Oct 9, 2026) evening.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:43:17.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Migratory dunlin spotted at Kurichi Lake</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kurichi Lake, dunlin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/karnataka-hc-orders-issue-of-appointment-letters-to-motor-vehicle-inspector-aspirants</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/v0n9vlpa/Srirangapatna-MLA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:42:17.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC orders issue of  appointment letters to Motor Vehicle inspector aspirants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Motor Vehicle Inspector</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/ancient-terracotta-figurines-7-districts-found-along-thenpennai-near-panruti</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/qaaz8r12/Ancient-terracotta.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Terracotta figurines and circular discs found during a surface survey along the Thenpennai river near Panruti on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:40:44.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ancient terracotta figurines, 7 districts found along Thenpennai near Panruti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Panruti, terracotta figurines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/cp-to-rajghat-route-turns-into-loud-show-of-strength</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/3kpcfvyx/CP-to-Rajghat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NSUI and IYC members escort the bus with INDIA bloc leaders to Rajghat</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/a9b7798j/Rajghat-route.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge and Priyanaka Gandhi in the bus | Parveen Negi</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:40:26.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CP to Rajghat route turns into loud show of strength</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Indian Youth Congress, SIR protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/09/peoples-committee-seeks-expedition-of-kadamakkudy-developement-projects</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/kc0j9d85/P_4592815157.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:39:15.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>People’s committee seeks expedition 
of Kadamakkudy developement projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, GIDA, Kadamakkudy developement projects</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/asi-finds-three-inscriptions-at-karivalamvanthanallur-temple-begins-estampage-work-for-their-digitisation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/0d3slyfn/ASI-finds-3-inscriptions.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>One of the inscriptions from the temple in Tenkasi district</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:39:12.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ASI finds three inscriptions at Karivalamvanthanallur temple, begins estampage work for their digitisation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Karivalamvanthanallur temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/teen-dies-by-suicide-in-karnatakas-davanagere-district-parents-blame-four-boys</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/lzcg7u3v/TNIEimport2023726originalStop-Suicide-11.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:38:47.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen dies by suicide in Karnataka's Davanagere district; parents blame four boys</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Teen suicide, Davanagere district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/21000-dengue-cases-10-deaths-in-tamil-nadu-in-2026</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-23/w7znhdl2/P_4978713472.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In view of the increasing dengue cases across Tamil Nadu, a special dengue ward has been set up at the Government Rajaji Hospital, Madurai</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:38:02.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>21,000 dengue cases, 10 deaths in Tamil Nadu in 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, dengue cases, Tamil Nadu health scare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/previous-cases-against-keralams-edappally-gang-rape-main-accused-point-to-similar-modus-operandi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/5/19/original/Police_Express_Illustration_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to officers, Sreeraj has links with several spas and allegedly acted as a patron or facilitator for their operations. Even where he did not have a direct share or investment, he is suspected to have played a role in the functioning of several such establishments and earned a share of their income.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:37:09.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Previous cases against Keralam's Edappally gang-rape main accused point to similar modus operandi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, gang-rape, Keralam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/will-borrow-money-to-help-farmers-says-dy-cm-dr-g-parameshwara</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/vohfou1r/drg20810chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara interacts with farmers during his visit to a drought-affected village in Koppal district on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:36:29.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will borrow money to help farmers, says Dy CM Dr G Parameshwara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, farmers, Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/tribal-residents-of-dharmapuri-to-get-road-after-10-year-struggle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-10/aj6o9yfp/P_4006222107.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For 10 years, residents of Sitling have been urging the Dharmapuri administration and the forest department to pave a road between Kottapatti and Sitling.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:35:23.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal residents of Dharmapuri to get road after 10 year struggle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dharmapuri, Tribal residents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/09/dropping-of-thevara-terminal-raises-concern-over-western-island-kochi-link</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/9qbz1ufw/Dropping-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thevara was dropped citing the non-availability of the identified government land along with Aster, Amrita Hospital, Kothad, Cheriyamthuruth and Mulavukad terminals with various reasons.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/bb2vk3yw/Dropping_of_Thevara.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:34:59.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dropping of Thevara terminal raises  concern over western island-Kochi link</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala High Court, Water Metro</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/why-should-i-release-evidence-to-hd-kumaraswamy-asks-cm-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/vjpi3jet/Why-should.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar addresses the Goy Rakhonn Yatra in Cortalim in Goa on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:33:38.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why should I release evidence to HD Kumaraswamy, asks CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, HD Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/villagers-stage-stir-want-tamil-nadu-govt-to-return-land-acquired-for-tnhb-project-in-1988</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/mj17o19b/Villagers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 50 residents of Nadaparai in Alamelumangapuram during a sit-in at the village entrance near Chennai-Bengaluru NH on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:32:42.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Villagers stage stir, want Tamil Nadu govt to return land acquired for TNHB project in 1988</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, TNHB project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/puducherry-seeks-centres-aid-to-upgrade-data-centre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/7myqzyzz/Minister.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Puducherry IT minister P Rajavelu at the conference of state IT ministers in New Delhi on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:31:13.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puducherry seeks centre’s aid to upgrade data centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Central government, Puducherry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/union-minister-kumaraswamy-dares-cm-shivakumar-to-order-probe-into-sting-operation-claims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/f2cjo20c/3Lcr-scam-act.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:29:25.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister Kumaraswamy dares CM Shivakumar to order probe into sting operation claims </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, DK Shivakumar, sting operation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/kedarnath-pilgrimage-heads-for-record-footfall-as-high-altitude-medical-emergencies-rise</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-28/qw4mq134/Kedarnath.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rising footfall has also brought greater health risks in the high Himalayas, where thin air, heart ailments, chest pain and serious injuries can quickly become emergencies.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:29:19.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kedarnath pilgrimage heads for record footfall as high-altitude medical emergencies rise</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kedarnath</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/address-the-problem-of-homelessness-holistically</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/cj3yv6u8/images-2026-10-09T075619.002.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:29:09.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Address the problem of homelessness holistically’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Homelessness</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/bjp-won-states-it-could-never-have-says-abhijeet-dipke</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/gnfount2/kcjp120810chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhijeet Dipke speaks during Cockroach Janta Party's protest against the SIR exercise and seek dismissal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar at Bengalurus Freedom Park on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/s0oebovf/BJP-won.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke addresses the gathering at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Thursday | kevin nashon</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:27:01.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP won states it could never have, says Abhijeet Dipke </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP, abhijeet dipke, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/keralam-kalari-course-draws-criticism-programme-officers-defend-it</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/q7tj73kw/Kalari-course-draws.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to officials, the broader vision includes paving the way for kalaripayattu’s inclusion in the 2036 Olympic Games and securing official UNESCO cultural recognition.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:25:05.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Kalari course draws criticism, programme officers defend it</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kannur University, 2036 Olympic Games, UNESCO tag</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/msmes-in-tamil-nadu-fear-impact-of-rbi-rate-hike</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-19/gk3dzck7/202602230138f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reserve Bank of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:22:41.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MSMEs in Tamil Nadu fear impact of RBI rate hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Reserve Bank of India, MSME</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/wont-seek-votes-without-laying-aiims-stone-union-minister-suresh-gopi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/2fg6dzfr/New-Project-2026-10-09T075011.272.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The High Court on Wednesday pointed out that though the proposal to establish AIIMS in Keralam had been under the Centre’s consideration since 2016, no substantial action had been taken so far. The High Court directed the Centre to consider the state’s demand without further delay.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:21:35.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Won’t seek votes without 
laying AIIMS stone: Union Minister Suresh Gopi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, AIIMS, Union Minister Suresh Gopi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/human-faeces-found-in-govt-school-water-tank-in-dindigul-case-filed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/iausuwpv/Human-faeces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The water tank at the government primary school in Dindigul in which excreta was found</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:20:36.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Human faeces found in govt school 
water tank in Dindigul, case filed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dindigul, water tank, Human faeces, TN govt school</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/tamil-nadu-demands-70-per-cent-gst-share-for-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-25/lfsmb1cx/revenue-deficit-may.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance Minister N Marie Wilson</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:19:30.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu demands 70 per cent GST share for states</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, GST share</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/kanakapura-bengaluru-stretch-not-jumbo-corridor-say-experts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/kjt7pkes/tate-eyes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:18:15.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kanakapura-Bengaluru stretch not jumbo corridor, say experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, jumbo corridor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/two-new-species-of-springtails-discovered-by-scientists-in-nilgiris</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/4w66ycbo/New-Project-2026-10-09T074638.588.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Folsomia unioculata</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:18:14.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two new species of springtails discovered by scientists in Nilgiris</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Nilgiris, springtails</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/what-a-yatra-taught-me-about-seva-and-narendra-modi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/xr0lrdop/PTI08152026000092B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:18:04.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What a yatra taught me about seva and Narendra Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/keralam-no-formal-complaint-against-suresh-babu-before-cpm-state-leadership</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/e33ta5yl/New-Project-2026-10-09T074504.497.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to leaders, a woman advocate had reportedly met state secretary M V Govindan personally and told him about the episode she had gone through. Though there are no formal complaints against him, the CPM state secretariat is likely to take up the issue.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:17:04.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: No formal complaint against Suresh Babu before CPM state leadership</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPM, Kerala LDF, E N Suresh Babu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/karnataka-eyes-madhya-pradeshs-rewilding-model</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/hh2fwgai/C_35_1_CH0280_54308133.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:14:57.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka eyes Madhya Pradesh’s rewilding model</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kanha Tiger Reserve, Bhadra Tiger Reserve, rewilding model</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/release-3000-cusecs-to-tn-for-15-days-cwma-to-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/ot1y36a9/CWMA-to-K’taka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN has received 45.85 tmcft against its due share of 127 tmcft in the current year</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:14:22.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Release 3,000 cusecs to TN for 15 days: CWMA to Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Cauvery water dispute, Karnataka Government, CWMA order</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/09/indias-annual-wind-power-installation-hits-605-gw</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/6xtzdb46/India’s-annual.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India Wind Turbine Manufacturers Assn &amp; Bundersverband Windenergie sign an MoU at Chennai on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:12:49.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s annual wind power installation hits 6.05 GW</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, India, wind power installation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/09/glasses-for-25000-fisherfolk-at-sea-to-see-campaign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/nsfeh4ki/Glasses-for-25K-fisherfolk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Head of Bureau of France in Chennai Christophe Bramoullé with members of the fishing community at Kottivakkam on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:10:10.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Glasses for 25,000 fisherfolk at ‘Sea to See’ campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, India Vision Institute, ‘Sea to See’ campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/karnatakas-tiger-count-nears-700-up-from-563</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/n0dpnarc/Tiger-population.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest officials said along with Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh and Uttarakhand are also showing a promising rise in numbers.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:09:12.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka’s tiger count nears 700, up from 563</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, tiger count</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/gem-veeramani-case-youtuber-varaaki-petitions-governor-seeks-ed-probe-into-financial-deal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/1l01l49x/HUGxByOakAE4sYv.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YouTuber Varaaki has submitted a petition to Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar seeking a probe by the ED and other central agencies into the financial angle of the GEM Granites Veeramani</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:08:33.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gem Veeramani case: YouTuber Varaaki petitions governor, seeks ED probe into financial deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Governor Rajendra Arlekar, YouTuber Varaaki, Veeramani Sexual Abuse Case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/09/us-sanctions-two-mumbai-firms-five-indians-over-alleged-iran-oil-trade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/tjrcnnt6/AP26124419873647.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File | Oil tankers sit at anchor offshore in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Saturday, May 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:07:56.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US sanctions two Mumbai firms, five Indians over alleged Iran oil trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, US sanctions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/09/karnataka-mulls-charges-for-ecosystem-services-in-urban-areas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/lpfk4wft/Forest.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said service charges will be used for the welfare of the people staying around forests.</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>2026-10-09T02:06:00.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka mulls charges for ecosystem services in urban areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, forest, ecosystem services</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/cm-joseph-vijay-rolls-out-dream-olympics-felicitates-asian-games-winners</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/9lzro4mv/Vijay-rolls-out.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay honours Asian Games gold medallist Vithya Ramraj at a function organised by SDAT, in Chennai, on Thursday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:05:17.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Joseph Vijay rolls out ‘Dream Olympics’, felicitates Asian Games winners</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, CM Joseph Vijay, Dream Olympics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/tn-sanctions-rs-603-crore-for-sugarcane-incentive-90000-farmers-to-benefit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/vfkacrqu/P_4925269528.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers harvest Sugarcane at a farm land near Palacode in Dharmapuri district</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:03:18.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN sanctions Rs 603 crore for sugarcane incentive, 90,000 farmers to benefit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Sugarcane farmers, sugarcane incentives</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/three-tier-security-in-place-ahead-of-madurantakam-dharapuram-bye-election-results-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/gc6uchua/3110756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CAPF and police personnel deployed outside polling stations in Madurantakam and Dharapuram for bye-election on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:01:20.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-tier security in place ahead of Madurantakam, Dharapuram bye-election results today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dharapuram bypoll, Madurantakam bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/food-streets-on-menu-as-thiruvananthapuram-railway-division-cooks-up-revenue-plan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/t02cin6n/food.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The food streets and trucks will also be open to the general public, he added. The official said spaces will be auctioned to a single party. “The entity will then decide on the number of stalls depending upon the space being earmarked.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T02:00:24.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Food streets on menu as Thiruvananthapuram railway division cooks up revenue plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram Railway Division, Street food stalls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/no-public-transport-tribal-students-from-krishnagiri-trek-16-km-to-study-in-school</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/0x8bsard/images-2026-10-09T072738.726.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:58:24.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No public transport, tribal students from Krishnagiri trek 16 km to study in school</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Krishnagiri, Tribal students</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/ai-thinks-like-us-so-prioritise-safety-caution-keralam-minister-chennithala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/bdbxukwp/AI-thinks-like.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala distributes soft toys to children participating in the Kids Globe programme in the presence of DGP Ravada Chandrasekhar and Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau Director Manoj Abraham in Kochi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:55:51.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI thinks like us, so prioritise safety &amp; caution: Keralam Minister Chennithala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/anna-university-special-exam-to-help-students-with-arrears-get-a-shot-at-jobs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/jb70ab2k/AU-spl-exam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The special examination is aimed at ensuring that students who have otherwise met the eligibility criteria are not left out of campus placements solely because of arrears.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:51:47.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anna University special exam to help students with arrears get a shot at jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Anna University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/keralam-panel-orders-insurers-to-compensate-family-of-deceased-fisherman</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/ete7xsdp/boat113126.