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<image:caption>Players of both Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings shake hands after the match on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:title>IPL 2026: Punjab continue their domination over Chennai </news:title>
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<image:caption>Artificial intelligence is now inspiring moral panic like the calculator once did</image:caption>
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<news:title>The topography of AI onslaught</news:title>
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<news:title>Bishnoi gang extortion racket: 12 arrested over Rs 10 crore threat to businessman in MP's Khargone</news:title>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T18:06:30.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump proposes cuts in 'woke' domestic programs to increase defense spending to USD 1.5 trillion</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/tremors-felt-in-parts-of-north-india-including-delhi-ncr-after-59-magnitude-earthquake-in-afghanistan</loc>
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<news:title>Tremors felt in parts of North India including Delhi-NCR after 5.9-magnitude earthquake in Afghanistan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/flex-office-market-heads-towards-profitability-as-enterprise-demand-reshapes-sector</loc>
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<image:caption>India's flex workspace</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:56:36.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flex office market heads towards profitability as enterprise demand reshapes sector</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/dabur-sees-steady-q4-domestic-demand-offsets-west-asia-headwinds</loc>
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<image:caption>Homegrown FMCG major Dabur India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:52:50.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dabur sees steady Q4; domestic demand offsets West Asia headwinds</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/steel-aluminium-prices-up-25-in-last-one-month</loc>
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<image:caption>Steel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:49:54.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steel, aluminium prices up 25% in last one month</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/more-relief-measures-to-address-rising-freight-cost-insurance-premium</loc>
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<image:caption>Export</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:46:12.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More relief measures to address rising freight cost, insurance premium</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/govt-plans-to-ramp-up-induction-cooker-production-capacity-to-cut-lpg-use</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of an induction stove used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:42:50.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt plans to ramp up induction cooker production capacity to cut LPG use</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/poks-ghar-wapsi-soon-chief-of-all-india-imam-organisation-hails-abrogation-of-article-370</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief of All India Imam Organisation Umer Ahmed Ilyasi speaking to reporters in Srinagar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:40:37.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'PoK’s ghar wapsi soon': Chief of All India Imam Organisation hails abrogation of Article 370</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/udf-renewed-hope-for-people-of-kerala-rahul-gandhi-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, fourth left, poses for photographs with Congress MP KC Venugopal, third right, and other party leaders, during a meeting ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, in Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:14:55.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF ''renewed hope'' for people of Kerala: Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/uttarakhands-commercial-lpg-cylinders-quota-increased-to-66-6310-units-to-be-distributed-daily</loc>
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<image:caption>Workers load LPG cylinders amid a reported ongoing LPG supply shortage in Uttarakhand on March 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T17:09:37.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand's commercial LPG cylinders quota increased to 66%; 6,310 units to be distributed daily </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/netflix-may-have-to-reimburse-italian-subscription-increases</loc>
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<image:caption>Netflix went from 1.9 million customers in Italy in 2019 to about 5.4 million in October 2025</image:caption>
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<news:title>Netflix may have to reimburse Italian subscription increases</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/india-azerbaijan-move-to-repair-ties-after-bakus-support-for-pakistan-during-op-sindoor</loc>
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<image:caption>The 6th round of India-Azerbaijan Foreign Office Consultations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:58:46.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Azerbaijan move to repair ties after Baku's support for Pakistan during Op Sindoor </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/03/kerala-polls-ec-grants-paid-holiday-to-all-voters-on-april-9</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission declares paid holiday on polling days for upcoming elections</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:51:14.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election Commission grants paid holiday to all Kerala voters on April 9</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/ready-to-step-up-supplies-of-crude-oil-and-liquefied-natural-gas-russia-assures-india</loc>
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<image:caption>Russia's First Deputy PM Manturov seen with Minister of External Affairs S Jaishankar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:50:56.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ready to step up supplies of crude oil and liquefied natural gas, Russia assures India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/no-cause-for-concern-over-proposed-fcra-amendments-rijiju-assures-christian-missionaries-in-kerala-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Kiren Rijiju with BJP candidate from Kundara, Dr Robin Radhakrishnan, and other party officials during a poll rally in Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:48:13.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No cause for concern over proposed FCRA amendments: Rijiju assures Christian missionaries in Kerala</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:35:56.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India athletes top AIU doping charts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/annamalai-s-popularity-and-campaign-will-translate-into-bjp-s-victory-tejasvi-surya-ahead-of-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Tejasvi Surya said during his Keralam campaign today that Annamalai has been given the responsibility of campaigning for all the candidates in Tamil Nadu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:32:00.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Annamalai's popularity and campaign will translate into BJP's victory: Tejasvi Surya on TN leader's exclusion from list</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/03/ed-summons-two-tmc-ministers-for-interrogations-in-connection-with-bengal-municipality-recruitment-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/7kntgrtk/New-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:21:49.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED summons two TMC ministers for interrogations in connection with Bengal municipality recruitment scam  </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Bengal municipality recruitment scam, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/vaiko-the-lion-is-back-in-the-dmk-den</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/4/3/original/vaiko-bandh-eps.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A file photo of MDMK Chief Vaiko</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:19:51.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaiko: The 'lion' is back in the DMK den </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Vaiko, MDMK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/03/west-bengal-ec-orders-suspension-of-joint-bdo-ahead-of-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-29/vlbnnok1/election-comm083401.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission of India.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T16:01:16.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election Commission orders suspension of joint BDO, directs disciplinary proceedings </news:title>
<news:keywords>EC action in West Bengal, Election Commission of India </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/civil-aviation-ministry-puts-on-hold-its-no-addl-charge-order-for-60-of-flights-seats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/5np0p2ah/202603030257f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:24:26.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Civil Aviation Ministry puts on hold its no addl charge order for 60% of flights seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, DGCA, Civil Aviation Ministry, free seat selection</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/rs-50-lakh-cash-seized-from-house-of-lalgudi-tvk-candidates-relative-based-on-election-squad-tip-off</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/2pn4zdgy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-03-at-8.23.39-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The raid was carried out in the presence of the election officials during the operation.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:22:55.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 50 lakh cash seized from house of Lalgudi TVK candidate's relative based on election squad tip-off</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, unaccounted cash, Income Tax officials, Election flying squad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/03/cancer-tenth-leading-cause-of-death-among-children-in-india-lancet-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/d724onng/C_53_1_CH0950_43491011.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:21:09.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cancer tenth leading cause of death among children in India: Lancet study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, cancer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/cbse-unveils-new-nep-aligned-curriculum-three-language-formula-dual-level-math-and-science-from-2026</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-03/osvk9rmr/05MAR-AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In addition, CBSE has made art education, vocational education, and physical education mandatory for Classes 9 and 10.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:17:04.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE unveils new NEP-aligned curriculum: Three-language formula, dual-level Math and Science from 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, CBSE, NEP-aligned curriculum</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/03/bengal-polls-election-commission-directs-withdrawal-of-security-cover-for-politicians-with-criminal-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-29/mg00yrsl/C_53_1_CH1537_4342418.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel checking vehicles ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:15:15.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal polls: Election Commission directs withdrawal of security cover for politicians with criminal cases </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Elections, West Bengal Elections, security cover, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/lpg-carrier-green-sanvi-heads-to-india-after-crossing-strait-of-hormuz-two-more-vessels-likely-to-follow</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/2xj1s7vr/20261403108F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) Green Sanvi is expected to arrive at an Indian port on April 12, with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) listed as the buyer.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:10:35.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG carrier heads to India after crossing Strait of Hormuz; two more vessels likely to follow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflicts, LPG carrier, Green Sanvi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/after-double-digit-growth-in-fy26-tractor-sales-growth-likely-to-slow-down-to-0-3-in-fy27</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-21/6yt5n5hp/ANI_20250421075356.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:03:59.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After double-digit growth in FY26, tractor sales growth likely to slow down to 0-3% in FY27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tractor sales, Ratings agency Crisil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/pakistan-announces-free-public-transport-as-energy-crisis-bites</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/q7uo3o2h/202602193679733.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Pakistan government will bear a burden of 350 million rupees (around $1.25 million)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:01:03.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan announces free public transport as energy crisis bites</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/03/cpi-leader-writes-to-rahul-alleging-cash-for-ticket-scandal-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/s6fx0wip/ANI_20251209061509.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:59:05.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI leader writes to Rahul alleging 'cash-for-ticket' scandal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Nation, ​Rahul Gandhi, CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/03/amit-shah-accuses-nehru-gandhi-family-of-neglecting-assam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ea9l17rs/ANI_20260403141748.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shah said that the BJP government worked to bring peace to Assam through 13 agreements.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:57:29.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah claims Nehru-Gandhi family never cared for Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam elections , Home Minister Amit Shah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/nda-wont-allow-assam-to-become-the-land-of-love-and-land-jihad-adityanath</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/zag1jywg/ANI_20260403140557.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress tried to change the state's demography by allowing infiltrators in Assam, said Yogi Adityanath at a rally.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:54:17.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA won't allow Assam to become the land of love and land jihad: Adityanath </news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Assam Elections, Assam, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/discrepancies-surface-in-vijays-affidavits-filed-at-perambur-trichy-east</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/wioi91kb/Vjay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay addresses a campaign event in Tiruchy on Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:52:54.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discrepancies surface in Vijay's affidavits filed at Perambur, Trichy East</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, TVK chief Vijay, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/03/nikhat-makes-emphatic-start-set-for-re-match-vs-olympic-champion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/uno3g99u/Nikhat-Zareen-51kg-celebrates-her-QF-win-at-Asian-Boxing-Championship-2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nikhat Zareen celebrates her victory on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:51:34.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nikhat makes emphatic start, set for re-match vs Olympic champion  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, boxing, Nikhat Zareen, Asian Boxing Championships, Wu Yu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/both-udf-and-ldf-have-become-centre-of-corruption-bjp-s-smriti-irani-campaigns-in-kerala-confident-of-party-s-victory</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/i4ltnxj5/ANI_20260403134346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irani said the people will support BJP candidates and ensure their victory</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:24:56.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Both UDF and LDF have become centre of corruption': Smriti Irani says in Kerala campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala assembly election, BJP leader Smriti Irani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/03/94-per-cent-of-worlds-childhood-cancer-deaths-occur-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-finds-study</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-09/we7g8nc8/202510093535285.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Global childhood cancer burden remains a substantial contributor to global childhood disease and cancer burden.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:09:50.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>94 per cent of world's childhood cancer deaths occur in low and middle-income countries, finds study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Childhood cancer, low and middle-income countries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/03/csk-fans-hope-new-era-kicks-off-on-positive-note</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/e0rkgqe6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-03-at-19.22.28.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CSK Fans in the MA Chidambaram Stadium</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:03:03.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSK fans hope new era kicks off on positive note</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, MA Chidambaram stadium, Chennai Super Kings, CSK fans, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/bihar-cm-nitish-kumar-likely-to-resign-on-april-13</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-15/sjg4xc4a/NitishPTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nitish Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T13:40:31.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar CM Nitish Kumar likely to resign on April 13</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, JD(U), Bihar CM Nitish Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/puducherry-elections/2026/Apr/03/pm-modi-holds-massive-roadshow-in-puducherry-ahead-of-assembly-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/5enhunvy/ANI_20260403114349.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi held a large roadshow from Ansari Duraisamy Road to Kamaraj Salai in the Union Territory.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/1419se91/ANI_20260403113650.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T13:03:21.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Puducherry ahead of Assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Modi road show , Puducherry election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/03/bjp-releases-list-of-27-candidates-former-state-chief-annamalai-not-included</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/dsj88nbw/BJP-releases-list-of-27-candidates-ahead-of-TN-polls.jpg</image:loc>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:57:29.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP releases list of 27 candidates; Former State Chief Annamalai not included</news:title>
<news:keywords>bjp tamil nadu, annamalai, tamilisai soundarajan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/03/aap-hits-back-at-raghav-chadha-never-questioned-bjp-amid-not-defeated-claim</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/r0t9qspl/AAP-vs-candha-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:55:26.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP hits back at Raghav Chadha: ‘Never Questioned BJP’ amid ‘Not Defeated’ Claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>raghav chadha, aap, saurabh bharadwaj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/who-warns-about-multiple-attacks-on-health-in-iran</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-24/6w9oxiba/Screenshot-2025-04-24-190304.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>World Health Organisation logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:54:10.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WHO warns about 'multiple attacks on health' in Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, World Health Organisation, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/jailed-cpi-maoist-strategist-prashant-bose-passes-away-following-prolonged-illness</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/k7mi20i7/202604033732697.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prashant Bose alias ‘Kishan da’</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:34:33.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jailed CPI (Maoist) strategist Prashant Bose passes away following prolonged illness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, CPI (Maoist), Prashant Bose</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/bangladesh-cuts-office-hours-turns-off-wedding-lights-to-save-energy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-10/uac7wmdk/Bangladesh-Fuel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man gets his motorcycle refueled at a fuel station in Dhaka on March 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:30:21.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh cuts office hours, turns off wedding lights to save energy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Bangladesh, West Asia war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/six-injured-in-blast-while-making-firecrackers-in-odishas-nayagarh-district</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:28:28.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six injured in blast while making firecrackers in Odisha's Nayagarh district</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/03/semaglutide-generics-medical-experts-raise-concerns-over-increased-access-to-and-abuse-of-popular-weight-loss-drug</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/q9tkt26z/weight-loss-drugs</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s Weight-Loss Drug Boom</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:25:18.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Semaglutide generics: Medical experts raise concerns over increased access to, and abuse of popular weight-loss drug</news:title>
<news:keywords>ozempic , semaglutide , obesity </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/congress-releases-list-of-27-candidates-for-tn-assembly-elections-melur-left-pending</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress flag used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:21:06.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress releases list of 27 candidates for TN Assembly elections, Melur left pending</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/special-cbi-court-discharges-former-haryana-cm-hooda-motilal-vora-and-ajl-in-panchkula-land-allotment-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:19:38.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special CBI court discharges former Haryana CM Hooda, Motilal Vora and AJL in Panchkula land allotment case </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/democracy-eroding-in-country-under-bjp-ashok-gehlot-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-21/o8h1wok5/20250730236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ex-Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:18:56.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Democracy eroding in country under BJP: Ashok Gehlot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, BJP, democracy, Ashok Gehlot</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/rajnath-singh-commissions-home-made-stealth-frigate-highlights-navys-role-in-securing-shipping-lanes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/947u8udw/HE-n8xVaoAA6Rb.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaking at the commissioning ceremony of indigenously built stealth frigate, INS Taragiri in Vizag.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:04:53.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh commissions home-made stealth frigate, highlights Navy's role in securing shipping lanes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/nsui-protests-rss-programme-at-rajasthan-university</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/clu3kt93/1003215644.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel deployed at the site erected barricades to restrict entry, leading to a face-off between the protesters and the authorities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:43:47.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSUI protests RSS programme at Rajasthan University</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/iran-fires-on-targets-across-west-asia-while-israel-us-hit-tehran-as-war-nears-end-of-fifth-week</loc>
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<image:caption>A bridge struck by U.S. airstrikes on Thursday is seen in the town of Karaj, west of Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:39:03.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran fires on targets across West Asia while Israel, US hit Tehran as war nears end of fifth week</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/goyal-cannot-talk-about-us-being-dynast-because-he-himself-is-one-dmk-mp-kanimozhi-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Addressing the NDA's accusations of graft, the DMK MP termed the BJP a "huge washing machine".</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:38:46.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goyal cannot talk about us being dynast because he himself is one: DMK MP Kanimozhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/elderly-man-in-gujarat-loses-rs-57-lakh-to-cyber-fraud-investigation-exposes-chinese-linked-syndicate</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:34:16.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly man in Gujarat loses Rs 57 lakh to cyber fraud, investigation exposes Chinese-linked syndicate</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/03/mamata-blames-aimim-isf-for-gherao-of-judicial-officers-accuses-congress-bjp-of-instigation-3</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:26:02.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata blames AIMIM, ISF for gherao of judicial officers; accuses Congress, BJP of instigation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/03/opposition-leaders-call-special-parliament-session-bjps-poll-gimmick-before-state-elections</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:25:22.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition leaders call special Parliament session BJP's poll gimmick before state elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opposition on special Parliament session, Women's Reservation Act</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/courts-not-experts-in-faith-says-seers-body-seeks-to-intervene-in-sabarimala-case-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-04/cj8yvtev/202510043529665.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The plea says the judiciary should only intervene in religious practices if those directly violate public order or on the grounds of morality and health.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:14:18.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Courts not experts in faith, says seers' body, seeks to intervene in Sabarimala case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala, Akhil Bharatiya Sant Samiti</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/03/englishnews2026apr02wagner-moura-replaces-oscar-isaac-in-kristen-stewarts-flesh-of-the-gods</loc>
