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<image:caption>Shiromani Akali Dal (Amritsar) chief Simranjit Singh Mann.</image:caption>
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<news:title>SAD leader Simranjit Singh Mann, son among 34 booked after QIM march turns violent in Chandigarh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/17/after-killing-hundreds-in-boat-strikes-us-military-expands-campaign-on-land-in-latin-america</loc>
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<image:caption>U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at a forum of The Americas Counter Cartel Coalition in Panama City, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>After killing hundreds in boat strikes, US military expands campaign on land in Latin America</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/uttarakhand-begins-census-2027-count-in-snowbound-settlements</loc>
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<news:title>Uttarakhand begins Census 2027 count in snowbound settlements</news:title>
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<image:caption>Manav Suthar celebrates after taking a wicket on day three of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka.</image:caption>
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<news:title>India strike early as Sri Lanka slip to 99/5 at lunch on Day 3 of 1st Test </news:title>
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<image:caption>Key accused in Twisha Sharma dowry death case -- former judge Giribala Singh (L) and Samarth Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Twisha Sharma death case: CBI chargesheets husband Samarth, mother-in-law Giribala Singh</news:title>
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<news:title>Pramod Shetty to play a cab driver in NH 66</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/17/kannadanews2026aug16vikram-ravichandran-my-father-suggested-the-title-mudhol</loc>
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<news:title>Vikram Ravichandran: My father suggested the title Mudhol</news:title>
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<news:title>Priyanka Upendra, Nishvika Naidu to make webseries debuts </news:title>
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<news:title>Russian singer Diana Ankudinova brings her distinctive voice to Toxic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Diana Ankudinova, Ravi Basrur, yash, toxic</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/17/states-take-meta-to-trial-in-california-in-the-biggest-fight-yet-over-social-media-harms-to-children</loc>
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<image:caption>People walk outside of a Federal Courthouse Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Oakland, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T07:59:37.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>States take Meta to trial in California in the biggest fight yet over social media harms to children</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/sc-backs-ecis-2002-base-year-for-sir-in-sikkim-refuses-to-interfere</loc>
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<news:title>SC backs ECI’s 2002 base year for SIR in Sikkim, refuses to interfere</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/after-105-km-foot-journey-kanwaria-reaches-deoghar-temple-seeks-cancellation-of-jpsc-jssc-exam</loc>
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<image:caption>Kanwariya Shreyansh said if the government agrees to students' demands, thousands of them will come and offer ‘jalabhishek’ to Lord Shiva.</image:caption>
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<news:title>After 105-km foot journey, Kanwaria reaches Deoghar temple, seeks cancellation of JPSC-JSSC exam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/sc-asks-allahabad-hc-to-halt-proceedings-in-disproportionate-assets-case-against-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T07:46:02.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks Allahabad HC to halt proceedings in disproportionate assets case against Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/rain-washes-away-soil-beneath-odisha-railway-tracks-train-services-suspended-on-baripadabangiriposi-route</loc>
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<image:caption>Baripada Railway Station</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T07:35:57.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain washes away soil beneath Odisha railway tracks; train services suspended on Baripada–Bangiriposi route</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha rains, Baripada-Bangiriposi route</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/power-play-elected-vs-selected-do-high-profile-clashes-indicate-a-deep-governance-rift-in-chhattisgarh</loc>
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<image:caption>When communication channels break down and files crawl through red tape, routine administrative differences rapidly mutate into public power struggles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T07:28:24.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power Play | Elected vs Selected: Do high-profile clashes indicate a deep governance rift in Chhattisgarh?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/fame-india-lists-three-uttarakhand-ssps-among-top-100-police-chiefs</loc>
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<image:caption>Among the selected officers are Chamoli Senior Superintendent of Police Surjit Singh Panwar (left), Almora SSP Chandrashekhar Ghodke (centre), and Pauri Garhwal SSP Sarvesh Panwar (right).</image:caption>
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<news:title>Fame India lists three Uttarakhand SSPs among top 100 police chiefs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/17/englishnews2026aug15frozen-3-first-glimpse-unveiled-at-d23-has-elsa-and-anna-facing-a-wicked-villain-all-you-need-to-know</loc>
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<image:caption>A still from Frozen 2</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T07:00:50.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Frozen 3 first glimpse unveiled at D23 has Elsa and Anna facing a wicked villain; All you need to know</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/17/englishnews2026aug16disneys-d23-pixar-announces-new-film-ghost-market-first-look-at-incredibles-3-out</loc>
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<image:caption>Disney's D23: Incredibles 3 (L) and Ghost Market (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T07:00:30.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Disney's D23: Pixar announces new film Ghost Market, first look at Incredibles 3 out </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/17/englishnews2026aug15coco-2-gets-release-window-disney-reveals-its-premise-and-new-cast-addition-at-fan-event</loc>
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<image:caption>Coco 2 concept art</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T07:00:05.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coco 2 gets release window; Disney reveals its premise and new cast addition at fan event</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/17/englishnews2026aug15adam-driver-christopher-abbott-inde-navarrette-and-maya-boyd-to-star-in-next-x-men-film</loc>
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<image:caption>From L to R (Upcoming X-Men film's stars Christopher Abbott, Adam Driver, Inde Navarrette and Maya Boyd)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:58:45.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adam Driver, Christopher Abbott, Inde Navarrette and Maya Boyd to star in next X-Men film</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/17/trump-planning-to-use-nuclear-weapons-on-iran-claims-ex-us-congresswoman-2</loc>
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<image:caption>'Trump planning to use nuclear weapons on Iran,' claims ex-US Congresswoman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:58:43.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Trump planning to use nuclear weapons on Iran,' claims ex-US Congresswoman</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/17/hindinews2026aug16ranveer-singh-starts-shoot-for-pralay-in-mumbai</loc>
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<image:caption>Ranveer Singh</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ranveer Singh starts shoot for Pralay in Mumbai</news:title>
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<image:caption>Thudakkam director Jude Anthany Joseph (L) with Mohanlal (R)</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mohanlal to join forces with Thudakkam's director Jude Anthany Joseph for new film</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/17/prashant-kishor-takes-oath-as-bankipur-mla-at-bihar-legislative-assembly</loc>
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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) chief and newly elected Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:57:23.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prashant Kishor takes oath as Bankipur MLA at Bihar Legislative Assembly</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/17/high-on-confidence-indian-womens-team-eyes-big-win-over-south-africa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/n9d5lzrn/Womens-Hockey-World-Cup.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For India, Tuesday's game is, therefore, an opportunity to put themselves firmly in control of their qualification hopes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:57:04.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High on confidence, Indian women's team eyes big win over South Africa</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/rahul-gandhi-urges-jharkhand-cm-soren-to-meet-protesting-students-resolve-recruitment-exam-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/yn2bytqr/hq720.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gandhi said the students’ protest had remained peaceful and their demands were legitimate.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:50:31.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi urges Jharkhand CM Soren to meet protesting students, resolve recruitment exam row</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, Jharkhand CM Hemanth Soren, JPSC exam row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/if-an-ips-officers-family-is-not-safe-how-is-the-public-mayawati-on-up-murder</loc>
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<image:caption>BSP leader Mayawati</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:44:20.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'If an IPS officer’s family is not safe, how is the public?': Mayawati on UP murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, UP murder, Bahujan Samaj Party chief Mayawati</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/iskcon-vs-iskcon-sc-to-consider-setting-up-bench-to-hear-review-plea-on-bengaluru-temple</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-16/9r791hlc/srerrr.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>ISKCON temple Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:28:09.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISKCON vs ISKCON: SC to consider setting up bench to hear review plea on Bengaluru temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, Bengaluru ISKCON</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/17/australias-mushroom-murderer-appeals-conviction</loc>
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<image:caption>This picture taken on May 12, 2025 shows Erin Patterson arriving in the back of a prison transport vehicle at Latrobe Valley Magistrate's Court in Morwell, Australia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:26:14.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia's mushroom murderer appeals conviction</news:title>
<news:keywords> mushroom killer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/modi-ji-look-at-what-your-nta-has-done-congress-questions-government-over-ugc-net-retest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-04/88i7wams/Rahul%20Gandhi%20J-K.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:22:06.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Modi ji, look at what your NTA has done': Congress questions government over UGC-NET retest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Jairam Ramesh, NTA, ​Rahul Gandhi, UGC-NET RETEST</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/17/rajasthan-govt-restricts-entry-of-outsiders-in-govt-schools-after-cjp-says-it-will-conduct-inspection-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-05/grc7bqjh/ANI_20240905103729.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:21:59.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan govt restricts entry of outsiders in govt schools after CJP says it will conduct inspection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan , Rajasthan govt, Rajasthan schools, government schools ,  CJP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/17/finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman-asks-psbs-to-gear-up-for-next-phase-of-banking-reforms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/uywm27b8/P_4430521763.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:18:20.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asks PSBs to gear up for next phase of banking reforms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Nirmala Sitharaman, public sector banks, banking reforms</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/tn-govt-says-it-is-against-drugs-but-murders-are-happening-udhayanidhi-targets-vijay-over-law-and-order</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/xf8mh5g7/new-new-43.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay (L) and Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:14:38.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'TN govt says it is against drugs, but murders are happening': Udhayanidhi targets Vijay over law and order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN drug cases, CM Vijay, LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin, K Amudhan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/17/ukrainian-missile-strikes-kill-six-in-russias-belgorod</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/8ykdrhng/AFP20260816C4RD9KQv3HighResTopshotUkraineRussiaConflictWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ukrainian rescuers work at the site of a Russian strike in Kyiv on August 16, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:13:48.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukrainian missile strikes kill six in Russia's Belgorod</news:title>
<news:keywords>ukraine</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/17/bombay-hc-clerk-typing-test-glitches-aspirants-halt-protest-demand-re-exam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/h2ejncvs/PTI06112026000033A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:10:21.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bombay HC clerk typing test glitches: Aspirants halt protest, demand re-exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Bombay High Court, abhijeet dipke, Cockroach Janta Party, Bombay HC clerk typing test, clerk recruitment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/indore-man-arrested-for-assaulting-australian-women-cricketers-linked-to-2015-teen-murder</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-25/d7g8qa7t/New-Project-2025-10-25T140001.635.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The perpetrator has been identified as 30-year-old Aqeel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:09:21.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indore man arrested for assaulting Australian women cricketers linked to 2015 teen murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, murder, Molestation, Bhopal, Aussies</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/17/iran-war-is-forcing-families-to-choose-between-school-for-their-kids-and-survival</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/aan5u014/AP26228676908587.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students board school boats to return to their homes in a floating village on Cambodia's Tonle Sap Lake on Monday, June 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T06:07:34.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran war is forcing families to choose between school for their kids and survival</news:title>
<news:keywords>iran</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/17/japans-economy-manages-11-growth-rate-despite-headwinds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/3jvfdz3n/AP26229085896424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles are parked for export at a Yokohama port, near Tokyo on Aug. 1, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T05:53:33.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan's economy manages 1.1% growth rate despite headwinds</news:title>
<news:keywords>JAPAN</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kolkata/2026/Aug/17/heavy-rains-disrupt-life-in-kolkata-cause-widespread-waterlogging-and-traffic-jams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/h8r8der6/20260709431F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T05:47:41.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rains disrupt life in Kolkata, cause widespread waterlogging and traffic jams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kolkata rains, Kolkata</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/17/india-bangladesh-tensions-peak-over-sheikh-hasina-extradition-demand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/8x4sjsus/99.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/q5clbfr0/100.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/k7wc1uwi/102.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/msgk2gjd/103.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T05:34:46.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-Bangladesh tensions peak over Sheikh Hasina extradition demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Sheikh Hasina, extradition</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/17/barcelona-reach-deal-with-manchester-city-to-sign-rodri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/c55m4lms/AP26200816147245.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Spanish champions had two bids rejected for Rodri but eventually reached a deal with City on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T05:26:00.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Barcelona reach deal with Manchester City to sign Rodri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Manchester City, Barcelona, Rodri</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/telangana-woman-stabbed-to-death-by-lover-body-stuffed-in-gunny-bag-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/7669da1a/murdered.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident happened in an area under the limits of Balapur Police Station on Sunday night.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T05:20:45.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana woman stabbed to death by lover, body stuffed in gunny bag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana woman's murder</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/shehzad-poonawalla-resigns-from-bjp-again-cites-pressing-financial-personal-reason</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ii4emq5r/20230507070L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla addresses a press conference, at party headquarters in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T05:20:04.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shehzad Poonawalla resigns from BJP again, cites pressing financial, personal reason</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Shehzad Poonawalla, BJP organisational reshuffle, Shehzad Poonawalla resigns</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/jharkhand-exam-protest-enters-day-24-job-aspirants-to-hold-fresh-talks-with-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/yk40uhl6/PTI08162026000413B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police use water cannons to disperse job aspirants during a protest march towards the Jharkhand Assembly over alleged exam irregularities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T05:14:30.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand exam protest enters day 24; job aspirants to hold fresh talks with government</news:title>
<news:keywords>jharkhand student protest, JPSC exam row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/17/hotel-fire-in-west-bengals-tarapith-town-kills-seven-several-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-19/rerejvth/ANI_20260119135440.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:59:49.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hotel fire in West Bengal's Tarapith town kills seven, several injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Birbhum district, West Bengal hotel fire, Tarapith hotel fire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/17/rescuers-in-indonesia-recover-six-more-bodies-in-earthquake-aftermath-raising-death-toll-to-53</loc>
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<image:caption>Patients are treated in a makeshift tent outside a hospital, amid fears of aftershocks following an earthquake, in Ruteng, East Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:48:45.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rescuers in Indonesia recover six more bodies in earthquake aftermath, raising death toll to 53</news:title>