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Kasaragod District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission found merit in the family’s complaint. It directed the two insurers to jointly and severally pay Rs 3 lakh as insurance benefit with interest. Also, Rs 10,000 as compensation and Rs 3,000 as costs were awarded.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:49:27.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Panel orders insurers to compensate family of deceased fisherman </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission, Keralam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/tidco-floats-tender-for-feasibility-study-on-proposed-dry-port-in-tiruchy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-15/dt6ql1k4/TIDCO.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (TIDCO)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:49:20.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TIDCO floats tender for feasibility study on proposed dry port in Tiruchy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TIDCO, Multi-Modal Logistics Hub</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/building-damaged-parents-stop-sending-children-to-anganwadi-in-tenkasi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/b725227k/school.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The decades-old anganwadi building at Kidarakulam near Alangulam fell into decay two years ago</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/sf9l2usm/tvl.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:47:36.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Building damaged, parents stop sending children to anganwadi in Tenkasi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tenkasi, dilapidated anganwadi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/tamil-nadu-to-hire-private-firms-to-conduct-recruitment-tests</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/7qwfe9hd/images-2026-10-09T071129.611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:42:43.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu to hire private firms to conduct recruitment tests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, online recruitment exams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/three-weeks-to-deadline-only-3-per-cent-of-tamil-nadu-govt-staff-disclosed-assets</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/g8jxf10d/weeks-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Secretary M Sai Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:36:39.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three weeks to deadline, only 3 per cent of Tamil Nadu govt staff disclosed assets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu govt employees</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/09/spa-sector-takes-heat-as-keralams-edappally-gangrape-raises-vexing-questions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/gzbehl9d/Spa-sector-takes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The remarks came amid Kalamassery police’s investigations into the Edappally case, in which four persons have been arrested. Officers said the woman was allegedly coaxed into the lodge on October 2 on the promise of arranging a job. She was allegedly forced to drink beer spiked with narcotic substances before being subjected to sexual assault over two days.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:35:50.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spa sector takes heat as Keralam's Edappally gangrape raises vexing questions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Gangrape, Keralam, SWDWA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/nana-patekar-the-celebrated-and-the-unsung</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/7d03zodn/Parinda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Nana Patekar in the film, 'Parinda'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/b6hz85os/Krantiveer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From 'Krantiveer'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/9v4kwhqw/Khamoshi-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from 'Khamoshi'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/g81z220q/Ab-Tak-Chhappan-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In 'Ab Tak Chhapan'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/130bi40r/natsamrat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Natsamrat' poster</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/obdlt7vv/Ankush-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actors Nana Patekar and Nisha Singh in N Chandra’s 1986 film, 'Ankush'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/irkj6zw0/Prahaar-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from 'Prahaar'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/4q9bfc43/Thoda-Sa-Romani-Ho-Jaayein.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patekar in the musical, 'Thodasa Roomani Ho Jayen'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/aqhpl6ev/Wajood-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patekar and Madhuri Dixit in 'Wajood'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/fzdkul15/Hu-Tu-Tu-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patekar as Bhau in Gulzar's 'Hu Tu Tu'</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nana Patekar: The celebrated and the unsung</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Bollywood, entertainment, Film, Nana patekar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/09/houthis-claim-new-attack-against-airport-in-saudi-capital-riyadh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/57arbgse/AFP20261007D2GU7CQv1HighResYemenSaudiIranUsIsraelWar-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran-backed Houthi rebels in neighbouring Yemen claimed the new attack on the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, saying the ballistic missile caused damage but giving no evidence.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:27:53.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Houthis claim new attack against airport in Saudi capital Riyadh </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Houthi rebels, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia explosion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/srinivasapuram-residents-to-get-temporary-shelters-as-tnuhdb-plans-reconstruction</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/300yzvmx/Srinivasapur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister B Rajkumar chairs a consultation meeting with officials and residents at TNUHDB headquarters on Thursday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:17:16.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srinivasapuram residents to get temporary shelters as TNUHDB plans reconstruction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNUHDB tenement, Srinivasapuram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/raising-boys-one-conversation-at-a-time</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/lc5zceb2/Ms.-Sony-Kumari-with-her-son.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sony Kumari wants her son to be kind</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/dwluv9s7/Ms.-Pooja-Iyengar-with-her-son.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pooja Iyengar actively challenges stereotypes her son encounters about women</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/8zo7oz2p/Ms.-Subitha-with-her-son.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Subitha discusses consent with her son</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raising Boys, One Conversation at a Time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Women Empowerment, genger equality</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/dmk-ditches-consultants-banks-on-cadre-in-bypolls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/8am1lzto/ditches-consultants.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK president MK Stalin campaigning in Dharapuram</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:12:03.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK ditches consultants, banks on cadre in bypolls</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/09/tamil-nadus-coral-reefs-on-bleach-alert-with-warming-ocean-waters</loc>
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<image:caption>(Top) Bleach monitoring efforts by Gulf of Mannar Marine Biosphere Reserve</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/1ugusr9l/coral-reefs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>fully bleached montipora corals at the gulf | Special arrangement</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T01:09:53.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu’s coral reefs on bleach alert with warming ocean waters</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/09/for-the-soul-of-ram</loc>
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<image:caption>From the performance, 'SHRI RAM'</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/l6h7fmkh/Shobha-Deepak-Singh.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shriram Bharatiya Kala Kendra chairperson Shobha Deepak Singh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-09T00:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>For The Soul of Ram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Ramayana, Drama, Culture</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/08/tepid-support-for-rd-red-tape-come-in-way-of-indias-nobel-quest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/3kjtcl1q/8459286843cd8b210628o.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>To what extent do we celebrate Indian laureates' works?</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T21:53:18.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tepid support for R&amp;D, red tape come in way of India's Nobel quest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/08/for-nuance-in-orders-on-communal-matters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/sgttfog7/images-2026-10-08T153014.061.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The order gives Executive authorities “considerable leeway and unfettered discretion”</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T21:53:11.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>For nuance in orders on communal matters </news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Oct/08/quick-take-doctors-beware</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/0t866mxo/table-office-bed-hospital-clinic-doctor-1203833-pxhere.com.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T21:53:05.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Doctors beware</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/trump-misnames-muslim-senate-candidate-mohammed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/02p1ahep/AP26281645807615.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks during an event at the U.S. Institute of Peace, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T19:01:40.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump misnames Muslim senate candidate 'Mohammed'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Preident Donald Trump</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/08/medal-winning-athletes-felicitated-by-cm-vijay-govt-launches-dream-olympics-scheme</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/gtr6um1h/ashok.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Washington Sundar receives a cheque of Rs 75 lakh from Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:57:00.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Medal-winning athletes felicitated by CM Vijay; Govt launches "Dream Olympics" scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, tamil nadu sports, CM Vijay, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjuna</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/putin-tells-iran-leader-will-do-everything-to-help-end-war</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/sqay0lr6/AP26281645661835.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:53:57.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Putin tells Iran leader will 'do everything' to help end war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Iran War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/08/deal-street-grosses-up-1103-billion-in-first-9-months-of-2026</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2012/5/16/20/original/dollar_b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Merger and acquisitions (Representative image)</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:45:51.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deal street grosses up $110.3 billion in first 9 months of 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>M&amp;A, Deal street</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/india-bloc-mps-may-march-from-parliament-to-rashtrapati-bhavan-on-friday-over-sir-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge speaks to the media as party leader Rahul Gandhi, TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee and others look on after a lunch hosted by the party President for INDIA bloc leaders, for the second consecutive day, at Moets restaurant, Connaught Place, in New Delhi, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:43:17.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc MPs may march from Parliament to Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday over SIR row</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/08/tcs-q2-profit-rises-8-yoy-ai-revenue-crosses-3-billion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-18/qt8lem5r/TCS5.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>TCS Q2FY27 results</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:41:41.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TCS Q2 profit rises 8% YoY, AI revenue crosses $3 billion</news:title>
<news:keywords>TCS, TCS net profit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/08/tcs-adds-4458-employees-in-q2-on-boards-10000-freshers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-10/6njg8t4i/202410103240357.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TCS added around 9,279 employees in Q1, taking its net hiring for the first half of FY27 to 13,537</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:39:07.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TCS adds 4,458 employees in Q2, on boards 10,000 freshers </news:title>
<news:keywords>TCS, TCS hiring</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/08/smith-believes-sa20s-place-solidified-in-busy-calendar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/lds96cgl/GraemeSmith123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SA20 League Commissioner Graeme Smith</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:37:52.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smith believes SA20’s place solidified in busy calendar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Graeme Smith, South Africa cricket, SA20 auction, SA20 2027</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/08/no-mdr-related-discussion-in-gst-council-states-flag-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman during the 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:36:34.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No MDR-related discussion in GST Council; states flag concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>MDR, GST on MDR, GST Council meeting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/08/operation-epic-fury-is-an-epic-failure-at-home-and-in-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/65wy9c16/8oct2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Far from triggering the immediate collapse of the Iranian state, the conflict has consolidated Tehran’s domestic political control</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation Epic Fury is an epic failure at home and in Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/08/as-smartphone-prices-rise-consumers-wait-for-festive-sales-to-buy</loc>
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<image:caption>A customer at a mobile phone store</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As smartphone prices rise, consumers wait for festive sales to buy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/08/indias-ai-race-moves-from-chatbots-to-voice-agents</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s AI race moves from chatbots to voice agents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/08/meta-deploys-new-ai-tools-to-tackle-child-sexual-exploitation-on-facebook-instagram</loc>
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<image:caption>Meta unveils new AI tools to combat child sexual exploitation online</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meta deploys new AI tools to tackle child sexual exploitation on Facebook, Instagram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/08/jio-plans-1600-satellite-network-to-take-connectivity-to-6-lakh-villages</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jio plans 1,600-satellite network to take connectivity to 6 lakh villages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/08/an-advocate-and-a-gentleman</loc>
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<image:caption>Parasaran embodies the remarkable coexistence of two apparently distant worlds: the sophisticated architecture of modern constitutional law and the timeless vocabulary of India’s civilisational wisdom</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>K Parasaran at 100 | An advocate and a gentleman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>New Delhi: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman during the 57th meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:25:23.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Industry welcomes GST Council’s ITC, arrest reforms, expects move to ease compliance burden</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/08/visa-row-us-embassy-accepts-india-wrestlers-documents-and-passports</loc>
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<image:caption>REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:19:04.534Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Avik Chaudhari at present, Chaudhari celebrates during a Corporate Cup match in 2009</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:15:35.913Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Australia A pacer Mahli Beardman (R) celebrates a wicket</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:14:06.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India A vs Australia A: Pacer Beardman back with a bang after injury hiatus
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<image:caption>Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro points to supporters during a campaign rally in the Catia neighborhood of Caracas, Venezuela, July 18, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T18:12:12.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New US indictment charges former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro with torture</news:title>
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<image:caption>Sanju Samson and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Over Rs 19,700 crore invested in wildlife safeguards in last five years: NHAI</news:title>
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<image:caption>The British diplomatic flag flutters outside the British consulate in Jerusalem on October 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T17:56:19.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himalaya’s ‘tree of knowledge’ is failing to regenerate, study warns</news:title>
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<image:caption>The logo of the Sports Authority of India (SAI)</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/trump-says-us-wont-resume-military-strikes-on-iran-before-novembers-midterm-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump talks to reporters as he walks on the South Lawn upon his arrival to the White House, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Trump says US won't resume military strikes on Iran before November's midterm elections</news:title>
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<image:caption>The CSIR-UGC NET exam is scheduled for December 19, 22 and 27.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T17:43:27.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Registration begins for December 2026 UGC NET and joint CSIR-UGC NET exams</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/08/need-to-be-pragmatic-in-away-matches-clifford-ahead-of-season-opener-vs-fc-goa</loc>
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<image:caption>Chennaiyin FC played a pre-season friendly against FC Goa in September</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T17:42:43.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Need to be pragmatic in away matches: Clifford ahead of season opener vs FC Goa</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/ex-mla-relu-ram-punia-eight-members-of-his-familys-murder-sc-reserves-order-on-convict-duos-premature-release</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T17:28:16.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-MLA Relu Ram Punia &amp; eight members of his family's murder: SC reserves order on convict duo's premature release</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/youth-led-national-initiative-launched-to-make-india-tb-free</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T17:19:08.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth-led national initiative launched to make India TB free</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Air India flight turns back after Riyadh airport attack; India suspends flights, cautions citizens in Saudi Arabia</news:title>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T17:02:58.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Wait till you discover other guy': Rahul, Musk interact after 'real boss' Ambani jibe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/joshimath-remembers-nana-patekar-the-star-who-dreamt-of-a-home-in-the-himalayas</loc>
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<image:caption>Nana Patekar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:58:41.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Joshimath remembers Nana Patekar, the star who dreamt of a home in the Himalayas</news:title>
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<image:caption>Less critical patients are taken to nearby hospitals, as required, through coordination between helicopter services and ambulances.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:51:16.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kedarnath pilgrimage nears record footfall as 200 pilgrims airlifted for medical emergencies</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/firs-filed-against-karnataka-bjp-mla-yatnal-corporator-over-alleged-use-of-fake-documents-to-delete-voters-names</loc>
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<image:caption>Vijayapura City MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:45:14.140Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>US Vice President JD Vance speaks as Stephen Miller, White House deputy chief of staff, from the left; Attorney General Todd Blanche; Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling; Anthony D'Esposito, Department of Labor Inspector General; and Andrew Ferguson, Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission, listen during a news conference on the Fraud Task Force inside the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:37:31.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, Wipro and HCL among IT firms suspended from US green card programme</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chhattisgarh HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:35:22.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plea challenging anti-conversion law: Chhattisgarh HC grants state three weeks to respond</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:30:25.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cancer drugs to get 70% cheaper as centre plans to cap trade margins</news:title>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:27:16.525Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>INDIA bloc leaders hold a peaceful protest at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial in Rajghat to highlight what it alleged was the "hijacking" of the country by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the Chief Election Commissioner through a criminal conspiracy by indulging in vote chori, in New Delhi, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Congress workers gather outside Connaught Place’s Moet's hotel where INDIA bloc MP's are having lunch.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Congress workers gather outside Connaught Place’s Moet's hotel where INDIA bloc MP's are having lunch.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:24:05.508Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and party leaders Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and KC Venugopal pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi during a visit by INDIA bloc leaders at Raj Ghat, in New Delhi, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>INDIA bloc leaders hold a peaceful protest at Mahatma Gandhi's memorial in Rajghat to highlight what it alleged was the "hijacking" of the country by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah and the Chief Election Commissioner through a criminal conspiracy by indulging in vote chori, in New Delhi, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>INDIA bloc holds peaceful Rajghat protest, vows to continue 'vote chori' agitation until CEC resigns</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:17:59.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar targets making one crore families self-reliant through entrepreneurship: CM Samrat Choudhary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, Bihar MSME Policy 2026</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Social media influencer Mad Sandhu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T16:11:55.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six arrested for murder of social media influencer and LGBTQ activist Mad Sandhu</news:title>