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<image:caption>Wagner Moura and Kristen Stewart</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:06:32.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wagner Moura replaces Oscar Isaac in Kristen Stewart's Flesh Of The Gods</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/03/englishnews2026apr02weapons-prequel-godzilla-writer-zach-shields-joins-zach-cregger-for-gladys</loc>
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<image:caption>(L) Weapons director Zach Cregger; (R) Zach Shields</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:06:13.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weapons prequel: Godzilla writer Zach Shields joins Zach Cregger for Gladys</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/aridhaman-inducted-india-hits-3-ssbn-threshold-for-continuous-nuclear-deterrence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/0k5voed1/IMG2123.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hinted at the commissioning with a terse post on X, “It’s not words but power, ‘Aridhaman’!”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:05:41.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aridhaman inducted, India hits 3-SSBN threshold for continuous nuclear deterrence</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/03/hindinews2026apr02vir-das-announces-found-footage-horror-film-baara-number</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/2hzngq41/Vir_Das.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vir Das, director of Baara Number</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:05:19.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vir Das announces found-footage horror film Baara Number</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/03/hindinews2026apr02dhurandhar-effect-akshay-kumars-bhooth-bangla-release-postponed-by-a-week</loc>
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<image:caption>Akshay Kumar in Bhooth Bangla (left) and Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar: The Revenge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:05:05.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhurandhar effect: Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla release postponed by a week</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/03/hindinews2026apr02ramayana-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-faces-backlash-again-netizens-draw-comparison-with-varanasi</loc>
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<image:caption>Stills from the teaser of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana along with a snapshot of the first glimpse of SS Rajamouli's Varanasi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:04:42.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramayana Teaser: Ranbir Kapoor faces backlash again; netizens draw comparison with Varanasi</news:title>
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<image:caption>Vaazha II Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:04:16.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaazha II Movie Review: A fun ride that needed to slow down at times</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/03/modi-himanta-prepared-roadmap-for-tribal-development-bjps-win-will-ensure-implementation-amit-shah</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:58:26.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi, Himanta prepared roadmap for tribal development, BJP's win will ensure implementation: Amit Shah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam Elections, Elections, Assam, Nation, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, tribal welfare, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/03/centres-faulty-policies-caused-hardship-to-people-tmcs-abhishek-banerjee</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:50:28.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre's faulty policies caused hardship to people: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:45:19.987Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/prominent-maharashtra-leaders-names-surface-in-fraud-godman-ashok-kharat-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:44:53.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prominent Maharashtra leaders' names surface in fraud godman Ashok Kharat case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, Call Detail Records, Ashok Kharat case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/tn-polls-dmk-aiadmk-leave-allies-in-direct-duel-in-21-seats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-29/9w7l3fjp/Chennai-epicentre.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Single phase elections to 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23, with the counting slated for May 4.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:19:24.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN polls: DMK, AIADMK leave allies in direct duel in 21 seats </news:title>
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<image:caption>Advocate Mofakkarul Islam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:15:45.962Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:11:11.664Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Ukrainian rescuers work to extinguish a fire in a damaged residential building following a drone attack in Kharkiv on April 2, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:09:23.167Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera addresses a press briefing at the Congress headquarters, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:02:33.653Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh addressing a press conference in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:56:57.369Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Four dead, several fall ill in suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar’s Motihari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:51:56.645Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>An Exclusive Drone Pod at Foot Path near Gali Gopuram to Tirumala . A tech conducting trails in Seshachala Forest to detect the wild sprawling.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sir arthur cotton barrage eastern delta canal turns into dumping yard for Dowleswaram in East Godavari.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Murali Sivaramakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Spotted Laughing thrush in Bhutan.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Murali Sivaramakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:13:30.332Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People walk along the rocky seafront promenade at Montgat beach north of Barcelona</image:caption>
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<news:keywords>raghav chadha , aap aadmi party, rajya sabha</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>DMK MP Kanimozhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:04:18.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Those allied with BJP have no future: DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kanimozhi, Tamil Nadu elections, AIADMK-BJP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/a-look-at-how-the-epstein-files-dogged-pam-bondis-time-as-attorney-general</loc>
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<image:caption>Attorney General Pam Bondi listens during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:02:30.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney general</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Jeffrey Epstein, Pam Bondi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/sc-asks-centre-if-disabled-cadets-can-be-treated-as-ex-servicemen-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:55:56.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks Centre if disabled cadets can be treated as ex-servicemen</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/03/blood-clots-burning-eyes-pollution-chokes-north-thailand</loc>
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<image:caption>A passenger plane prepares to land at the airport as commuters drive on the road below on a heavily polluted day in Chiang Mai on April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:54:48.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Blood clots, burning eyes': Pollution chokes north Thailand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, World, Pollution, blood clots, north Thailand</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/03/chenda-melam-band-sets-drum-up-election-fervour</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Band performs during a UDF celebration</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/jveloiec/IMG20260402172317.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Performers during an NDA campaign on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/oxzmue6w/IMG20260402174541.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Performers heat the Tambola ahead of a campaign rally on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>LDF’s ‘melam’ celebration during local body elections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:50:30.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chenda melam, band sets drum up election fervour</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/aap-slams-raghav-chadha-for-indulging-in-soft-pr-skipping-key-issues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/uiuc8set/hvhhgh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The party's response comes after Chadha alleged that his own party had restricted his participation in parliamentary proceedings, asserting that he had been “silenced, not defeated.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:50:26.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP slams Raghav Chadha for indulging in ‘soft PR’, skipping key issues</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/tech-defects-maintenance-delays-led-to-grounding-of-1436-aircraft-in-last-three-years-min-murlidhar-mohol</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:49:53.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tech defects, maintenance delays led to grounding of 1436 aircraft in last three years: Min Murlidhar Mohol </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/ship-carrying-iranian-oil-shifts-course-midway-from-india-to-china-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:48:40.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course midway from India to China </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Apr/03/waste-water-to-clean-energy-japanese-engineers-harness-the-power-of-osmosis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/84ud0n34/download-16.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This picture taken on January 14, 2026 shows staff members working at Sea Water Desalination Plant in Fukuoka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:47:18.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waste water to clean energy: Japanese engineers harness the power of osmosis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech, clean energy, waste water, osmosis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/myanmars-parliament-elects-ruling-general-as-president-keeping-the-army-in-charge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/9q7hg4yu/AP26093169286070.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Min Aung Hlaing (in pic) was one of three nominees for the president's post, but was virtually guaranteed the job as lawmakers from military-backed parties and appointed members from the army hold a commanding majority in parliament.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:39:38.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Myanmar's parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's president</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/03/napoli-ac-milan-face-off-as-italy-licks-its-world-cup-wounds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/5bgyhkij/Milan.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>AC Milan players during a training session.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lautaro Martinez (C) trains with teammates</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:29:45.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Napoli, AC Milan face off as Italy licks its World Cup wounds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Serie A, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Napoli</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/fire-breaks-out-in-kundli-industrial-area-in-haryana-no-casualties-reported</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-17/zbs7v86y/ANI_20250717032927.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:24:35.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out in Kundli Industrial Area in Haryana, no casualties reported</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/warangal-acb-uncovers-cash-gold-in-raids-on-sub-registrar-offices-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/pzrh8o07/BeFunky-collage-50.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials also found 204 undelivered registered documents in the possession of the sub-registrar officers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:08:45.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warangal ACB uncovers cash, gold in raids on sub-registrar offices in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, sub-registrar offices, Warangal ACB</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/jk-lg-orders-magisterial-inquiry-into-ganderbal-encounter-as-family-disputes-army-version</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/7/original/Manoj_Sinha_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:58:13.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K LG orders magisterial inquiry into Ganderbal encounter as family disputes army version</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, magisterial inquiry, LG Manoj Sinha, Ganderbal encounter</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/three-trampled-to-death-by-wild-elephants-in-jharkhands-ramgarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-27/cy1iar54/ANI_20260227040009.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:57:04.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three trampled to death by wild elephants in Jharkhand's Ramgarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Jharkhand, wild elephant attack, human-wild animal conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/iran-warns-un-security-council-against-provocative-action-on-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:54:45.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran warns UN Security Council against 'provocative action' on Hormuz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/03/psl-technical-committee-upholds-two-match-ban-on-fakhar-zaman-for-ball-tampering-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman.</image:caption>
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<news:title>PSL technical committee upholds two-match ban on Fakhar Zaman for ball-tampering</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Pakistan Super League, ball-tampering, Fakhar Zaman</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/pm-modi-to-visit-chennai-hold-roadshow-in-puducherry-ahead-of-assembly-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:43:45.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi to visit Chennai, hold roadshow in Puducherry on Friday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Puducherry elections, PM Mody, Mody campaign</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/03/rahane-says-agenda-jealousy-driving-strike-rate-criticism-after-kkrs-successive-defeats</loc>
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<image:caption>KKRs' captain Ajinkya Rahane attempts a catch of Sunrisers Hyderabad's Shivang Kumar during the IPL 2026 cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at Eden Gardens on April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:36:08.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahane says agenda, jealousy driving strike-rate criticism after KKR's successive defeats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Ajinkya Rahane, Kolkata Knight riders, KKR, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/geopolitical-tensions-cast-shadow-over-uttarakhands-adventure-tourism-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-23/izfpcgh8/ANI_20260223081006.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:28:57.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Geopolitical tensions cast shadow over Uttarakhand’s adventure tourism season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, tourism, Iran War, West Asia Confict</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/over-81000-police-posts-to-be-filled-in-up-in-2026-27-cm-yogi-adityanath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/5/original/UttarPradeshPolice.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:28:42.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 81,000 police posts to be filled in UP in 2026-27: CM Yogi Adityanath</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/03/trump-threatens-to-bomb-iran-back-to-the-stone-ages-iran-refuses-to-surrender</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:28:27.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump threatens to bomb Iran 'back to the stone ages', Iran refuses to surrender</news:title>
<news:keywords>Trump wanrs to turn Iran into Stone Ages, Iran refuses to surrender to US Israel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/03/bengal-police-arrest-alleged-mastermind-of-judicial-officers-gherao-at-bagdogra-airport</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/h989lewm/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:17:58.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal police arrest alleged mastermind of judicial officers’ gherao at Bagdogra airport</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/03/ipl-2026-abhishek-sharma-fined-25-per-cent-of-match-fee-for-showing-dissent-at-umpires-decision</loc>
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<image:caption>Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma, right, plays a shot during the IPL 2026 cricket match between KKR and Sunrisers Hyderabad, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, West Bengal, Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>IPL 2026: Abhishek Sharma fined 25 per cent of match fee for showing dissent at umpire's decision</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/health/2026/Apr/03/understanding-mumps-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:03:53.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Understanding mumps</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/03/wind-carries-krishnashtami-to-moscow-international-film-festival</loc>
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<image:caption>Abhilash Babu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:59:43.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wind carries 'Krishnashtami' to Moscow International Film Festival</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Film, Krishnashtami, Moscow International Film Festival</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/03/kerala-sizzles-as-march-heat-breaks-decades-old-records</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/si0mqx72/32-33-1-t1mayday3004chn34.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:52:41.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Sizzles as March Heat Breaks Decades-Old Records</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Temperature Rise, summer 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/03/ryan-gosling-exits-daniels-upcoming-sci-fi-action-comedy</loc>
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<image:caption>Ryan Gosling</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:51:31.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ryan Gosling exits Daniels’ upcoming sci-fi action comedy</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Ryan Gosling, Daniel Kwan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/man-arrested-for-tying-ex-wife-to-motorcycle-and-dragging-her-along-the-road-in-uttar-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/mqazfs75/C_32_1_CH1108_63181328.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:49:53.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested for tying ex-wife to motorcycle and dragging her along the road in Uttar Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttar Pradesh, murder attempt, ​Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/03/dwayne-johnson-wraps-production-of-new-jumanji-film-set-for-christmas-release</loc>
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<image:caption>Dwayne Johnson</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:35:46.999Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/west-asia-conflict-kin-of-indias-first-victim-move-bombay-hc-seek-return-of-mortal-remains</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Bombay High Court in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:31:03.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia conflict: Kin of India's first victim move Bombay HC, seek return of mortal remains</news:title>
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<image:caption>45-year-old home guard shared a voice message with a friend, claiming he had been scolded with casteist remarks by his superiors and was allegedly under work pressure.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>AAP's Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:24:52.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Silenced, not defeated': Raghav Chadha slams AAP after Rajya Sabha post removal</news:title>
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<image:caption>BRS member KR Suresh Reddy and Union Minister G Kishan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:24:00.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Kishan, BRS leader Suresh Reddy clash over Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill in RS</news:title>
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<image:caption>The police seized large quantities of stale and spoiled offal, including paya (trotters), heads, brains, kidneys, liver and other internal parts of sheep and goats.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:23:35.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 tonnes of stale sheep, goat offals seized in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:22:41.825Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/narayanasamy-calls-seat-sharing-confusion-a-minor-setback-blames-both-congress-and-dmk</loc>
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<image:caption>Veteran Congress leader V Narayanasamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:21:44.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Narayanasamy downplays seat-sharing confusion as ‘minor setback’, blames Congress and DMK</news:title>
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<image:caption>Water being supplied through a tanker to residents of Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hyderabad water board ramps up tanker supply to meet summer demand, targets 13,000 trips daily</news:title>
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<image:caption>During the search, the family discovered the water sump lid was open and found the child floating inside.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:17:35.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baby drowns after falling into open sump in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<image:caption>Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:15:25.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plots sold to others must go back to poor: Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:14:35.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Mineral Development Corporation achieves record Rs 1,008 crore revenue</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/all-arrangements-in-place-for-ipl-extravaganza-at-telanganas-uppal</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:14:12.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All arrangements in place for IPL extravaganza at Telangana's Uppal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/adani-meets-yogi-adityanath-backs-uttar-pradeshs-usd-1-trillion-economy-roadmap</loc>
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<image:caption>The Adani Group chief praised Adityanath’s roadmap to make Uttar Pradesh a USD 1T economy by 2030, reaching USD 6T by 2047.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:13:16.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani meets Yogi Adityanath, backs Uttar Pradesh’s USD 1 trillion economy roadmap</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/brs-mlas-unusual-protest-spotlights-mosquito-menace-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS MLA Devireddy Sudheer Reddy addresses a press conference while draped in a mosquito net on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:12:12.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS MLA’s unusual protest spotlights mosquito menace in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mosquito menace</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/scr-gets-rs-13-crore-telangana-share-rises-to-rs-54-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>Works under way at the Secunderabad Railway Station</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:06:37.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SCR gets Rs 13 crore, Telangana share rises to Rs 5.4 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, South Central Railway (SCR)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/congress-mla-rajendra-bharti-disqualified-from-madhya-pradesh-assembly-after-cheating-conviction</loc>
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<image:caption>MLA Rajendra Bharti</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:04:54.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti disqualified from Madhya Pradesh assembly after cheating conviction</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/senior-officers-complete-training-as-hacc-49-concludes-at-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Valedictory function of 49th Higher Air Command Course (HACC) held at College of Air Warfare, Secunderabad on Wendesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:04:07.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior officers complete training as HACC 49 concludes at Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/03/om-works-in-krishna-delta-soon-to-improve-irrigation-efficiency</loc>
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<image:caption>Irrigation drain in Pedana covered with aquatic weeds and water Hyacinth.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:03:30.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>O&amp;M works in Krishna delta soon to improve irrigation efficiency</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/bhu-bharati-portal-rolled-out-in-five-mandals-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T05:02:49.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhu Bharati portal rolled out in five mandals in Telangana</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/03/vijayawada-railway-division-nets-rs-59072-crore-revenue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/m9xftyf1/vijrailway20204chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijayawada division DRM Mohit Sonakia addressing the media during the press conference on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:59:41.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada railway division nets Rs 5,907.2 crore revenue</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/odisha-college-student-dies-five-days-after-self-immolation-bid-family-alleges-blackmail-by-friend</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:59:38.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha college student dies five days after self-immolation bid; family alleges blackmail by friend</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, suicide death, Odisha college student</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/vattinagulapally-landowners-deny-minister-ponguleti-srinivasa-link-call-dispute-family-matter</loc>