<news:keywords>earthquake</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Aug/17/hayden-panettiere-who-starred-in-the-television-series-heroes-and-nashville-dies-at-36-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/yekizmwv/AP26229126943406.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hayden Panettiere arrives at the premiere of "Blonde," on Sept. 13, 2022, at TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:48:41.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment News, Dies, Hayden Panettiere</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/two-men-killed-at-aadi-festival-in-kancheepuram-following-dispute-over-film-songs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/joo06oy8/Aadi-murder.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased were identified as Chandru (26) and Vicky (27).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:47:23.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two men killed at Aadi festival in Kancheepuram following dispute over film songs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, Kancheepuram, Aadi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/17/at-least-seven-killed-several-injured-in-stampede-at-bihars-ashok-dham-temple</loc>
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<image:caption>Injured people receive treatment at a hospital following a stampede at the Ashok Dham temple during the third Monday of the holy month of 'Shravan', in Lakhisarai, Bihar, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:43:47.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least seven killed, several injured in stampede at Bihar’s Ashok Dham temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar temple stampede, Ashok Dham temple stampede, Lakhisarai district</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/17/stock-markets-decline-in-early-trade-amid-rising-crude-oil-prices-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/yp682dl2/20260201421f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty drifted lower in early trade.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:28:41.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets decline in early trade amid rising crude oil prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Stock market</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/17/body-of-missing-12-year-old-boy-found-under-bridge-in-keralas-karunagappally</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>His clothes, shoes and bicycle were later found near the boating pavilion at Kanneti Lake, prompting a search in the lake.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:26:34.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Body of missing 12-year-old boy found under bridge in Kerala's Karunagappally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Missing, 12-year-old boy, Kothumukku bridge</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/17/rupee-falls-17-paise-to-9559-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/11/18/original/2016-11-18T091019Z_1_LYNXMPECAH0GF_RTROPTP_3_INDIA-MODI-CORRUPTION.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:24:01.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee falls 17 paise to 95.59 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/17/top-eu-diplomat-seeks-increase-in-sanctioned-russian-entities-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/l9jb4h4n/AFP20260816C4TF2T3v2HighResUkraineRussiaConfictWarPoliticsDemo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protesters carry placards as they march during a rally calling for a reform of the defence sector and the reinstatement of the young and tech-savvy defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was sacked a mounth ago, in central Kyiv on August 16, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:22:16.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top EU diplomat seeks increase in sanctioned Russian entities: report</news:title>
<news:keywords>EU </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/17/arsenal-rout-man-city-in-community-shield-masterclass</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/0nwg7spx/AFP20260816C4T68WFv1HighResFblEngPrCommunityArsenalManCity.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arsenal's Norwegian midfielder #08 Martin Odegaard lifts the trophy as Arsenal's players celebrate their victory after the English FA Community Shield football match between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:18:02.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arsenal rout Man City in Community Shield masterclass</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Arsenal, Manchester City, Community shield</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Aug/17/fire-breaks-out-at-commercial-building-in-mumbais-kandivali-11-persons-rescued</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/8l8t6h2f/202607153865109.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:16:17.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out at commercial building in Mumbai's Kandivali; 11 persons rescued</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai, Mumbai fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/lite-byte-a-tale-of-two-responses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/h5c32v5c/Chamala-Kiran-Kumar-Reddy-D-Sridhar-Babu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhongir MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy (L) and Minister D Sridhar Babu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:06:02.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lite byte | A tale of two responses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, D Sridhar Babu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/17/moroccan-security-forces-arrest-nearly-300-migrants-trying-to-reach-spains-ceuta</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/u22mzi16/AP26227626520560.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Moroccan security forces stand guard as migrants gather on a hill attempting to cross from the border town of Fnideq to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T04:02:36.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Moroccan security forces arrest nearly 300 migrants trying to reach Spain’s Ceuta</news:title>
<news:keywords>spain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/17/stocks-mixed-as-us-data-ease-rate-fears-but-fuel-economic-worries</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/eff25iy3/AFP20260813C4JN67Av1HighResSkoreaStocks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dealers work near a screen showing South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI stocks index in a foreign exchange dealing room at the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul on August 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:59:10.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stocks mixed as US data ease rate fears but fuel economic worries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/hyderabad-aisa-chief-neha-bora-calls-for-overhaul-of-exam-education-system</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/bsncwvwf/Neha-Bora-AISA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All India Students' Association (AISA) National President Neha Bora.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:58:40.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad: AISA chief Neha Bora calls for overhaul of exam, education system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, AISA president Neha Bora</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/17/trump-terms-saudi-turkey-pak-defence-agreement-big-bold-step-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/revn8a5f/AP26224043214061.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:54:27.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump terms Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence agreement 'big, bold' step</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Mecca Joint Defence Agreement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/telangana-bc-associations-hail-centres-decision-to-conduct-caste-census</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/yitpq9m1/caste-census.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha member R Krishnaiah, meanwhile, expressed the hope that after the caste census, 50% reservations for BCs in legislative bodies will come into effect.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:54:20.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: BC associations hail Centre’s 
decision to conduct caste census</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Caste Census</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/kcr-worked-for-family-justice-congress-for-social-justice-cm-revanth-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/4f1074rr/revanthmedaram11608chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy offers prayers at the Sammakka-Saralamma shrine at Medaram in Mulugu district on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:50:08.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KCR worked for ‘family justice’, Congress for social justice: CM Revanth Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KCR, K Chandrasekhar Rao, Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/17/israels-ben-gvir-advocates-killing-30-to-40-people-in-gaza-nightly-while-speaking-to-ex-hostage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/5cz62mn3/AP26141579502895.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli far-right lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:48:53.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel's Ben-Gvir advocates killing '30 to 40' people in Gaza nightly while speaking to ex-hostage</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Gaza genocide, Isarel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Itamar Ben-Gvir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/bhadrak-jajpur-reel-under-floods-as-brahmani-baitarani-breach-banks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/owsvyyg7/Bhadrak.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wade through floodwater in Dasarathpur block of Jajpur district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:47:30.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhadrak, Jajpur reel under floods as Brahmani &amp; Baitarani breach banks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Jajpur, Bhadrak, Odisha floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/sir-drive-telangana-aicc-leader-meenakshi-warns-congress-leaders-against-complacency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/z6ekylrp/Natarajan-rejects.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC Telangana in-charge Meenakshi Natarajan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:47:17.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR drive: Telangana AICC leader Meenakshi warns Congress leaders against complacency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Meenakshi Natarajan, SIR drive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/312-students-10-teachers-stranded-in-kendrapara-school-building-for-2-days</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/cr8pypsk/teachers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The marooned residential school at Kulasahi village in Pattamundai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:45:55.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>312 students, 10 teachers stranded in Kendrapara school building for 2 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kendrapara, Odisha floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/telangana-government-offers-up-to-rs-15l-to-convert-18k-autos-into-evs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/dgq261xt/C_23_1_CH1236_29596146.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:44:22.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government offers up to Rs 1.5L to convert 18K autos into EVs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Electric Autos</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/three-trucks-fall-into-ditch-in-mahakalapada-as-nh-53-stretch-caves-in</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/159wumcg/trucks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ill-fated trucks in the ditch at Nilachal Bazaar in Mahakalapada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:43:38.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three trucks fall into ditch in Mahakalapada as NH-53 stretch caves in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Accident, Mahakalapada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/17/waterlogging-pain-for-odisha-as-rain-shows-no-mercy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ciky43rn/Waterlogging.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire Services pump draining excess water from an area in Mancheswar Bhoi Sahi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:42:08.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waterlogging pain for Odisha as rain shows no mercy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, waterlogging, Odisha floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/telangana-tims-sanathnagar-inauguration-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-19/94v3hekr/Revanth%20Reddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:41:26.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: TIMS Sanathnagar inauguration today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TIMS Sanathnagar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/17/5-odisha-women-scale-20k-ft-mount-yunam-to-hoist-tricolour-on-independence-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/o0mz04tz/Odisha-women.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The five women mountaineers after unfurling the National Flag at Mt Yunam summit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:39:33.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five Odisha women scale 20K ft Mount Yunam to hoist Tricolour on Independence Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Tricolour, Mount Yunam, women power</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/telangana-brings-food-safety-dca-under-one-umbrella</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/bsjefg0r/avinashmohanty21608chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Avinash Mohanty has been appointed as Commissioner of Telangana SAFE.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:39:19.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana brings food safety, DCA under one umbrella</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Avinash Mohanty, TG SAFE</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/odisha-government-on-high-alert-as-fresh-lopar-threatens-to-aggravate-floods</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/j04493ee/threatens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman and a boy wade through floodwater at Kaspa village in Jajpur district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:37:10.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government on high alert as fresh LoPAR threatens to aggravate floods</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, High alert, Odisha floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/cm-majhi-pays-tribute-to-former-prime-minister-vajpayee-on-his-death-anniversary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/jdvtywn6/Guv.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State BJP president-cum-RS MP Manmohan Samal after paying floral tribute to the statue of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:35:21.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi pays tribute to former Prime Minister Vajpayee on his death anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Vajpayee, Mohan Charan Mahji</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/17/tim-seifert-stars-as-super-giants-win-maiden-hundred-title</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/i1ek75dm/Manchester-Super-Giants.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manchester Super Giants celebrate with the trophy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:31:55.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tim Seifert stars as Super Giants win maiden Hundred title</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Tim Seifert, The Hundred, Manchester Super Giants, Trent Rockets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/odisha-plans-eco-restoration-policy-to-improve-forest-quality</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/aef88d75/FOREST].jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:30:51.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha plans eco-restoration policy to improve forest quality</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Forest restoration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/teachers-hold-demand-day-rally-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/i7e7vlku/TeachersFF.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The teachers said many retired employees were facing severe financial difficulties in the absence of a pension and other retirement benefits.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:26:38.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teachers hold ‘Demand Day’ rally in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Teacher protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/17/kbr-park-traffic-curbs-after-detailed-study-hyderabad-police</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/sqjopcgh/KBR-Park-traffic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flyover and underpass works are underway around KBR Park under the H-CITI project in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/v35kfkye/Signal_based_system.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:24:01.629Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KBR Park traffic curbs after detailed study: Hyderabad police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, traffic, KBR Park</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/52-year-old-man-died-due-to-injuries-caused-by-cops-during-inquiry-family</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ewind08p/New-Project-2026-08-17T084802.274.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>52-year-old man died due to injuries caused by cops during inquiry: Family</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:22:01.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>52-year-old man died due to injuries caused by cops during inquiry: Family</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, inquiry, Chintamani police station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/police-targeting-to-crush-drug-trade-by-march-29-outgoing-dgp-khurania</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/f8a569xy/Police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Outgoing DGP YB Khurania receiving a guard of honour on his last day of service at Police Bhawan in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:21:30.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police targeting to crush drug trade by March 29: Outgoing DGP Khurania</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, drugs, DGP Khurania</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/crop-loss-due-to-short-circuit-telangana-farmers-demand-relief</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/qnjfusq4/C_23_1_CH1119_35365535.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers show the burnt maize crop due to a short circuit in Pembi Mandal, Nirmal district.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:20:32.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crop loss due to short circuit: Telangana farmers demand relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Short circuit, maize crop</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/17/the-fourth-year-test</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/1wvyx68k/du04115107.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aspirants at Delhi University fill forms for the new academic session 2019 on Friday, New Delhi.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/fnk2khu9/du-new113001115055.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>University of Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:17:31.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The fourth year test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University, National education policy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/vinaytosh-mishra-assumes-office-as-interim-dgp-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/emqzkn97/Vinaytosh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mishra taking salute as in-charge DGP</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:16:28.250Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vinaytosh Mishra assumes office as interim DGP in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, DGP, Vinaytosh Mishra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/17/four-more-juveniles-who-fled-special-home-detained</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-14/23bs3aum/202601143637785.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Four more juveniles who fled special home detained</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:16:26.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four more juveniles who 