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<image:caption>Vithya Ramraj at a felicitation function in Chennai on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/08/10-of-20-rebel-tmc-mps-skip-ncpi-meeting-amid-disqualification-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Rebel TMC MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T15:34:30.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 of 20 rebel TMC MPs skip NCPI meeting amid disqualification row</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, NCPI meeting</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/moscows-secrecy-about-suspected-plague-case-follows-a-pattern-from-soviet-era</loc>
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<image:caption>This aerial view shows the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Chernobyl, Ukraine, April 26, 1986.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T15:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Moscow’s secrecy about suspected plague case follows a pattern from Soviet era</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia, Siberian lab plague death, Russia Plague, Pneumonic Plague</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/jk-govt-notifies-city-gas-distribution-policy-plans-png-cng-expansion-across-all-20-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T15:22:26.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K govt notifies City Gas Distribution Policy, plans PNG, CNG expansion across all 20 districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K govt, City Gas Distribution Policy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/punjab-cm-mann-launches-hunar-fast-track-portals-to-boost-jobs-and-investment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/t3wj2973/ANI_20251122170314.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T15:18:07.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM Mann launches HUNAR, fast-track portals to boost jobs and investment</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab CM Mann, HUNAR Punjab</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/08/is-ambani-real-boss-of-india-elon-musk-escalates-spat-with-centre-over-starlink-approval</loc>
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<image:caption>Elon Musk speaks during an event to mark the launch of the America.gov website, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T15:10:50.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Is Ambani real boss of India?': Elon Musk escalates spat with Centre over Starlink approval</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India, Reliance Jio, Mukesh Ambani, Elon Musk, Starlink</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/turkey-says-it-wont-send-troops-to-fight-yemens-houthis-despite-saudi-defence-pact</loc>
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<image:caption>Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks during an event in Istanbul.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T15:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkey says it won't send troops to fight Yemen's Houthis despite Saudi defence pact</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Houthi rebels, Yemen conflict, Yemen civil war, West Asia conflict, Mecca Joint Defence Agreement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/congress-protests-in-jk-over-delhi-police-action-bjp-flags-alleged-assault-on-kashmiri-youth</loc>
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<image:caption>New Delhi: Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is detained by police during an INDIA bloc protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls near Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on Wednesday, October 07, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T15:01:08.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress protests in J&amp;K over Delhi Police action; BJP flags alleged assault on Kashmiri youth</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, INDIA bloc, J&amp;K Congress, CEC Gyanesh kumar resignation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/prof-yogesh-singh-takes-charge-for-second-term-as-du-v-c-first-indian-to-get-reappointment</loc>
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<image:caption>DU V-C Prof. Yogesh Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:48:27.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prof. Yogesh Singh takes charge for second term as DU V-C, first Indian to get reappointment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DU, Vice-Chancellor Professor Yogesh Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/08/scrap-sir-prakash-raj-dhruv-rathee-abhijeet-dipke-join-hands-at-freedom-park-protest-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:44:07.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scrap SIR: Prakash Raj, Dhruv Rathee, Abhijeet Dipke join hands at Freedom Park protest in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Scrap SIR, Prakash Raj , Dhruv Rathee, Abhijeet Dipke</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/nitin-nabin-calls-youth-agents-of-change-urges-greater-role-in-nation-building</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/z9me8tz7/202610083970502.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP national president Nitin Nabin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:42:19.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nitin Nabin calls youth ‘agents of change’, urges greater role in nation-building</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP chief Nitin Nabin, Yuva Samvad programme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/uk-judge-says-search-warrants-used-to-seize-property-from-former-prince-andrew-were-unlawful</loc>
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<image:caption>Britain's Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, looks round as he leaves after attending the Easter Matins Service at St. George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, England, April 20, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK judge says search warrants used to seize property from former Prince Andrew were unlawful</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Jeffrey Epstein, Prince Andrew, Epstein files, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Oct/08/what-your-skin-needs-if-youre-on-a-screen-all-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/4/original/taiwan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Phones, laptops and tablets are now part of almost every aspect of everyday life.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:37:17.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What your skin needs if you're on a screen all day</news:title>
<news:keywords>blue light, screen time, skin health</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/mib-asks-private-channels-to-credit-sansad-tv-while-airing-parliament-proceedings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/6zul8362/C_53_1_CH1540_45036521.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sansad TV was set up in March 2021 by merging Lok Sabha TV and the Rajya Sabha TV.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:36:46.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MIB asks private channels to credit Sansad TV while airing Parliament proceedings</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Sansad TV</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/ai-regulation-framework-in-a-month-safety-and-deepfakes-key-focus-ashwini-vaishnaw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-06/o3p0kuf2/ANI_20260106143804.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:31:54.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI regulation framework in a month, safety and deepfakes key focus: Ashwini Vaishnaw</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ashwini Vaishnaw, AI regulation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/nhai-spends-rs-19700-crore-on-wildlife-mitigation-measures-in-five-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/n118jhs3/IMG25ONGELEPHANT41FO83NSLP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The measures aim to address habitat fragmentation, barriers to wildlife movement and wildlife-vehicle collisions while ensuring the safe movement of traffic.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:31:01.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI spends Rs 19,700 crore on wildlife mitigation measures in five years</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NHAI, wildlife mitigation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/five-rajasthan-trekkers-missing-amid-heavy-snowfall-in-himachal-traced</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/1r3nr3hs/Sar-Pass.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The trekkers started from Bir in Kangra district on October 5 and travelled towards Rajgundha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:23:16.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five Rajasthan trekkers missing amid heavy snowfall in Himachal traced</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Himachal Pradesh, heavy snowfall, Rajasthan trekkers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/08/over-rs-50-lakh-cash-recovered-from-bihar-executive-engineers-house-in-disproportionate-assets-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:23:05.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over Rs 50 lakh cash recovered from Bihar executive engineer’s house in disproportionate assets case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar, corruption, disproportionate assets case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/fastag-annual-pass-improves-toll-plaza-efficiency-nhai-survey-finds</loc>
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<image:caption>Fastag logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:21:52.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FASTag Annual Pass improves toll plaza efficiency, NHAI survey finds</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), FasTag annual pass</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/42-retired-judges-back-ec-call-sir-lawful-amid-opposition-protests-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/zebvr1cc/20260824440L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner of India Gyanesh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:19:13.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>42 retired judges back EC, call SIR lawful amid opposition protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sir, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/jk-hc-quashes-psa-detention-of-shopian-youth-over-vague-anti-national-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>The High Court noted that the authorities had not specified when Shah allegedly attempted to contact local youth or identified the individuals he was said to have approached.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:16:10.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K HC quashes PSA detention of Shopian youth over 'vague anti-national’ allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shopian, J&amp;K, PSA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/police-fire-tear-gas-at-barricaded-paris-high-school-as-student-protests-show-no-sign-of-ending</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/dskwsnjr/AP26280424015840.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police officers spray students with pepper spray near Sciences Po University as they protest against under-resourced schools in Paris, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police fire tear gas at barricaded Paris high school as student protests show no sign of ending</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, France protests, Paris protest, France school protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/cec-gyanesh-kumars-security-upgraded-to-z-amid-sir-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:11:19.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s security upgraded to Z+ amid SIR protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Special Intensive Revision, CEC Gyanesh Kumar, Gyanesh Kumar Impeachment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/08/after-indigo-air-india-and-ai-express-hike-fuel-surcharges-amid-soaring-atf-prices</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/37592g1w/ANI_20260527084623.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air India, in a statement on Thursday, said ATF prices had been volatile in recent months due to geopolitical developments and sustained pressure on global energy markets.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:10:54.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Indigo, Air India and AI Express hike fuel surcharges amid soaring ATF prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>ATF surcharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/16-indian-seafarers-killed-in-persian-gulf-black-sea-regions-since-february-28</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/0fn6fv9j/ANI_20261006104211.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shipping Secretary Vijay Kumar said 11 Indian seafarers had died in conflicts in West Asia and the Persian Gulf region.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:04:55.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16 Indian seafarers killed in Persian Gulf, Black Sea regions since February 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Red Sea, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Oct/08/solar-orbiter-traces-magnetic-switchbacks-to-sun</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/74097t2z/Sun.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>In 2022, Solar Orbiter observed a solar switchback, confirming its characteristic S-shaped structure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T14:04:02.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Solar Orbiter traces magnetic switchbacks to Sun</news:title>
<news:keywords>Solar Orbiter , Solar Wind Analyser , European Space Agency, NASA, Solar Dynamics Observatory , Magnetic switchbacks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/08/bengal-gang-posing-as-cops-extorts-money-from-exporters-drivers-in-malda</loc>
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<image:caption>The alleged extortionists, reportedly with the help of local police, took the drivers and others to Kaliachak police station in a prison van, where they were allegedly assaulted and threatened with demands for lakhs of rupees.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bengal: Gang posing as cops extorts money from exporters, drivers in Malda</news:title>
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<image:caption>Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas attends the inauguration ceremony of the Innovation and Excellence Compound in the West Bank city of Ramallah, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:59:34.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palestinian factions move to delay first legislative elections in 20 years</news:title>
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<image:caption>National Green Tribunal (NGT)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:57:50.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT directs UP authorities to act against illegal sand mining in Banda</news:title>
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<image:caption>The RBI move from a neutral policy stance to calibrated tightening surprised markets.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:56:18.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI rate hike — what happens to EMIs, inflation and growth</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Environment of Forest and Climate Change Minister Bhupender Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:44:19.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India seeks flexibility, pragmatism, mutual respect for balanced COP31 outcome</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/jharkhand-hc-reserves-verdict-on-jssc-cgl-cancellation-jpsc-hearing-to-continue-on-friday</loc>
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<image:caption>The HC was hearing petitions against the government’s decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL recruitment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:38:53.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand HC reserves verdict on JSSC-CGL cancellation; JPSC hearing to continue on Friday</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/dmk-asks-tvk-why-it-is-afraid-to-name-bjp-govt-over-rahul-gandhis-arrest</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK spokesperson T K S Elangovan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:36:54.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK asks TVK why it is afraid to name BJP govt over Rahul Gandhi's arrest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/pargat-singh-sachin-pilot-visit-golden-temple-as-punjab-congress-projects-unity-ahead-of-2027-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>All India Congress Committee general secretary in-charge of Punjab Sachin Pilot along with State Congress president Pargat Singh at the Bhagwan Valmiki Tirtha site (Ram Tirath) in Amritsar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:30:56.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pargat Singh, Sachin Pilot visit Golden Temple as Punjab Congress projects unity ahead of 2027 polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/abvp-led-dusu-launches-26-cells-to-widen-student-participation</loc>
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<image:caption>DUSU president Yash Dabas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:25:02.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ABVP-led DUSU launches 26 cells to widen student participation</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:15:29.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At 16, Tulasi Hegde is taking Yakshagana to new stages</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:08:59.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When a ‘Gulf knot’ helped unravel a bank heist tangle</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/keralam-world-bank-jointly-plan-carbon-credit-scheme-to-reward-farmers-for-sustainable-practices</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:08:15.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam, World Bank jointly plan carbon credit scheme to reward farmers for sustainable practices</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Oct/08/kochis-roads-keep-crumbling-who-is-accountable</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T13:06:00.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi’s roads keep crumbling. Who is accountable?</news:title>
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<image:caption>Margaret Hamilton</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:59:22.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Margaret Hamilton, whose software helped land Apollo 11 on the Moon, dies at 90</news:title>
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<image:caption>Nana Patekar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:58:11.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nana Patekar: Man of contradictions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nana Patekar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/sp-faces-heat-over-rajya-sabha-nomination-of-ril-group-president-nathwani-gets-questioned-on-pda-plank</loc>
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<image:caption>Reliance Industries Group President Dhanraj Nathwani (right) thanks SP chief Akhilesh Yadav (left) for 'trust and confidence' after filing Rajya Sabha nomination as SP candidate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:52:32.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP faces heat over Rajya Sabha nomination of RIL Group president Nathwani; gets questioned on 'PDA' plank</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/08/nana-patekar-the-actor-who-never-played-the-celebrity-game</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:45:09.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nana Patekar: The Actor Who Never Played the Celebrity Game</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nana Patekar, Welcome, Prahaar, Kranti Veer, Raajneeti</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/melonellum-italys-parliament-gives-final-approval-to-pm-melonis-electoral-reform</loc>
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<image:caption>Democratic Party leader Elly Schlein protests during the Chamber of Deputies meeting ahead of the final vote on the electoral law bill in Rome, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Melonellum': Italy's parliament gives final approval to PM Meloni's electoral reform</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/over-20000-police-paramilitary-personnel-deployed-in-delhi-ahead-of-cjp-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>The deployment has been made as a precautionary measure to prevent any breach of peace and ensure the smooth movement of traffic and the public.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:30:32.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 20,000 police, paramilitary personnel deployed in Delhi ahead of CJP protest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/08/flipkart-bbd-2026-the-truth-behind-60-off-deals</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:30:18.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flipkart BBD 2026: The Truth Behind 60% OFF Deals</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/08/gst-road-among-stretches-that-may-turn-into-mobility-corridor</loc>
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<image:caption>The Phase-1 proposal covers 25 km of OMR from Madhya Kailash to Kelambakkam and 7.4 km of Pallavaram-Thoraipakkam Road from Pallavaram Bridge to Thoraipakkam junction.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:23:31.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GST Road among stretches that may turn into mobility corridor </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/south-korea-test-flies-its-first-domestically-developed-hypersonic-weapon-2</loc>
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<image:caption>South Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers a speech during the Armed Forces Day at a military base in Gyeyong, South Korea, Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korea test-flies its first domestically developed hypersonic weapon</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-says-osd-ready-to-join-cbi-probe-if-summoned-through-proper-channel</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:19:08.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann says OSD ready to join CBI probe if summoned through proper channel</news:title>
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<image:caption>Artist Rupa Samaria</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A painting of the Great Indian Bustard, by Rupa Samaria</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An artwork depicting the Siberian Cranes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:11:51.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Birds on the brink</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/nhrc-notice-to-delhi-police-over-sexual-harassment-of-three-women-journalists-during-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Police detain a woman protester near Jantar Mantar during a protest seeking Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation over voter roll deletions, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:11:49.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC notice to Delhi Police over sexual harassment of three women journalists during protest</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/sc-orders-enhanced-patrolling-near-educational-institutions-driver-verification-in-delhi-ncr</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:11:22.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC orders enhanced patrolling near educational institutions, driver verification in Delhi NCR</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/bengalurus-five-commissionerate-plan-faces-manpower-crunch-5000-posts-yet-to-be-sanctioned</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:06:40.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru’s five-commissionerate plan faces manpower crunch; 5,000 posts yet to be sanctioned</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/08/gst-council-approves-process-reforms-curbs-arrest-powers-raises-prosecution-threshold-to-rs-10-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during the GST Council meeting in New Delhi,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T12:01:11.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GST Council approves process reforms, curbs arrest powers; raises prosecution threshold to Rs 10 crore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/russian-strike-on-ukrainian-public-bus-leaves-30-dead-as-blackouts-worsen-in-kyiv</loc>