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<image:caption>Revenue &amp; Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy speaks during a meeting in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:58:44.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vattinagulapally landowners deny Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa link, call dispute ‘family matter’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/telangana-hc-stays-jh-co-op-housing-society-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/9sr47lo1/ANI_20250617062548.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:56:00.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC stays JH co-op housing society polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/dust-storm-engulfs-delhi-ncr-aqi-in-poorcatagory</loc>
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<image:caption>Areas from Gol Dak Khana to central Delhi and adjoining regions reported hazy conditions as strong winds carried dust across the capital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:54:45.312Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Visakhapatnam Port Authority Chairperson M. Angamuthu speaking at the business meet with stakeholders in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gucci Mane performs at the Essence Festival in New Orleans on July 1, 2023</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/parliament-unanimously-passes-bill-on-capital-amaravati</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu, along with his wife Bhuvaneswari, performs special rituals at the Capital Amaravati foundation stone plaque in Uddandarayunipalem after the passage of Amaravati bill (right) People celebrate passage of the bill in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Nalco hits record highs in production and sales in 2025-26, posts strong growth across operations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/non-veg-market-complex-in-odishas-phulbani-yet-to-be-made-operational</loc>
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<news:title>Non-veg market complex in Odisha's Phulbani yet to be made operational</news:title>
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<news:title>Subsidised domestic LPG cylinders make way to black market in Odisha's Sundargarh </news:title>
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<image:caption>Perni Venkataramaiah.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ganja concealed inside the truck</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shyam Metalics &amp; Energy Limited’s plant at Rengali</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/odisha-govt-sets-three-month-target-for-piped-natural-gas-rollout-in-ulbs</loc>
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<image:caption>Food Supplies minister Krushna Chandra Patra and Urban minister KC Mahapatra chairing the meeting</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:20:06.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt sets three-month target for piped natural gas rollout in ULBs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/andhra-pradesh-hc-questions-government-over-appointing-special-officers-to-panchayats</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:18:43.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC questions government over appointing special officers to panchayats</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/odishas-choudwar-jailbreak-second-absconding-inmate-nabbed-from-a-hotel-in-rishikesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha police arrested second fugitive Raja Sahani from a hotel at Rishikesh in Uttarakhand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:17:03.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Choudwar jailbreak: Second absconding inmate nabbed from a hotel in Rishikesh </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/andhras-rayalaseema-thermal-power-plant-sets-new-record-in-power-output</loc>
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<image:caption>Energy Minister Gottipati Ravikumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:17:00.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Rayalaseema Thermal Power Plant sets new record in power output</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/vetlapalem-blast-andhra-pradesh-plans-stricter-norms-to-ensure-safety-of-workers</loc>
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<image:caption>Firecracker explosion in Vetlapalem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:15:19.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vetlapalem blast: Andhra Pradesh plans stricter norms to ensure safety of workers</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/at-just-55-per-cent-odisha-police-infrastructure-spend-drags-in-2025-26</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T04:12:10.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At just 55 per cent, Odisha police infrastructure spend drags in 2025-26</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/odisha-dy-cm-pravati-parida-inaugurates-1889-new-anganwadi-centres</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:50:20.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Dy CM Pravati Parida inaugurates 1,889 new anganwadi centres</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/andhra-pradesh-liquor-paradox-sales-surge-revenue-marginal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/mjcdlpkl/202601193644263.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the Year-to-Date comparison from April 1 to March 31 for 2024-25 and 2025-26, Indian Made Liquor (IML) cases increased from 362 lakh to 414 lakh, marking a growth of 14.59%.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:49:57.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh liquor paradox: Sales surge, revenue marginal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/cops-suspended-for-threatening-quarry-owner-for-free-m-sand</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:49:02.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cops suspended for threatening quarry owner for free m-sand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Quarry owner</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/rising-discontent-against-nda-in-ut-telangana-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/8s22k7aw/NDA-in-UT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar Goud</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:48:15.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rising discontent against NDA in UT: Telangana minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar Goud</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/03/bhubaneswar-municipal-corporation-launches-scientific-water-treatment-of-bindu-sagar-lake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-13/ogywvaqw/P_4057830942.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:47:11.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation launches scientific water treatment of Bindu Sagar lake</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/war-hits-peak-gulf-tourism-season-travel-biz-sees-50-drop</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/vbs3tyow/War-hits-peak-Gulf.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Passengers at the Chennai International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:46:39.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>War hits peak Gulf tourism season, travel biz sees 50% drop</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/ins-taragiri-set-to-join-enc-fleet-in-visakhapatnam-with-rise-above-motto</loc>
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<image:caption>Captain Hemanth Gopal, Commanding Officer of INS Taragiri along with his crew ahead of its commissioning at the Eastern Naval Command in Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>INS Taragiri, Indian Navys fourth ship of the Nilgiri-class stealth-guided missile frigates, to be commissioned into the Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:46:29.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INS Taragiri set to join ENC fleet in Visakhapatnam with ‘Rise Above’ motto</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Eastern Naval Command, INS Taragiri</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/cms-son-in-law-steps-in-to-back-dmk-candidate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/anhoe0ne/CM’s-son.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>V Sabareesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:45:31.446Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM’s son-in-law steps in to back DMK candidate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chief minister MK Stalin, V Sabareesan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/in-a-first-in-tn-polls-cpi-cpm-left-on-the-bench-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:44:24.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In a first in TN polls, CPI, CPM left on the bench in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CPI, CPM</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/history-sheeter-files-nomination-from-prison-for-alangulam-seat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/k9chx7k7/New-Project-2026-04-03T091237.438.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Puzhal, A Hari Nadar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:43:26.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>History-sheeter files nomination from prison for Alangulam seat</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/odisha-govt-notifies-regularisation-of-13000-junior-teachers-schematic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-22/8vys958s/teacher-resignation.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:43:08.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt notifies regularisation of 13,000 junior teachers (schematic) </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, junior teachers regularisation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/ramadoss-releases-list-of-18-candidates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/2hn3bl4l/Ramadoss-releases.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>S Ramadoss</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:41:13.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramadoss releases list of 18 candidates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, PMK founder Dr S Ramadoss</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/03/from-township-to-industrial-revival-bjps-bet-in-nemom</loc>
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<image:caption>Jubilant NDA workers celebrate their victory in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation in front of the counting center at Mar Ivanios College on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:39:49.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From township to industrial revival: BJP’s bet in Nemom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Elections, BJP, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/03/blaze-engulfs-godown-near-anna-salai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/cc15tss4/Blaze-engulfs-godown.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thick black smoke from the godown that caught fire on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:38:50.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blaze engulfs godown near Anna Salai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, blaze</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/guv-bound-by-cabinets-advice-on-release-of-convicts-rules-madras-hc-bench</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/5bv80k8j/Guv-bound.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:37:55.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guv bound by cabinet’s advice on release of convicts, rules Madras HC bench</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/03/bottled-water-sales-pick-up-as-temperatures-climb-polls-add-movement-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/i4jnocfj/Heat-drives-up-bottled.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A water supplier unloading bottled water and cool drinks for retail stores.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:36:45.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bottled water sales pick up as temperatures climb, polls add movement in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Bottled water</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/03/arms-dealer-held-with-2-guns-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ivsnatnf/Arms-dealer-held.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The arms and other incriminating articles seized from Rout’s possession</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:35:53.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arms dealer held with 2 guns in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Police, Arms seized</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/fcra-amendment-bill-an-attack-on-christian-ngos-churches-stalin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/kughw86w/Stalin-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK President and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:35:32.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FCRA amendment bill an attack on Christian NGOs, churches: Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CM M K Stalin, FCRA amendment bill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/odisha-targets-to-enrol-25-lakh-people-in-ullas-programme-in-2026-27-academic-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/y1uv5c6p/C_53_1_CH1534_4330904.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:34:19.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha targets to enrol 25 lakh people in ULLAS programme in 2026-27 academic year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, ULLAS programme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/tns-power-to-appoint-v-cs-not-violation-of-ugc-norms-tn-to-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:33:59.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN’s power to appoint V-Cs not violation of UGC norms: TN to HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/03/water-scarcity-housing-woes-dominate-campaign-narratives-in-attingal</loc>
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<image:caption>Migrant workers dismantle a structure amid piles of debris near a wall layered with rival campaign posters at Kowdiar in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/lez3ed76/Water-scarcity-housing.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:33:33.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water scarcity, housing woes dominate campaign narratives in Attingal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Elections, Elections, water scarcity, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/ponmudi-kin-acquitted-in-red-sand-mining-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-05/a6xnuypb/K_Ponmudy_EPS13.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former DMK Minister K Ponmudy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:31:57.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ponmudi, kin acquitted in red sand mining case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Former DMK minister K Ponmudi, red sand mining case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/03/kochi-police-voice-concern-over-denial-of-home-access-to-postal-voting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/9/original/Electronic_voting_machine_EPS35456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For representational purpose. Electronic Voting Machines inside a polling station.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:29:33.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi police voice concern over denial of home access to postal voting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala Elections, Kochi police, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/sathankulam-case-cbi-victims-kin-want-death-for-all-nine-cops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/owrrvbz3/C_35_1_CH1487_67210041.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The convicted policemen in Sathankulam custodial death case being taken away from the court premises.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:29:21.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sathankulam case: CBI, victims’ kin want death for all nine cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sathankulam case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/imd-forecasts-thunderstorms-rain-this-week-despite-rising-temperature-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ydr7fltk/IMD-forecasts-thunderstorms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman uses an umbrella to protect herself from sun stroke on a hot summer day in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:29:09.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD forecasts thunderstorms, rain this week despite rising temperature in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, thunderstorms</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/farmer-threatens-suicide-over-land-dispute-in-front-of-minister-kh-muniyappa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/n2ufi77i/Need-44K-commercial.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Food and Civil Supplies Minister KH Muniyappa addresses the Legislative Council on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:27:14.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmer threatens suicide over land dispute in front of Minister KH Muniyappa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Food and Civil Supply Minister KH Muniyappa, suicide threat</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/supreme-court-sets-aside-bail-of-greater-noida-bizman-in-grand-venice-mall-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/9qjv69b4/0c214f980bbf979b89f34eb2f4521a59.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The top court directed that Bhasin may apply for regular bail afresh after a period of twelve months, subject to fully complying with the orders passed in the insolvency proceedings.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:26:00.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court sets aside bail of Greater Noida bizman in Grand Venice mall scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Grand Venice mall scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/karnataka-governors-office-to-recruit-new-vc-for-state-open-university</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-22/iy7g64j9/55472-hgdrumcxqp-1491808532.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state Governor Thawarchand Gehlot</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:25:13.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Governor's office to recruit new VC for State Open University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka State Open University, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/court-acquits-9-in-2020-delhi-riot-case-says-testimonies-of-witnesses-lack-specificity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/6w77rc4t/del-riots124456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court noted that it would be unsafe to rely on their testimonies to convict the accused for alleged acts of rioting.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:24:27.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court acquits 9 in 2020 Delhi riot case, says ‘testimonies of witnesses lack specificity’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, 2020 Delhi riots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/03/football-returns-to-kochi-as-india-beats-hong-kong-in-afc-qualifier</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/k81gbrdf/fans1102325.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian team fans celebrating their Victory against Hong Kong during the in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifying Final Round match held at Jawaharlal Nehru International Stadium, Kaloor in Kochi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:24:20.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Football returns to Kochi as India beats Hong Kong in AFC qualifier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, AFC Asian Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/karnataka-hc-refuses-to-quash-11-fraud-cases-against-trio-accused-of-cheating-crores-across-cities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/egr7gzjh/HC-not-to-quash.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:22:42.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC refuses to quash 11 fraud cases against trio accused of cheating crores across cities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/kochi-police-identify-caravan-in-ranjith-assault-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/m0cicrkm/Ranjith.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Filmmaker Ranjith being brought to the Ernakulam sub-jail.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:22:09.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi police identify caravan in Ranjith assault probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Caravan, Director Ranjith</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/madurai-bench-of-madras-hc-asks-judge-to-expedite-trial-in-rape-murder-of-teen</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-25/qmhzkytk/Court-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:22:08.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai Bench of Madras HC asks judge to expedite trial in rape-murder of teen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai bench of Madras HC, Thoothukudi rape case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/new-machines-added-for-sanitation-boost-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/pnptuto5/new-machines.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh during the flag-off ceremony of MCD vehicles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:20:11.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New machines added for sanitation boost in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, sanitation services</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/greater-bengaluru-authority-to-regularise-up-to-15-per-cent-violation-of-building-bylaws</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/10/25/original/1000x-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:19:59.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Bengaluru Authority to regularise up to 15 per cent violation of building bylaws </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka Government, Greater Bengaluru Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/submit-autopsy-report-of-man-who-immolated-self-inside-police-station-hc-directs-madurai-grh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/2wun5bbr/Court-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:18:57.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Submit autopsy report of man who immolated self inside police station, HC directs Madurai GRH</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/delhi-government-plans-fresh-cloud-seeding-trial-to-tackle-rising-air-pollution-levels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/6j89nwi8/Govt-plans-fresh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Economic Survey of Delhi 2025–26 also noted that further cloud-seeding trials would be undertaken in consultation with the India Meteorological Department.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:18:18.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government plans fresh cloud-seeding trial to tackle rising air pollution levels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Air pollution, cloud-seeding trial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/tnstc-to-pay-passenger-rs-10k-for-ordeal-on-bus-during-rain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/6e3af34f-343a-4d0e-b1a4-6c382a8a4c54/1-1-tvlie20_min01_2007tvl_6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TNSTC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:17:37.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNSTC to pay passenger Rs 10K for ordeal on bus during rain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNSTC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/wcc-questions-power-structures-after-assault-case-involving-director-ranjith</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/5fgtygm0/New-Project-2026-04-03T084537.923.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women in Cinema Collective logo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:17:22.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WCC questions power structures after assault case involving director Ranjith</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, WCC, Director Ranjith</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/adequate-fertilisers-for-kharif-season-in-karnataka-says-minister-chaluvarayaswamy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/6czg00y9/20251206057f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:15:50.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adequate fertilisers for kharif season in Karnataka, says Minister Chaluvarayaswamy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, fertilisers, Kharif Season, Minister Chaluvarayaswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/burial-of-girl-halted-after-pcr-call-murder-case-registered-in-delhis-hari-nagar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-03/9tp0dvn0/Woman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During inquiry, it was revealed that following her death, the family had made arrangements and initiated the burial process, a senior police officer said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:14:56.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Burial of girl halted after PCR call, murder case registered in Delhi's Hari Nagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, murder case, burial, PCR call</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/trial-by-fire-for-aspirants-in-chennais-downtown</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/8je9onmy/Trial-by-fire.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Anbazhagan flyover overlooking T Nagar’s shopping hub</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/tc782otm/Screenshot-2026-04-03-021404.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/kycugb6e/Screenshot-2026-04-03-021430.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:14:40.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trial by fire for aspirants in Chennai’s downtown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/kerala-veterinarian-found-dead-at-vantara-sanctuary-in-gujarat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/jx2wy452/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:13:48.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala veterinarian found dead at Vantara sanctuary in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, veterinarian</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/karnataka-govt-officials-in-dock-for-showing-living-woman-as-dead</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/5ii1gxy3/C_53_1_CH1214_41857728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:13:24.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt officials in dock for showing living woman as dead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Revenue Officials, Upa Lokayukta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/off-the-cuff-storm-in-a-cup</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-17/c00u82tr/New-Project-2025-12-17T091434.157.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister R Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:11:29.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff | Storm in a cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Minister R Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/bjp-will-make-kochi-industrial-powerhouse-maharashtra-cm-devendra-fadnavis-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/oknaq16l/BJP-will-make.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis during a roadshow with Sabu M Jacob and Twenty20 candidate Anjali Nair in Kochi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:10:39.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘BJP will make Kochi industrial powerhouse’: Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis in Kerala</news:title>