fled special home detained</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, juveniles, special home</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/telanganas-air-monitoring-network-remains-hyderabad-centric</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/j45t3ass/state’s-air-monitoring.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The World Health Organisation (WHO) has stressed that continuous and reliable air-quality monitoring is essential to identify pollutants, inform policy decisions and assess the effectiveness of pollution-control measures.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:14:41.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana’s air monitoring network remains Hyderabad-centric</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Air Quality, National Clean Air Programme, air monitoring network</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/low-pressure-over-bay-of-bengal-intensifies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-23/uk9i9kk7/Yellow-alert.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:14:35.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low-pressure over Bay of Bengal intensifies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/four-youths-die-as-car-plunges-into-canal-in-ap</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ejmyv25e/youths.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The victims were travelling from Peravali to Mori after attending a function when the mishap occurred.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:13:35.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four youths die as car plunges into canal in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/17/legacy-projects-mattered-more-than-master-plans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-28/ex9t601x/C_53_1_CH1480_41495712.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The gap between what Delhi’s master plans envisaged and what was eventually built has often been substantial.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:13:18.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Legacy projects mattered more than master plans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Master Plan for Delhi 2047</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/ap-railway-engineer-caught-acceptingrs-15-lakh-bribe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/u9iuayjl/202608153904770.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:12:25.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP railway engineer caught accepting
Rs 15 lakh bribe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/ap-govt-takes-steps-to-minimise-stir-impact</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-19/8vt7ambw/C_40_1_CH1456_33736553.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Director of Secondary Health KVN Chakradhar Babu</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:11:08.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt takes steps to minimise stir impact</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, KVN Chakradhar Babu, APJUDA strike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/panel-flags-kidney-care-experts-shortage-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-30/l946fffm/Patients-suffer-as.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dialysis unit image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:10:30.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panel flags kidney care experts shortage in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, kidney care experts, shortage of specialist manpower</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/ttd-raises-green-energy-infra-forself-sufficiency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/5pacnor0/TTD.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:10:09.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTD raises green energy infra for
self-sufficiency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/orissa-high-court-seeks-bcci-stand-on-delayed-oca-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ij4o67rj/Odisha-High-Court</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:09:34.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa High Court seeks BCCI stand on delayed OCA elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BCCI, Orissa High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/hygiene-row-food-safety-department-kick-starts-inspections-at-educational-institutions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/b040eaf7-bf55-4d6b-b193-d3c23ec7e39c/C_23_1_CH1119_28349940.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Food safety department kick-starts inspections at educational institutions</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:09:16.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hygiene row: Food safety department kick-starts inspections at educational institutions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Food Safety Department, Food hygiene</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/andhra-junior-doctors-to-boycott-emergency-services-from-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/3vccmfyc/C_32_1_CH1589_75428759.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:09:08.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra junior doctors to boycott emergency services from today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, AP Junior Doctors Association, APJUDA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/telangana-mulugus-metamorphosis-from-maoist-hit-region-to-district-with-modern-infrastructure</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/kv1kfy3k/p6110259.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state government sanctioned Rs 250 crore for the renovation of a tribal shrine and development of the tiny village of Medaram.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:07:40.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Mulugu’s metamorphosis from Maoist-hit region to district with modern infrastructure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mulugu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/congress-must-apologise-for-vande-mataram-insult-s-vishnuvardhan-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/3/20/original/SVishnuvardhanReddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP State general secretary S Vishnuvardhan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:06:55.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Congress must apologise for Vande Mataram insult’: S Vishnuvardhan Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Naxalism, S Vishnuvardhan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/man-held-for-raping-minor-girl-in-cuttack-hotel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ph2rbzox/2-held-for.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:06:21.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man held for raping minor girl in Cuttack hotel </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Cuttack, Minor rape</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/congestion-caused-by-brooke-bond-road-mall-yet-to-be-resolved</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/44lwmsds/iebike41208mdu2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists are irked over the frequent traffic congestion on Dr Krishnasamy Road alias Brooke Bond Road due to the police department's poor traffic management</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:06:21.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congestion caused by Brooke Bond Road Mall yet to be resolved</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, congestion, Dr Krishnasamy Road</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/gouthu-legacy-behind-govts-bc-empowerment-policy-minister</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/1vkydhuk/Gouthu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministers S Savitha, Anagani Satya Prasad, K Atchannaidu, APSRTC Chairman Konakalla Narayana Rao and others during the birth anniversary celebrations of BC leader Sardar Gouthu Latchanna in Vijayawada on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:05:40.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gouthu legacy behind govt’s BC empowerment policy: Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Housing Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy, BC leader Sardar Gouthu Latchanna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/cuttack-rape-case-police-arrest-sixth-accused</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/z0xp5d59/Cuttack.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel with the accused.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:02:59.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuttack rape case: Police arrest sixth accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Cuttack, Odisha rape case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/three-booked-under-child-marriage-act-in-harur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-27/ox4el6fc/child2_DmPuF4O.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three booked under Child Marriage Act in Harur</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:02:33.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three booked under Child Marriage Act  in Harur </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, POCSO, Child Marriage Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/17/50-per-cent-of-dda-flats-sold-on-day-one</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/fzrhunob/dda092014.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 1-BHK category witnessed particularly strong demand, highlighting the preference for affordable housing among working professionals and other homebuyers.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:02:04.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>50 per cent of DDA flats sold on Day One</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Development Authority, Karmajeevi Awaas Yojana 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/health-minister-mahaling-reviews-facilities-at-koraput-medical-college</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ps5jhmzl/ANI_20260119090358.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha's Health and Family Welfare Minister Mukesh Mahaling</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:01:32.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Health Minister Mahaling reviews facilities at Koraput medical college</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/17/telangana-cyberabads-first-cd-waste-facility-to-be-inaugurated-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/9e1p6xyt/rakedffff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The facility will be inaugurated by MAUD Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:00:41.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Cyberabad’s first C&amp;D waste facility to be inaugurated today</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/17/100-atal-canteens-set-up-in-eight-months-says-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/oacxzvs3/atal-canten092851.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Atal canteen in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T03:00:28.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 Atal canteens set up in eight months, says government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, M Venkaiah Naidu, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Atal Canteens</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/17/mcd-sanitation-worker-stabbed-to-death-colleagues-stage-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/n9jgvjzd/ANI_20260807043421.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:59:05.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD sanitation worker stabbed to death, colleagues stage protest</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/farmers-demand-dccb-in-tiruppur-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/8nc138x4/P_4831499269.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers demand DCCB in Tiruppur district</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:57:49.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers demand DCCB in Tiruppur district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DCCB, Tiruppur</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/17/waiver-for-water-bill-late-payment-till-march-31</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/2ctlrj5z/jal103433.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>So far, 5,27,514 consumers have benefited from the scheme, with Rs 3,261 crore in LPSC waived.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:57:13.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waiver for water bill late payment till March 31</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, water bills</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/17/after-550-km-interstate-hunt-two-men-nabbed-for-killing-27-year-old</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/ev47p4pe/ANI_20260729044149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the accused fled towards Haridwar and were intercepted near Chappar Toll Naka after a cross-border pursuit. Anuj was also wanted in another murder case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:56:02.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 550-km interstate hunt, two men nabbed for killing 27-year-old</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Delhi murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/tiruchy-airport-handled-222-million-passengers-in-2025-26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/xnaxij94/C_1_1_CH1530_120359227.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tiruchy airport handled 2.22 million passengers in 2025-26</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:54:07.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruchy airport handled 2.22 million passengers in 2025-26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, passengers, Tiruchy Airport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/monsoon-meet-of-ap-assembly-from-august-17</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/s0lsk9rr/monsoon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With 32 of 58 MLCs, YSRCP holds a strong Council majority and plans to centre its legislative strategy in the Upper House.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:52:43.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon meet of AP assembly from August 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Legislature</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/el-niño-risk-crop-insurance-enrolment-up-80</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/9bbdu989/insurance.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:51:44.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Niño risk: Crop insurance enrolment up 80%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Agriculture Minister K Atchannaidu, El Niño</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/tiruchy-railway-division-tops-southern-railway-in-freight-loading</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/4/10/original/Freight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tiruchy railway division tops Southern Railway in freight loading</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:51:34.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruchy railway division tops Southern Railway in freight loading</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/tirupati-v-ball-girls-get-saap-support</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/corvla48/tirupati21608chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) Chairman Animini Ravi Naidu with girl volleyball players in Tirupati on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:50:54.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tirupati v-ball girls get SAAP support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, SAAP, SAAP chairman Animini Ravi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/ap-tops-nation-in-ai-big-data-skills</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/km7hz92b/202603313728184.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:50:03.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP tops nation in AI, big data skills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/17/dy-cm-dr-g-parameshwara-plans-kanteerava-stadium-upgrade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/5j9bhums/dr-g091403.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Basketball players felicitated by the Karnataka State Basketball Association at Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:49:13.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM Dr G Parameshwara plans Kanteerava Stadium upgrade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Kanteerava Stadium, Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/aps-ramayapatnam-port-set-for-operational-debut-in-december</loc>
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<image:caption>Ramayapatnam Port</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:48:28.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP's Ramayapatnam Port set for operational debut in December</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Ramayapatnam port</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/tiruchy-west-rto-to-get-automated-vehicle-testing-station-at-cost-of-rs-3-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>Tiruchy West RTO to get automated vehicle testing station at cost of Rs 3 crore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:48:23.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruchy West RTO to get automated vehicle testing station at cost of Rs 3 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy, vehicle testing station</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/flight-operations-end-at-vizag-airport</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/pkahqiwt/Flight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The shift marks more than a change of airport. For generations, the Visakhapatnam airport was part of the city’s growth and everyday life.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:47:33.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flight operations end at Vizag Airport </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam International Airport</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/use-drones-to-track-jumbo-herds-pawan-kalyan</loc>
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<image:caption>Elephant herd</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:46:56.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Use drones to track jumbo herds: Pawan Kalyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, elephant herd, Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/17/freedom-habba-a-hit-but-transport-a-mess-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/0b3klamh/dance102057.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While the concept is seen as a ‘Bengaluru Model’ for other states to involve citizens in Independence Day celebrations, the success of the event also exposed gaps in planning for the last-mile movement of visitors.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:46:52.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freedom Habba a hit, but transport a mess in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Freedom Habba</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/17/taiwan-experts-seek-hands-on-training-in-tech</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/jza3rr1u/vijau11608chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As India accelerates its national semiconductor and AI missions, universities must move beyond theoretical classrooms and establish hands-on training on live production infrastructure, according to a high-level academic delegation from Taiwanâ?Ts Asia University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:45:50.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taiwan experts seek hands-on training in tech</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Taiwan’s Asia University</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/jharkhand-student-protesters-give-cm-soren-august-18-ultimatum</loc>
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<image:caption>Job aspirants and students protest against the Jharkhand government demanding a probe into alleged recruitment exam irregularities conducted by the JPSC and JSSC, at Albert Ekka Chowk, in Ranchi, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:45:44.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand student protesters give CM Soren August 18 ultimatum</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CM Hemant Soren, JPSC exam row, jharkhand student protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/tiruchy-youths-hooked-on-opioids</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-31/kal8n5vl/202507313468396.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>There has been an increase in the number of young people seeking treatment for opioid dependence in Tiruchy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:45:04.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruchy youths hooked on opioids</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy, opioids</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/1044-cattle-sheds-for-aps-prakasam-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-01/p3yjik7j/Ryots.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:44:23.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1,044 cattle sheds for AP's Prakasam district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, cattle sheds</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/odishas-history-intertwined-with-cuttack-disaster-management-minister-pujari</loc>