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<image:caption>Locals and rescuers clear the rubble of a residential building destroyed in a Russian missile strike on Pryluky, Ukraine, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:59:28.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian strike on Ukrainian public bus leaves 30 dead as blackouts worsen in Kyiv</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/supreme-court-says-leniency-in-commuting-death-sentences-has-to-come-to-an-end-somewhere</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:57:58.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court says leniency in commuting death sentences ‘has to come to an end somewhere’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/tvk-swaps-new-age-script-for-old-playbook-in-bypoll-battle</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Vijay, clad in a white dhoti and shirt, driving a tractor in Madurantakam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:57:35.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK swaps new-age script for old playbook in bypoll battle</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/08/decks-cleared-for-kiosks-on-queens-walkway-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/rriyfcrv/Decks-cleared-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The GIDA office on Queen’s Walkway with paintings on the theme of women empowerment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:56:15.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decks cleared for kiosks on Queen’s Walkway in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Queen’s Walkway</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/respite-for-power-starved-keralam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/x4dxz2ve/power.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satheesan said Keralam had asked NTPC to establish a dedicated power plant considering the state’s long-term electricity requirements.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:53:31.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Respite for power-starved Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, power, Chattisgarh NTPC, Sinnar thermal power project</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:49:32.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Cabinet okays new policy to attract foreign universities</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/canadian-poet-and-essayist-anne-carson-wins-nobel-prize-in-literature</loc>
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<image:caption>Permanent Secretary of the Swedish Academy Ingrid Carlberg announces Canadian writer Anne Carson as the winner of the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature in Stockholm, Sweden, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:47:36.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canadian poet and essayist Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in literature</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/08/use-this-trick-before-you-buy-on-anything-flipkart-big-billion-days-sale-2026</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:47:26.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Use This Trick Before You Buy on Anything Flipkart Big Billion Days sale 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-13/6hpxi032/Basmati-rice-freepik.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:46:05.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As drought takes effect, rice prices shoot up in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drought, rice</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/mamata-may-join-cjp-protest-against-cec-at-jantar-mantar-on-october-10</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:44:06.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata may join CJP protest against CEC at Jantar Mantar on October 10</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mamata Banerjee, CJP protest, Jantar Mantar protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/08/yahan-kuch-bhi-ho-sakta-hai-the-truth-behind-flipkart-big-billion-days-2026-sale-prices</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:35:14.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yahan Kuch Bhi Ho Sakta Hai: The Truth Behind Flipkart Big Billion Days 2026 Sale Prices</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/the-long-deployed-uss-lincoln-is-returning-home-to-san-diego</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/zcrfzmgb/AP26281034893846.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crew members prepare the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) for return on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, to her home port Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:12:58.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The long-deployed USS Lincoln is returning home to San Diego</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/dialogue-diplomacy-key-to-resolving-water-sharing-issues-with-india-bangladesh-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/l70avjmw/image-402906-1783332226.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh’s State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun Kabir</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:11:26.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dialogue, diplomacy key to resolving water-sharing issues with India: Bangladesh minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, Humayun Kabir, Ganges Water Sharing Treaty, Bangladesh- India ties</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/08/dengue-outbreak-suspected-to-kill-1-crpf-jawan-infecting-over-50-paramilitary-personnel-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T11:09:04.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dengue outbreak suspected to kill 1 CRPF jawan, infecting over 50 paramilitary personnel in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, dengue, Gujarat, paramilitary personnel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/wife-of-ex-venezuelan-president-nicolás-maduro-seeks-release-from-us-jail</loc>
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<image:caption>Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores wave after his swearing-in ceremony for a third term at the National Assembly in Caracas, Venezuela, on January 10, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T10:57:41.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wife of ex-Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro seeks release from US jail</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores, U.S. jail</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/prakash-raj-dhruv-rathee-lead-bengaluru-cjp-protest-demand-scrapping-of-sir-cecs-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, YouTuber Dhruv Rathee, actor-activist Prakash Raj, and others hold hands during a protest against CEC Gyanesh Kumar over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, in Bengaluru, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T10:54:19.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prakash Raj, Dhruv Rathee lead Bengaluru CJP protest, demand scrapping of SIR, CEC's resignation</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/08/sinkhole-on-chennais-omr-traps-car-occupants-escape-unhurt</loc>
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<image:caption>The portion of the road near the median gave way as the white compact SUV was passing, trapping one of its front tyres in the sinkhole. The vehicle then overturned and landed inside the crater.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T10:46:16.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sinkhole on Chennai’s OMR traps car, occupants escape unhurt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, Road caved in</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/south-korea-to-recall-its-ambassador-to-ukraine-over-north-korean-pow-dispute</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly at United Nations headquarters, on Sept. 23, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T10:42:54.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korea to recall its ambassador to Ukraine over North Korean POW dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, South Korea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ambassador to Ukraine</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/crpf-jawan-killed-five-others-injured-as-speeding-truck-hits-car-in-telanganas-mulugu</loc>
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<image:caption>After reaching the Pasara forest toll, a speeding truck hit the CRPF jawans’ DCM vehicle. Later, the same speeding truck hit a car coming in the opposite direction.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T10:31:51.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CRPF jawan killed, five others injured as speeding truck hits car in Telangana's Mulugu</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/seemapuri-building-collapse-death-toll-rises-to-five-after-two-more-bodies-recovered</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/dp6cj4ii/PTI10072026000349A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue operation underway after a four-storey building collapsed onto two to three adjoining houses, in Seemapuri, New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T10:12:55.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seemapuri building collapse: Death toll rises to five after two more bodies recovered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Seemapuri Building Collapse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/madras-hc-to-pronounce-orders-on-october-14-in-plea-challenging-vijays-perambur-poll-victory</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T10:09:46.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC to pronounce orders on October 14 in plea challenging Vijay’s Perambur poll victory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, CM Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/punjab-influencer-mad-sandhu-murder-gujarat-police-arrest-shooter-who-fled-to-ahmedabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Accused Parminder Kaka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T10:04:06.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab influencer Mad Sandhu murder: Gujarat Police arrest shooter who fled to Ahmedabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Gujarat, Gujarat police, Mad Sandhu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/08/bihar-india-bloc-marches-to-lok-bhavan-seeks-cecs-resignation-over-sir-irregularities-2</loc>
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<image:caption>RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav climbs over police barricades as police personnel attempt to stop him during the INDIA bloc's march to Lok Bhavan, in Patna, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:58:29.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar INDIA bloc marches to Lok Bhavan, seeks CEC's resignation over SIR 'irregularities'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, INDIA bloc, LoP Tejashwi Yadav, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/keralam-kalamassery-gang-rape-case-survivor-identifies-all-four-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-02/puczqwd1/New-Project-2025-05-02T142914.778.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:52:53.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Kalamassery gang rape case survivor identifies all four accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi, Keralam police, Kalamassery gang rape case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/bjp-accuses-rahul-of-inappropriately-touching-woman-cop-priyanka-of-punching-police-officer-during-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/vr0fsmvz/PTI10072026000312A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP alleged that visuals from the protests showed Congress workers kicking and assaulting police personnel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:47:04.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP accuses Rahul of 'inappropriately touching' woman cop, Priyanka of punching police officer during protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Priyanka Gandhi, ​Rahul Gandhi, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/vande-mataram-seminar-row-25-students-booked-after-protest-in-central-university-of-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>Students’ organisations clash with the police while protesting against a seminar on Vande Mataram organised at the Central University of Kerala on Tuesday (October 6, 2026)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:39:23.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vande Mataram seminar row: 25 students booked after protest in Central University of Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Central University of Kerala, Vande Mataram seminar row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/delhi-hc-seeks-police-parvesh-verma-response-on-plea-for-independent-probe-into-slap-incident</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-25/g89odyzg/C_53_1_CH1480_41460635.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:39:04.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC seeks police, Parvesh Verma response on plea for independent probe into slap incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Delhi Minister Parvesh Verma</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/sc-moots-permanent-fund-for-spinal-muscular-atrophy-patients-says-ad-hoc-grants-not-enough</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/3l5kr61c/Doctors_EPS_Photo12121122.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:34:02.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC moots permanent fund for Spinal Muscular Atrophy patients, says ad hoc grants not enough</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, spinal muscular atrophy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/completely-unacceptable-india-condemns-houthi-attacks-on-saudi-airports-that-killed-three</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/t4v61brt/lp9v9d7kriyadh-airport625x30019September26.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The attacks on the two airports took place separately on October 6 and 7, according to Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:28:30.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Completely unacceptable’: India condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports that killed three</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MEA, Houthi attacks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/sc-orders-fresh-polls-in-50-punjab-wards-over-widespread-obstruction-in-nominations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/i8z17m9q/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:21:36.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC orders fresh polls in 50 Punjab wards over ‘widespread obstruction’ in nominations</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab municipal elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/08/india-joins-us-led-bloc-to-tackle-excess-capacity-in-evs-batteries-chips-and-solar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/6/original/industry.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:19:58.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India joins US-led bloc to tackle excess capacity in EVs, batteries, chips and solar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, india, solar panels, EVs, batteries, Chips, US-led bloc</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/barbadiyon-ka-jashn-congress-takes-swipe-at-pm-modi-over-repo-rate-hike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-29/i48t023i/202509293524789.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reserve Bank of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:16:25.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Barbadiyon ka jashn’: Congress takes swipe at PM Modi over repo rate hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, PM Modi, Repo rate, Economic Crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/trump-to-give-elon-musk-top-us-science-medal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-11/q88aygad/Donald-Trump-with-Elon-Musk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk speaks in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:10:51.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump to give Elon Musk top US science medal</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Elon Musk, U.S. National Medal of Science</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/08/gujarat-plans-rs-100-crore-marine-biotechnology-corridor-in-porbandar-to-drive-blue-bioeconomy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/lxpm5vxr/ANI_20261008074647.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:06:16.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat plans Rs 100-crore marine biotechnology corridor in Porbandar to drive blue bioeconomy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Porbandar, marine biotechnology corridor, blue bioeconomy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/cochin-shipyard-starts-building-three-transverse-tugs-for-danish-firm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-02/r63zj8xl/battery_electric_tug084807.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The battery - electric tug being constructed by Cochin Shipyard in association with Svitzer Denmark</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T09:02:02.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cochin Shipyard starts building three transverse tugs for Danish firm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Business, Cochin Shipyard, transverse tugs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/keralam-badiadka-police-seize-seven-roosters-used-in-cock-fighting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/xn91ibhw/New-Project-2026-10-08T142428.146.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Badiadka police in Kasaragod district seized seven roosters and money after they raided a spot where the cock-fighting was happening at Birminalukka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T08:55:48.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Badiadka police seize seven roosters used in cock-fighting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Police, Kasargod, cock-fighting, Badiadka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/cruelty-is-a-matter-of-conduct-not-gender-chhattisgarh-hc-grants-divorce-to-husband</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/ts5iu7c5/ANI_20241023100817.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The wife denied the allegations and contended that her husband and his family had subjected her to physical and mental harassment over an unmet dowry demand of Rs 5 lakh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T08:48:49.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Cruelty is a matter of conduct, not gender': Chhattisgarh HC grants divorce to husband</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh HC, Divorce case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/israel-says-british-consulate-in-east-jerusalem-ceases-to-function-20-diplomats-to-leave</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/ip3b4ho4/AFP20261008D2KJ6W2v3HighResTopshotIsraelPalestinianConflictDiplomacy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A car enters the British consulate in Jerusalem on October 8, 2026. The Israeli foreign minister said that the British consulate in Jerusalem ended its functions on October 8 but that seven diplomats would be allowed to remain in a limited capacity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T08:28:19.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel says British Consulate in east Jerusalem ceases to function, 20 diplomats to leave</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Gaza genocide, Israel-Palestine war, British Consulate in Jerusalem, British Consulate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/iran-says-first-flight-operated-by-foreign-airline-lands-since-war-began</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/t73r9nkf/Foreign-airline.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State TV broadcast a short video of the Iraqi Airways flight landing in capital Tehran from Iraq's Najaf</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T08:24:16.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran says first flight operated by foreign airline lands since war began</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Middle East war, foreign airline, Iraqi Airways flight</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/odisha-bandh-called-by-india-bloc-disrupts-normal-life-cripples-transport-services</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/xpl2j6af/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-08-at-12.23.47-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veteran Congress leader Suresh Routray was present during the demonstration in Station Square and was engaged in picketing along with other protestors. Interestingly, the police personnel deployed on the spot did not step in even after the citizens faced inconvenience.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T08:19:16.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha bandh called by INDIA bloc, disrupts normal life, cripples transport services</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Bandh, MMDR Act, INDIA bloc, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/41-magnitude-earthquake-hits-western-nepal-amid-flood-recovery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/b0vxsimt/AP26275405211174.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People carry their belongings as they walk toward their villages after flash floods damaged roads in Nuwakot, Nepal, Friday, Oct. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T08:16:15.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4.1 magnitude earthquake hits western Nepal amid flood recovery</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nepal earthquake, Nepal flash floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/delhi-hc-to-hear-on-friday-iyc-plea-seeking-permission-to-protest-at-jantar-mantar</loc>
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<image:caption>High Court of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T08:05:33.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC to hear on Friday IYC plea  seeking permission to protest at Jantar Mantar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Indian Youth Congress, Jantar Mantar Protest, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/museum-police-book-thiruvananthapuram-mayor-rajesh-councillor-sugathan-for-fabricating-signature</loc>
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<image:caption>The complainant had alleged that though Sugathan, who was being pursued by the local police in connection with a criminal cases, skipped the council meets held on February 26, March 11 and April 27, but fabricated his signature to claim that he had indeed attended those sessions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T08:04:29.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Museum police book Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Rajesh, councillor Sugathan for fabricating signature </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, LDF, Thiruvananthapuram Mayor Rajesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/fight-against-dictatorship-sena-ubt-urges-aap-dmk-to-set-aside-their-differences-with-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-29/zlv8p4ol/ANI_20260420112602.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal and DMK chief MK Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T08:03:37.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Fight against dictatorship': Sena (UBT) urges AAP, DMK to set aside their differences with Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, DMK, Aam Aadmi Party, Shiv Sena (UBT), protest against CEC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/gruesome-injuries-throw-spotlight-on-frances-policing-of-high-school-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/m1thuygd/France-students-protest.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protesters face police during a demonstration against under-resourced schools, in Paris, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T07:57:13.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gruesome injuries throw spotlight on France's policing of high school protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, France, high school protests, spotlight on France's policing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/08/dhananjaya-de-silva-steps-down-as-sri-lanka-test-captain-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/6nf25udj/AP23198192357152.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>De Silva, who took over as Test captain in January 2024, conveyed his decision to step down in a letter to Sri Lanka Cricket's selection committee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T07:56:31.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhananjaya De Silva steps down as Sri Lanka Test captain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Dhananjaya de Silva</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/08/political-and-film-personalities-mourn-nana-patekar-recall-his-five-decade-career-and-social-work</loc>