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<image:caption>Miranda House.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:10:05.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Oil Corporation denies LPG shortage at Delhi University’s Miranda House</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/karnataka-above-national-average-in-cybercrime-cm-siddaramaiah-calls-for-stricter-policing</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah takes the guard of honour during the Police Flag Day and medal presentation ceremony in Bengaluru on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:09:46.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka above national average in cybercrime, CM Siddaramaiah calls for stricter policing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/dmk-alliance-is-a-half-saffron-front-charges-tvk-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK leader Vijay garlanding and paying respects to the statue of former AIADMK supremo MGR at Marakkadai, Tiruchy, on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:title>DMK alliance is a ‘half-saffron’ front, charges TVK chief</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/ldf-moves-ec-alleging-smear-campaign-against-k-n-balagopal</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:08:27.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF moves EC alleging smear campaign against K N Balagopal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/karnatakas-gram-panchayats-clock-record-89-per-cent-tax-realisation-collections-touch-rs-1382-crore</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:08:15.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka’s gram panchayats clock record 89 per cent tax realisation, collections touch Rs 1,382 crore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/stalin-laces-into-eps-over-pollachi-case-says-women-safer-under-dmk</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister M K Stalin during the public meeting at Thindal, introducing the party’s candidates from the Assembly seat in Erode on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Stalin laces into EPS over Pollachi case, says women safer under DMK</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/hanuman-jayanti-peaceful-amid-tight-security-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ihkwtvyn/Hanuman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security heightened during the procession at Uttam Nagar JJ Colony.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:06:16.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hanuman Jayanti peaceful amid tight security in Delhi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/cm-siddaramaiah-defends-schemes-says-bjp-cares-only-about-affluent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/iamkegyk/Siddu-defends-schemes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah garlands the statue of Madakari Nayaka in Davanagere on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:04:51.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Siddaramaiah defends schemes, says BJP cares only about affluent</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/noorbina-quits-as-national-secretary-of-womens-league</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/h5v4j7bp/noorbina-rasheed091020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Noorbina Rasheed</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:03:04.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noorbina quits as national secretary of Women’s League</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, IUML, Kerala Elections 2026, Noorbina Rasheed</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/social-media-platforms-get-notices-over-circulation-of-fssai-documents-in-delhi-probe-on</loc>
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<image:caption>The authenticity of the documents and role of all involved is being examined.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:02:33.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Social media platforms get notices over circulation of FSSAI documents in Delhi, probe on</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/nda-udf-look-to-gain-ground-on-cm-pinarayis-turf</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:01:16.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA, UDF look to gain ground on CM Pinarayi’s turf</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/ayurveda-intern-dies-by-suicide-in-karnatakas-chitradurga</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/3/original/suicide-Hangingi.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T03:00:59.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayurveda intern dies by suicide in Karnataka's Chitradurga</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/1361-candidates-file-nominations-in-tn-s-roshini-the-only-transgender-candidate-so-far</loc>
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<image:caption>Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency candidate and Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin filed his nomination on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:59:12.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1,361 Candidates File Nominations in TN ; S Roshini, the only transgender candidate so far</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/sabarimala-controversies-reveal-nsss-evolving-role-in-kerala-politics</loc>
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<image:caption>People in the Nama Japa Yatra taken out by NSS Thiruvananthapuram taluk union in protest against Speaker A N Shamseer's remarks on science and myth, from Palayam Ganapathy temple to Pazhavangadi Ganapathy temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:57:53.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala controversies reveal NSS’s evolving role in Kerala politics</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/chennai-is-dmks-fort-team-tn-will-defeat-delhi-in-polls-udhaya</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin leading a roadshow in his constituency</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Former BJP state president K Surendran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:51:49.373Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/ai-based-monitoring-to-boost-karnataka-govts-dialysis-services</loc>
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<image:caption>Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao launches the AI-enabled monitoring system at KC General Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:51:37.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI-based monitoring to boost Karnataka govt’s dialysis services</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka Government, dialysis services</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/dmk-has-been-congress-slave-for-years-eps</loc>
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<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami along with K P Anbalagan during his campaign tour in Dharmapuri on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:51:07.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK has been Congress’ slave for years: EPS</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/mother-dies-by-suicide-after-11-month-old-baby-drowns-at-home-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>Pratibha Wali and her son Agasthya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:48:32.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother dies by suicide after 11-month-old baby drowns at home in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/no-big-projects-in-five-years-growth-hit-salem-residents</loc>
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<image:caption>Salem MP TM Selvaganapathy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:48:28.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No big projects in five years, growth hit: Salem residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Salem MP TM Selvaganapathy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/delhi-secretariat-asks-departments-to-act-on-pac-liquor-report-by-january-2027</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi Secretariat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:46:35.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Secretariat asks departments to act on PAC liquor report by January 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, PAC liquor report</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/when-cpm-learnt-haste-makes-waste</loc>
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<image:caption>K Karunakaran and E K Nayanar engaged in conversation</image:caption>
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<news:title>When CPM learnt haste makes waste</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:43:40.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF manifesto promises Rs 1,000 stipend for girl students, Rs 25 lakh health cover</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/bengaluru-north-varsity-moving-to-new-campus-in-chikkaballapur</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru North varsity</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:43:13.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru North varsity moving to new campus in Chikkaballapur</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/ahead-of-census-focus-on-bengalurus-digital-population-clock</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/fzdpq2f5/AHEAD-OF-CENSUS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The digital population clock at the Institute for Social and Economic Change in Nagarabhavi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:41:42.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahead of Census, focus on Bengaluru’s digital population clock</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, population census 2027</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/domestic-usage-in-delhi-tops-groundwater-extraction-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-16/td55ocwg/New-Project-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The installation of digital water flow metres in all wells extracting groundwater is mandatory for all residential apartments and group housing societies.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/2j3ae4r8/Screenshot-2026-04-03-013006.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:40:08.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Domestic usage in Delhi tops groundwater extraction: Government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, groundwater extraction, Domestic usage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/1-lakh-teachers-to-be-deployed-for-census-in-karnataka-sparks-backlash</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-07/zlzvyxfs/2027-Census.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>2026-04-03T02:38:57.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1 lakh teachers to be deployed for census in Karnataka, sparks backlash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Census 2027, Karnataka school teachers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/congress-struggles-to-fill-5-of-28-seats-allotted-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-01/fs38jji0/Congress-pl.jpg</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>2026-04-03T02:37:40.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress struggles to fill 5 of 28 seats allotted in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Congress, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/from-sidelines-to-spotlight-tharoor-emerges-as-udfs-coveted-campaigner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/xms7dkj4/From-sidelines.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MP Shashi Tharoor with Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan during a roadshow in Paravur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:37:23.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From sidelines to spotlight, Tharoor emerges as UDF’s coveted campaigner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Shashi Tharoor, UDF, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/left-guarantees-jobs-for-all-kerala-educated-students-in-election-manifesto</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/qlk6998v/ANI_20260326053251.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala state Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/vtt8fovk/Left_guarantees_jobs_for.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:35:37.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left guarantees jobs for all Kerala-educated students in election manifesto</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/bengaluru-city-corporations-told-to-take-up-preparation-works-ahead-of-monsoon-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/cc68y59s/City.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priority must be given to desilting works under ongoing CMIDP and SIP projects, along with the completion of shoulder drains.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:34:45.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru City Corporations told to take up preparation works ahead of monsoon season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, monsoon preparedness, Bengaluru City Corporations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/smartphones-triggering-wrist-neck-pain-among-youngsters-say-experts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/54mhnguc/ANI_20241230052453.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:33:40.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smartphones triggering wrist, neck pain among youngsters, say experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, smartphone use, wrist pain, neck pain</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/bengalurus-ejipura-flyover-now-likely-to-open-in-august</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ioat6nwg/deccanherald2025-12-02nf189k3efile8398ib194eo1blequ8hj.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Engineers at the site say the work is going on at a brisk pace, and the flyover will be opened for the public in August.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:31:54.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru's Ejipura flyover now likely to open in August </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Ejipura flyover</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/keralas-aranmula-race-tightens-as-candidates-steer-through-complex-voter-currents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/jo3myhnz/C_32_1_CH1535_73075120.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Veena George</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/04g5jfqg/Quiet-flows-the-Pampa.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/zmsgywer/Quiet-flows.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:30:31.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala's Aranmula race tightens as candidates steer through complex voter currents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/delhi-high-court-orders-takedown-of-rappers-honey-singh-badshahs-controversial-song</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ecm1bao3/202405253166513.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian singer-rapper Badshah (L) and Honey Singh (R)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:29:07.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi High Court orders takedown of rappers Honey Singh, Badshah’s controversial song</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Rapper Honey Singh, Rapper Badshah, Volume 1</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/as-kamal-decides-to-sit-it-out-mnm-poll-aspirants-want-rs-50k-refunded-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/lnyul4yx/decides-to-sit-it-out.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kamal Haasan</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/03h1g9j3/Kamal-decides-to-sit.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:28:36.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Kamal decides to sit it out, MNM poll aspirants want Rs 50K refunded</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Makkal Needhi Maiam, Actor Kamal Haasan, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/03/for-seniors-taking-a-walk-is-risky-outing-on-bengaluru-footpaths</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/blwmxgb7/FOR-SENIORS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Work on this footpath on Vylalikaval 2nd Main Road is pending for the last five months</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:28:02.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>For seniors, taking a walk is risky outing on Bengaluru footpaths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru footpaths</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/budget-session-reconvened-on-april-16-for-womens-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/dvu6j9ef/Budget-session.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:27:17.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Budget session reconvened on April 16 for women’s bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Budget Session 2026, women’s bill</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/anil-antony-counters-fathers-remark-on-bjp-cites-public-support</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/49015747-ab8b-43fd-8c97-e1b574f4758c/anmil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anil Antony, the BJP candidate in Pathanamthitta Lok Sabha constituency</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:25:53.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anil Antony counters father’s remark on BJP, cites public support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Anil Antony, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/groundwater-stress-deepens-in-five-karnataka-districts-even-as-state-stays-within-safe-limits</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/l1s7cr20/Screenshot-2026-04-03-075431.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:25:21.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Groundwater stress deepens in five Karnataka districts even as state stays within safe limits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, groundwater crisis</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/west-asia-conflict-flights-see-surge-in-gps-spoofing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/dljnwn3o/Flights-see-surge.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:24:26.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia conflict: Flights see surge in GPS spoofing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Flights, GPS spoofing</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/delhi-government-to-constitute-animal-welfare-panels-in-13-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/r1kxfg7v/animal083938.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Rekha Gupta stated that with DMs leading these committees, cases of animal cruelty can be addressed more swiftly, with improved monitoring and coordination at the ground level.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:23:44.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government to constitute animal welfare panels in 13 districts </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, animal welfare panels, SPCAs</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/plantation-distress-dominates-keralas-peermade-as-parties-battle-for-worker-trust</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/s9lg5k6t/idukki-traveloguejpg2064137.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Plantation workers outside dilapidated estate quarters at Vagamon.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/bj3wsh65/Rum.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:23:23.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plantation distress dominates Kerala's Peermade as parties battle for worker trust</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Kerala Elections 2026, Peermade</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/no-sign-of-war-winding-down-in-west-asia-as-friday-dawns-with-attacks-across-region</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/luu48xmr/AP26091446775608.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mourners gather during a funeral procession for Alireza Tangsiri, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, and others killed in Israeli strikes in late March, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:21:19.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No sign of war winding down in West Asia as Friday dawns with attacks across region</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/amidst-seat-sharing-letdown-aiadmk-candidates-reach-out-to-bjp-leaders-for-support</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/mfu51mvo/202603243719610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:20:18.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amidst seat-sharing letdown, AIADMK candidates reach out to BJP leaders for support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, AIADMK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/03/long-wait-for-lpg-cost-of-illegal-filling-fuel-worries-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/hcqkps27/LONG-WAIT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LPG crisis continues across the city. A gas agency near Jhandewalan Mandir on Thursday showed same picture.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:19:16.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Long wait for LPG, cost of illegal filling fuel worries in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, LPG crisis, illegal filling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/karnataka-bypolls-congress-banks-on-guarantees-bjp-on-empty-exchequer-lack-of-development</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/45p64zpr/Cong-banks-on-guarantees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar campaigns for Congress’ Davanagere South candidate Samarth Shamanur in Davanagere on Thursday evening</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:17:40.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka bypolls: Congress banks on guarantees, BJP on ‘empty exchequer’, lack of development </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Davanagere South Bypoll, Bagalkot Assembly bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/srinagar-diary-hc-asks-mha-to-bring-back-boy-from-pakistan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/hznc9xfx/Srinagar.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:14:06.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srinagar Diary | HC asks MHA to bring back boy from Pakistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Indian citizenship, Pahalgam attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/vanavaas-vow-raises-stakes-as-satheesan-leads-intense-paravur-push</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/685xd2y6/It’s-either-victory.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>V D Satheesan during a campaign in Puthenvelikara, Paravur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:13:56.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Vanavaas’ vow raises stakes as Satheesan leads intense Paravur push</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, LoP V D Satheesan, Kerala Elections 2026, Vanavaas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/03/lease-plan-for-mysurus-jayalakshmi-vilas-mansion-triggers-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/2jks6q4f/Lease-plan-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mysuru’s iconic heritage structure, Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:12:54.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lease plan for Mysuru's Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion triggers row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mysuru, Jayalakshmi Vilas Mansion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/ngt-stops-deployment-of-forest-personnel-for-poll-duty</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/p8719n9h/NGT-stops-deployment.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:10:57.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT stops deployment of forest personnel for poll duty</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Bowring LPG service station barricaded due to short supply</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:09:39.424Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Cuba President Miguel Diaz-Canel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T02:02:49.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuba pardons 2,010 people as the US pressures the island's government</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this photo provided by NASA, a view of the Earth from NASA's Orion spacecraft as it orbits above the planet during the Artemis II test flight, on Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T01:58:54.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth</news:title>
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<image:caption>Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George speaks during the POW/MIA National Recognition Day Ceremony at the Pentagon, Sept. 19, 2025, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T01:45:22.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hegseth asks Army Chief of Staff to step down while US wages war against Iran</news:title>
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<image:caption>TVK leader Vijay campaigning near the Syed Murthuza higher secondary school in Marakkadai Junction</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T01:43:00.340Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>DMK deputy general secretary and former telecom minister A Raja.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T01:40:05.240Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Members of the Security Council vote on a resolution at United Nations headquarters, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T01:32:05.445Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>People gather at the newly constructed Noida International Airport, Jewar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T22:03:13.543Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu introducing a resolution in the Legislative Assembly on Saturday to designate Amaravati as capital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T21:59:27.931Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T21:51:00.950Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T19:24:06.514Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T19:09:59.185Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T19:01:06.675Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>windfall tax on diesel, ATF</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:57:32.597Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:54:18.493Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah during the Budget session of the state Legislative Assembly, in Jammu, Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Google allows users to change Gmail usernames </news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at the WTO Ministerial meeting in Cameroon.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Raider Ayan eager to continue red-hot form</news:title>
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<image:caption>Keeping aside the criticism over 'freebies', they stimulate the economy by boosting consumption and building human capital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Counting the benefits of freebies </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/02/no-strait-out-of-maritime-trade-chokeholds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/z7a0f6z0/2april2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>To frame the West Asia crisis as a Hormuz problem alone is to fundamentally misread the nature of the vulnerability</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No strait out of maritime trade chokeholds </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/trump-sacks-attorney-general-pam-bondi-appoints-ex-personal-lawyer-todd-blanche-to-head-justice-dept</loc>
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<image:caption>Attorney General Pam Bondi arrives before President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T18:17:24.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump sacks Attorney General Pam Bondi, appoints ex-personal lawyer Todd Blanche to head justice dept</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Pam Bondi, Epstein files</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/02/ipl-2026-travishek-is-back-and-so-are-sunrisers-hyderabad</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T17:51:46.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Travishek is back and so are Sunrisers Hyderabad