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<image:caption>Suresh Pujari at the Independence Day event in Cuttack.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:43:48.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha’s history intertwined with Cuttack: Disaster Management Minister  Pujari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha minister Suresh Pujari</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/17/flu-outbreak-at-clarence-school-in-bengaluru-no-classes-on-monday-tuesday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/jgcb1zqb/TNIE_import_2021_10_10_original_Fever_EPS.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>For representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:43:38.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flu outbreak at Clarence School in Bengaluru, no classes on Monday, Tuesday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Clarence High School, H1N1 cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/17/aps-gandhi-hill-craves-for-donors-to-bring-its-toy-train-back</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/h50rfiyo/Gandhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The train on Gandhi Hill comes to a halt due to engine failure</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:42:52.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP's Gandhi Hill craves for donors to bring its toy train back</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Toy train, Gandhi Hill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/neet-preparations-tenkasi-government-model-school-students-rely-on-chatgpt-youtube</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-25/hjcpbyk4/P_3833140670.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tenkasi Government Model School students rely on ChatGPT &amp; YouTube</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:41:48.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET preparations: Tenkasi Government Model School students rely on ChatGPT &amp; YouTube</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, ChatGPT, Tenkasi Government Model School</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/dsc-recruits-take-out-rally-denounce-claims-of-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/jot17ndr/recruits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Teachers recruited under DSC-2025 take out a massive ‘self-respect rally’ from IGMC Stadium to Ambedkar Smriti Vanam on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:41:46.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DSC recruits take out rally, denounce claims of scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, DSC-2025</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/17/people-hug-lalbagh-rock-in-bengaluru-to-oppose-proposed-tunnel-road-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/mu1cgcmq/People-hug-Lalbagh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cubbon Park and Lalbagh Walkers Association lie on Lalbagh rock in protest against Tunnel Road project on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:41:40.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>People hug Lalbagh rock in Bengaluru to oppose proposed Tunnel Road project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Protest, tunnel road project, Lalbagh Rock</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/17/no-bjp-role-in-murder-of-cjp-volunteer-father</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/j644qaff/202607283880888.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:40:55.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No BJP role in murder of CJP volunteer father’</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, Cockroach Janta Party, CJP volunteer</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/sambalpur-mp-pradhan-unveils-projects-worth-rs-62-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/v4p72lv1/Dharmendra-Pradhan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sambalpur MP and former education minister Dharmendra Pradhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:39:43.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sambalpur MP Pradhan unveils projects worth Rs 62 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Dharmendra Pradhan, Sambalpur</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/17/gen-alpha-takes-to-streets-forces-authorities-to-act-on-school-fee-infra-issues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/93cpcdvd/Gen-Alpha-takes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protests were reported by schoolchildren recently in the Sironj area of MP’s central Vidisha district, where the immediate trigger was a proposed increase in concessional school bus fares. Private operators sought to raise the fare from Rs 10 to Rs 25.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:37:21.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gen Alpha takes to streets, forces authorities to act on school fee, infra issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, School fees, Gen Alpha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/man-died-due-to-police-torture-in-madurai-kin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/t4m3cf1y/202608113899678.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Man died due to police torture in Madurai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:37:01.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man died due to police torture in Madurai: Kin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Police torture</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/17/take-over-bmic-project-minister-kumaraswamy-tells-cm-dk-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/i7v3qd2c/nice121820.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru-Mysuru Infrastructure Corridor (BMIC) project</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:36:40.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Take over BMIC project, Minister Kumaraswamy tells CM DK Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, BMIC project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/abducted-balangir-businessman-rescued-from-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/8tzoxi0k/202604213757880.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:35:55.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abducted Balangir businessman rescued from Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneshwar, Abduction, kidnapped</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/bhopal-diary-twisha-sharma-case-report-on-august-17</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/m8iv8gx4/ANI_20260728090412.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Giribala Singh’s bail application is likely to be heard by the Madhya Pradesh High Court next week.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:34:50.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhopal Diary | Twisha Sharma case report on August 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Twisha Sharma Death Case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/teacher-electrocuted-to-death-while-fixing-flag-in-school-in-balasore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ti6zlnyi/202508193485252.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:32:18.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teacher electrocuted to death while fixing flag in school in Balasore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Balasore, electrical accidents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/17/was-shooting-necessary-lop-r-ashoka-seeks-judicial-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-27/57i3ak02/R%20Ashoka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka State Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:32:13.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Was shooting necessary? LoP R Ashoka seeks judicial probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, R Ashoka, Karnataka forest firing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/17/godown-fire-guts-furniture-worth-lakhs-in-keralas-pattom-two-escape-unhurt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/184ld8li/Godown-fire-guts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire and rescue services personnel dousing the fire at a godown in Pattom</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:32:04.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Godown fire guts furniture worth lakhs in Kerala's Pattom; two escape unhurt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, godown fire, Pattom</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/nine-government-school-students-secure-mbbs-seats-under-75-quota-in-madurai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-16/b1zaitvj/C_1_1_CH1372_111266321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nine government school students secure MBBS seats under 7.5% quota in Madurai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:31:55.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine government school students secure MBBS seats under 7.5% quota in Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai, government school, MBBS seat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/elephants-once-used-for-safaris-now-help-rescue-injured-jumbos-in-palamu-tiger-reserve</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/12/24/original/Elephant_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:30:56.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elephants once used for safaris now help rescue injured jumbos in Palamu Tiger Reserve </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, elephants, Palamu Tiger Reserve, jungle safari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/17/nursing-student-who-jumped-off-college-building-in-tn-dies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-05/2ivbseb2/202603053696216.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:30:36.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nursing student who jumped off college building in TN dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Nursing student</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/17/at-home-with-pride-trans-people-among-special-invitees-to-governors-i-day-reception</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/dx5v715z/At-Home’-with-p.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Rajendra Arlekar interacts with members of the transgender community at the Independence Day ‘At Home’ reception</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:29:05.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘At Home’, with pride: Trans people among special invitees to governor’s I-Day reception</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Governor Rajendra Arlekar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/17/sure-question-claims-by-online-channels-rile-up-kerala-education-dept</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-17/7pmhrw06/N-Samsudheen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala General Education Minister N Samsudheen.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:28:29.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Sure question’ claims by online channels rile up Kerala education dept</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, General Education Minister N Samsudheen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/17/woman-psi-slaps-student-in-bengaluru-says-was-abused-by-four-men</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police Constable Manjunath, who was near the traffic junction, asked them to clear the street for traffic, which enraged Hemanth, who allegedly abused the constable, a police officer said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:28:07.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman PSI slaps student in Bengaluru, says was abused by four men</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Woman PSI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/17/chinta-jerome-to-be-first-woman-kerala-dyfi-president</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/lcg4vx2w/New-Project-2026-08-17T075645.658.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chinta Jerome</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:27:12.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chinta Jerome to be first woman Kerala DYFI president</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chinta Jerome</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/17/how-a-corruption-story-became-a-political-story</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/2z055dhg/KM-Chandrasekhar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:27:00.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How a ‘corruption’ story became a political story</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, corruption, coal scam case, Dr Manmohan Singh, Electoral bonds​​​​​​​, coal block allocation case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/17/karnataka-gadag-village-girl-now-bro-task-force-commander</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/o923k6y7/sk075310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spirthi Kulkarni with her team.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:26:07.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Gadag village girl now BRO task force commander</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Colonel Spurthi Kulkarni, woman Army officer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/pregnant-woman-carried-across-submerged-bridge-in-deogarh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/35w0fxqe/Pregnant.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family members carrying the pregnant woman across the flooded bridge</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:25:52.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pregnant woman carried across submerged bridge in Deogarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, pregnant woman, Deogarh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/why-no-speedy-arrest-of-bjp-leader-like-udhayanidhi-asks-duraimurugan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/h2niv49b/New-Project-2026-08-17T075410.606.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK general secretary Duraimurugan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:25:44.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why no ‘speedy’ arrest of BJP leader like Udhayanidhi, asks Duraimurugan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Duraimurugan, Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/tn-man-guides-stranded-mammootty-to-madurai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-26/u4fgo6ke/Mammootty’s-long-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mammootty</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:24:18.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN man guides stranded Mammootty to Madurai </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kerala, actor Mammootty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/17/bengaluru-nlsiu-students-oppose-invite-to-cji-bci-chief</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/1/original/NLSIU_to_launch.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Law School of India University in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:23:14.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: NLSIU students oppose invite to CJI, BCI chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, NLSIU</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/17/72-year-old-falls-from-18th-floor-flat-in-bengaluru-cops-suspect-suicide</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-24/d4j97l72/newindianexpress2024-022e084656-1952-49d1-a76a-363f8f6d4fc1policecordonline.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police sent the body for postmortem and registered an Unnatural Death Report.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:21:35.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>72-year-old falls from 18th floor flat in Bengaluru, cops suspect suicide  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, apartment, 72-year-old man, 18th floor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/landslides-hit-traffic-on-nh-49-in-keonjhar-town</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/jrxpwitt/Landslides.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Landslide at Judia ghat in Keonjhar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:21:13.516Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Landslides hit traffic on NH-49 in Keonjhar town</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, landslide, Keonjhar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/omni-bus-roadside-pickups-worsen-congestion-in-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/qjvhmta1/Omni-bus-roadside.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pvt buses waiting to pick up passengers along a busy stretch in Guindy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:21:11.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Omni bus roadside pickups worsen congestion in city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, congestion, Omni bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/rijiju-chidambaram-spar-on-dimagi-naxal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/y7p9jcqz/BeFunky-collagennnnNNBBJJJnnmataaafffnnmhh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader P Chidambaram, Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:18:50.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rijiju, Chidambaram spar on ‘dimagi Naxal’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kiren Rijiju, P Chidambaram, dimagi naxals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/tn-took-five-decades-to-give-legal-backing-for-scst-sub-plan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08/d8e9b841-75c3-4650-a1f7-8461b468c801/ANI_20240801063403.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN took five decades to give legal backing for SC/ST sub-plan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:18:42.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘TN took five decades to give legal backing for SC/ST sub-plan’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, SC/ST, legal backing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/15-high-court-329-district-judge-posts-vacant-in-odisha-law-minister-meghwal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/m5436js6/ANI_20260805120119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:17:31.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15 High Court, 329 district judge posts vacant in Odisha: Law Minister Meghwal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Arjun Ram Meghwal, Orissa High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/insider-track-kulcha-chhole-and-a-taste-of-punjab</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/p6figima/kulcha084631.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As journalists ate, one joked in song: “Khaaye ja, khaaye ja, Punjab ka gungaankiyejaa.”</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:17:22.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Insider track | Kulcha, chhole and a taste of Punjab</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/17/karnataka-coffee-board-of-india-asks-growers-to-register-on-app</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/nv9jmfim/Coffee-board.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coffee Board’s Chairman MJ Dinesh confirmed that 45% of India’s total coffee is exported to the European Market.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:17:13.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Coffee Board of India asks growers to register on app</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Coffee Board of India, India Coffee App</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/17/new-ai-academy-to-prepare-keralas-techies-for-higher-value-global-roles</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-18/h2srga5h/202512183611464.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:17:02.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New AI academy to prepare Kerala’s techies for higher-value global roles</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, AI academy, Forward Deployed Engineer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/say-no-to-drugs-uphold-nation-first-principle-v-p-appeals-to-students</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/6wushn8e/Say-no-to-drugs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(From left) SRMIST V-C Prof C Muthamizhchelvan, SRMIST Pro-Chancellor (Administration) Dr Ravi Pachamuthu, Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan, SRMIST Founder Chancellor Dr T R Paarivendhar, SRMIST Pro-Chancellor (Academics) Dr P Sathyanarayan, and Mahindra &amp; Mahindra Limited President (Automotive Business) R Velusamy during the 22nd convocation ceremony of SRM Institute of Science and Technology on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:15:26.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Say no to drugs, uphold ‘nation-first’ principle, V-P appeals to students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vice-President C P Radhakrishnan, SRM Institute of Science and Technology</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/17/vizhinjam-port-prepares-for-historic-exim-launch-tomorrow</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/s3h236l9/Vizhinjam-port-prepares.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The first container slated for export from Vizhinjam International Seaport</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:15:24.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vizhinjam port prepares for historic EXIM launch tomorrow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vizhinjam port, Chief Minister V D Satheesan, EXIM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/roll-out-women-quota-on-lok-sabha-strength-congress</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ngjhqawa/jairam093021.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:13:48.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Roll out women quota on Lok Sabha strength: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Delimitation, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/farm-labourer-arrested-for-sexualassault-on-85-yr-old-woman-in-erode</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-24/umfrl1w1/202602243686174.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>31-year-old agricultural labourer was arrested for sexually assaulting an 85-year-old woman in Anthiyur of Erode district.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:13:32.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farm labourer arrested for sexual