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<image:caption>Nana Patekar is seen during the release of the Marathi-language music album 'Nana Chhand', in Mumbai, in this file photo dated Friday, July 5, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T07:54:25.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Political and film personalities mourn Nana Patekar, recall his five-decade career and social work</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/using-batons-is-not-appropriate-bjp-veteran-murli-manohar-joshi-calls-for-empathy-in-handling-student-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP veteran Murali Manohar Joshi</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘Using batons is not appropriate’: BJP veteran Murli Manohar Joshi calls for empathy in handling student protests</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/08/awaiting-approval-of-satcom-services-bharti-airtel-chairman-sunil-bharti-mittal-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Sunil Bharti Mittal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T07:48:19.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Awaiting approval of Satcom services: Bharti Airtel chairman Sunil Bharti Mittal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/08/maharashtra-sir-ceo-announces-measures-to-enrol-eligible-voters-on-rolls-dispose-of-claims-and-objections</loc>
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<news:title>Maharashtra SIR: CEO announces measures to enrol eligible voters on rolls, dispose of claims and objections</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister D K Shivakumar briefing the media in Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Karnataka CM Shivakumar alleges sting operation attempt, claims to have evidence</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/08/west-bengal-government-to-scrap-madrasah-service-commission-merge-it-with-wbssc</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T07:18:06.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal government to scrap Madrasah Service Commission, merge it with WBSSC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/08/thiruvananthapuram-mayor-serves-defamation-notice-on-ldf-leader-over-forged-signature-allegation</loc>
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<image:caption>V V Rajesh, Mayor, Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T07:17:52.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvananthapuram Mayor serves defamation notice on LDF leader over forged signature allegation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/delhi-hc-seeks-police-status-report-on-plea-alleging-parvesh-verma-slapped-man-during-road-inspection</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma is seen during an alleged altercation with a man in New Delhi. The Aam Aadmi Party alleged that Delhi PWD Minister Parvesh Verma slapped a cameraman during a road inspection in the Tilak Nagar Assembly constituency.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Delhi HC seeks police status report on plea alleging minister Verma assaulted man during road inspection</news:title>
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<image:caption>A file photo of rebel TMC parliamentarians with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:title>20 rebel TMC MPs seek 15-day extension to reply to Lok Sabha Speaker’s disqualification notices</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/08/telugunews2026oct07garividi-lakshmi-trailer-anandhi-headlines-biopic-of-popular-uttarandhra-folk-singer</loc>
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<image:caption>Gauri Naidu Jammu, Rag Mayur and Anandhi at the trailer launch event of Garividi Lakshmi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Garividi Lakshmi trailer: Anandhi headlines biopic of popular Uttarandhra folk singer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Garividi Lakshmi, Anandhi, Rag Mayur, TG Vishwa Prasad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/08/teluguinterviews2026oct08director-shree-tej-sk-mayookhas-presentation-sets-it-apart</loc>
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<image:caption>Shree Tej SK</image:caption>
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<news:title>Director Shree Tej SK: Mayookha’s presentation sets it apart</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shree Tej SK, Mayookha, Payal Chengappa</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/ukraine-grapples-with-a-shortage-of-troops-at-the-front-after-over-4-years-of-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/wproei3h/Ukraine-Army.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Official figures put the military's strength at about 1 million, with only a small fraction deployed at the front.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T07:08:41.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine grapples with a shortage of troops at the front after over 4 years of war</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/isaias-becomes-the-first-hurricane-of-the-atlantic-season-as-it-surges-towards-us-gulf-coast</loc>
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<image:caption>This GOES-19 GeoColor satellite image taken on Oct. 7, 2026, shows Tropical Storm Simon, bottom center, in the Pacific Ocean, off the southwestern coast of Mexico, and Tropical Storm Isaias, upper right, east of Mexico in the Gulf of Mexico.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Isaias becomes the first hurricane of the Atlantic season as it surges towards US Gulf Coast</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/08/water-allocations-rise-as-gujarats-governance-model-shapes-indias-water-security-push-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-04/9kghr31w/Water-board.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Water allocations rise as Gujarat’s governance model shapes India’s water security push: Study</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/rubio-refuses-to-comment-on-guilfoyle-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, center, and U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle stand at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport near Athens, Greece, before Rubio boards a plane , Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T06:41:49.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rubio refuses to comment on Guilfoyle allegations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/telangana-congress-holds-chalo-lok-bhavan-rally-seeks-cec-gyanesh-kumars-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>The rally began from Indira Gandhi statue at Necklace Road and witnessed the participation of TPCC president and MLC Mahesh Kumar Goud, along with Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar, Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, Jupally Krishna Rao, Vivek Venkata Swamy, Mohammed Azharuddin and Vakati Srihari.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Telangana Congress holds 'Chalo Lok Bhavan' rally, seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar's resignation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/bjp-mp-kangana-ranaut-approaches-delhi-hc-against-ai-generated-obscene-content-on-social-media</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T06:37:26.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP MP Kangana Ranaut approaches Delhi HC against AI-generated, obscene content on social media</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi High Court, Kangana ranaut, Vijay Deverakonda, obscene content</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/08/samson-sooryavanshi-dilemma-resurfaces-as-india-eye-2-0-lead-against-west-indies-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Sanju Samson (L) &amp; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T06:28:01.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samson-Sooryavanshi dilemma resurfaces as India eye 2-0 lead against West Indies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Sanju Samson, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/at-imc-2026-pm-modi-highlights-digital-indias-efforts-to-democratise-technology-bridge-digital-divide</loc>
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<image:caption>In this screengrab from a video posted on Oct. 8, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during the inauguration of the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2026, themed 'Scale Without Boundaries', in New Delhi, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>At IMC 2026, PM Modi highlights Digital India's efforts to democratise technology, bridge digital divide</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Oct/08/sc-to-examine-plea-seeking-recall-of-cec-appointment-law-verdict</loc>
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<news:title>SC To Examine Plea Seeking Recall Of CEC Appointment Law Verdict</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/freedom-fighter-socio-vasu-dies-at-103-in-kozhikode</loc>
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<image:caption>Veteran freedom fighter P. Vasu</image:caption>
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<news:title>Freedom fighter ‘Socio Vasu’ dies at 103 in Kozhikode</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/bottom-line/2026/Oct/08/if-not-modi-then-who-inside-25-years-of-one-man-rule</loc>
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<news:title>If Not Modi, Then Who? Inside 25 Years of One-Man Rule</news:title>
<news:keywords>Narendra Modi, Modi legacy, Indian politics, BJP dominance</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/08/malayalamnews2026oct07pulimurugan-producer-tomichan-mulakuppadam-to-revive-joshiys-shelved-film-anna-after-bethlehem-kudumba-unit-buzz</loc>
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<image:caption>Pulimurugan producer Tomichan Mulakuppadam (L), Poster of Joshiy-Aravind Swamy-Sridevi’s shelved film Anna (R)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pulimurugan producer Tomichan Mulakuppadam to revive Joshiy’s shelved film Anna after Bethlehem Kudumba Unit buzz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pulimurugan, Tomichan Mulakuppadam, Anna, Joshiy, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Yavanakathayile Idayakanyake, Aravind Swamy, Sridevi </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/08/malayalamnews2026oct07first-look-of-manju-warrier-mukesh-jp-thuminad-starrer-happiloop-unveiled</loc>
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<image:caption>Poster of Manju Warrier-Mukesh-JP Thuminad’s Happiloop</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T06:11:50.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First look of Manju Warrier-Mukesh-JP Thuminad starrer Happiloop unveiled</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/kerala-punalur-polytechnic-student-suspended-for-morphing-photos-of-female-students-and-teachers</loc>
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<image:caption>The college said the student admitted to having committed the acts in the presence of his parents during the proceedings initiated by the principal and other officials. The principal also submitted complaints regarding the matter to the Station House Officer of Punalur police station and the inspector of the cyber cell, Kottarakkara, seeking further action.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T06:11:46.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: Punalur polytechnic student suspended for morphing photos of female students and teachers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, morphed photos, government polytechnic college, Directorate Of Technical Education</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/08/malayalamnews2026oct07aasha-on-ott-when-and-where-to-watch-urvashi-and-joju-georges-psychological-drama</loc>
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<image:caption>Poster of Urvashi-Joju George's Aasha</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/akie-abe-moved-by-shinzo-abe-memorial-corridor-inauguration-in-varanasi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/3gmzn3u1/ANI_20261008032526.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Deeply moved, grateful": Former Japan PM's wife Akie Abe at inauguration of Shinzo Abe Memorial Corridor </image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:52:59.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akie Abe moved by Shinzo Abe memorial corridor inauguration in Varanasi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Shinzo Abe, memorial corridor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/veteran-actor-nana-patekar-dies-at-75</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/5ociot0m/New-Project-82.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:49:45.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veteran actor Nana Patekar dies at 75</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Entertainment News, Nana patekar, Panaji</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/delhi-police-files-fir-against-rahul-priyanka-for-assaulting-obstructing-cops-during-wednesday-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/z61wf6cb/20261007510L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi stops Delhi Police from detaining Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others during the INDIA bloc MPs' protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar near Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:40:30.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police files FIR against Rahul, Priyanka for 'assaulting', 'obstructing' cops during Wednesday protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi, congress protest, INDIA bloc, INDIA bloc protest, ECI dissent row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/barapullah-traffic-mess-reflects-kejriwal-govts-lack-of-foresight-says-delhi-pwd-minister-verma</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/br1986ct/Barapullah-design.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The newly opened Barapullah Phase-III is causing severe congestion due to design flaws at the merge point, prompting the Delhi government to work on short- and long-term solutions.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:36:22.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Barapullah traffic mess reflects Kejriwal govt’s lack of foresight, says Delhi PWD minister Verma</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Parvesh Verma, Barapullah Phase-III</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/poll-body-to-hold-camps-for-displaced-voters-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/b638qsg1/Poll-body.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CEO’s office said an elector whose name does not figure in the draft roll can apply with documents during the claims and objections period, extended till October 30. The final roll is scheduled for December 4.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:34:35.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poll body to hold camps for displaced voters in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/let-us-learn-to-shun-hate-stop-vote-manipulation-respect-democracy-kapil-sibal-to-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/19/original/Modi_and_Sibal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A collage of PM Narendra Modi and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal, used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:33:35.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Let us learn to shun hate, stop vote manipulation, respect democracy: Kapil Sibal to PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kapil Sibal, vote manipulation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/dda-initiates-process-for-in-situ-rehabilitation-of-residents-in-45-jj-clusters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/pf5dmyn8/DDA-initiates-process.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:33:09.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DDA initiates process for in-situ rehabilitation of residents in 45 JJ clusters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/rs-65-crore-mapping-project-to-boost-pm-uday-says-delhi-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/9i3o9l5y/Taxes-grants.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:29:42.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 65 crore mapping project to boost PM-UDAY, says Delhi CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/08/i-dont-know-whether-i-will-be-here-tomorrow-nana-patekars-words-days-before-his-passing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/q8fiz5ot/08101-pti10082026000004a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patekar is seen during the release of the Marathi-language music album 'Nana Chhand', in Mumbai, in this file photo dated Friday, July 5, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:20:58.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I don't know whether I will be here tomorrow: Nana Patekar's words days before his passing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment News, Manohar Parrikar, Nana patekar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/08/el-nino-will-intensify-then-peak-in-december-united-nations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/0nkts4n0/El.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>WMO chief Celeste Saulo Saulo explained that El Nino does not add new heat to the planet, but releases heat being stored in the ocean.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:20:23.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Nino will intensify, then peak in December: United Nations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, El Nino</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/08/rupee-rises-10-paise-to-9665-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/tmw7mubr/ANI_20250527041322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:15:42.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 10 paise to 96.65 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Rupee vs Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/ai-powered-services-set-to-transform-andhra-pradesh-tourism</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/kfuwug84/vijtourism10710chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh at the Tourism Innovation Summit-2026 at Seville in Spain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:03:34.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI-powered services set to transform Andhra Pradesh tourism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh tourism</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/health-minister-satya-kumar-yadav-orders-inquiry-into-copying-at-nandyal-medical-college</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/jtvikk8n/C_40_1_CH1555_37213148.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T04:01:50.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav orders inquiry into ‘copying’ at Nandyal Medical College</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Satya Kumar Yadav, Nandyal Medical College</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/rs-2405-crore-plan-to-modernise-godavari-delta</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/065c8y19/vijminister10710chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water resources minister Nimmala Rama Naidu during review meeting with the officials of the irrigation department on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:59:03.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2,405-crore plan to modernise Godavari delta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, irrigation system, godavari delta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/government-plans-to-set-up-19-moringa-units-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/ia4x445c/MIRACLES_OF.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Yerravaripalem processing plant with livelihood funds is producing 250 kg of moringa powder a day. The unit, set up with Rs 86.80 lakh, procures moringa leaves from 300 acres.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:56:17.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government plans to set up 19 moringa units in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, moringa, moringa processing units</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/ttd-serves-annaprasadam-to-9-crore-pilgrims-in-first-nine-months-of-2026</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/9/13/original/PUJA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:50:37.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTD serves Annaprasadam to 9 crore 
pilgrims in first nine months of 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Annaprasadam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/advisory-panel-set-up-to-curb-tree-felling-andhra-pradesh-government-to-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/xk9ro682/Role-of-forest-staff.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>2026-10-08T03:49:03.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advisory panel set up to curb tree felling: Andhra Pradesh government to HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, tree felling</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/08/bribery-forgery-allegations-trigger-political-storm-in-thiruvananthapuram-corp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/90oaxu4i/P_4845767228.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram Corporation office</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:45:30.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bribery, forgery allegations trigger 
political storm in Thiruvananthapuram corp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/08/jantar-mantar-protest-will-be-nothing-before-the-fight-which-is-brewing-now-actor-prakash-raj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/dafdew8e/Jantar-Mantar-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Prakash Raj addresses media during a press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:43:49.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Jantar Mantar protest will be nothing before the fight which is brewing now’: Actor Prakash Raj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Actor Prakash Raj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/ppa-chief-lauds-ecrf-dam-construction-pace-quality-during-site-inspection-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/50zlouav/C_40_1_CH1543_3734439.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polavaram Project.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:43:37.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PPA chief lauds ECRF dam construction pace, quality during site inspection in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram Project Authority, dam construction</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/delhi-records-most-polluted-october-first-week-in-3-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-22/3y0u1n0q/PTI11222025000046A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:43:06.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi records most polluted October first week in 3 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/19-year-old-allegedly-pushed-off-faridabad-hill-by-friend-after-phone-breaks-during-reel-shoot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-08/9i9aosks/ILLUSNOV02801-12-20181559213.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:41:59.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>19-year-old allegedly pushed off Faridabad hill by friend after phone breaks during reel shoot</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/08/isro-industry-collab-welcome-privatisation-a-concern-former-chief-madhavan-nair</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/b9a2no0v/Madhavan_Nair_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former ISRO chairman G Madhavan Nair.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:40:42.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO-industry collab welcome, privatisation a concern: Former chief Madhavan Nair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, ISRO, G Madhavan Nair</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/apcrda-un-habitat-launch-urban-innovation-sustainability-centre-in-andhras-rayapudi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/jrnelqwl/vijcrda10710chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&amp;UD) Minister P. Narayana, alongside MA&amp;UD Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar, APCRDA Commissioner V. Vijaya Rama Raju, Additional Commissioner K. Karthik, and APCRDA Office Management Director V. Srinivas, jointly inaugurated the URBIS centre on the second floor of the APCRDA building in the presence of a high-level UN-Habitat delegation.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:38:22.014Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APCRDA, UN-Habitat launch Urban 
Innovation &amp; Sustainability Centre in Andhra's Rayapudi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APCRDA, UN-habitat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/08/woman-among-two-arrested-in-kalamassery-gangrape-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the police, the duo had been moving between different places in Kottayam, Kozhikode and Wayanad following the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:37:52.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman among two arrested in Kalamassery gangrape case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kalamassery gangrape case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/talks-underway-on-seat-sharing-for-ap-local-body-polls-tdp-chief-palla</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/x51l9gus/C_40_1_CH1555_35738648.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP State President Palla Srinivasa Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:37:14.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Talks underway on seat sharing for AP local body polls: TDP chief Palla</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra local body polls, seat-sharing, Palla Srinivasa Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/sc-raps-asi-on-monuments-upkeep</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:35:53.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC raps ASI on monuments’ upkeep</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/08/175-young-diplomats-from-across-kerala-shine-at-kid-glove-model-un-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Kid Glove Model United Nations 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:35:46.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>175 young ‘diplomats’ from across Kerala shine at Kid Glove Model UN 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kid Glove Model UN 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/ap-govt-will-intensify-campaign-on-drug-abuse-says-minister-lokesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh speaks at a meeting of the Group of Ministers on Drug Abuse at his Undavalli residence on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:34:33.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt will intensify campaign on drug abuse, says Minister Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, Drug abuse, awareness campaigns</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/08/vijayawada-durga-temple-to-deliver-dasara-prasadam-to-devotees-doorsteps-across-andhra</loc>