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<news:keywords>Cricket, Abhishek Sharma, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Travis Head, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/02/18-including-isf-candidate-arrested-in-connection-with-gheraoing-of-seven-judicial-officers-in-malda</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T17:21:23.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18 including ISF candidate arrested in connection with gheraoing of seven judicial officers in Malda</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Elections, gherao, Malda Gheroing, 18 arrested</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/election-commission-transfers-dgp-two-collectors-following-vijays-petition-alleging-bias</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission of India (ECI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T17:17:26.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election Commission transfers DGP, two Collectors following Vijay's petition alleging 'bias' </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/02/after-sc-directive-election-commission-hands-over-probe-into-malda-protests-against-voter-deletion-to-nia</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image of National Investigation Agency (NIA).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T17:12:37.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After SC directive, Election Commission hands over probe into Malda protests against voter deletion to NIA </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Election Commission</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/urban-affairs-petrol-ministry-officials-review-expansion-of-png-connections-in-urban-areas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/h3j3w1vt/ANI_20240601122239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Piped Natural Gas (PNG) line.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:50:34.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Urban affairs, petrol ministry officials review expansion of PNG connections in urban areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PNG connection</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/02/ruturaj-and-super-kings-aim-for-fresh-start-on-homecoming</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/w46ub6lr/IPL-LEAD.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MS Dhoni (L) and Ayush Mhatre during nets on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:47:55.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ruturaj and Super Kings aim for fresh start on homecoming</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Punjab Kings, Ayush Mhatre, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/keralam-assembly-polls-i-met-a-man-called-baby-he-was-very-tall-priyanka-gandhi-recounts-indira-gandhi-s-remarks-at-kollam-rally</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/9sa9oj6f/explore-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Legendary politician and former National and Kerala State Secretary of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP), late Baby John</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:43:48.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyanka Gandhi recalls Indira Gandhi’s remarks at Kollam rally: "I met a man called Baby, he was very tall..."</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala election, Baby John, Priyanka Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/four-children-stabbed-to-death-at-ugandan-nursery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/36j68b0n/AP26092461200108.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uganda police officers stand at the crime scene after a man killed four children in a machete attack at the Gaba Early Childhood Development Program nursery school in Kampala, Uganda, Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:39:48.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four children stabbed to death at Ugandan nursery</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Uganda</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/02/valuation-of-the-two-ipl-franchises-on-expected-lines-punjab-kings-ceo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/5jrm0wn2/PBKS.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Kings' CEO Satish Menon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:32:08.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Valuation of the two IPL franchises on expected lines: Punjab Kings CEO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Rajasthan Royals, RCB, Punjab Kings, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/02/covid-variant-cicada-spreads-in-the-us-europe-no-immediate-risk-to-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/8/2/original/Post_Covid_.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:30:29.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Covid variant 'Cicada' spreads in the US, Europe; no immediate risk to India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Nation, COVID</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/in-special-26-style-six-men-posing-as-gst-officers-dupe-jharkhand-shopkeeper-of-rs-20-lakh-jewellery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/fb671s8m/Giridih.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CCTV footage shows two 'officers' outside the jewellery shop in Dhanwar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:26:14.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In 'Special 26' style, six men posing as GST officers dupe Jharkhand shopkeeper of Rs 20 lakh jewellery</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/indian-student-enrolment-in-us-drops-by-69-per-cent-government-tells-rajya-sabha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-21/1r216pt6/202509213516638.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Visa image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:23:32.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian student enrolment in US drops by 6.9 per cent: Government tells Rajya Sabha </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Rajya Sabha, US visa, Indian students</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/02/interview-whatever-somersaults-modi-does-bjp-cannot-enter-tn-mdmk-leader-vaiko</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2014/12/9/15/original/Vaiko_EPS.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vaiko chose not to comment on actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay and his party the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:15:33.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | Whatever somersaults Modi does, BJP cannot enter TN: MDMK leader Vaiko</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, MDMK leader Vaiko, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/02/maharashtra-congress-raises-concerns-over-hurried-implementation-of-sir-in-state-after-22-years</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee Harshwardhan Sapkal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T16:02:20.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra Congress raises concerns over 'hurried implementation' of SIR in state after 22 years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/un-experts-call-for-investigation-into-israel-killing-journalists</loc>
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<image:caption>Women hold posters showing Al-Mayadeen TV reporter Fatima Ftouni, left, and, in another poster, Hezbollah's Al-Manar TV correspondent Ali Shoeib, center, and cameraman Ali Ftouni during their funeral at a temporary cemetery in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, Beirut, Lebanon, Sunday, March 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:53:18.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN experts call for investigation into Israel killing journalists</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israel, Lebanon, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/india-condemns-deadly-attacks-on-un-peacekeepers-in-lebanon-amid-intensifying-israeli-military-campaign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ulj9te7p/AP26091217575471.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People stand near a damaged van beside scattered debris following an Israeli strike in Beirut, Lebanon, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:13:41.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India condemns deadly attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon amid intensifying Israeli military campaign </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Israel, Lebanon, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/nepal-court-extends-olis-custody-by-two-days-party-demands-immediate-release</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:07:23.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal court extends Oli's custody by two days; party demands immediate release</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nepal, judicial custody, KP Sharma Oli</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/02/lawrence-bishnoi-gang-operative-surrenders-before-police-for-extorting-mp-businessman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:05:42.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lawrence Bishnoi gang operative surrenders before police for extorting MP businessman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/centre-advises-states-not-to-ignore-faceless-complaints-on-online-crimes-against-women-children-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T15:03:48.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre advises states not to ignore faceless complaints on online crimes against women, children</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, centre, cybercrime, Crimes Against Women, online crimes</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/02/we-need-aiadmk-at-least-in-oppn-kanimozhis-jibe-at-palaniswami</loc>
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<image:caption>Kanimozhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:58:28.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We need AIADMK at least in oppn: Kanimozhi's jibe at Palaniswami</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/mahindra-mahindra-to-increase-prices-by-up-to-25-for-ice-suvs-and-cvs</loc>
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<image:caption>Mahindra logo used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:48:11.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahindra &amp; Mahindra to increase prices by up to 2.5% for ICE SUVs and CVs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/india-attends-uk-hosted-summit-on-efforts-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:47:04.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India attends UK-hosted summit on efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/02/bjp-fielding-rejected-elements-from-other-parties-for-bengal-polls-tmc-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T14:10:30.565Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Union Minsiter Nitin Gadkari: "We don't need to spread negativity for someone else."</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy during a roadshow at Muttathara in Kerala on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fr Justin Panakal (91), renowned Carmelite priest, composer and biblical scholar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:22:41.621Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Rajesh alias Rajeshwar alias Gorelal Kalu Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:title>Gujarat: Surat police nab key accused in 1999 revenge killing after decades</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/iran-fires-on-israel-gulf-neighbors-as-trump-claims-threat-from-tehran-nearly-eliminated</loc>
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<image:caption>People take cover in a bomb shelter as air raid sirens warn of incoming Iranian missile strikes in Bnei Brak, Israel, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>This May 18, 1969 photo provided by NASA shows Earth from 36,000 nautical miles away as photographed from the Apollo 10 spacecraft during its trans-lunar journey toward the moon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T13:07:04.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Myth vs Fact: What really causes the change of seasons?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/china-urges-respect-for-countries-autonomy-after-new-zealand-cook-islands-pact</loc>
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<image:caption>Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning.</image:caption>
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<news:title>China urges respect for countries' autonomy after New Zealand-Cook Islands pact</news:title>
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<image:caption>During the Vijay's campaign, a police constable S Sathishkumar was injured after being pushed by TVK cadres and struck by the car belonging to the party’s senior leader.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>BJP MP Tejasvi Surya</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Britain's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, center, speaks during a virtual summit at the Foreign &amp; Commonwealth Office in London, on Thursday April 2, 2026, with around 35 countries to discuss ways of reopening the Strait of Hormuz.</image:caption>
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<news:title>ISRO charts next step with Gaganyaan</news:title>
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<news:title>Bihar police arrest eight people in Nalanda woman's molestation, attempted rape case</news:title>
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<image:caption>French President Emmanuel Macron waves upon his arrival at the Seoul airport in Seongnam, South Korea, Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>French President Macron says military operation to 'liberate' Strait of Hormuz 'unrealistic'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mourners wave Iranian flags in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, as they gather during a funeral procession for Alireza Tangsiri, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, and others killed in Israeli strikes in late March.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T11:59:53.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran vows 'crushing' attacks on US after Trump's 'back to Stone Ages' threat</news:title>
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<image:caption>A screengrab from a video shared by US President Donald Trump which shows a US military strike in Isfahan, host to one of Iran's key nuclear facilities.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Iran not looking to 'restart' uranium enrichment, says atomic envoy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-world/2026/Apr/02/buy-oil-from-us-or-go-and-grab-it-trump-tells-countries-that-rely-on-oil-from-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<news:title>‘Buy oil from US, or go and grab it’: Trump tells countries that rely on oil from Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<news:title>Trump says US will ‘finish the job’ in Iran, warns of ‘extremely hard’ strikes for 2-3 weeks</news:title>
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<news:title>TN Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin files nomination from Chepauk-Thiruvallikeni constituency</news:title>
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<image:caption>Allahabad High Court.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Many powerloom factories are now working only 3–4 days a week.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Image of gavel used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaking at an election rally at Hazra Crossing in Kolkata.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A poster for Idiot (L) and the crew behind the film (R)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rakshitha Prem's film with Raanna titled Idiot</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan High Court issues contempt notice to election commission over the delay in conducting panchayat polls.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses an election rally.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi addressing a rally in election-bound Assam’s Karbi Anglong.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi releases the party's manifesto, as others look on, during a public meeting in Assam, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>AAP MP Raghav Chadha at the Parliament premises during the ongoing budget session in New Delhi, March 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Former MLA Amit Jogi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Chhattisgarh HC directs former MLA Amit Jogi to surrender in 2003 Ram Avatar Jaggi murder case</news:title>
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<image:caption>Afghan refugees gather next to a truck loaded with their family's belonging as they wait for registration to leave for their homeland, outside a repatriation centre in Landi Kotal, a town of Pakistan's Khyber district bordering with Afghanistan, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T09:21:39.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan says onus on Afghanistan to end hostilities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/02/pm-modi-a-coward-who-handed-indias-energy-security-to-us-priyanka-gandhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addresses an election campaign event in Puthanthopu on Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T09:18:54.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi a 'coward' who handed India's energy security to US: Priyanka Gandhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/customs-duty-exemption-on-critical-petrochemical-products-to-impact-revenue-by-rs-1800-crore-cbic</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T09:09:03.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Customs duty exemption on critical petrochemical products to impact revenue by Rs 1,800 crore: CBIC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, petrochemicals, Customs duty, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/govt-tightens-jewellery-import-rules-to-curb-fta-misuse-protect-domestic-industry</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T09:07:01.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt tightens jewellery import rules to curb FTA misuse, protect domestic industry</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay addresses a campaign event in Tiruchy on Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T09:06:42.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay alleges conspiracy in Karur tragedy, says election should lead to 'whistle revolution'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/jammu-kashmir-to-adopt-rajasthan-style-training-model-to-boost-tourism-cm-omar-abdullah</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T08:39:26.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jammu Kashmir to adopt Rajasthan-style training model to boost tourism: CM Omar Abdullah </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Rajasthan tourism, CM Omar Abdullah, Jammu &amp; Kashmir tourism</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/house-to-be-adjourned-today-to-meet-soon-for-important-bill-rijiju-in-rajya-sabha</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T08:29:14.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>House to be adjourned today, to meet soon for 'important bill': Rijiju in Rajya Sabha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/ed-raids-i-pac-executives-others-in-west-bengal-coal-scam-case-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T08:20:56.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids I-PAC executives, others in West Bengal coal 'scam' case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Enforcement Directorate, I-PAC raid, West Bengal coal scam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/02/bjp-show-of-strength-at-suvendus-bhabanipur-nomination-face-off-with-tmc-workers-near-cms-home</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home mInister Amit Shah with Bengal LoP Suvendu Adhikari after the latter filed his nomination from Bhabanipur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T08:17:31.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP show of strength at Suvendu’s Bhabanipur nomination; face-off with TMC workers near CM’s home</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Mamata Banerjee, Bhabanipur, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/no-dearth-of-fuel-or-gas-in-country-defence-minister-rajnath-singh</loc>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T08:15:19.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No dearth of fuel or gas in country: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Kerala, Rajnath Singh, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/02/mother-kills-daughter-in-ritual-sacrifice-to-aid-her-son-in-jharkhand</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T08:13:32.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother kills daughter in ritual sacrifice to aid her son in Jharkhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jharkhand woman kills daughter in ritual sacrifice, Jharkhand news</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T08:06:54.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka's Kolar district achieves 100 per cent in gram panchayat tax collection for 2025-26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kolar district, Gram Panchayat tax</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/02/csk-seek-rhythm-against-potent-punjab-kings-2</loc>
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<image:caption>CSK's Sanju Samson (L) and Punjab Kings' Cooper Connolly</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T08:05:02.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSK seek rhythm against potent Punjab Kings</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/oil-rises-6-and-asian-stocks-fall-after-trump-says-us-will-hit-iran-hard</loc>
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<image:caption>Perople walk in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm Thursday, April 2, 2026, in Tokyo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil rises 6% and Asian stocks fall after Trump says US will hit Iran hard</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/immigrants-seeking-us-asylum-are-ordered-to-countries-theyve-never-been-to-but-end-up-stuck-in-limbo</loc>
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<image:caption>Migrants deported months ago by the United States to El Salvador under the Trump administration's immigration crackdown arrive at Simon Bolívar International Airport, in Maiquetia, Venezuela, July 18, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Immigrants seeking US asylum are ordered to countries they've never been to, but end up stuck in limbo</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Apr/02/artemis-ii-lifts-off-nasa-sends-astronauts-on-first-lunar-voyage-in-decades</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:43:18.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artemis II lifts off: NASA sends astronauts on first lunar voyage in decades</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/02/rahul-gandhi-calls-himanta-most-corrupt-cm-alleges-land-atm-run-by-bjp-leadership-in-assam</loc>
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<image:caption>LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi waves to a gathering during a public meeting, in Assam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:40:53.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi calls Himanta ‘most corrupt CM’; alleges ‘land ATM’ run by BJP leadership in Assam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/02/visakhapatnam-police-enforce-strict-traffic-regulations-to-check-mishaps</loc>
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<image:caption>Special monitoring teams equipped with speed detection devices are already in place to identify violators</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:36:10.255Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visakhapatnam police enforce strict traffic regulations to check mishaps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam police, traffic regulations</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/over-20-indian-workers-died-abroad-daily-in-last-five-years-most-in-gulf-nations-govt-data</loc>
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<image:caption>The data showed that the highest number of deaths occurred in 2021, with 8,234 Indian workers losing their lives abroad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:35:50.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 20 Indian workers died abroad daily in last five years, most in Gulf nations: Govt data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, abroad, migrant worker, Indian workers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/nc-mla-to-move-bill-seeking-return-of-nhpc-projects-in-jk-amid-new-deal</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir legislative assembly.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:35:38.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NC MLA to move Bill seeking return of NHPC projects in J&amp;K amid new deal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/iraqs-oil-hub-slows-to-a-crawl-as-strait-of-hormuz-shutdown-strangles-exports</loc>
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<image:caption>Men work on the maintenance of a pipe at a degassing station in the Zubair oil field, whose operations have been reduced due to the Mideast war triggered by the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, near Basra, Iraq, Saturday, March 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:33:35.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iraq's oil hub slows to a crawl as Strait of Hormuz shutdown strangles exports</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/speaker-om-birla-cautions-ministers-members-against-long-chats-in-house-chamber</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:28:09.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speaker Om Birla cautions ministers, members against long chats in House chamber</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/analysts-say-eu-democracy-at-stake-in-hungarys-elections-as-orban-eyes-fifth-consecutive-term</loc>
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<image:caption>Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban arrives for the EU summit at the European Council building in Brussels, Thursday, March 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:24:50.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Analysts say EU, democracy at stake in Hungary's elections as Orban eyes fifth consecutive term</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, European Union, Viktor Orban, Hungary Elections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/02/hindinews2026apr01rajkummar-rao-starrer-dada-the-saurav-ganguly-story-directed-by-vikramaditya-motwane-goes-on-floors</loc>
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<news:title>Rajkummar Rao starrer Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story goes on floors</news:title>
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<image:caption>FILE - Eugene Mirman, a cast member in, "The Bob's Burgers Movie," poses at the premiere of the film, May 17, 2022, at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Bob's Burgers' actor Eugene Mirman rescued from fiery crash by New Hampshire governor's detail</news:title>
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<image:caption>(L) Michael Shanks; (R) Adam McKay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:19:14.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adam McKay to direct new sci-fi comedy penned by Together creator Michael Shanks</news:title>
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<image:caption>Benedict Wong (L), Odessa A’zion</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:18:15.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Benedict Wong, Odessa A’zion and more join Anatomy of a Fall director Justine Triet's next</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/lpg-cylinder-shortage-pushes-dehraduns-food-sector-to-brink-survey</loc>
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<image:caption>Workers load LPG cylinders amid a reported ongoing LPG supply shortage in Uttarakhand on March 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>LPG cylinder shortage pushes Dehradun’s food sector to brink: Survey</news:title>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T07:00:23.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Brazen attempt, challenging court’s authority’: SC slams West Bengal govt over judicial officials held ‘hostage’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/indias-arms-exports-jump-63-to-record-rs-38424-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:54:47.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s arms exports jump 63% to record Rs 38,424 crore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/sine-die-or-later-congress-seeks-clarity-on-rs-adjournment-nadda-says-govt-will-revert</loc>