assault on 85-yr-old woman in Erode</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Erode, sexual assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/17/police-record-bjp-councillors-statement-over-row-at-kozhikode-corporation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-13/jlgtvo2l/ANI_20241113031619.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP councillor Navya Haridas</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:12:38.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police record BJP councillor’s statement over row at Kozhikode corporation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vande Mataram, Kozhikode corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/17/two-criminals-held-in-rourkela-for-using-government-owned-circuit-house-as-hideout</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/btskk832/202607033850839.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:11:58.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two criminals held in Rourkela for using government-owned circuit house as hideout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rourkela, criminals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/aavin-likely-to-raise-milk-procurement-price-by-rs-5-rs-7</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/11a877c7-28d6-4bef-8f18-8c66075129c9/C_1_1_CH0164_10186280.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu government is likely to increase the procurement price of cow milk by Rs 5 per litre and buffalo milk by Rs 7 per litre to encourage dairy farmers to supply more to the cooperative.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:11:57.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aavin likely to raise milk procurement price by Rs 5-Rs 7</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Aavin, milk procurement price</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/cji-surya-kant-bats-for-creative-use-of-tech-in-law</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/s53sw7we/ANI_20260813160435.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:10:23.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJI Surya Kant bats for creative use of tech in law </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CJI Surya Kant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/17/mla-ny-gopalakrishna-merge-karnatakas-molakalmuru-with-andhra-pradesh-or-challakere</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ay6ivor2/MLA-NY-Gopalakrishna.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA NY Gopalakrishna</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:09:45.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLA NY Gopalakrishna: Merge Karnataka's Molakalmuru with Andhra Pradesh or Challakere</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Molakalmuru, MLA NY Gopalakrishna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/17/bjp-firms-up-gen-z-outreach-plan-to-offset-fallout-on-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/axbmh273/ANI_20260815070035.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:08:39.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP firms up Gen Z outreach plan to offset fallout on polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Gen Z outreach</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/17/udfs-vande-mataram-skip-bjp-to-take-legal-route</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/im106jug/BJP-core.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:08:11.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF’s Vande Mataram skip: BJP to take legal route</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, BJP, Vande Mataram controversy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/17/e-cabinet-system-in-city-soon-says-govt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/9vbt238p/ANI_20260806154017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:05:07.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>e-Cabinet system in city soon, says govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, e-Cabinet system</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/17/45l-voters-may-be-excluded-from-city-rolls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/qr3o3df1/20260630269f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:02:50.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>45L voters may be excluded from city rolls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/17/when-kids-become-collateral-damage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/epwpgb4z/filicide.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>That strained marital relationships between parents have an adverse and very often, chronic impact on children and their mental health is an established fact.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:02:25.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When kids become collateral damage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Children, mental health, filicide, strained marital relationship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/dry-spell-tamil-nadu-reservoirs-just-37-full</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/10vxhjb1/page1-local-water103629.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu reservoirs just 37% full</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/7opk0fny/Screenshot-2026-08-17-032810.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:02:07.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dry spell: Tamil Nadu reservoirs just 37% full </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, reservoirs, DRY SPELL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/17/delhi-tribunal-awards-rs-3-crore-to-road-accident-victim</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/e7kwds7f/helmet124810.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:00:59.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi tribunal awards Rs 3 crore to road accident victim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, road accident victim, Delhi tribunal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/cm-condemns-killing-of-three-tamils-in-karnataka-forest-department-firing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/6jyjtvpj/P_4917200712.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM condemns killing of three Tamils in Karnataka forest department firing</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T02:00:01.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM condemns killing of  three Tamils in Karnataka forest department firing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Karnataka Forest Department, C Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/34-foreign-nationals-lodged-at-tmalai-camp-allege-prolonged-detention</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/odcyz4cd/34-foreign-nat’ls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>34 foreign nationals lodged at the facility, several of whom continue to remain in detention despite securing bail</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:57:01.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>34 foreign nationals lodged at T’malai camp allege prolonged detention</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Detention camps, foreign nationals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/lop-accuses-tvk-govt-of-targeting-dmk-members</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/xdqaa7gp/PTI08052026000159B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:53:45.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LoP accuses TVK govt of targeting DMK members</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Udhayanidhi Stalin, TVK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/minister-visits-amudhans-kin-offers-rs-6-lakhs-aid</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/ct71ffco/Minister-visits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Vanni Arasu consoling Amudhan’s family members on Saturday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:50:59.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister visits Amudhan’s kin, offers Rs 6 lakhs aid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Minister Vanni Arasu, K Amudhan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/tamil-nadu-releases-sop-for-expanding-breakfast-scheme-to-classes-6-to-8</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/b73xdbr3/State-releases.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The scheme was recently expanded to classes 6-8, covering 15,454 schools and 15.14 lakh students | file pic</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:49:11.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu releases SOP for expanding breakfast scheme to classes 6 to 8</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, SOP, breakfast scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/annamalai-urges-cm-to-keep-close-eye-on-ministers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/9mt77c6n/Annamalai-BJP.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former TN BJP chief Annamalai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:47:50.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Annamalai urges CM to keep close eye on ministers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Annamalai, TVK, C Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/17/karnataka-shootout-hundreds-protest-at-hanur-police-station</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/v2j0h321/16stage-1090839.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers and villagers stage protest demanding justice and compensation for three men killed in an encounter by forest personnel in Hanur taluk on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:47:15.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka shootout: Hundreds protest at Hanur police station</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Shootout, poachers, Karnataka forest firing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/17/cash-strapped-gcc-plans-30-ac-smart-bus-shelters-10-fobs-under-ppp-model</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/ozspktl2/P_4764666455.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cash-strapped GCC plans 30 AC smart bus shelters, 10 FoBs under PPP model</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:45:49.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cash-strapped GCC plans 30 AC smart bus shelters, 10 FoBs under PPP model </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, GCC, PPP model</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/17/with-new-kmrl-website-cusat-proves-valuable-travel-companion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/11/29/original/KochiMetroRail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kochi Metro Rail.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:44:06.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With new KMRL website, Cusat proves valuable travel companion </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Cusat, Kochi Metro Rail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/17/student-dies-after-stepping-on-live-cable-in-walajabad-locals-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/y7v1a59i/New-Project-2026-08-17T071106.015.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 17-year-old college student died of electrocution after stepping on a live power cable.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:42:58.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student dies after stepping on live cable in Walajabad; locals protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Electrocution, Walajabad, live cable</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/17/steps-to-attract-kerala-youth-to-peoples-planning-will-be-taken-says-lsg-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/6o084aet/Steps-to-attract.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister Thomas Isaac, CPM state secretary M V Govindan and Transport Minister C P John during the 30th anniversary celebrations of the People’s Planning Campaign in Kerala, in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:41:54.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steps to attract Kerala youth to people’s planning will be taken, says LSG minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPM state secretary M V Govindan, People’s Planning Campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/17/keralas-bipartisan-experiment-that-transformed-local-governance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/itbqq466/With-its-bipartisan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/gn0nc420/Screenshot-2026-08-17-020209.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:40:09.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala’s bipartisan experiment that transformed local governance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Paloli Mohammed Kutty, Kerala, People’s Planning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/17/high-drama-as-families-refuse-autopsy-of-three-alleged-poachers-killed-in-shootout-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/3j8hrtii/High-drama.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family members of one of the three men killed in the shootout with forest personnel grieve outside KR Hospital in Mysuru on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:38:38.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High drama as families refuse autopsy of three alleged poachers killed in shootout in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, poachers, Karnataka forest firing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/17/danger-lurking-on-tracks-as-ambattur-waits-for-its-subway</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/z3n0zcwq/Danger-lurking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People crossing railway tracks at Ambattur railway station as the `10-crore subway, supposed to repalce level crossing 6, is yet to be completed</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:38:02.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Danger lurking on tracks as Ambattur waits for its subway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, pedestrians, ambattur railway station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/17/youth-should-be-agents-of-change-ramasami</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/hq29t4th/should-be-agents.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Union secretary and scientist T Ramasami during the 14th convocation of VIT Chennai on Sunday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:36:33.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth should be agents of change: Ramasami</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, VIT Chennai, T Ramasami</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/17/residents-seek-more-mtc-buses-to-keerapakkam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/69c5ut4s/C_1_1_CH1372_121933349.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents seek more MTC buses to Keerapakkam</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:33:54.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Residents seek more MTC buses to Keerapakkam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, MTC buses, Keerapakkam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/17/toofan-arrests-rise-in-kerala-jails-scramble-for-space</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/p74sblo3/Toofan-arrests.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:32:43.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toofan arrests rise in Kerala; jails scramble for space</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Operation Toofan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/17/three-students-hurt-as-car-crashes-into-lok-bhavan-wall</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-23/xa2hyc2q/ANI_20250623042447.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three college students were injured after the car they were travelling in crashed into the compound wall of Lok Bhavan in Guindy</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:32:01.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three students hurt as car crashes into Lok Bhavan wall
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Accident, Lok Bhavan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/17/sumit-sarkar-a-requiem</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/0vh0vzmv/Sumit-Sarkar-at-the-1998-anti-nuclear-march-in-Delhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sumit Sarkar at the 1998 anti-nuclear march in Delhi</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/69k2mimx/The-Swadeshi-Movement-In-Bengal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Swadeshi... ' transformed the study of anti-colonial resistance by looking past unified nationalist mythologies to the complex social base underneath</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sumit Sarkar: A Requiem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Sumit Sarkar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/17/idukki-siblings-get-onam-gift-with-mammoottys-kaathodu-kaathoram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/65cpx778/Idukki-siblings.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mikhael and Mihok, who underwent cochlear implant surgeries, with parents Sonu and Bobina</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:29:39.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Idukki siblings get Onam gift with Mammootty’s ‘Kaathodu Kaathoram’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Onam gift, Kaathodu Kaathoram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/mass-fish-kill-in-ennore-fishers-blame-pollution-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/ftm3x4rk/Mass-fish-kill.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dead fish lie strewn along the banks of Kosasthalaiyar River near Ennore in Chennai; (inset) Fishers holding stir at Thalankuppam on Sunday, demanding action | P Ravikumar</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/mulfbqaq/kill-in-Ennore-fishers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dead fish lie strewn along the banks of Kosasthalaiyar River near Ennore in Chennai; (inset) Fishers holding stir at Thalankuppam on Sunday, demanding action | P Ravikumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:29:32.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mass fish kill in Ennore, fishers blame pollution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Pollution, Fish, Ennore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/off-the-cuff-banner-of-misrule</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/fj9dvu5j/OFF-THE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:27:45.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff| Banner of misrule</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, banners, misrule</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/17/ernakulam-passengers-feel-the-strain-as-railway-station-work-drags-on</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-15/g0k98ugx/New-Project-2025-09-15T073643.650.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ernakulam Junction Railway station</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:25:00.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ernakulam passengers feel the strain as railway station work drags on</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Ernakulam Junction, Ernakulam Town railway station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/realty-firm-fined-rs-10-lakh-for-selling-apartments-without-rera-registration</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/ywewla1p/ANI_20260620071107.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Realty firm fined Rs 10 lakh for selling apartments without RERA registration</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:22:55.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Realty firm fined Rs 10 lakh for selling apartments without RERA registration
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, RERA act, Realty firm</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/17/toilets-emerge-as-biggest-infrastructure-gap-in-government-arts-colleges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/padzpvuy/govt-arts-colleges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:20:47.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toilets emerge as biggest infrastructure gap in government arts colleges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Government Arts College, infrastructure accessibility</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/17/athachamayam-paints-tripunithura-in-onam-hues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/nqsos8wh/athachamayam1105119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Athachamayam procession, marking the beginning of Onam celebrations in Kochi, set off from the Thrippunithura Boys Ground, featuring a vibrant display of various traditional art forms.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:20:10.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Athachamayam paints Tripunithura in Onam hues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Athachamayam procession</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/17/an-odissi-retake-of-swan-lake</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/nkqyhh9a/DSC9798.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From the play, 'Hansika'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/q2en2n61/Hansika-2024-127-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odissi exponent Sharmila Mukerjee in 'Hansika'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/f20r9uwe/IMG3255.JPEG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Music composer Praveen D Rao</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/dpplddsc/image00007.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From the performance</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:13:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>An Odissi Retake of Swan Lake </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, Culture, Odissi, play, Hansika, Swan Lake ballet, swan lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/17/bus-accident-kills-at-least-eight-in-brazil</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/l38mkogr/AFP20260816C4T688Zv1HighResBrazilAccidentCrash.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This handout picture released by the Military Firefighters Corps of the State of Rio de Janeiro (CBMERJ) shows a bus that crashed and killed nine people at BR-040 highway on the descent of Serra de Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, on August 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:10:47.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus accident kills at least eight in Brazil</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, bus accident, Rio de Janeiro, overturned</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/17/trump-orders-pentagon-to-scale-back-joint-exercises-with-south-korea</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Morristown, N.J.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/17/language-movement-and-the-aesthetics-of-soil</loc>