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<image:caption>The prasadam kit of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The prasadam kit of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:34:04.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada Durga temple to deliver Dasara prasadam to devotees’ doorsteps across Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Devasthanam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/08/andhra-pradesh-hc-directs-government-to-submit-sc-orders-in-sai-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:32:59.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC directs government to submit SC orders in Sai case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Supreme Court, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Custodial death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/cjp-and-left-prepare-for-october-10-protest-call-for-a-national-movement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/6ehs7x6n/PTI10072026000100A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenor and spokesperson Saurav Das addresses a press conference at the Press Club of India, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:32:52.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP and Left Prepare for October 10 protest, call for a national movement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/ap-hc-directs-centre-state-govt-to-file-counters-on-allotment-of-iron-ore-blocks</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:32:28.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP HC directs Centre, State govt to file counters on allotment of iron ore blocks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, iron ore blocks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/08/vijayawada-gears-up-for-festive-trifecta-as-dasara-saras-mela-and-vijayawada-utsav-coincide</loc>
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<image:caption>Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:31:21.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada gears up for festive trifecta as Dasara, Saras Mela and Vijayawada Utsav coincide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, MP Kesineni Sivanath</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/ysrcp-announces-first-candidate-for-ap-local-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>YSRCP candidate Anam Vijaykumar Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:30:24.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP announces first candidate for AP local polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Andhra local body polls, Anam Vijaykumar Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/08/demolition-deal-of-chander-kunj-towers-to-be-signed-soon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/hx4x1zls/Heights.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Chander Kunj Army Towers, located on Silver Sand Island in Vyttila</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:30:17.091Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demolition deal of Chander Kunj towers to be signed soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Chander Kunj towers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/08/eci-orders-blos-to-reverify-466-lakh-deleted-names-facilitate-enrolment-of-eligible-voters</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:29:12.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI orders BLOs to reverify 46.6 lakh deleted names, facilitate enrolment of eligible voters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Sir, Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/08/action-plan-for-revival-of-queens-walkway-to-be-out-soon-says-mayor-minimol</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/7se00t6i/Mayor5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mayor Minimol V K</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:27:46.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Action plan for revival of Queen’s Walkway to be out soon, says mayor Minimol</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Queen’s Walkway, Mayor Minimol V K</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/31-mous-worth-rs-21498-cr-signed-at-cii-regional-conference-in-visakhapatnam</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu at the exchange of MoUs between various company representatives and the Andhra Pradesh Government during the CII Regional Summit at IIM Visakhapatnam on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:26:05.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>31 MoUs worth Rs 21,498 cr signed at CII Regional Conference in Visakhapatnam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh government, CII Partnership Summit, Rammohan Naidu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/08/canadian-accuses-wife-kin-of-bid-to-extort-rs-2-crore-with-impotent-allegation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-05/alwswoak/202610053967040.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Panjagutta police registered a case under Section 351(2) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), relating to criminal intimidation, and launched an investigation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:24:15.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canadian accuses wife, kin of bid to extort Rs 2 crore with ‘impotent’ allegation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Nizamabad, Overseas Citizen of India, Canadian, BNS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/andhra-cm-kicks-off-two-day-visit-to-delhi-meets-fm-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu meets Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:23:23.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM kicks off two-day visit to Delhi, meets FM Sitharaman </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, N Chandrababu Naidu, Nirmala Sitharaman</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/telangana-101-held-in-multi-state-mule-account-operation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/eqs44y3j/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>TGCSB director Shikha Goel informed in a release on Wednesday that the two-week operation, which began on September 23, covered Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Puducherry. Six special teams comprising more than 100 TGCSB personnel were deployed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:20:46.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: 101 held in multi-state mule account operation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TGCSB, mule account racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/sitting-on-the-fence-bjd-makes-a-u-turn-on-india-bloc-bandh-support</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-03/pnpcf7tz/New-Project-79.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD party spokesperson Lenin Mohanty.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:18:41.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sitting on the fence: BJD makes a U-turn on INDIA bloc bandh support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Bandh, INDIA bloc, Lenin Mohanty</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/justice-league-telangana-hc-seeks-explanation-from-government-over-blood-donation-lapses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-03/4uvmcfux/ANI_20260709114723.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:16:54.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice league | Telangana HC seeks explanation from government over blood donation lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC, Drugs and Cosmetics Act</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/odisha-chief-secretary-stresses-swift-response-post-chemical-accident-mgmt-during-state-crisis-group-meeting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/b5zi4tbi/3garg30310chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Chief Secretary Anu Garg.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:16:44.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha chief secretary stresses swift response, post-chemical accident mgmt during State Crisis Group meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, disaster management, Anu Garg</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/aap-and-congress-spar-over-putting-united-front</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/k8cvl4tj/AAP-and-Congress.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:16:10.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP and Congress spar over putting united front </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/no-plan-to-privatise-power-sector-insists-telangana-deputy-cm-bhatti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/yi2kfrec/No-plan-to-privatise.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka addresses the media on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:15:16.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No plan to privatise power sector, insists Telangana Deputy CM Bhatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana power sector, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/pm-modis-governance-put-poor-and-vulnerable-at-the-centre-odisha-cm-majhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/ek96vcw5/2840sevacm0710chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and other leaders of the party taking oath to build a strong, prosperous and developed India, at Khurda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:14:23.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi's governance put poor and vulnerable at the centre: Odisha CM Majhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, PM Narendra Modi​, Seva Sankalp Abhiyan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/india-bloc-strike-likely-to-hit-services-in-odisha-collectors-asked-to-take-steps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/pt1tfzjx/WhatsApp_Image_20s19_01_08_at_12.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of an empty-looking bus station used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:11:38.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc strike likely to hit services in Odisha; collectors asked to take steps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Bandh, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/telangana-youth-goes-to-russia-for-job-forced-into-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/7knmzpmo/newindianexpress2026-08-21i3gcu3tlAP26226392511087.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:08:14.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana youth goes to Russia for job, forced into war</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Russia-Ukraine war</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/08/woman-found-murdered-on-kathajodi-river-bank-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/spqixf9m/pic0710chn12017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police officials at the crime scene.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:06:56.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman found murdered on Kathajodi river bank in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, woman murdered, Woman Found dead</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/education-is-in-icu-tpf-tells-telangana-government-to-pay-attention</loc>
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<image:caption>The members submitted a representation to the chief minister, stating that the education sector was under severe strain, with vacancies among teachers, lecturers, university faculty and non-teaching staff adversely affecting educational institutions across the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:04:25.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Education is in ICU’: TPF tells Telangana government to pay attention</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/341-institutions-to-hold-student-union-polls-in-odisha-205-go-for-selection</loc>
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<image:caption>Biriyani being distributed among students of RD Women’s University as student union polls return to the college campus after eight years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:04:17.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>341 institutions to hold student union polls in Odisha, 205 go for selection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Higher Educational Institutions, student union polls, odisha campus elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/08/veteran-actor-nana-patekar-dies-at-75-in-goa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/cgrvp3g1/coco-gauff6.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coco Gauff of the United States reacts during play against Elise Mertens of Belgium during the fourth round of the women's singles match at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T03:01:09.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A drained Coco Gauff falls to Elise Mertens at the China Open days after dealing with racist abuse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, China Open, Coco Gauff, Racist Abuse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/harish-why-protests-if-no-power-cuts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/nkst8poh/why-protests.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister and Siddipet BRS MLA T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:59:31.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harish: why protests if no power cuts? </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kothagudem Thermal Power Station, Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu, BRS leader T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/08/cbi-files-closure-report-in-patna-hostel-death-of-17-year-old-neet-aspirant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/ncd2cixs/CBI-files-closure-report.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:58:15.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI files closure report in Patna hostel death of 17-year-old NEET aspirant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/08/buddhadeb-naik-acquitted-in-graham-staines-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/xhgivh1p/New-Project-2026-10-08T082346.504.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Australian missionary Graham Staines and his family.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:55:02.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buddhadeb Naik acquitted in Graham Staines murder case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, CBI court, Central Bureau of Investigation, Graham Staines murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/indira-mahila-shakti-bhavans-ready-for-inauguration-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/xpupy9m1/ndira-Mahila-Shakti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With the objective of transforming women from Self-Help Groups into successful entrepreneurs, these buildings would serve as key centres offering all the necessary opportunities under one roof, from training and employment opportunities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:54:27.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indira Mahila Shakti Bhavans ready for inauguration: CM Revanth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Indira Mahila Shakti Bhavan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/08/pg-doctor-shoots-ex-girlfriend-cousin-after-argument-over-her-engagement-in-bhopal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/z0h0aj8m/gun-.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:53:51.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PG doctor shoots ex-girlfriend, cousin after argument over her engagement in Bhopal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/kerala-mvd-permits-seven-categories-of-vehicle-modifications-with-prior-nod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/x5880jy3/Vehicle-modification.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under updated directions issued by the Transport Commissionerate, vehicle owners can change body colour if the shade complies with State Transport Authority norms and Rule 121 of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules (CMVR).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:52:28.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala MVD permits seven categories of vehicle modifications with prior nod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Motor Vehicles Department, Vehicle modification</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/08/saptami-brings-double-joy-confusion-over-immersion-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/zk2lq9rh/Saptami-brings.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Men making decorative designs using polyethylene foam sheets to be installed at Rasulgarh Durga Puja mandap in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:50:32.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saptami brings 'double' joy, confusion over immersion in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Dussehra, Durga Puja immersion, Maha Saptami</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/tripura-royal-scion-quits-active-politics-after-his-party-tipra-motha-wins-tribal-council-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/a0gd11zd/New-Project-80.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:49:24.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tripura royal scion quits active politics after his party TIPRA Motha wins tribal council polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/telangana-governor-shukla-urged-to-order-probe-into-cm-revanth-ktrs-allegations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/1igk4k0w/ANI_20260308111350.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:49:06.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Governor Shukla urged to order probe into CM Revanth, KTR’s allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, BRS leader KT Rama Rao, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/mining-case-ngt-slaps-rs-25k-fine-on-odisha-chief-secretary-seven-other-officers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/n3t34elc/202608073895779.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mining case: NGT slaps Rs 25K fine on Odisha chief secretary, seven other officers.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:48:09.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mining case: NGT slaps Rs 25K fine on Odisha chief secretary, seven other officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, National Green Tribunal, Illegal sand mining, environmental issues</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/graduation-programme-at-odishas-soa-iter-concludes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/02rye6mh/DJI0937Web.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan (SOA) Deemed to be University.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:43:52.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Graduation programme at Odisha's SOA-ITER concludes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan, graduation programme</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/08/fadnavis-meets-shah-seeks-centres-aid-as-drought-hits-265-maharashtra-tehsils</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/dto1r5gz/New-Project-79.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah during a meeting with Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:43:10.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fadnavis meets Shah, seeks Centre’s aid as drought hits 265 Maharashtra tehsils</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/cpm-leader-sreemathis-warning-post-amid-allegations-against-suresh-babu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/1/9/original/CPMsPKSreemathy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior CPM leader from Kerala PK Sreemathy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:41:58.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM leader Sreemathi’s warning post amid allegations against Suresh Babu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPM, E N Suresh Babu, P K Sreemathi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/telangana-bjp-seeks-reverification-of-high-density-households</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/esrhzc6m/BJP-seeks-reverification.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, along with state BJP president N Ramchander Rao, kicks off the Viksit Bharat Sankalpa Sabha and Seva Jyoti Yatra in Khairatabad on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:40:13.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana BJP seeks reverification of high-density households</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Representation of the People Act, Minister G Kishan Reddy, BLOs, Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao, AEROs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/visually-impaired-student-becomes-bda-chairman-for-a-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/qq9md6sz/bda122057.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul, was invited to symbolically take on the role of BDA Chairman for a day.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:39:26.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visually impaired student becomes BDA chairman for a day </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Visually impaired student</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/nhrc-seeks-activists-response-to-report-on-nh-projects-in-four-odisha-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/d5vzni9j/202604073738283.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NHRC seeks activist's response to report on NH projects in four Odisha districts.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:38:42.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC seeks activist's response to report on NH projects in four Odisha districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Malkangiri, Koraput, National Human Rights Commission, Nabarangpur, Rayagada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/bengaluru-north-corporations-ai-survey-finds-82-of-roads-in-good-condition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/3ng1skf6/North-Corporation’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Road cutting and damage to road surfaces caused during utility works by various departments, including BWSSB and BESCOM, have been recorded in the survey.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:38:12.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru North Corporation’s AI survey finds 82% of roads in good condition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, AI survey</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/cm-satheesans-unnecessary-angioplasty-remark-irks-medical-community</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/4yr3aocg/angioplasty.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Satheesan urged doctors to avoid unnecessary angioplasty procedures, alleging that financial incentives could influence clinical decisions.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/c0wzw5i3/dd.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:36:06.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Satheesan’s ‘unnecessary angioplasty’ remark irks medical community</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, V D Satheesan, unnecessary angioplasty remark</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/bengaluru-voters-seek-re-inclusion-in-rolls-after-missing-sir-enumeration-forms</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/18zbn0df/Anxious-voters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:35:06.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru voters seek re-inclusion in rolls after missing SIR enumeration forms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, SIR enumeration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/08/coffee-estate-supervisor-injured-in-sloth-bear-attack</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/nto75yys/202606053814816.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 52-year-old estate supervisor was severely injured in a sloth bear attack at Valparai, in Anamalai Tiger Reserve.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:34:31.