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<image:caption>Rising after papers were laid in the Upper House, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh sought an explanation from Leader of the House J P Nadda and the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:53:48.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Sine die or later?': Congress seeks clarity on RS adjournment; Nadda says govt will revert</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/government-data-shows-jawans-healthier-officers-face-higher-lifestyle-disease-burden</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Government data shows jawans healthier, officers face higher lifestyle disease burden</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/raja-ravi-varmas-yashoda-and-krishna-has-topped-mf-husains-gram-yatra-as-most-expensive-indian-artwork-ever-sold</loc>
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<image:caption>Raja Ravi Varma's ‘Yashoda and Krishna’</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:47:45.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raja Ravi Varma's ‘Yashoda and Krishna’ has topped MF Husain’s 'Gram Yatra' as most expensive Indian artwork ever sold </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/02/how-long-young-cancer-patients-survive-often-depends-on-the-insurance-they-have</loc>
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<image:caption>Young people with private health insurance lived longer than those on Medicaid or without insurance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:41:25.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How long young cancer patients survive often depends on the insurance they have</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/amazon-in-talks-to-buy-9-billion-satellite-telecoms-group-globalstar-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-02/n28bq2do/Amazon3.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Amazon logo is displayed at a news conference in New York on Sept 28, 2011</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:37:02.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amazon in talks to buy $9 billion satellite telecoms group Globalstar: report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/india-exempts-critical-petrochemical-products-from-customs-duty-amid-west-asia-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>Disruption in shipping routes amid the West Asia war has raised concerns over imports of fertiliser, crude oil and natural gas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:36:54.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India exempts critical petrochemical products from customs duty amid West Asia crisis</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/trump-underestimated-irans-resilience-now-there-is-only-one-way-out-of-the-war</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:27:24.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump underestimated Iran’s resilience. Now there is only one way out of the war</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/02/fifa-raises-top-ticket-price-for-world-cup-final-to-10990-during-glitch-hampered-sales-reopening</loc>
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<image:caption>Soccer fans gathered on the grounds of the legislature to take part in the FIFA World Cup 2026 countdown celebration event in Victoria, B.C., on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:22:11.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA raises top ticket price for World Cup final to $10,990 during glitch-hampered sales reopening</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FIFA, FIFA World cup 2026, ticket price</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/13-year-old-girl-allegedly-killed-in-ritual-sacrifice-in-jharkhand-mother-among-three-arrested</loc>
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<image:caption>Police have arrested the 35-year-old mother of a teenage girl who was strangled in a sacrificial ritual in Kusumbha village, along with an occult practitioner and a man.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:19:02.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13-year-old girl allegedly killed in ritual sacrifice in Jharkhand; mother among three arrested</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/02/nda-strangled-msmes-failed-on-neet-and-caa-tn-cm-stalin-slams-bjp-aiadmk-combine-in-erode-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin addressing a poll rally in Erode.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:18:10.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA 'strangled MSMEs', failed on NEET and CAA: TN CM Stalin slams BJP-AIADMK combine in Erode rally</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/02/arsenal-fends-off-chelsea-to-reach-womens-champions-league-semifinals-bayern-also-advances</loc>
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<image:caption>Arsenal's Alessia Russo, left, and Chelsea's Ellie Carpenter battle for the ball during the Women's Champions League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between Chelsea and Arsenal in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:16:11.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arsenal fends off Chelsea to reach Women's Champions League semifinals, Bayern also advances</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/02/udf-releases-kerala-poll-manifesto-promises-free-bus-travel-for-women</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition V D Satheesan on Thursday unveiled the United Democratic Front (UDF)’s election manifesto for the April 9 Assembly elections in Kerala. Telangana chief minister, Revanth Reddy was also present at the event.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:15:57.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF releases Kerala poll manifesto, promises free bus travel for women</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/02/voter-name-deletion-judicial-officers-rescued-after-protesters-gheraoed-them-for-hours-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Security forces used batons to disperse the crowd and rescued the judicial officers, including three women, late at night on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:08:32.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Voter name deletion: Judicial officers rescued after protesters gheraoed them for hours in Bengal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/us-europe-rift-widens-as-trump-lashes-out-at-nato-allies-over-west-asia-war</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:08:05.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US-Europe rift widens as Trump lashes out at NATO allies over West Asia war</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/02/ldf-promises-rs-3000-pension-jobs-push-and-poverty-eradication-in-kerala-poll-manifesto</loc>
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<image:caption>LDF manifesto promises welfare pensions hike to Rs 3000, eradication of absolute poverty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T06:03:18.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF promises Rs 3,000 pension, jobs push and poverty eradication in Kerala poll manifesto</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Kerala Elections 2026, LDF poll manifesto</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/02/youths-wooed-with-fee-waivers-stipends-job-assurances-in-assam-polls-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma addressing an election rally.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:59:50.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youths wooed with fee waivers, stipends, job assurances in Assam polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/irgc-fires-missiles-at-israel-after-trump-threatens-to-bring-iran-back-to-stone-ages</loc>
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<image:caption>After the first attack, police said officers were called to "several" impact sites in central Israel, with media reports putting the number at nine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:41:38.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IRGC fires missiles at Israel after Trump threatens to bring Iran 'back to Stone Ages'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israel, US President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Iran Airstrikes</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/palakkad-campaign-turns-combative-as-bjp-workers-block-congress-candidate-pisharody</loc>
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<image:caption>A group of BJP activists reportedly prevented Congress candidate Ramesh Pisharody from proceeding with his voter outreach programme at Vadakkanthara in Palakkad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:27:54.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palakkad campaign turns combative as BJP workers block Congress candidate Pisharody</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/02/moment-of-pride-president-droupadi-murmu-approves-police-colour-award-for-odisha-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/rnxe4bm7/ANI_20250125141934.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The President’s Police Colour award, also known as ‘Nishaan’, is the highest honour bestowed upon a police force in India, in recognition of its exceptional service, bravery and professionalism.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:25:00.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Moment of pride: President Droupadi Murmu approves Police Colour award for Odisha Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha police, Police Colour award</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/02/four-ministers-among-30-dpc-chiefs-named-by-odisha-government</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/g8trq2sy/cm-mohan.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:22:24.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four ministers among 30 DPC chiefs named by Odisha government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, district planning committees</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/02/religious-polarisation-adhir-chowdhury-factor-dominate-poll-discourse-in-baharampur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-02/n0u6a7ku/202506033419429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Choudhury.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:20:34.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Religious polarisation, Adhir Chowdhury factor dominate poll discourse in Baharampur</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, West Bengal elections 2026, baharampur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/02/east-coast-railway-sees-10-per-cent-jump-in-ticket-bookings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/cnc6maiw/ANI_20250715153854.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With summer vacation of students about to start, ECoR sources said the ticket booking graph may register a further spike in the coming days.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:20:24.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>East Coast Railway sees 10 per cent jump in ticket bookings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, East Coast Railway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/02/row-erupts-in-maharashtra-over-jain-monks-claim-on-maharani-tarabais-identity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/w3wgus7z/BeFunky-collage-46.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maratha queen Maharani Tarabai and Jain monk Acharya Nayan Padmasagar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:19:37.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Row erupts in Maharashtra over Jain monk’s claim on Maharani Tarabai’s identity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Maharani Tarabai, Acharya Nayan Padmasagar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/02/as-airfares-rise-tour-packages-in-odisha-get-pricey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-04/iqgxizzh/ANI_20260304052633.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While international tourists inflow might get hit by flight suspension, escalation in cost of tour packages and airfares is impacting domestic tourism.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:18:16.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As airfares rise, tour packages in Odisha get pricey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha tourism, West Asia conflict, flight suspension</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/02/nrcs-failed-children-of-particularly-vulnerable-tribal-groups-in-need-of-nourishment-cag</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ud6b36c4/the_cut.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The goal was to provide safe hygienic space for children of working parents of PVTGs and offer three nutritious meals to the children and hot cooked meals for pregnant and lactating mothers.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/qgcat9cb/NRC-s-failed-PVTG.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:15:07.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NRCs failed children of particularly vulnerable tribal groups in need of nourishment: CAG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, particularly vulnerable tribal groups, nutrition resource centres</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/02/bjd-accuses-odisha-government-of-double-standard-after-midnight-assembly-session-adjournment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-06/a0i7ekif/House_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha state assembly building.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:11:03.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD accuses Odisha government of ‘double standard’ after midnight Assembly session adjournment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, BJD, Odisha state assembly</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/02/woman-dies-after-falling-off-terrace-in-cuttack-family-cries-foul-play</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ejtcht4z/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:08:59.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman dies after falling off terrace in Cuttack, family cries foul play </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Terrace</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/02/rajiv-gandhi-government-hospital-performs-first-sacral-neuromodulation-14-year-old-regains-normal-life</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/h4cdfvs3/ANI_20260326110625.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:07:01.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital performs first sacral neuromodulation, 14-year-old regains normal life</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital, sacral neuromodulation therapy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/02/cm-majhi-unveils-rs-585-crore-plan-for-utkalmani-birthplace-revamp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/f0fjlec7/suandocm0104chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Majhi paying floral tribute to Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das at his birth place Suando on Utkal Divas.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:06:27.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi unveils Rs 585 crore plan for Utkalmani birthplace revamp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Utkalmani birthplace revamp</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/02/gram-sabha-held-for-mega-steel-plant-in-odishas-keonjhar-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/sc08fewl/1001454522100136.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People attending the gram sabha in Angikla village</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:03:45.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gram sabha held for mega steel plant in Odisha's Keonjhar district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, mega steel plant, fifth gram sabha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/02/couple-dies-as-car-rams-tree-after-tyre-burst-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/d2r25ikl/Couple-dies.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mangled remains of the car</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:03:41.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple dies as car rams tree after tyre burst in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Car accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/02/man-tries-to-end-life-after-killing-wife-in-odishas-kalahandi-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-03/7tzuujrp/ANI_20251203061647.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>But later in the night, Pramod was overcome with guilt and reportedly consumed poison before confessing to the crime before his son.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:01:39.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man tries to end life after killing wife in Odisha's Kalahandi district </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, suicide, Financial dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/02/name-trouble-prevents-chennai-residents-from-getting-water-sewer-facility</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/kejhrj4e/CMWSSB-Logo-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (Metro Water)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T05:00:21.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Name trouble prevents Chennai residents from getting water, sewer facility</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/02/revised-summer-timing-leaves-govt-run-schools-confused-in-odishas-sundargarh-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/b5r9glfg/A-classroom.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources said the confusion over school timings would impact around 2.20 lakh students from classes 1 to 9 across the district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:57:51.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revised summer timing leaves govt-run schools confused in Odisha's Sundargarh district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, government schools, revised summer timings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/stock-markets-decline-2-in-early-trade-amid-rising-west-asia-tensions-surge-in-crude-prices</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/k5j55hla/Stock-Market-Decline.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:55:28.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets decline 2% in early trade amid rising West Asia tensions, surge in crude prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, Nifty, NSE, BSE, Indian stock market, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/02/ra-puram-residents-move-madras-hc-to-oust-vendors-blocking-roads</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/9c0agfmn/HC-junks-plea.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>2026-04-02T04:53:36.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RA Puram residents move Madras HC to oust vendors blocking roads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/02/sp-orders-probe-into-havildars-allegations-of-harassment-in-odishas-angul</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In her complaint, the havildar said despite performing her duties with sincerity and integrity, the situation had become unbearable and was adversely affecting her mental well-being and professional performance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:53:18.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP orders probe into havildar’s allegations of harassment in Odisha's Angul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, mental harassment, Havildar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/02/two-osmania-university-staffers-caught-taking-rs-13000-bribe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ik4fbqey/New-Project-2026-04-02T101948.258.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ACB caught two officers of Osmania University for allegedly taking bribe.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:50:56.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Osmania University staffers caught taking Rs 13,000 bribe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, bribe, Osmania University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/02/three-killed-18-injured-as-trolley-carrying-devotees-plunges-into-canal-in-ups-kushinagar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/2e084656-1952-49d1-a76a-363f8f6d4fc1/police_cordon_line.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:50:25.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three killed, 18 injured as trolley carrying devotees plunges into canal in UP's Kushinagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, UP Road accident, Kushinagar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/02/puri-police-launches-24x7-whatsapp-chatbot-for-efficient-citizen-services</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/5z9uts9n/Whatsapp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Citizens can connect to the service by scanning a designated QR code or sending a simple ‘hi’ message to the official WhatsApp number</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:48:40.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puri police launches 24x7 WhatsApp chatbot for efficient citizen services </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, 24x7 WhatsApp chatbot</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/why-is-dmk-manifesto-mum-on-prohibition-asks-pmk-leader-anbumani-ramadoss</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-11/90jz223n/C_1_1_CH1405_105519647.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PMK President Anbumani Ramadoss.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:45:33.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why is DMK manifesto mum on prohibition, asks PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, DMK, PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/02/arrested-ophwc-deputy-manager-found-with-rs-48l-cash-114-kg-gold-and-29-plots</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-15/totslh3a/202505153404380.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After seizing the cash, Vigilance sleuths carried out simultaneous searches at multiple locations linked to Bidyut Ranjan Bhol in Sambalpur, Bhubaneswar, and Bhanjanagar in Ganjam district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:44:47.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arrested OPHWC deputy manager found with Rs 48L cash, 1.14 kg gold and 29 plots </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, disproportionate assets, Bidyut Ranjan Bhol, OPHWC deputy manager</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/02/hydraa-clears-encroachments-in-old-city-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/5h8zfy5z/HYDRAA-clears.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The debris from the demolition lies on the site, in Hyderabad on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:44:35.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HYDRAA clears encroachments in Old City</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, HYDRAA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/02/court-sentences-two-to-30-years-for-sexual-assault-of-minor-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/1kaj9a76/ANI_20240904044537.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:43:34.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court sentences two to 30 years for sexual assault of minor in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, sexual assault</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/off-the-cuff-whistle-sparks-tension-at-aiadmk-meet-in-tiruppur</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:43:26.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff: Whistle sparks tension at AIADMK meet in Tiruppur</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/02/34-magnitude-tremor-hits-gujarats-navsari-no-casualty-reported</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-17/5rgcmkfr/202601173641245.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>3.4-magnitude tremor hits Gujarat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:43:16.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3.4 magnitude tremor hits Gujarat's Navsari; no casualty reported</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/02/five-arrested-in-cambodia-linked-cyber-fraud-network-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:40:16.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five arrested in Cambodia-linked cyber fraud network in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Cyber fraud</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/02/doctor-found-dead-in-car-near-hyderabad-orr-abetment-of-suicide-case-registered</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:39:03.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doctor found dead in car near Hyderabad ORR, abetment of suicide case registered</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/02/cm-majhi-opens-first-visa-application-centre-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/rn926cp1/CM-opens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi interacting with the staff at the visa application centre</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:38:40.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi opens first visa application centre in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, visa application centre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/02/odisha-schools-cooked-up-more-mid-day-meals-than-students-cag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/8/29/original/Mid_day_meals_1.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The irregular excess attendance shown in the DCRs resulted in inflated MDM consumption of rice valued at Rs 9.12 lakh and cooking cost of Rs 14.33 lakh,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:37:32.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha schools ‘cooked up’ more mid-day meals than students: CAG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mid-day meals</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/02/cure-collects-rs-2558-crore-in-property-tax-ots-scheme-boosts-revenue-in-202526</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:36:48.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CURE collects Rs 2,558 crore in property tax, OTS scheme boosts revenue in 2025–26</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/rupee-rebounds-from-record-low-gains-16-pc-to-9319-against-us-dollar</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:36:27.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rebounds from record low; gains 1.6 pc to 93.19 against US dollar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/mdmk-will-contest-all-seats-under-dmks-rising-sun-symbol-vaiko</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/11/7/original/Vaiko_flays1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MDMK general secretary Vaiko</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:35:51.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MDMK will contest all seats under DMK’s ‘Rising Sun’ symbol: Vaiko</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, MDMK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/02/suspicion-clouds-death-of-five-year-old-in-telanganas-narayanpet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:34:34.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspicion clouds death of five-year-old in Telangana's Narayanpet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/parents-petition-against-coimbatore-private-playschool-for-not-repaying-deposit-amount</loc>