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<image:caption>Pravat Swain</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Language, Movement, and the Aesthetics of Soil</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/17/skater-boy-gliding-on-success</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Skater boy gliding on success</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/17/the-ambari-aroma-mysore-royals-mom-son-duo-launch-coffee-brand</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajkumari Jayapalashri Anil and her son Dhushyant Anil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Ambari Aroma: Mysore royals, mom-son duo launch coffee brand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/17/i-hope-he-crosses-500-says-kapil-dev-as-mitchell-starc-surpasses-his-434-wicket-mark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/talpzppk/147957_01_02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mitchell Starc</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>"I hope he crosses 500," says Kapil Dev as Mitchell Starc surpasses his 434-wicket mark </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/16/probably-my-last-year-cristiano-ronaldo-hints-at-retirement-after-25-year-career</loc>
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<image:caption>Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his second team goal during the Euro 2020 group F match between Hungary and Portugal at the Ferenc Puskas Stadium in Budapest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T19:20:52.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Probably my last year’: Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement after 25-year career</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/iran-offers-usd-30000-bounty-for-killing-or-capturing-american-soldiers-doubles-reward-for-women</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/12/original/Super_Garuda_Shield_2022_joint_military_exercises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T19:11:29.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran offers USD 30,000 bounty for killing or capturing American soldiers, doubles reward for women</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/16/ankita-lowers-1500m-personal-best-timing-by-six-seconds-in-1500m</loc>
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<image:caption>Ankita Dhyani before her race</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T18:54:13.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ankita lowers 1500m personal best timing by six seconds in 1500m</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/jpsc-jssc-aspirants-burn-effigies-of-soren-rahul-gandhi-tejashwi-over-exam-row-threaten-cm-house-siege</loc>
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<image:caption>Job aspirants and students burn effigies during a protest against the Jharkhand government demanding a probe into alleged recruitment exam irregularities conducted by the JPSC and JSSC, at Albert Ekka Chowk, in Ranchi, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T18:51:19.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JPSC-JSSC aspirants burn effigies of Soren, Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi over exam row, threaten CM house siege</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/16/indias-next-leap-will-depend-on-delivering-sapta-dharas-promise</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi recorded the longest cumulative Red Fort speeches among top four longest-serving Prime Ministers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T18:50:11.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's next leap will depend on delivering Sapta Dhara's promise</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/16/trace-who-is-to-blame-for-the-messi-visit-that-wasnt</loc>
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<image:caption>Children looking at the flex board at Nainamvalappu in Kozhikode that welcoming Messi to Kerala last year</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T18:50:03.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trace who is to blame for the Messi visit  that wasn't</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Aug/16/quick-take-times-up-clickety-clack</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T18:49:56.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Time's up, clickety-clack?</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/us-envoy-kushner-meets-hamas-leader-in-push-for-a-gaza-road-map-before-heading-to-see-netanyahu-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Palestinians remove iron from the rubble of buildings destroyed by Israeli airstrikes during the war with Hamas, repair and recycle it for construction, building tents or selling it, in Gaza City, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T18:34:18.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US envoy Kushner meets Hamas' leader in push for a Gaza road map before heading to see Netanyahu</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Jared Kushner, Gaza ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/16/prisoners-and-the-privilege-of-equal-care</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/w3zto6mq/16aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Treating political opponents as if they are criminals and therefore dangerous to society has been a conventional method adopted by the State</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prisoners and the privilege of equal care</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/16/faithline-the-journey-he-chose</loc>
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<image:caption>Faxian at the ruins of Ashoka's palace</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faithline | The journey he chose</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/vijay-condemns-killing-of-three-tamil-men-in-karnataka-forest-firing-demands-high-level-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Strongly condemning the incident as a "massacre," the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister rejects the official anti-poaching narrative, calling for a transparent investigation, strict punishment for those responsible, and support for the victims' families.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T18:25:48.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay condemns killing of three Tamil men in Karnataka forest firing, demands high-level probe</news:title>
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<image:caption>A view of the swollen Baitarani River flowing above the danger mark following heavy rainfall at the Akhuapada Anicut, in Bhadrak on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T17:54:44.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha floods intensify, 2.37 lakh evacuated as rivers inundate northern districts</news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at AICC headquarters, in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T17:42:19.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP files police complaints against Sonia Gandhi over alleged disrespect to Vande Mataram</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Karnataka, Sonia gandhi, Vande Mataram</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Filmmaker duo Pushkar-Gayatri; Sasikumar from Vadhandhi: The Mystery of Mani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T17:42:03.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vadhandhi creative producers Pushkar-Gayatri: World-building attracts us towards long form</news:title>
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<image:caption>Venkatesh look from his upcoming film directed by Anil Ravipudi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T17:41:32.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venkatesh completes 40 years in cinema, first look from Anil Ravipudi film unveiled</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/16/u20-worlds-indian-greco-roman-wrestlers-have-forgettable-day-in-slovakia</loc>
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<image:caption>REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T17:29:59.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>U20 Worlds: Indian Greco-Roman wrestlers have forgettable day in Slovakia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, human trafficking, United World Wrestling, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), U20 World Championships</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/16/financial-freedom-ideas-for-those-who-want-them</loc>
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<image:caption>Financial planning</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T17:16:29.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Financial freedom ideas for those who want them</news:title>
<news:keywords>Financial freedom</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/16/our-debt-will-come-down-to-065x-within-6-months-of-commissioning-plant-sanidhya-mittal-of-greenply-industries</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T17:11:50.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Our debt will come down to 0.65x within 6 months of commissioning plant: Sanidhya Mittal of Greenply Industries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Greenply Industries, Sanidhya Mittal interview</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Investing early</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T17:07:53.126Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Assembly and ex-Trinamool Congress MLA from Rampurhat in Birbhum district, Asish Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T16:59:27.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘I was never involved in corruption’: Ex-West Bengal Speaker Asish Banerjee’s suicide note </news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/under-what-law-does-rss-exist-asks-priyank-kharge-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T16:53:05.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Under what law does RSS exist, asks Priyank Kharge</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/16/society-insurance-may-not-cover-your-flat-against-flooding-water-damage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-09/75gcmvbz/ANI_20260609113554.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Society insurance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T16:38:19.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Society insurance may not cover your flat against flooding, water damage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Home insurance , flood insurance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/16/ibbi-flags-misuse-of-insolvency-process-to-evade-tax-conceal-assets</loc>
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<image:caption>The IBBI has proposed putting greater responsibility on insolvency professionals to identify and report such cases</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T16:32:53.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IBBI flags misuse of insolvency process to evade tax, conceal assets</news:title>
<news:keywords>IBBI, insolvency process , tax evasion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/16/suzlon-eyes-full-stack-renewable-play-international-expansion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/12/13/original/Suzlon_power.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suzlon Power</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T16:30:13.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suzlon eyes full-stack renewable play, international expansion </news:title>
<news:keywords>Suzlon Energy, Suzlon renewable energy , Suzlon Group CEO Ajay Kapur </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/16/after-bankipur-win-prashant-kishor-plans-bihar-tour-to-strengthen-jan-suraaj-ahead-of-council-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party (JSP) chief and newly elected Bankipur MLA Prashant Kishor is welcomed by party workers during the 'Abhar programme' (thanksgiving meet) at the Bankipur Assembly constituency, in Patna, Bihar, Sunday, August 16, 2026. The event was organized to express gratitude to the voters following his historic victory in the recently concluded assembly by-election.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T16:15:16.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Bankipur win, Prashant Kishor plans Bihar tour to strengthen Jan Suraaj ahead of council polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Prashant Kishor, Jan Suraaj</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/nta-to-re-conduct-ugc-net-english-commerce-sociology-papers-over-errors-repeated-questions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/4/14/original/UGCGeneric_PTI12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UGC-NET English, Commerce, Sociology papers to be held afresh after NTA flags errors</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T15:49:20.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA to re-conduct UGC-NET English, Commerce, Sociology papers over errors, repeated questions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NTA, UGC-NET 2026, UGC-NET RETEST</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/cjp-demands-arrests-after-father-of-volunteer-dies-in-alleged-bjp-attack-over-school-thik-karo-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) chief spokesperson Saurav Das addresses the media, in New Delhi, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T15:42:51.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP demands arrests after father of volunteer dies in alleged 'BJP attack' over ‘School Thik Karo’ in Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Cockroach Janta Party, ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/16/no-pressure-jurel-grateful-to-get-a-longer-run-as-specialist-batter</loc>
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<image:caption>Dhruv Jurel celebrates his fifty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T15:34:12.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No pressure: Jurel grateful to get a longer run as specialist batter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, India vs Sri Lanka, Dhruv Jurel, India coach Gautam Gambhir</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/16/jurel-fifty-takes-india-to-4609-on-moving-day-at-galle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/uh6dngh0/Test-match-pic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dhananjaya de Silva dives to take a catch and dismiss Dhruv Jurel (R)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T15:24:12.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jurel fifty takes India to 460/9 on moving day at Galle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, India vs Sri Lanka, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/16/indian-u20-football-team-to-play-two-friendlies-vs-singapore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/wofytr4r/Vishal-Yadav-IND-U20-Men.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Action picture of teenage forward Vishal Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T15:05:59.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian U20 football team to play two friendlies vs Singapore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, AIFF, Indian football, AFC Asian Cup, Blue Colts, U20 football</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/hockey-world-cup/2026/Aug/16/hockey-world-cup-2026-india-england-set-to-rekindle-rivalry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/kuzo5cyk/20260815fihhockeyworldcupbelgiumnetherlands2026mindiavswales-ep885320260815.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India are due to play a crucial match against England on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T14:48:41.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hockey World Cup 2026: India, England set to rekindle rivalry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hockey World Cup, Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, Men's Hockey, ​India vs England, 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/16/durand-cup-sc-delhi-thrash-raengdai-5-1-enter-semifinals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-22/m9ezb9u8/Durand-Cup-logo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Durand Cup logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T14:19:11.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Durand Cup: SC Delhi thrash Raengdai 5-1, enter semifinals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Durand Cup, SC Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/supreme-court-to-hear-tamil-nadu-plea-seeking-cauvery-water-from-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T14:14:05.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court to hear Tamil Nadu plea seeking Cauvery water from Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Supreme Court, Cauvery water row</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/16/hockey-world-cup-2026-india-women-hold-olympic-silver-medallist-china-to-2-2-draw</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/a00o391b/Hockey-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An action from a Women's World Cup match between India and China on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T14:06:26.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hockey World Cup 2026: India women hold Olympic silver medallist China to 2-2 draw</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sjoerd Marijne, Salima Tete, 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/16/sir-contributed-to-record-bihar-poll-turnout-says-cec-gyanesh-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-24/6h236170/202601243650026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T13:57:22.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR contributed to record Bihar poll turnout, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar, Special Intensive Revision, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/firefighters-battle-a-massive-belgian-wildfire-that-forced-hundreds-to-evacuate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/9cxu2ktk/AP26228348568258.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smoke from a massive wildfire in Belgium's Hohes Venn region is seen from Germany.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T13:56:53.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Firefighters battle a massive Belgian wildfire that forced hundreds to evacuate</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, firefighters, Belgian wildfire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/16/mamata-alleges-asish-banerjee-was-repeatedly-maligned-faced-immense-mental-pressure-before-death</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC leader Asish Banerjee with Mamata Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T13:47:44.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata alleges Asish Banerjee was repeatedly maligned, faced immense mental pressure before death</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Mamata Banarjee, Ashis Banerjee</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/cm-dhami-accuses-congress-of-caste-politics-over-purification-of-haldwani-ramlila-ground</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/g4me648v/IMG-20260813-WA0248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T13:33:25.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Dhami accuses Congress of caste politics over ‘purification’ of Haldwani Ramlila ground</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Pushkar Singh Dhami</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/air-india-express-apologises-to-tripura-woman-over-inappropriate-treatment-of-autistic-son-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/su3bhg6z/ANI_20260813022406.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T13:23:52.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India Express apologises to Tripura woman over ‘inappropriate treatment’ of autistic son</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tripura, Air India Express</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/ukraine-launches-one-of-its-largest-aerial-attacks-of-the-war-killing-at-least-6-people-in-russia</loc>
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<image:caption>Firefighters try to put out a fire at a city book market following a Russian missile attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, early Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T13:18:56.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine launches one of its largest aerial attacks of the war, killing at least 6 people in Russia</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine crisis, aerial attacks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/cjp-says-three-sets-of-questions-on-youth-protests-were-rejected-in-lok-sabha</loc>