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coffee estate supervisor injured in sloth bear attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, Sloth bear attack, Coffee estate supervisor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/bengaluru-blos-receive-form-7-deletion-requests-reassure-voters-no-names-deleted-so-far</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/6shymj9f/BLOs-getting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:33:38.903Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru BLOs receive Form 7 deletion requests, reassure voters no names deleted so far</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BLO, Form 7</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/delhi-cops-stop-telangana-cm-revanth-from-joining-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/c87lunhk/Delhi-cops-stop.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy and TMC MP Derek O’Brien are stopped by Delhi Police on Wednesday evening.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:33:34.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi cops stop Telangana CM Revanth from joining protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Rahul Gandhi, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah​, Delhi cops, Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, Special Intensive Revision, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/orissa-hc-dismisses-plea-against-anti-cartel-tender-guidelines-fines-petitioner</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-16/gs7c6zx4/Odisha_high_court_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:31:15.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC dismisses plea against anti-cartel tender guidelines, fines petitioner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, cartelisation, government tenders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/karnataka-hc-grants-bail-to-sriki-khandelwal-in-crypto-pmla-case</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Karnataka High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:30:53.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC grants bail to Sriki, Khandelwal in crypto PMLA case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka High Court , crypto PMLA case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/maharashtra-thermal-plant-to-offer-kseb-540-mw-from-january-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/myn0r714/MW-during-peak-hours.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The long-term agreement is for supplying round-the-clock power at Rs 5.18 per unit, including a fixed charge of Rs 1.90.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:30:45.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra thermal plant to offer KSEB 540 MW from January 2027 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSEB, power, Sinnar thermal power plant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/leopard-threatening-villagers-in-erode-trapped-and-relocated</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/7d41a762-bf63-4549-be94-914d615aee3b/C_40_1_CH1242_26749354.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A five-year-old male leopard, which had been threatening the villagers residing on the border of Erode and Salem for the past month, was trapped and relocated.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:30:40.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leopard, threatening villagers in Erode, trapped and relocated</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Erode, leopard</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/mom-daughter-succumb-to-injuries-6-days-after-house-fire-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/b2fe954d-7aac-424d-8fb9-ec708c1f0f0c/fire_accident.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:29:39.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mom, daughter succumb to injuries 6 days after house fire in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, house fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/7123l-telangana-electors-back-on-rolls-after-notice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/i6cw2dxl/Screenshot-2026-10-08-014142.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electors will not have to appear before EROs or AEROs for hearings. Hearings will be held only in exceptional cases and, preferably, online. Where a hearing is required, an elector may authorise an adult family member to appear on their behalf.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:29:18.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>71.23L Telangana electors back on rolls after notice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Special Intensive Revision, AEROs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/odisha-martyr-laid-to-rest-on-day-he-would-have-turned-31</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/qztwbz82/teja20710chn2017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Teja was accorded a guard of honour before his mortal remains were consigned to the flames.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:28:09.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Martyr laid to rest on day he would have turned 31</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Martyr, Assam Rifles jawan, V Teja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/19-year-old-students-organs-save-five-lives-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/m862456l/C_32_1_CH0348_7463869.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:28:07.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>19-year-old student’s organs save five lives in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Organ donation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/08/kovilpalayam-railway-station-to-reopen-after-three-decades-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-14/zzmh78wf/P_4423273736.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Kovilpalayam railway station near Kinathukadavu is set to reopen following demands from passengers and passenger associations.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:27:10.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kovilpalayam railway station to reopen after three decades</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, Palakkad railway division, Kovilpalayam railway station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/indian-union-muslim-league-rewriting-its-political-script</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/7gcynl1g/shyam085945.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newly appointed IUML state V-P C Shyam Sundar with Syed Sadiq Ali Shihab Thangal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:26:50.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Union Muslim League rewriting its political script</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Indian Union Muslim League</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/no-panic-as-russia-rules-out-plague-scare-who</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/qb7d9df5/AP26280457331030.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman with her child walks past the building of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East in Irkutsk, Russia, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:26:30.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No panic as Russia rules out plague scare: WHO</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, WHO, Russia Plague</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/08/hyderabads-groundwater-sinks-deeper</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/43oirviw/newindianexpress2026-07-06b38aitwswhatsapp-image-2026-07-05-at-112151-pm112414.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The effect is beginning to show in the groundwater readings. Levels fell by another 0.38 metre in September compared with August. More importantly, the year-on-year decline of 6.85 metres indicates that the water that has entered the ground during the monsoon has not been enough to make up for the fall recorded over the previous year.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/f6ye7pib/Screenshot-2026-10-08-014032.png</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:25:10.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad's groundwater sinks deeper</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, GHMC, CMC, Ground water, CURE areas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/two-tier-security-for-evms-used-in-dharapuram-by-poll</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/p4je6c45/C_1_1_CH1332_9941487.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The EVMs and VVPATs for 2,822 polling stations in Tiruppur district are stored in the strong rooms at the college. A two-tier armed security protection and CCTV coverage have been provided here.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:24:30.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two-tier security for EVMs used in Dharapuram by-poll</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, EVMs, Two-tier security</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/35-girls-fall-sick-at-school-hostel-in-odishas-badasahi-block</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/zj1j9stf/brp4104902.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Collector Hemakanta Say interacts with doctors treating the sick students.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:24:23.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>35 girls fall sick at school hostel in Odisha's Badasahi block </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, food poisoning, school hostel, SSD girls’ high school</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/five-injured-as-rmu-transformer-explode-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/y08lwh6p/Five-injured.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A screengrab showing the explosion of an outdoor Ring Main Unit installed on a footpath near Bagalur Cross in Yelahanka on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:24:16.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five injured as RMU, transformer explode in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, transformer explosion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/malayalam-cinema-set-to-get-industry-status-in-kerala-policy-framework-in-final-stages</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/cdyhdfv6/New-Project-2026-06-25T075424.481.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism and Culture Minister PC Vishnunadh.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:23:51.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malayalam cinema set to get industry status in Kerala; policy framework in final stages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malayalam cinema, industry status</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/08/two-decades-after-announcement-neelikonampalayam-rob-project-makes-headway</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-29/lygi7vkl/P_450395237.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ROB was first announced in 2006 to provide connectivity between Neelikonampalayam and SIHS Colony.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:23:11.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two decades after announcement, Neelikonampalayam ROB project makes headway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, Neelikonampalayam ROB project, headway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/sc-pulls-up-centre-over-scant-attitude-to-benefits-for-disabled-officer-cadets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-15/14z5w51y/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:21:33.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC pulls up Centre over ‘scant attitude’ to benefits for disabled officer cadets</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/epfo-wage-ceiling-hike-to-rs-25000-to-expand-pf-coverage-boost-retirement-savings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/mcit2xmo/ANI_20260822132625.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:21:07.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPFO wage ceiling hike to Rs 25,000 to expand PF coverage, boost retirement savings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, EPFO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/coimbatore/2026/Oct/08/flood-alert-issued-for-pillur-downstream-areas-as-dam-reaches-full-capacity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-02/771h86dk/C_1_1_CH1452_122506422.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At Siruvani, the water level rose from 30.34 feet on Tuesday to 32.41 feet on Wednesday, an increase of over two feet in a day, against the full storage capacity of 49.53 ft.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:20:55.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flood alert issued for Pillur downstream areas as dam reaches full capacity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coimbatore, Flood alert, Pillur downstream</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/tamil-nadu-forest-watchers-guards-flag-pay-disparity-seek-salary-on-par-with-cops</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/12/2/original/20_camera_traps1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The employees said the disparity in pay had continued for nearly four decades.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:18:58.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu forest watchers, guards flag pay disparity, seek salary on par with cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, forest watchers, guards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/08/water-demand-supply-gap-set-to-widen-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/xp9azz5x/newindianexpress2026-09-30pq5kg34xHMWSSB.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Groundwater depletion is another concern. About 70% of Hyderabad is estimated to be over-exploiting groundwater, with 11 of 16 mandals extracting between 100% and 177% of available reserves.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:18:44.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water demand-supply gap set to widen in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Water Supply, HMWSSB offices, MGD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/interview-keralas-amendment-to-wildlife-act-wont-stand-legal-scrutiny-environmental-lawyer-ritwick-dutta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/85ryyyab/ritwick-dutta090336.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ritwick Dutta</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:18:37.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | ‘Kerala’s amendment to Wildlife Act won’t stand legal scrutiny’: Environmental lawyer Ritwick Dutta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Wildlife Protection Act 1972, Ritwick Dutta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/bengaluru-court-stays-defamation-proceedings-against-priyank-nalapad-in-rss-issue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-19/lh0b13g9/ANI_20251019150613.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>2026-10-08T02:18:37.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru court stays defamation proceedings against Priyank, Nalapad in RSS issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, defamation proceedings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/initiated-defamation-proceedings-against-those-spreading-fake-news-minister-satish-jarkiholi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/sp32filc/No-question-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:16:44.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Initiated defamation proceedings against those spreading fake news: Minister Satish Jarkiholi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Minister Satish Jarkiholi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/thoothukudi-farmers-unleash-hounds-to-wage-war-on-crop-raiding-hogs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/b4lfpgha/Farmers-unleash.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers say they spend Rs 50,000-Rs 60,000 to hire 100 to 150 dogs a day</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:15:10.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thoothukudi Farmers unleash hounds to wage war on crop-raiding hogs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi, crop-raiding hogs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/india-seeks-update-from-russia-on-whereabouts-of-indians-working-with-russian-military-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-28/tpmynr1f/20260827137L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses the press conference in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:14:44.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India seeks release of 69 nationals still with Russian army, warns against military recruitment</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MEA, Randhir Jaiswal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/jds-supremo-h-d-deve-gowda-vows-return-to-active-politics-after-pitrupaksha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/15/original/Devagowda_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:14:43.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> JDS supremo H D Deve Gowda vows return to active politics after Pitrupaksha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, H D Deve Gowda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/adulterated-edible-oil-sauce-making-units-busted-in-odishas-berhampur-two-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-27/xchelm1v/202508273493505.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Adulterated edible oil, sauce-making units busted in Odisha's Berhampur; two held.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:14:22.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adulterated edible oil, sauce-making units busted in Odisha's Berhampur; two held </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, adulterated oils, illegal unit, adulterated sauce</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/minister-kumaraswamy-demands-halt-to-nice-toll-collection-alleges-rs-4756-crore-collected-since-2008</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/xd3twuyn/NICE-collected.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy addresses the media in Bengaluru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:13:04.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Kumaraswamy demands halt to NICE toll collection, alleges Rs 4,756 crore collected since 2008</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, NICE toll collection</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/synods-that-shaped-malankara-orthodox-church-in-kerala-immortalised-on-canvas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/wv55pir2/Synods-that.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Koonan Kurisu Sathyam painting</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/amo1zwfb/Synods_that_shaped_Orthodox.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/a95y5wrc/Syno.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Synod at St Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral at Puthiyakavu in Mavelikkara</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:11:05.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Synods that shaped Malankara Orthodox Church in Kerala immortalised on canvas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malankara Orthodox Church, Canvas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/08/hyderabad-woman-arrested-in-rs-45-crore-fraud-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-28/kjjfizwt/202605283805333.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said Rashad and Mumtaz were in possession of a ground-plus-two-floor building with a penthouse in Madannapet. The accused allegedly entered into sale and mortgage agreements for the same portions of the property with multiple people, both with and without physical possession, while concealing earlier transactions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:10:59.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad woman arrested in Rs 4.5 crore fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, fraud case, arrested, Hyderabad Central Crime station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/spurious-drugs-fake-medical-devices-seized-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/pr01i65b/ANI_20250124053524.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spurious drugs, fake medical devices seized in Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:10:40.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spurious drugs, fake medical devices seized in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, fake drug racket, spurious medicines, Counterfeit drug</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/08/flash-stir-adds-to-pressure-on-cec</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/bd2rp7ke/Flash-stir.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and other INDIA bloc members lie on the road with a copy of the Constitution in New Delhi on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:10:09.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flash stir adds to pressure on CEC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, Gyanesh Kumar, CEC protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/does-omission-of-property-info-amount-to-undue-influence-on-voters-madras-hc-in-cm-vijay-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/64iugl0a/202604203756565.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:08:54.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Does omission of property info amount to undue influence on voters: Madras HC in CM Vijay case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, property info, CM Vijay case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/karnataka-releases-rs-1250-crore-first-instalment-of-drought-relief-says-dy-cm-parameshwara</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/mhsqkyph/crore-released.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara, who also holds the revenue portfolio, interacts with farmers affected by drought in Hosapete taluk on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:07:19.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka releases Rs 1,250 crore first instalment of drought relief, says Dy CM Parameshwara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drought relief, Karnataka DCM Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/equipment-supply-to-hyderabads-mnj-hospital-restricted-over-bills</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/kx3ezorc/newindianexpress2026-09-05yy3i7rq8New-Project-2026-09-05T085624.088.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The move comes after suppliers had already restricted supplies to several major government hospitals, including Gandhi Hospital and Osmania General Hospital, as well as other teaching and super-speciality hospitals.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:06:36.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Equipment supply to Hyderabad's MNJ hospital restricted over bills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hospital, Osmania General Hospital, Cancer centre, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/witch-doctor-held-for-raping-woman-in-odisha-with-promise-to-solve-marital-discord</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/osznvcrt/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Medical examination of the woman was conducted and after investigation, the accused witch doctor was arrested from his house.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:05:48.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Witch doctor held for raping woman in Odisha with promise to solve marital discord</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, sexual assault, Witch doctor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/madras-hc-directs-denial-of-fcra-registration-for-outfits-engaged-in-conversion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/tz83gx7o/HC-confirms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:05:30.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC directs denial of FCRA registration for outfits engaged in conversion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, FCRA Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/sting-operation-history-better-known-to-congress-leaders-karnataka-bjp-president-by-vijayendra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/mti2wvhu/byv103637.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra takes out a rally in Gajendragad on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:03:22.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sting operation history better known to Congress leaders: Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP chief BY Vijayendra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/08/bihar-migrant-worker-sexually-assaults-six-year-old-girl-held-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-04/yl6mz1mo/202505043395218.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:02:18.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar migrant worker sexually assaults six-year-old girl, held in Chennai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, migrant worker, sexually assaults</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/odisha-students-union-election-gmu-sticks-to-selection-campus-voting-in-jyoti-vihar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/mb4nudu3/img-20261007-wa0027111410.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At GMU, the authorities have clarified that there will be no direct election to the students’ union.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:01:57.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha students' union election: GMU sticks to selection, campus voting in Jyoti Vihar  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Gangadhar Meher University, Sambalpur University, odisha campus elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/08/opposition-to-turtle-excluders-worries-exporters-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/fjoaapbi/cmfri081254.