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<image:caption>A group of parents at a private playschool in Coimbatore held a sit-in protest on the school campus, demanding a refund of their children'sdeposit amount.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:33:31.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parents petition against Coimbatore private playschool for not repaying deposit amount</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore private school</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/02/terror-link-case-police-take-five-accused-into-custody-in-vijayawada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/8gyw111c/policeeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:33:16.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Terror link case: Police take five  accused into custody in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, police, custody, accused, terror links</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/02/vmc-plans-to-upgrade-crematoriums-across-city-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/25/original/crematorium.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crematorium image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:32:04.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VMC plans to upgrade crematoriums across city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, crematorium</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/02/probe-allotment-of-farmers-land-by-tgiic-to-congress-leader-brs-mla</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:30:22.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Probe allotment of farmer’s land 
by TGIIC to Congress leader: BRS MLA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TGIIC, farmer’s land</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/02/vmc-deploys-six-mist-vehicles-to-reduce-pollution-levels-in-vijayawada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/aufhuvvw/VMC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A mist vehicle sprays water on the streets in Vijayawada to reduce pollution and improve air quality.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:30:12.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VMC deploys six mist vehicles to reduce pollution levels in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Pollution, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation (VMC), mist vehicle</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/02/two-drivers-arrested-in-markapuram-bus-fire-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/bb5peb61/Markapuram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Markapuram DSP U Nagaraju, the investigating officer, along with other officials, disclosed the arrest details at a press meet at the DSP office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:29:08.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two drivers arrested in Markapuram bus fire case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Markapuram bus fire, drivers arrested</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/02/chicken-supply-halts-in-telangana-as-traders-go-on-strike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/9tgithy8/Chicken.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:28:36.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chicken supply halts in Telangana as traders go on strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Chicken</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/02/after-high-commands-direction-opcc-chief-bhakta-charan-das-withdraws-poll-petition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-21/swuzg0g2/P_4023348620.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>OPCC president Bhakta Charan Das</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:28:08.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After high command’s direction, OPCC chief Bhakta Charan Das withdraws poll petition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhakta Charan Das</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/02/waltair-division-of-east-coast-railway-earns-record-revenue-of-rs-11598-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/9/2/original/Railways.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:27:35.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waltair division of East Coast Railway earns record revenue of Rs 11,598 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, East Coast Railway, Revenue</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/madras-high-court-seeks-cbis-response-in-disproportionate-assets-case-against-raja</loc>
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<image:caption>Former union minister and DMK leader A Raja</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:27:06.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court seeks CBI’s response in disproportionate assets case against Raja</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CBI, Madras High Court​, DMK leader A Raja</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/02/rs-1-crore-sanctioned-for-safety-boards-in-21010-schools-across-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-08/cwsbbbc6/New-Project-2025-07-08T093013.991.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:25:38.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 1 crore sanctioned for safety boards in 21,010 schools across Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, schools, safety boards</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/02/telangana-imposes-60-day-ban-on-paraquat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/h2f09k5x/Paraquat.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:24:19.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana imposes 60-day ban on Paraquat </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Paraquat</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/02/ap-cm-naidu-offers-pattu-vastrams-at-vontimitta-brahmotsavams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/lc50cl10/CM-Naidu-offers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu offers Pattu Vastrams at Kodandarama Swamy temple to mark Brahmotsavams.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/kcij3eiy/CM-Naidu-offersa.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:23:20.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP CM Naidu offers Pattu Vastrams 
at Vontimitta Brahmotsavams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, brahmotsavams</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/congestion-still-plagues-coimbatores-ukkadam-junction-as-buses-continue-to-halt-before-shut-terminus</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/9x78ivbj/Ukkadambus.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Several buses still halt in front of the C Subramaniam flyover that connects Ukkadam with Aathupalam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:22:58.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congestion still plagues Coimbatore's Ukkadam junction as buses continue to halt before shut terminus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Ukkadam junction</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/02/brs-leader-kt-rama-rao-urges-centre-to-form-new-railway-division-with-kazipet-as-headquarters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/r1ctuxey/BRS-plans-to-introduce-Private.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:22:02.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS leader KT Rama Rao urges Centre to form new railway division with Kazipet as headquarters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS leader KT Rama Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/02/two-telangana-gram-panchayats-win-national-awards-for-governance-women-friendly-initiatives</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-17/8m1dkdg1/C_23_1_CH1236_31214048.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Panchayati Raj &amp; Rural Development Minister Danasari Anasuya alias Seethakka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T04:20:46.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Telangana gram panchayats win national awards for governance, women-friendly initiatives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, best panchayats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/02/ap-cm-naidu-hails-passage-of-amaravati-bill-in-lok-sabha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/wuln17fx/Naidu-hails.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu takes part in the Pedala Sevalo programme at Vinjamuru in Udayagiri constituency of Nellore district on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:38:31.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Produce dying declaration of man who set himself on fire in police station: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Suicide attack, Madurai bench of Madras HC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/two-months-after-bitten-by-pet-dog-thoothukudi-girl-dies-of-rabies</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation only</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:33:47.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two months after bitten by pet dog, Thoothukudi girl dies of rabies </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi, stray dog attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/delay-in-candidate-list-leaves-congress-bjp-cadres-waiting-as-rivals-step-up-tn-poll-campaign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/j6cqw3d7/C_1_1_CH1372_117367319.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamilnadu BJP President Nayinar Nagendran at his reseidence on a exclusive interview with TNIE.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:30:06.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delay in candidate list leaves Congress, BJP cadres waiting as rivals step up TN poll campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, BJP Tamil Nadu, Congress Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Apr/02/the-rise-of-the-speakeasy-bar-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/agwmly24/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-31-at-7.17.49-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At POD, a bartender getting ready for the night</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Rise of the Speakeasy Bar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/democrats-sue-to-block-trumps-executive-order-targeting-mail-ballots</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ic49ycak/AP26090784092005.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump holds a signed executive order in the Oval Office of the White House Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:27:37.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Democrats sue to block Trump's executive order targeting mail ballots</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, 2026 US midterm Elections, National Voter List</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/rules-tightened-for-forest-safari-vehicle-operators-in-mudumalai-tiger-reserve</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/icy0v7j3/Mudumalai-Tiger-Reserve.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mudumalai Tiger Reserve</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:25:32.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rules tightened for forest safari vehicle operators in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mudumalai Tiger Reserve</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/interview-kerala-should-invest-in-more-number-of-athletes-anju-bobby-george</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/pab4x2r6/Keralashould.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former international athlete, Anju Bobby George.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:25:02.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | ‘Kerala should invest in more number of athletes’: Anju Bobby George</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala government, athletes, sports infrastructure</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/aiadmk-blames-dmk-for-failing-to-implement-water-management-scheme-in-dharmapuri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/6/30/original/tn_min.PNG</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK Dharmapuri district secretary KP Anbalagan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:21:27.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK blames DMK for failing to implement water management scheme in Dharmapuri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, AIADMK, Dharmapuri, water management</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/delhi-miranda-house-students-protest-bad-food-quality</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/atouh3g9/mirnada125132.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Miranda House</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:20:56.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi: Miranda House students protest ‘bad’ food quality</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Students Protest, Miranda House, bad food quality</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/scst-organisations-to-support-udf-alleges-left-parties-neglected-marginalised</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/03uvenme/K-Ambujakshan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ADF working president, K Ambujakshan,</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:20:10.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC/ST organisations to support UDF; alleges Left parties neglected marginalised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, Ambedkarite Democratic Front</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/seven-served-notices-after-inspection-of-hotels-meat-stalls-in-tamil-nadus-kelamangalam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/4/14/original/meatstall.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:17:36.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven served notices after inspection of hotels, meat stalls in Tamil Nadu's Kelamangalam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Health department, meat stalls, Kelamangalam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/illegal-lpg-refilling-racket-busted-in-delhis-dabri-one-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/orj73f89/Illegal-LPG-refilling.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People queue to refill their empty LPG cylinders near a gas agency at Vasant Kunj in New Delhi on Wednesday amid the ongoing gas crisis.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:16:20.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal LPG refilling racket busted in Delhi's Dabri; one arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, LPG crisis, Illegal LPG refilling racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/delhi-records-decline-in-crimes-against-women-in-2025</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/3gsn8v03/crimes-against-women125242.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said that 13,195 cases of crimes against women, 7,636 against children, and 1,267 against the elderly were registered in 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:14:46.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi records decline in crimes against women in 2025</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Crimes Against Women</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/ldf-accuses-iuml-of-influencing-voters-with-incentive-offers-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/l93zhee9/IUML.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:12:56.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF accuses IUML of influencing voters with incentive offers in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, Incentive, Kerala Elections 2026, influencing voter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/sexual-allegations-fefka-suspends-director-ranjith</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/bs0lj544/Assault-allegations.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Director Ranjith, who was arrested following sexual harassment complaint filed by an actress, being shifted to the Ernakulam Sub Jail</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:11:09.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sexual allegations: FEFKA suspends director Ranjith</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, suspension, FEFKA, Filmmaker Ranjith</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/02/bengaluru-screams-against-delayed-projects-seeks-people-centric-urban-planning</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/l42azlyu/Bengaluru-‘screams.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Led by Greenpeace India along with civil society groups under the Bengaluru Rising campaign, demonstrations were held at key locations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:09:29.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru ‘screams’ against delayed projects, seeks people-centric urban planning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Urban planning, screams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/agricultural-cooperative-societies-in-coimbatore-achieve-rs-8-crore-loan-disbursal-target</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/10/25/original/Farmers_pic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:09:11.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Agricultural cooperative societies in Coimbatore achieve Rs 8 crore loan disbursal target</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, PACCS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/delhi-hc-directs-removal-of-posts-accusing-man-of-molestation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ycp388jk/richa-chahdha124751.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bollywood actor Richa Chadha</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:08:50.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC directs removal of posts accusing man of molestation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, defamatory posts, Actor Richa Chadha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/kerala-hc-seeks-political-pledge-to-protect-entrepreneurs-from-flimsy-protests</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/h10j0uto/HC-seeks-political.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:08:12.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC seeks political pledge to protect entrepreneurs from flimsy protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, Protest, entrepreneur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/02/benagluru-soaks-in-karaga-spirit-festival-ends</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/vs2gn28i/karaga-2115346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Priest Gnanendra Swamy prepares to carry the Karaga on the final day of the festival in Bengaluru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:07:42.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Benagluru soaks in Karaga spirit, festival ends</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karaga festival</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/02/god-people-unsafe-in-kerala-rajnath-singh-on-sabarimala-gold-theft-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/sirxmedu/God-people.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and NDA candidates Yuvaraj Gokul (Nedumangad) and Vivek Gopan (Aruvikkara) during a roadshow at Pothencode.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:06:48.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>God, people unsafe in Kerala: Rajnath Singh on Sabarimala gold theft case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Rajnath Singh, sabarimala gold theft case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/aiadmk-candidates-likely-to-file-nomination-on-april-6</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/ntbjao3t/Edappadi-Palaniswami.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:06:23.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK candidates likely to file nomination on April 6</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, AIADMK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/02/neglect-plagues-bengalurus-only-bird-reserve-as-sewage-inflow-violates-ngt-orders</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/shz0ic5a/elahanaka-P.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yelahanka-Puttenahalli Lake</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:05:50.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neglect plagues Bengaluru’s only bird reserve as sewage inflow violates NGT orders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, untreated sewage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/02/stray-dogs-rescued-by-thiruvananthapuram-corp-battling-for-survival-three-die-at-private-shelter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/kw4oxjs9/C_1_1_CH1441_117503032.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:05:20.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stray dogs rescued by Thiruvananthapuram corp battling for survival; three die at private shelter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, stray dog, Thiruvananthapuram corporation, private shelter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/sparks-fly-as-kharge-rijiju-argue-on-west-asia-conflict-debate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/nhndjakd/KH-RI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge and Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:04:34.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sparks fly as Kharge, Rijiju argue on West Asia conflict debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Kiren Rijiju, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/02/bswmls-measures-to-solve-mixed-waste-muddle-fall-flat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-29/o3tpvezw/Experts-flag.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:02:54.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSWML’s measures to solve mixed waste muddle fall flat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BSWML, mixed waste</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/rain-spell-cools-delhi-imd-forecasts-more-showers-this-week</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-13/kjwqvqam/delhi-rain-pti113809.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The IMD has also issued a yellow alert for Saturday, forecasting one or two spells of very light rain or drizzle, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong surface winds of 20 to 30 kmph, gusting up to 40 kmph during the afternoon and evening.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:02:51.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain spell cools Delhi, IMD forecasts more showers this week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, Moderate rainfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/02/vamanapuram-faces-renewed-udf-push-after-50-years-of-left-reign</loc>
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<image:caption>The UDF have pinned their hopes on a 39-year-old Youth Congress leader, Sudheer Sha Palode, to end the LDF golden run.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:02:12.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vamanapuram faces renewed UDF push after 50 years of Left reign</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/capf-bill-passed-in-rajya-sabha-govt-says-opposition-has-no-respect-for-set-procedure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/6riotcyb/capf094322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bill provides that to appoint officers from the IPS in CAPFs, 50% of the posts will be filled by deputation in the rank of IG and a minimum of 67% of the posts by deputation in the rank of ADG.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T03:01:25.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CAPF Bill passed in Rajya Sabha, govt says Opposition has no respect for set procedure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Rajya Sabha, CAPF bill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/deaths-delays-and-a-decade-old-promise-service-road-demand-dominates-thiruverumbur-poll-battle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/y252vrxp/NH-deathtrap.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Data accessed through RTI, showed that over 400 people died between 2009 and 2022 on the old Palpannai stretch of National Highway 67.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:59:02.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deaths, delays and a decade-old promise: Service road demand dominates Thiruverumbur poll battle</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/rules-eased-for-power-connections-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission (DERC)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:58:57.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rules eased for power connections in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DERC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/02/registrar-arrested-following-sexual-harassment-allegations-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:58:38.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Registrar arrested following sexual harassment allegations in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, sexual harassment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/02/gba-chief-seeks-action-plan-for-kr-market</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-25/o0cohsrv/P_4336602341.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru's KR Market</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/icmm2jna/GBA-chief-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:57:32.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GBA chief seeks action plan for KR Market</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, KR Market, GBA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/02/oil-rallies-stocks-tumble-as-trump-says-us-to-hammer-iran-further</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/thmgu0ig/AFP20260401A6EN3ZQv1HighResPakistanWarIranUsIsraelMarket.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A stock broker looks at share prices on a digital board during a trading session at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) in Karachi on April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:56:41.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil rallies, stocks tumble as Trump says US to hammer Iran further</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, oil price, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iran War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/doe-calendar-out-cuet-registration-to-begin-this-week-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/iqkj5eyi/Reconsider%20centralised.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Admissions to Class 11 will start after the declaration of Class 10 results. For Classes 10 and 12 under non-plan admissions, a common admission test will be held on April 25, with results declared on April 28.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:56:20.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DoE calendar out, CUET registration to begin this week in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Common University Entrance Test</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/02/wife-2-others-held-for-mans-murder-in-karnatakas-kodagu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/ge5aspdl/ANI_20250827051222.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:55:04.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wife, 2 others held for man’s murder in Karnataka's Kodagu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/nurses-strike-illegal-violates-notice-norms-kerala-private-hospitals-association</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-17/85yh78aw/C_32_1_CH0343_61806126.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Government Nurses Association on Saturday protest before the Ernakulam General Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:54:07.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nurses’ strike illegal, violates notice norms: Kerala Private Hospitals Association</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, nurses strike, Kerala Private Hospitals Association</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/02/auto-lpg-shortage-rising-prices-trigger-panic-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/uxj7hnn6/Auto-LPG-shortage-rising.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Autorickshaws line up at Bowring Service Station in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:53:47.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Auto LPG shortage, rising prices trigger panic in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Auto, LPG shortage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/artemis-ii-astronauts-bound-for-moon-after-rocketing-away-on-nasas-first-lunar-voyage-in-decades</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/yro0nl5m/AP26091821905497.