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<image:caption>CJP chief spokesperson Saurav Das.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T13:12:37.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP says three sets of questions on youth protests were rejected in Lok Sabha</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CJP, youth protests</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/16/badminton-worlds-with-home-support-behind-him-lakshya-hopes-for-deep-run</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/de5myzyk/Lashya.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lakshya Sen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T13:09:18.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Badminton Worlds: With home support behind him, Lakshya hopes for deep run</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Lakshya Sen, Badminton World Championships</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/bangladesh-says-pm-tarique-rahman-will-visit-india-only-after-conducive-environment-created-for-hasina-extradition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/psplzu45/rahman-takes-oath.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The comments came amid uncertainties over Rahman's visit to New Delhi for the BRICS summit on September 12-13.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T13:02:39.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh says PM Tarique Rahman will visit India only after 'conducive environment' created for Hasina's extradition</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sheikh Hasina extradition, PM Tarique Rahman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/udhayanidhi-calls-tvk-government-fascist-regime-slams-arrests-of-political-rivals-activists</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T12:54:17.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udhayanidhi calls TVK government 'fascist regime', slams arrests of political rivals, activists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, TVK Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/16/asish-banerjees-death-triggers-political-blame-game-between-rival-tmc-factions-bjp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/u9i789v8/ANI_20260816051859.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Shame of Bengal's altered politics": TMC leader Kunal Ghosh demands impartial probe into death of ex-Dy Speaker Ashis Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T12:48:25.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asish Banerjee's death triggers political blame game between rival TMC factions, BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Asish Banerjee, political blame game</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/16/battles-at-worlds-made-me-a-stronger-player-pv-sindhu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/kw9bft25/SINDHU.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>PV Sindhu addresses the media in New Delhi on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T12:34:20.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Battles at World C'ships made me a stronger player: PV Sindhu</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/congress-accuses-amit-shah-of-using-vande-mataram-row-to-divert-attention-from-government-failures</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T12:33:13.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress accuses Amit Shah of using 'Vande Mataram' row to divert attention from government failures</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, Vande Mataram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/16/bihar-turning-into-capital-of-exam-paper-leaks-tejashwi-yadav-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/12/original/Tejashwi_PTI_1_Final.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Deputy Chief Minister and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav interacts with the media after a meeting with Congress interim President Sonia Gandhi, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T12:30:31.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar turning into capital of exam paper leaks: Tejashwi Yadav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, Exam Paper Leak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/centre-approves-rs-1419-crore-for-long-pending-qadian-beas-railway-line-in-punjab</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/cii6pnoq/railway-tracks-file-photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T12:19:13.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre approves Rs 1,419 crore for long-pending Qadian-Beas railway line in Punjab</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab, India government, Qadian-Beas railway line</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/chhattisgarh-high-court-faces-judge-shortage-only-12-judges-set-to-handle-over-73000-pending-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>Chhattisgarh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T12:09:34.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh High Court faces judge shortage; only 12 Judges set to handle over 73,000 pending cases</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/chhattisgarh-based-balco-adds-second-rail-rake-to-strengthen-alumina-supply-chain</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T12:03:47.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh based BALCO adds second rail rake to strengthen alumina supply chain</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh, Balco</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/actor-devan-resigns-as-kerala-bjp-vice-president-quits-party-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Devan addresses a public meeting at the valedictory of the BJP’s Vijay Yatra at Shanghumughom in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T11:53:28.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Devan resigns as Kerala BJP vice president, quits party</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, BJP Kerala, Actor Devan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/haryana-seals-khanauri-border-ahead-of-farmers-march-to-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-23/xhm3hp3l/Screenshot-2025-10-24-005035.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T11:41:37.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana seals Khanauri border ahead of farmers’ march to Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Haryana Police, farmers protest, Khanauri border</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/16/day-2-of-india-sri-lanka-test-devdutt-makes-167-but-sl-bowlers-limit-india-to-3645-at-tea</loc>
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<image:caption>Sri Lanka's Prabath Jayasuriya, right, with teammates celebrates after taking the wicket of India's Devdutt Padikkal on day two of the first Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T11:26:03.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Day 2 of India-Sri Lanka Test: Devdutt makes 167, but SL bowlers limit India to 364/5 at tea </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/licensed-pistol-accidentally-discharges-during-security-screening-at-varanasi-airport-two-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T11:24:47.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Licensed pistol 'accidentally discharges' during security screening at Varanasi airport, two injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Licensed pistol, Varanasi airport, Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/kiren-rijiju-clarifies-pm-modis-dimagi-naxals-remark-says-was-not-aimed-at-opposition-leaders</loc>
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<image:caption>Rijiju's remarks came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday hailed how the country has successfully uprooted naxalism from the country.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T11:18:55.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kiren Rijiju clarifies PM Modi’s ‘Dimagi Naxals’ remark, says was not aimed at opposition leaders</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/bsf-jawan-arrested-in-punjab-for-allegedly-killing-wife-staging-death-as-accident</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T10:54:28.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSF jawan arrested in Punjab for allegedly killing wife, staging death as accident</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab, murder, BSF jawan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/16/wb-cm-suvendu-accuses-sonia-gandhi-of-insulting-vande-mataram-bankim-chandra-chattopadhyay</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T10:41:55.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WB CM Suvendu accuses Sonia Gandhi of insulting 'Vande Mataram,' Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Vande Mataram, Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/rahul-gandhi-backs-students-who-protested-paper-leaks-says-their-voices-cannot-be-silenced</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/m581u1xg/ANI_20260814154048.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T10:26:31.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi backs students who protested paper leaks, says their voices 'cannot be silenced'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, AICC leader Rahul Gandhi, paper leaks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/congress-should-apologise-for-insulting-vande-mataram-on-independence-day-amit-shah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/t9srq5uh/ANI_20260807061807.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T10:10:44.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress should apologise for insulting Vande Mataram on Independence Day: Amit Shah</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Amit Shah, Vande Mataram, Independence Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/congress-hits-out-at-pm-modi-over-womens-quota-appeal-says-focus-is-on-modi-preservation</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T09:55:56.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress hits out at PM Modi over women's quota appeal, says focus is on 'Modi preservation'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Women's quota</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/rescuers-dig-through-rubble-landslides-after-indonesia-quake-kills-51-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/mf1ad3ra/AP26228089299776.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maria Imakulata Ndue, right, and her son Yohanes Defrianus Ratu stand outside their earthquake-damaged house.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T09:37:52.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rescuers dig through rubble, landslides after Indonesia quake kills 51</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Indonesia earthqauke, Rescuers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/pune-court-sends-drug-kingpin-virender-singh-basoya-to-ncb-custody-till-august-21</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/m4pzp4r2/Virender-Singh-Basoya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya in custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau, brought to Rouse Avenue Court, in New Delhi on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T09:18:28.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pune court sends drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya to NCB custody till August 21</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Virender Singh Basoya, NCB custody</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/16/phuket-pilot-drug-test-raises-questions-over-gaps-in-indias-aviation-safety-net</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T08:42:35.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Phuket pilot drug test raises questions over gaps in India’s aviation safety net</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Drug test, Phuket-Delhi flight row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/one-died-20-devotees-seriously-injured-as-canter-truck-touched-high-voltage-power-line-at-karnal-in-haryana</loc>
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<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T08:19:03.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One died, 20 devotees seriously injured as Canter-Truck touched high-voltage power line at Karnal in Haryana</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, high-voltage power line, devotees seriously injured</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/12-killed-as-polish-bus-overturns-in-hungary-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/v5j3d70q/Polish-Bus-Overturns</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ambulance service said 37 people suffered minor injuries.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:59:20.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 killed as Polish bus overturns in Hungary: officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hungary, Poland, bus accident</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/steamer-runs-out-of-fuel-on-chambal-river-all-passengers-safe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/24/original/Rajasthan_Floods_PTI_1_Final.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Swollen Chambal river.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:58:30.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steamer runs out of fuel on Chambal River; all passengers safe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Chambal River, steamer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/consumer-court-orders-hdfc-bank-to-pay-rs-50000-for-erroneous-cibil-report-gross-negligence-in-kerala</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:54:43.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consumer Court orders HDFC Bank to pay Rs 50,000 for erroneous CIBIL report, ‘gross negligence’ in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, HDFC Bank</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Aug/16/when-the-brain-hits-pause-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:47:54.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When the Brain Hits Pause</news:title>
<news:keywords>perimenopausal brain fog</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/16/cummins-wont-rule-out-changes-to-outplayed-australia-for-second-test</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/ra7btdmm/AFP20260816C4RC4P8v1HighResCricketAustraliaVBangladesh1stTest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Australia's batsman Pat Cummins walks off after his dismissal by Bangladesh bowler Mehidy Hasan Miraz on the fourth day of the first cricket Test match between Australia and Bangladesh at Marrara Stadium in Darwin on August 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:39:34.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cummins won't rule out changes to outplayed Australia for second Test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Pat Cummins, Australia vs Bangladesh, nine-wicket loss</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Aug/16/bengali-filmmaker-raja-sen-dies-at-71-after-prolonged-illness</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T07:38:39.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen dies at 71 after prolonged illness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen , dies</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Since the onset of the monsoon on June 30, rain-related incidents have claimed 79 lives in the state, including 14 deaths in landslides and one in a flash flood.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Indian Consulate in New York and the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations also hosted flag-hoisting ceremonies attended by large numbers of members of the Indian diaspora.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Indian 80th Independence Day celebrations in New York area sets Guinness World Record</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/16/alaves-sevilla-triumph-as-new-la-liga-season-begins</loc>
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<image:caption>Mikel Rodriguez celebrates after scoring the third as Alaves beat 10-man visitors Getafe 3-0.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Alaves, Sevilla triumph as new La Liga season begins</news:title>
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<news:title>ChatGPT to the rescue: Goa man uses AI hack to find lost footwear outside Ujjain temple</news:title>
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<image:caption>TMC leader Asish Banerjee with Mamata Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:title>NTA releases provisional answer keys for UGC-NET June 2026; challenge window open till August 18</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/oman-negotiations-reopening-of-hormuz-are-two-separate-issues-iranian-fm-araghchi-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Oman negotiations, reopening of Hormuz are two separate issues: Iranian FM Araghchi</news:title>
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<image:caption>Red alert in Odisha as low-pressure system triggers extremely heavy rainfall.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Fresh low-pressure area in Bay of Bengal, IMD issues red warning of heavy rainfall in Odisha</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Aug/16/depleted-djokovic-falls-to-argentine-thiago-tirante-in-cincinnati-masters-opener</loc>
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<image:caption>Novak Djokovic of Serbia reacts during a match against Thiago Agustín Tirante of Argentina on day five of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 15, 2026 in Mason, Ohio.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Depleted Djokovic falls to Argentine Thiago Tirante in Cincinnati Masters opener</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/hurricane-lala-skirts-hawaiis-big-island-without-making-landfall-as-heavy-wind-rain-lash-region</loc>
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<news:title>Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii's Big Island without making landfall as heavy wind, rain lash region</news:title>
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<image:caption>The actors had featured in a 2024 campaign for Vimal Elaichi, a cardamom product associated with the Vimal brand.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Shah Rukh, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff get FDA notices over Vimal Elaichi ad; asked to explain in 15 days</news:title>
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<news:title>Youth unemployment remains high in Himachal, Punjab; both states fare worse than national average: PLFS</news:title>
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<image:caption>The USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier is docked at Souda Naval Base near Chania on the island of Crete, Monday, March 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>US pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia as Trump focuses on Iran and Western Hemisphere</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/nlsiu-students-alumni-oppose-cji-surya-kant-bci-chief-attending-convocation-over-nalsar-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Bar Council of India chairman Manan Kumar Mishra.</image:caption>
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<news:title>NLSIU students, alumni oppose CJI Surya Kant, BCI chief attending convocation over NALSAR row</news:title>
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<image:caption>Hany Mukhtar of Nashville SC celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammate Andy Najar (L), while Lionel Messi #10 of Inter Miami CF reacts after missing a penalty.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Lionel Messi sees penalty saved as Nashville routs Inter Miami in MLS</news:title>
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<image:caption>Vikas Singh, MD, Greaves Electric Mobility</image:caption>
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<image:caption>No charges on UPI transactions for users, limited merchant MDR possible</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Emergency services were deployed to locations where drone debris fell.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Russian strikes kill one in Ukraine as 600 drones target Moscow region</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh players pose for a team photo as they celebrate after defeating Australia on day four of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rampant Bangladesh make history with first-ever Test win in Australia</news:title>
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<image:caption>JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto lies on the floor after police allegedly stopped him from leaving Sadar Hospital to join a Tiranga Yatra in Ranchi on August 15.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Lakshmi Mittal's son-in-law Amit Bhatia agrees to acquire minority stake in Liverpool FC</news:title>