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vypin Fisheries assistant director M M Jibina explaining the functioning of Turtle Excluder Device.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/j67vbnt3/oppn.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:01:42.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition to turtle excluders worries exporters in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Turtle Excluder Device</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/kumaraswamy-alleges-shivakumar-used-sting-operation-to-remove-siddaramaiah-as-cm-congress-rejects-claim</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-23/3nph64xt/Siddaramaiah-lambasts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka's former chief minister Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:00:57.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kumaraswamy alleges Shivakumar used ‘sting operation’ to remove Siddaramaiah as CM, Congress rejects claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, sting operation, CM  DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/08/100-years-young-the-legacy-of-wengers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/174bclc4/Screenshot-2026-10-07-170332.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wenger’s tea room at Exchange Stores, Kashmere Gate, in the 1920s</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/mrwer5ot/Wengers-famous-pineapple-pastries.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wenger's famous pineapple pastries</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/5hts9mff/Front-facade.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The shop’s front facade in the late 1980s</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T02:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 Years Young: The Legacy of Wenger’s</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Food, Wenger's</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/rs-11k-crore-for-telanganas-omkareswara-temple-complex-works</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/xx89lyxo/1.1K-cr-for-Omkareswara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Metropolitan Area and Urban Development (MAUD) department issued orders on Wednesday sanctioning Rs 948.65 crore for the temple complex and Rs 159.62 crore for the six-lane connectivity road.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:59:05.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 1.1K crore for Telangana's Omkareswara temple complex works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, MAUD, MRDCL, MEP</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/08/woman-set-ablaze-by-man-at-kilpauk-hospital-dies-case-altered-to-murder</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-02/c1sc1ts6/202512023593784.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:58:46.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman set ablaze by man at Kilpauk hospital dies, case altered to murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, ablaze, Kilpauk hospital</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/cag-flags-misuse-of-rs-5913-crore-from-mineral-fund-in-odishas-sundargarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/s1tfs4pg/202606233836868.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:58:44.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CAG flags 'misuse' of Rs 59.13 crore from mineral fund in Odisha's Sundargarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, PPE Kits, District Mineral Foundation, CAG audit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/murder-convict-who-jumped-parole-arrested-a-year-later-from-cuddalore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/1m1okqe4/202605213796798.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:57:16.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Murder convict who jumped parole arrested a year later from Cuddalore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cuddalore, arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/tulu-script-keyboard-kural-tulu-touch-launched-in-bengaluru-for-android-users</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/c7f520zy/New-Project-2026-10-08T072403.430.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harshith Devadiga and Chaitra Poojary, both residents of Udupi, developed the mobile keyboard application on the request of Jai Tulunadu and the Karnataka Tulu Sahitya Academy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:56:25.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tulu script keyboard ‘Kural Tulu Touch’ launched in Bengaluru for Android users</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tulu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/08/odisha-panel-to-assess-sebc-share-in-local-bodies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/hcdtr4x9/sambandh080034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:55:37.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha panel to assess SEBC share in local bodies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, socially backward classes, educationally backward classes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/tnpdcl-floats-tender-to-procure-4500-mw-to-meet-peak-demand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/cp4la0oq/nirmalkumar80506chn1122453.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electricity Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:55:37.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNPDCL floats tender to procure 4,500 MW to meet peak demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNPDCL, peak demand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/opd-footfall-crosses-5000-at-nims-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/1yw5uua1/OPD-footfall.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patient footfall at Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) has increased sharply over the past month, with the hospital witnessing a significant rise in OPD, inpatient, emergency and diagnostic services.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:54:17.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OPD footfall crosses 5,000 at NIMS in  Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, NIMS, OPD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/no-relief-for-ev-velu-from-police-action-in-soil-excavation-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/ms8vruft/Using-kids-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:53:22.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No relief for EV Velu from police action in soil excavation case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, EV Velu, soil excavation case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/elephant-dhananjaya-frontrunner-to-carry-howdah-at-mysuru-dasara-jamboo-savari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-04/37v51k3a/C_35_1_CH0260_70981155.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dasara elephants walking as part of jamboo savari rehearsal in Mysuru.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:52:10.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elephant Dhananjaya frontrunner to carry howdah at Mysuru Dasara Jamboo Savari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mysuru Dasara Jamboo Savari, howdah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/notice-to-ed-dvac-in-plea-to-block-fir-in-rs-constructions-mining-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-21/z6d3ochv/ANI_20241021134212.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Waqf Board Money laundering case: Court issues notice to ED on MLA Amanat Ullah Khan's bail plea</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:51:22.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Notice to ED, DVAC in plea to block FIR 
in RS Constructions mining case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, FIR, Mining case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/telangana-panel-proposed-to-stop-social-boycotts-on-bcs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/7/5/original/minority.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>He said the commission had already adopted a resolution proposing legislation to protect the BC rights and forwarded it to the state government. Hoping that the proposed legislation would be implemented soon, Niranjan added that the commission had been receiving complaints regarding VDC boycotts since 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:49:49.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Panel proposed to stop social boycotts on BCs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Boycott, Backward Classes Commission, Telangana governmnet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/bench-disposes-of-plea-for-regulation-of-bike-taxis-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/tz83gx7o/HC-confirms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:48:52.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bench disposes of plea for regulation of bike taxis in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Bench disposes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/police-file-status-report-say-substantial-progress-made-in-veeramani-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/ni7o6dab/C_1_1_CH1405_124473236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gem Granites chairman R Veeramani</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:47:20.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police file status report, say substantial progress made in Veeramani case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, police, Veeramani case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/karnataka-sir-three-firs-filed-over-alleged-bulk-form-7-applications-to-delete-voters-names</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/t9sk7o06/FIRs-fi-led-over.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Youth Congress activists protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Wednesday, condemning the arrest of their party leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:46:38.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka SIR: Three FIRs filed over alleged bulk Form 7 applications to delete voters’ names</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, FIR, Karnataka SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/medicine-covers-printed-by-dmk-govt-party-playing-cheap-politics-says-minister-kg-arunraj</loc>
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<image:caption>Health Minister KG Arunraj.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:44:44.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Medicine covers printed by DMK govt, party playing cheap politics says Minister KG Arunraj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Health Minister KG Arunraj, Hindi-tamil conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/08/narsing-rao-honoured-at-braou-convocation-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/b15xvqip/Narsing-Rao-honoured.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Filmmaker, writer, painter, photographer and theatre practitioner Bongu Narsing Rao was conferred an honorary doctorate by Dr BR Ambedkar Open University (BRAOU) at its 27th convocation in Hyderabad on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:43:50.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Narsing Rao honoured at BRAOU convocation in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Shiv Pratap Shukla, Dr BR Ambedkar Open University, B Narsing Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/transport-workers-threaten-to-intensify-stir-in-bengaluru-if-demands-not-met</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/e8mkm7cb/ksrtc-1104846.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the Joint Action Committee of Corporation Workers Unions for KSRTC protest at Freedom Park in Bengaluru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:42:45.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Transport workers threaten to intensify stir in Bengaluru if demands not met </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, transport workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/take-action-cm-sir-stalin-takes-dig-at-vijay-over-law-and-order</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-15/gkfby8ie/Stalin-Thirumavalavan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Chief Minister MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:41:46.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Take action, CM sir! Stalin takes dig at Vijay over law and order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Law and Order, CM Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/flyer-alleges-indigo-flight-delayed-for-karnataka-cm-shivakumar-airline-cites-operational-reasons</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/9lpgv69o/IndiGo-ranked.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:40:06.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flyer alleges IndiGo flight delayed for Karnataka CM Shivakumar, airline cites operational reasons</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Indigo, CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/kpsc-recruitment-scam-former-chairman-member-remanded-in-ed-custody-till-october-19</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-26/7thm9r2w/ED.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:35:03.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KPSC recruitment scam: Former chairman, member remanded in ED custody till October 19</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Enforcement Directorate ED, Shivashankarappa S Sahukar, BV Geetha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/two-housing-board-residents-bring-national-international-sporting-glory-to-tamil-nadu-feted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/0jtenuja/tnhub104305.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two children from Tamil Nadu Urban Habitat Development Board (TNUHDB) tenements in Perumbakkam were honoured on Wednesday after they made it big at international and national sporting events.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:34:53.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two housing board residents bring national &amp; international sporting glory to Tamil Nadu, feted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, sporting glory</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/karnataka-hc-replaces-visitation-with-parenting-time-in-child-custody-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/v0n9vlpa/Srirangapatna-MLA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:31:16.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC replaces ‘visitation’ with ‘parenting time’ in child custody cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High Court , child custody cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/08/tourism-minister-kj-george-directs-speedy-eco-tourism-work-at-devika-rani-roerich-estate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/1ocgo5e0/on-eco-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism Minister KJ George inspects the Roerich Estate on Kanakapura Road</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:29:04.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tourism Minister KJ George directs speedy eco-tourism work at Devika Rani-Roerich Estate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, eco-tourism, Tourism Minister KJ George</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/tamil-nadu-government-starts-issuing-sale-deeds-to-housing-beneficiaries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-07/5xg43qxp/1_1_perambalur3_0710try_4.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>2026-10-08T01:27:25.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu government starts issuing sale deeds to housing beneficiaries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, housing beneficiaries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/08/bengaluru-east-civic-chief-orders-speedy-road-works-pothole-repairs-in-varthur-gunjur-areas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/hb6xfje4/Officials-told.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Additional Commissioner Lokhande Snehal Sudhakar inspects road work in Varthur-Gunjur on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:27:06.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru East civic chief orders speedy road works, pothole repairs in Varthur-Gunjur areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, road repair</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/tenders-floated-to-install-177-crore-smart-meters-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/7myhu10z/p2-meter111055.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) has floated e-tenders in seven packages for the installation of 1.77 crore smart meters across municipal corporation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T01:14:54.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tenders floated to install 1.77 crore smart meters in Tamil Nadu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, tenders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/08/hair-to-stand-out-why-are-indian-men-still-policed-for-their-hair-choices</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/2w0blsgu/Lokesh-Kanagaraj.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/aafi1r83/Vinoth.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vinoth R</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/jv2oc5re/Bagyaraj.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bagiyaraj D</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/a6eark6x/Th8oz.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Th8oz</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T00:59:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Hair' to stand out: Why are Indian men still policed for their hair choices</news:title>
<news:keywords>hairstyle, hairstyle for men, men with long hair, man bun, men and grooming, grooming for men, ranveer singh man bun, pradeep ranganathan, lokesh kanagaraj, actors with long hair, operant conditioning, Rabindranath Tagore , chennai, chennai trends, chennai news, fashion news</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/tamil-nadu-drugs-control-department-to-clamp-down-on-overcharging-of-medicines-by-hospitals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-25/e9wielnj/medicine_shop_raid_2511chn_17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T00:52:23.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu drugs control department to clamp down on overcharging of medicines by hospitals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, medicines, Tamil Nadu drugs control department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/08/making-time-for-creativity-networking-a-space-in-chennai-to-expand-horizons-contacts-and-relax</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/o596qv2c/Slow-Sunday-Chennai.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/f5qkco7j/Anne-Milan-at-Augusts-Slow-Sunday-Drawn-to-Music-Bangalore.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anne Milan</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/j0o9rppj/Latest-Slow-Sunday-Chennai.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T00:46:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Making time for creativity &amp; networking: A space in Chennai to expand horizons, contacts, and relax</news:title>
<news:keywords>Eleven AM Club, Bangalore, Chennai, Anne Milan, Tanvi Bihani, play dates for adults, community, gatherings, hangouts, space, creativity, collaboration, networking, strangers meetup, adult friendships, slow sunday, interlude, after hours, chennai news, chennai events, make friends in chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/08/cm-vijay-opens-aavins-central-milk-testing-lab</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/eqhu9rk7/p2-cm093002.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay at Aavin’s state central laboratory at the dairy complex in Madhavaram</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-08T00:42:46.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay opens Aavin’s central milk testing lab</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CM Vijay, Aavin’s central milk</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<image:caption>For now, the markets expect another 100-bp rise in this cycle</image:caption>
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<news:title>Going forward, I will attack from the ground position and defend better: Wrestler Sujeet</news:title>
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<image:caption>Top archers have assembled in Hyderabad for the Archery Premier League which begins on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Spotlight on India's Asiad stars, Olympic medallists as Archery Premier League returns</news:title>
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<news:title>US visa row: Wrestling Federation of India writes to UWW, world body chief assures remedial action</news:title>
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<image:caption>Booth Level Officers (BLOs) sort enumeration forms for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Uttarakhand deletes 17 lakh voters after SIR; special inclusion drive from Oct 8</news:title>
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<image:caption>Vithya Ramraj felicitated in Chennai during an event</image:caption>
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<news:title>After Asian Games high, record-breaker Vithya shifts focus to Worlds debut</news:title>
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<news:title>India’s first high-altitude snow leopard safari launched in Ladakh</news:title>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the Pnyx hill, where ancient Athenians held democratic assemblies, with the ancient Parthenon temple atop the Acropolis in the background, in Athens, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top US diplomat Rubio says West must choose between 'national power or decline'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Two Botswanan cheetahs moved to VDTR will be joined by two more next month, CM Mohan Yadav announced at the wildlife event.</image:caption>
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<news:title>MP’s Durgavati Tiger reserve first to host African cheetahs under Project Cheetah</news:title>
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<news:title>Gau Rakshaks turned cattle traffickers: Ex-Bajrang Dal man among 4 held in Chhattisgarh</news:title>
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<image:caption>Actors Ranjith Sajeev and Aiswarya Raj in Half</image:caption>
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<news:title>Half's actor Aiswarya Raj: The action comes from pure rage</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kumaran Thangarajan</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kumaran Thangarajan on exit from Bigg Boss Tamil 10: 'Observation is paramount for playing the long game'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Suryansh Shedge celebrates a wicket in Puducherry on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-07T17:40:45.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Suryansh may have Sh-edge over others as India look at him as potential pace all-rounder</news:title>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand High Court</image:caption>
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<news:title>Uttarakhand HC seeks Centre, state replies on PIL alleging violation of rules in IAS, IPS, IFS transfers</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi said Emperor Hemchandra Vikramaditya’s legacy was a matter of pride for society and the nation.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People walk near the building of the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East in Irkutsk, Russia, on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>WHO says it cannot conduct full risk assessment on Russia plague reports</news:title>
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<news:title>INDIA bloc leaders get released from detention by Delhi Police on Day 2 of protest against SIR row</news:title>
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<image:caption>Former Nagaland Chief Minister SC Jamir</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ao Senden accepts retraction of NSCN-IM leaders' remarks against SC Jamir over Naga issue</news:title>
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<image:caption>The portals of the four shrines are scheduled to close between November 10 and 13.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Uttarakhand Char Dham yatra sets new record as pilgrim footfall crosses 56.88 lakh</news:title>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi boards a bus carrying INDIA bloc MPs to Jantar Mantar for a sit-in protest against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>DMK backs Rahul Gandhi's stir against CEC, but slams his silence on TN SIR deletions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/07/arunachal-forum-flags-sbis-general-classification-of-st-christians</loc>
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<image:caption>State Bank of India</image:caption>
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<news:title>Arunachal forum flags SBI’s ‘general’ classification of ST Christians</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 23, 2026, Rupi Soren receives the Padma Bhushan award posthumously conferred upon her husband and JMM patriarch Shibu Soren (posthumous) in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren's mother Rupi Soren dies after prolonged illness, aged 80</news:title>
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