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The NASA Artemis II SLS (Space Launch System) rocket with the Orion spacecraft launches at the Kennedy Space Center, Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Astronauts , from left, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, of Canada, Pilot Victor Glover, Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Christina Koch leave the Operations and Checkout Building for a trip to Launch Pad 39-B and a planned liftoff on NASA's Artemis II moon rocket at the Kennedy Space Center Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>In this photo provided by NASA, guests watch the launch of the Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft for the Artemis II mission to the moon at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:53:39.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artemis II astronauts bound for moon after rocketing away on NASA's first lunar voyage in decades</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, NASA, Artemis II mission</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/02/karnataka-hc-orders-release-of-seized-lamborghini</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-15/xf5d4cd6/ANI_20250715090325.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:52:38.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC orders release of seized Lamborghini</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Lamborghini, Karnataka High Court </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/price-of-5-kg-lpg-cylinder-goes-up-across-coimbatore-bachelors-migrant-workers-feel-the-heat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/du4y785s/ANI_20260401024251.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:52:19.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Price of 5 kg LPG cylinder goes up across  Coimbatore; bachelors, migrant workers feel the heat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Iran War, West Asia Confict, LPG cylinder price hike, LPG cylinder shortage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/kathakali-adaptation-of-da-vincis-last-supper-enlightens-art-lovers-ahead-of-easter-in-thrissur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/7lmi63oc/Kathakali-adaptation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The concluding scene from Da Vinci Porul kathakali performed in Thrissur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:52:03.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kathakali adaptation of Da Vinci’s Last Supper enlightens art lovers ahead of Easter in Thrissur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Easter, Kathakali, Last Supper</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/sabarimala-annual-fest-concludes-with-aarattu-ceremony</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/s59gjkii/concludes-with-aarattu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tantri Kandararu Mahesh Mohanaru performing the ‘aarattu’ ceremony in the Pampa river opposite to Ganapathy temple on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:50:44.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala annual fest concludes with aarattu ceremony</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala, Aarattu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/02/first-cadaveric-kidney-transplant-in-karnatakas-shivamogga-hospital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-26/ke7bckns/Why-pvt-hosps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:50:29.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First cadaveric kidney transplant in Karnataka's Shivamogga hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, kidney transplant, cadaveric kidney</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/kerala-elections-shifting-political-signals-bring-competitive-edge-to-the-perambra-contest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-31/vm95vob4/C_32_1_CH1503_72159032.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The LDF has fielded former minister and incumbent MLA T P Ramakrishnan, who is contesting for the fourth time.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:49:23.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala elections: Shifting political signals bring competitive edge to the Perambra contest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/excise-scam-delhi-hc-seeks-kejriwals-reply-on-ed-plea-against-acquittal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/fxi6q4mf/arvind-kejriwal124846.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arvind Kejriwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:48:13.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Excise ‘scam’: Delhi HC seeks Kejriwal’s reply on ED plea against acquittal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Kejriwal, liquor policy case, Delhi Excise Policy case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/as-election-nears-tiruchys-gandhi-market-relocation-comes-into-spotlight</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/9pl00bmp/01ywal20104try4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday began his morning walk at the busy Tiruchy Gandhi market by canvassing support for DMK candidate Inigo Irudhayaraj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:47:41.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As election nears, Tiruchy's Gandhi Market relocation comes into spotlight</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Tiruchy Gandhi market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/02/disclose-data-on-loans-bommai-challenges-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/29/original/basava.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Karnataka CM and senior BJP leader Basavaraj Bommai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:47:13.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Disclose data on loans, Bommai challenges CM Siddaramaiah </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, Basavaraj Bommai</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/02/karnataka-drafts-policy-to-curb-excessive-digital-use-among-children-focus-on-awareness-and-guidance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/81zv0z4g/P_4686482772.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:44:09.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka drafts policy to curb excessive digital use among children, focus on awareness and guidance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ban on social media</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/parties-line-up-to-woo-woman-voters-in-tamil-nadu-but-wring-hands-over-fielding-them</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/94a762ba-4e6f-4707-ba6e-9d581b92e131/Elec_tion_f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:43:25.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parties line up to woo woman voters in Tamil Nadu, but wring hands over fielding them</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Election Freebies, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/delhi-high-court-seeks-police-reply-on-child-trafficking</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/fzq3u3ki/Court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bench directed the Delhi government and the Department of Women and Child Development to file their response within six weeks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:43:23.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi High Court seeks police reply on child trafficking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Child trafficking</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/takeaways-from-trumps-address-no-end-date-for-iran-war-no-direct-criticism-of-nato</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump departs after speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:41:43.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Takeaways from Trump's address: No end date for Iran war, no direct criticism of NATO</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Trump's speech</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/padmaja-exudes-confidence-in-thrissur-as-bjp-banks-on-development-pitch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/9lfh6i6q/Beaming-over-bloom.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NDA candidate Padmaja Venugopal cheering with autorickshaw drivers in Thrissur constituency.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:41:10.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Padmaja exudes confidence in Thrissur as BJP banks on development pitch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, Thrissur district, Padmaja, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/02/karnataka-chief-secretary-completes-self-enumeration-urges-citizens-to-join-digital-census-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-15/0igjsmyx/New-Project-2025-12-02T084051.041.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:40:40.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka chief secretary completes self-enumeration, urges citizens to join digital Census 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Census 2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/02/nda-presiding-over-durbar-of-price-rise-says-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/260lacfd/surjewala1115101.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:37:37.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA presiding over durbar of price rise, says Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress, NDA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/rumi-unveil-the-sun-returns-to-delhi-on-april-4-5</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/4ln3fubw/rumi114440.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohini Kent Noon, writer and director</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:36:54.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Rumi: Unveil the Sun’ returns to Delhi on April 4, 5</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Rumi: Unveil the Sun</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/yarn-price-up-by-rs-12kg-tiruppur-exporters-feel-the-squeeze-as-costs-rise-amid-global-turmoil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/kbhvkf5x/Yarn-price.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The spiralling prices have compounded the challenges on account of overseas tariffs and rising costs of other raw materials, say exporters</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:35:48.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yarn price up by Rs 12/kg, Tiruppur exporters feel the squeeze as costs rise amid global turmoil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, West Asia conflict, Tiruppur knitwear exporters, Iran War, Cotton yarn price hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Apr/02/cold-meals-costly-fuel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/oz3ignqm/p12story3.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cold Meals, Costly Fuel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/02/north-kerala-seats-heat-up-as-trikaripur-sees-shift-tight-contests-expected-in-kasaragod-manjeshwar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/roqoa55r/Usual-suspects.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Life in Trikaripur often mirrors neighbouring Payyannur in its rhythms and traditions and political patterns too — Trikaripur has long remained a Left stronghold.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:34:27.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Kerala seats heat up as Trikaripur sees shift; tight contests expected in Kasaragod, Manjeshwar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, Trikaripur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/varanasi-iftar-case-court-rejects-bail-of-all-14-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/t4dfux4l/New-Project-2026-03-23T221845.087.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 14 people who were arrested after they allegedly held an Iftar party and ate chicken biryani on a boat in the Ganga river.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:34:00.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varanasi Iftar case: Court rejects bail of all 14 accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Ganga iftar party</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/02/karnataka-budget-better-than-centres-says-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/q0qcxwws/CM-slams-BJP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Siddaramaiah campaigns for Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur in Davanagere on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/9pclf04v/CM.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM DK Shivakumar relishes benne dose in Davanagere. He was accompanied by minister KH Muniyappa | Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:32:44.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka budget better than Centre’s, says CM Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Budget</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/solar-output-hits-new-high-ahead-of-summer-in-tamil-nadu-eases-pressure-on-grid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/072f802a-f68c-401c-ad55-375ff5235574/C_1_1_CH1363_97735645.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New solar panel has been installed on the roof top of Chennai central suburban station</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/zlh95bis/Screenshot-2026-04-02-021157.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:31:44.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Solar output hits new high ahead of summer in Tamil Nadu, eases pressure on grid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu heatwave, Solar power generation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/02/trump-says-iran-war-nearing-end-warns-of-extremely-hard-strikes-on-tehran-for-23-weeks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/k63ipb1e/AP26092040897892.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:31:27.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says Iran war nearing end, warns of ‘extremely hard’ strikes on Tehran for 2–3 weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Trump's speech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/02/president-murmu-lauds-services-of-shivakumara-swami-karnatakas-role-in-nation-building</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ku5nusm9/president10104chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu's visit to Siddaganga Mutt in Tumakuru.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:30:52.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Murmu lauds services of Shivakumara Swami, Karnataka's role in nation-building</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Droupadi Murmu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/sir-tribunals-can-consider-fresh-evidence-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/3dbzlycn/SIR-tribunals.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:29:32.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR tribunals can consider fresh evidence: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, SIR tribunals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/02/karnataka-hc-orders-nod-for-fir-against-ias-officer-rohini-sindhuri-in-cloth-bag-procurement-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-19/nguegr3t/Karnataka_High_Court_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/a0y2vg53/ss.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:28:30.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC orders nod for FIR against IAS officer Rohini Sindhuri in cloth bag procurement case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High Court , Rohini Sindhuri</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/02/concerns-over-efficiency-management-put-ro-ro-ferrys-future-in-limbo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/vbt5xfiu/Efficiency-mgmt-concerns.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fort Kochi to Vypeen Ro-Ro service</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:27:47.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Concerns over efficiency, management put Ro-Ro ferry’s future in limbo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, management, Ro-Ro ferry</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/social-media-curbs-difficult-with-low-computer-access-minister-dharmendra-pradhan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/wmauualn/pradhan104558.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pradhan said some countries and a few Indian states have already introduced restrictions on social media usage among school students.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:27:47.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Social media curbs difficult with low computer access’: Minister Dharmendra Pradhan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Dharmendra Pradhan, Social media curbs</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/02/two-year-old-killed-as-bus-ploughs-into-crowd-at-karnatakas-haveri-bus-stand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/6/22/original/KSRTC_will_resume.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:26:45.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two-year-old killed as bus ploughs into crowd at Karnataka's Haveri bus stand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, bus</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/02/cochin-shipyard-delivers-second-anti-submarine-craft-to-navy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/5odxcd2w/Navy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The vessel, named Malwan, has been indigenously designed and constructed by the CSL according to the Navy’s specifications.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:26:26.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cochin Shipyard delivers second anti-submarine craft to Navy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Indian Navy, Cochin Shipyard, anti-submarine watercraft</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/02/farmers-unite-in-kangeyam-plan-april-10-meet-to-press-pap-lbp-demands-ahead-of-tn-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-25/9bkngcym/tiruppur32406cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The district police prevented and arrested around 300 farmers from tail-end areas of Parambikulam Aliyar Project who had planned to besiege the Superintending Engineer's office of PAP, in Pollachi in Coimbatore district, demanding balanced sharing in the PAP on Tuesday in Kangeyam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:24:55.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers unite in Kangeyam, plan April 10 meet to press PAP, LBP demands ahead of TN polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu farmers, Kangeyam, Parambikulam-Aliyar Project (PAP), Lower Bhavani Project (LBP)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/02/fisherman-stranded-at-sea-rescued-after-36-hours-in-kochi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/d6s2gp8d/20260222149f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:23:41.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fisherman stranded at sea rescued after 36 hours in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, fisherman rescued</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/mumbai-diary-fadnavis-outreach-for-bmc-standing-panel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/elba3g4k/Mumbai.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:22:45.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai Diary | Fadnavis outreach for BMC standing panel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, BJP, Shiv Sena, Ajit Pawar, Maratha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/02/bengaluru-city-university-to-retain-convocation-dress-code-khadi-shift-awaits-nod</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/9/original/Bengaluru_City_University.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru City University</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:21:34.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru City University to retain convocation dress code; khadi shift awaits nod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, convocation, Bengaluru City University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/02/faculty-focus-in-delhis-nigam-shri-schools</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/1lp7inxe/Classroom.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under this initiative, 24 existing MCD school buildings will be identified and developed as Nigam Shri schools.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/fqkx3fuh/Screenshot-2026-04-02-012525.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:20:53.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faculty focus in Delhi's Nigam Shri schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nigam Shri schools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/02/amit-shah-to-take-suvendu-dare-to-mamatas-home-turf-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/0wsxl6e3/Shah-to-take.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:20:42.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah to take Suvendu dare to Mamata’s home turf today</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Elections, BJP, Amit Shah, Mamata Banarjee, TMC, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/02/48-years-going-strong-mohammed-keeps-karnatakas-polali-temple-chariot-rolling</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/0bg6x6cv/mohammed30104chn3635401353711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The chariot of Sri Polali Rajarajeshwari temple is getting prepared ahead of temple annual fair on April 10</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Manickam Tagore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:17:51.339Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>V V Prakash</image:caption>
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<news:title>Four held, 40 booked in Sheetla Mata temple stampede case</news:title>
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<image:caption>People fed up with Congress and CPM said Kerala BJP chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar.</image:caption>
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<news:title>‘Will pass FCRA Bill only after allaying concerns’: BJP's Rajeev Chandrasekhar</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>KERC to continue discounted energy rate scheme</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd</image:caption>
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<news:title>MRPL runs refinery at 120% capacity amid maritime disruptions, boosts LPG output</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/02/gangotri-national-park-now-open-to-tourists-after-six-month-winter-break</loc>
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<news:title>Gangotri National Park now open to 
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<image:caption>The life of Kerala’s fishermen is often a struggle against inclement weather and what many describe as an insensitive administration.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Not sure if people in US have patience' for Iran war to continue: Trump</news:title>
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<news:title>MP police bust synthetic drug racket, kingpin held</news:title>
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<image:caption>A snake used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:title>Karnataka tops country in snakebite toll, 277 in three years</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:04:57.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Near extinction’ of Maoists, govt plans to rebuild ‘Red zones’</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>BJP leader Shone George</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T02:04:33.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala assembly polls: Three-way contest keeps Pala on edge as NDA adds twist to UDF-LDF battle</news:title>
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<image:caption>Filmmaker Ranjith being brought to the Ernakulam sub-jail.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Filmmaker Ranjith remanded to 14-day judicial custody in sexual harassment case</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Diabetes accounts for one in six deaths in Kerala </news:title>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump gestures after speaking about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T01:46:46.169Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>April 16-18 special session coming to add Lok Sabha seats for women quota</news:title>
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<image:caption>Police officers look at a building of the North Sumatra's National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI) damaged following a severe 7.4-magnitude offshore quake in Manado, North Sulawesi on April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T01:26:41.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>7.4-magnitude earthquake off Indonesia kills one, tsunami warning lifted</news:title>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump speaks during a televised address on the conflict in the Middle East, at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T01:20:48.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran calls US demands 'irrational' ahead of Trump war speech</news:title>
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<image:caption>Karen Vincent, standup comedian-actor</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A behind-the-scenes moment from the sets of Youth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Deepgrid Semi: Powering next-gen mobility intelligence </news:title>
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<image:caption>Sachin Khedekar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A still from the play Bhumika</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sachin Khedekar: Theatre is an actor’s medium</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-02T00:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sipping on cloud drinks, B'luru's new obsession</news:title>
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<image:caption>India’s maternal mortality rate of 88 recorded in 2021-23 is an improvement from the 91 reported in 2019-21</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-01T21:07:50.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Concerted effort needed to curb maternal deaths</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Maoist insurgency, which once affected over 120 districts, has declined sharply</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-01T21:03:03.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Now that the guns have fallen silent, governance must speak</news:title>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks at the Future Investment Initiative Institute's summit Friday, March 27, 2026, in Miami Beach, Florida.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-01T19:51:43.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says US will be out of Iran 'pretty quickly' as Tehran rubbishes claims of seeking ceasefire </news:title>
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<image:caption>MLA Bashir Veeri during the Budget session of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, in Jammu, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-01T19:49:35.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K Assembly: NC MLA breaks down after move for amendments to reservation bill gets rejected</news:title>
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<image:caption>People wait in a queue outside a gas agency in Kolkata to refill the LPG cylinders amid reports of a nationwide shortage of LPG.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-01T19:49:33.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan: 10 arrested in Bhilwara for uploading reels on fuel shortage </news:title>
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<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a press conference at Downing Street in London, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-01T19:41:44.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK to host multi-nation meeting on Hormuz shipping on April 2</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/01/kerala-hc-warns-no-leniency-even-for-small-quantities-of-drugs</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-01T19:37:18.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC warns no leniency even for small quantities of drugs</news:title>
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