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<image:caption>The production limits will kick in whenever there is a supply constraint.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Government sets LPG production targets for refiners; Reliance gets largest quota</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/proud-to-be-a-dimagi-naxal-congress-leader-p-chidambaram-hits-back-at-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T05:20:22.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Proud to be a dimagi Naxal’: Congress leader P Chidambaram hits back at PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>dimagi Naxal, P Chidambaram </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/everyone-lives-in-fear-yemenis-worry-about-return-to-all-out-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/eif0v87r/Houthi-Rebels.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T05:07:22.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Everyone lives in fear': Yemenis worry about return to all-out war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Yemen, Houthi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/hamas-chief-heads-to-cairo-for-talks-ahead-of-kushner-visit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/x3dpdtmf/Palestinians-walk-among-tents-and-the-rubble-of-buildings-destroyed-during-the-Israel-Hamas-war-along-the-coastal-road-in-Gaza-City-Thursday-Aug.-13-2026.</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palestinians walk among tents and the rubble of buildings destroyed during the Israel-Hamas war along the coastal road in Gaza City.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:57:51.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hamas chief heads to Cairo for talks ahead of Kushner visit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/hope-fades-for-finding-survivors-of-colombia-quake-as-rescued-woman-dies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/1fl1o5rb/AFP20260814C4M849Gv1HighResColombiaEarthquakeAftermath.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescuers in Colombia made last-ditch efforts to locate earthquake survivors early on August 13, 2026, as the critical 72-hour window for rescue operations neared its end.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:50:59.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hope fades for finding survivors of Colombia quake as rescued woman dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Columbia, earthquake</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/16/new-thousandpillar-mandapam-at-dokiparru-temple-inaugurated</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/aivzrty5/thousand-pillar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The newly constructed Sri Sudarshana Sahasra Sthambha Mandapam (thousand-pillared hall) at the Sri Bhu Sametha Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple at Dokiparru in Gudlavalleru mandal was inaugurated on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:25:54.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New thousand‑pillar Mandapam 
at Dokiparru temple inaugurated</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Dokiparru temple, thousand‑pillar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/16/in-a-1st-independence-day-function-at-amaravati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/mtqmopu0/1st-I-Day-function.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naidu after hoisting the national flag at Parade Ground in Rayapudi on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:23:21.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In a 1st, Independence Day function at Amaravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, Independence Day</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/16/andhra-to-conduct-drills-to-test-disease-control-mechanism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/0sq3q5ae/TNIEimport2023312originalNewProject4.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:20:59.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra to conduct drills to test disease control mechanism </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/16/anakapalle-weavers-keep-handloom-tradition-alive</loc>
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<image:caption>Handloom weavers of Anakapalli district.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/y4hukbkd/Anakapallea.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:09:36.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anakapalle weavers keep handloom tradition alive</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/hardship-fails-to-block-tirupati-girls-volleyball-dreams</loc>
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<image:caption>Financial constraints, difficult family circumstances and the struggle to meet basic needs have not stopped a group of young girls in Tirupati from chasing their dreams on the volleyball court. For these aspiring athletes from lower-middle-class and economically weaker families, volleyball is much more than a sport.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/5a52apkw/volleybal.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Hardship fails to block Tirupati girls’ volleyball dreams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Volleyball, Tirupati girls’</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/12-juveniles-secured-dmk-cpm-pan-tvk-government-over-drug-abuse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/ozbvkifb/Drug-abuse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a social media post, Udhayanidhi Stalin alleged that Dhanush was beaten to death by a group of around 30 people after he questioned the use and sale of drugs in the area.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:07:45.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 juveniles secured; DMK, CPM pan TVK government over drug abuse</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/arunachal-pradesh-engineering-student-found-dead-in-kerala-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-14/oj9tm0fl/ANI_20241214103134.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:05:28.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arunachal Pradesh engineering student found dead in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Arunachal Pradesh, Kothamangalam student suicide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/unique-independence-day-fete-in-pithapuram-and-kuppam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/wmvsx917/Unique.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A single student takes part in I-Day fete at Pithapuram school | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:05:16.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unique Independence Day fete in Pithapuram and Kuppam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, school, Independence Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/manali-best-performing-zone-in-chennai-corporation-coimbatore-tops-tn-civic-bodies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/8jcdwv5k/Manali.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The rankings are awarded based on marks scored in at least 10 thematic areas under the TN Urban Livability Framework.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:03:31.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manali best-performing zone in Chennai corporation; Coimbatore tops TN civic bodies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Manali, Chennai Corporation, best-performing zone</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/eluru-cop-hoists-tricolour-atop-mount-elbrus-to-mark-independence-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/oakyljas/Eluru.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eluru Rural SI V. Venkateswara Rao unfurls a 100-metre Tricolour atop Mount Elbrus, marking Indiaâ?Ts 80th Independence Day with a proud patriotic gesture.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:02:39.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eluru cop hoists Tricolour atop Mount Elbrus to mark Independence Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Independence Day, Eluru cop</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/kovai-private-college-served-notice-after-students-flag-pests-in-food</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/b946524c-7d2a-47f3-92da-079756f7d87d/TNIE_import_2020_10_26_original_Food_Poisoning_Express_Illustrations.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The food safety department received a complaint on Monday after students found a pest in the meal served at the hostel of the private college.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:00:29.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kovai private college served notice after students flag pests in food</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, private college, pests in food</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/agastya-to-set-up-rs-7800-cr-solar-manufacturing-plant-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/5cmqglgt/Agastya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>left-to-right - Mr. Gaurav Tripathi, VP - Solar &amp; EPC Business, Agastya Energy, Mr. Bernhard Rack, CEO, Agastya Energy, Mr. Anubhav Agarwal, Founder &amp; Chairman, AAG (Anubhav Agarwal Group), Mrs. Ashima Agarwal, Promoter Family, Mr. Ajay Kumar Agarwal, Group Chairman, Agastya Energy, Mr. Amit Agarwal, CFO, Agastya Energy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T04:00:02.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Agastya to set up Rs 7,800 cr solar manufacturing plant in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra, Rs 7,800 cr solar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/no-teacher-on-duty-students-forced-to-wait-at-tn-school-for-i-day-fete</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/12/31/original/JINDE28.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Based on information from the collector’s office, Arun Kumar rushed to the school around 1.30 pm and the Tricolour was hoisted.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:57:37.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No teacher on duty, students forced to wait at TN school for I-Day fete</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Independence Day celebrations, Panchayat Union Primary School, Indian tricolour</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/cag-flags-e-coli-in-drinking-water-at-railway-stations-finds-widespread-amenity-lapses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-06/8g4abfp7/V’wada-rly-division.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The audit found E. coli in water cooler samples at eight stations across four railway zone.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:56:28.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CAG flags E. coli in drinking water at railway stations, finds widespread amenity lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Railways, CAG, drinking water, E. coli bacteria</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/pawan-people-must-honour-freedom-fighters-by-following-in-their-footsteps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/xe9sddme/Pawan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DCM Pawan Kalyan attended to Independence Day Celebrations in Kakinada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:54:26.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pawan: People must honour freedom fighters by following in their footsteps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, freedom fighters, Andhra Deputy CM Pawan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/states-rise-rests-on-womens-uplift-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/zu6lmckt/Naid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu travels in RTC bus from Parade Grounds to his camp office as the Stree Shakti free bus scheme completed one year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:52:20.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State’s rise rests on women’s uplift: Naidu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu cabinet, TDP-led NDA coalition government</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/union-minister-bandi-sanjay-questions-telangana-govt-over-printing-cm-ministers-photos-on-ration-cards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/xbuzgihu/ANI_20260815083004.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Bandi Sanjay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:51:16.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister Bandi Sanjay questions Telangana govt over printing CM, minister’s photos on ration cards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Union Minister Bandi Sanjay , Telangana government, PDS ration cards</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/work-unitedly-to-make-andhra-pradesh-indias-top-state-lokesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/749wj6vn/Lokesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for IT Nara Lokesh during Independence Day celebrations in Vijayawada on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:46:19.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Work unitedly to make Andhra Pradesh India’s top State: Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, IT Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/eps-criticises-tvk-over-100-day-performance-cauvery-water-issue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/12/20/original/Stalins_Dubai_trip_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:45:45.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS criticises TVK over 100-day performance, Cauvery water issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami, TVK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/16/chengalpattu-pilots-ai-enabled-drones-to-bolster-public-safety</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ngzo6v0t/Chengalpattu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chengalpattu Collector M Veerappan and SP Ayman Jamal unveiling ‘Vaan Vizhi’ during the Independence Day celebrations on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:42:33.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chengalpattu pilots AI-enabled drones to bolster public safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Drones</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/mp-cm-mohan-yadav-demands-apology-from-sonia-and-rahul-gandhi-over-vande-mataram-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-10/pjhah0st/ANI_20260810142533.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MP CM Mohan Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:41:41.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP CM Mohan Yadav demands apology from Sonia and Rahul Gandhi over Vande Mataram row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mohan Yadav , Vande Mataram row, Rahul Gandhi </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/16/two-myanmar-nationals-held-with-2-kg-gold-at-chennai-airport</loc>
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<news:title>Two Myanmar nationals held with 2 kg gold at Chennai airport</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/29-best-teacher-awardees-sent-to-finland-for-global-education-exposure-programme</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:41:13.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>29 Best Teacher Awardees sent to Finland for global education exposure programme</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/residents-fear-leopard-sighted-in-hogenakkal-foresters-say-no-cause-for-concern</loc>
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<news:title>Residents fear leopard sighted in Hogenakkal, foresters say no cause for concern</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/16/11-flee-chengalpattu-juvenile-home-third-such-escape-this-year</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:40:07.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 flee Chengalpattu juvenile home, third such escape this year</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/priest-at-ramachandrapuram-temple-held-for-raping-minor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/xeciv83m/ANI_20260815180721.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After thrashing him, the locals reported the matter to the police on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:38:34.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priest at Ramachandrapuram temple  held for raping minor</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/cm-reddy-announces-pensions-for-225-lakh-more-beneficiaries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/oeiou1xa/CM-announces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy pays tribute at Veerula Sainik Smarak at Parade Grounds, Secunderabad, on the occasion of Independence Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:35:10.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Reddy announces pensions for 2.25 lakh more beneficiaries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revanth  reddy, Independence Day 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/leader-of-opposition-rahul-to-decide-on-ticket-for-jagga-reddy-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/pxi55kjg/Rahul-will-decide.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress working president Jagga Reddy travels in a vehicle carrying Revanth Reddy, Mahesh Kumar Goud and N Uttam Kumar Reddy in Sangareddy on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:34:16.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leader of Opposition Rahul to decide on ticket for Jagga Reddy: CM Revanth</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/telangana-government-claims-credit-for-projects-funded-by-centre-bjps-ramchander</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP State President N Ramchander Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:31:56.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government claims credit for projects funded by Centre: BJP's Ramchander</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BJP, N Ramchander Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/lower-bhavani-project-farmers-protest-for-water-release-in-tns-perundurai</loc>
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<image:caption>Lower Bhavani Project</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:30:41.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lower Bhavani Project farmers protest for water release in TN's Perundurai</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/cpi-congress-call-for-protecting-democracy-flay-kharge-insult</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:28:17.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI, Congress call for protecting democracy, flay ‘Kharge insult’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/cm-reddys-independence-day-speech-full-of-falsehoods-brs-leader-harish</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS Deputy Floor leader T Harish Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:27:47.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Reddy’s Independence Day speech full of falsehoods: BRS Leader Harish</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/centre-should-probe-pms-allegations-against-congress-brs-president-kt-rama-rao</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:24:47.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre should probe PM’s allegations against Congress: BRS President KT Rama Rao</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/telangana-high-court-sets-aside-order-directing-rythu-bandhu-payments-for-2019</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/zzf5nvqa/Order-directing-Rythu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The dispute concerned farmers owning land in Thelagaram and Thallada villages of Thallada mandal in Khammam district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:20:11.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana High Court sets aside order directing Rythu Bandhu payments for 2019</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Rythu Bandhu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/andhra-pradesh-development-bodies-urge-on-speed-and-transperency-in-works</loc>
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<image:caption>ADC Chief Engineer B Narasimha Murthy was instructed to deploy additional JCB machines to intensify silt removal under the E-10 and E-11 bridges.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:17:54.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Development bodies urge on speed and transperency in works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, APCRDA, ADC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/mom-tutors-son-in-false-pocso-case-against-father-convicted-by-hyderabad-court</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:16:53.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mom tutors son in false POCSO case against father, convicted by Hyderabad court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, hyderabad, POCSO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/come-and-intern-with-kerala-lsgs-peoples-planning-20-on-the-anvil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/gj2vre4v/internship101426.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:14:31.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Come and intern with Kerala LSGs’: People’s Planning 2.0 on the anvil</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/greater-hyderabad-municipal-corporation-plans-digital-platform-to-monitor-ad-assets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/d5u0s1sk/City.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:14:11.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation plans digital platform to monitor ad assets</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/hyderabad-polices-c-mitra-helps-register-1700-zero-firs</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:11:03.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad police's C-Mitra helps register 1,700 Zero FIRs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, C-mitra, Zero FIRs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/16/pm-modi-pays-tribute-to-atal-bihari-vajpayee-on-death-anniversary</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:07:43.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/pipeline-repairs-at-singur-may-disrupt-water-supply-in-parts-of-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/mwg0r1nq/C_23_1_CH1119_3622245.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:07:25.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pipeline repairs at Singur may disrupt water supply in parts of Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Singur project, 24x7 water supply</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/andhra-cricket-association-will-organise-premier-league-for-women-to-provide-exposure-mp</loc>
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<image:caption>ACA president and MP Kesineni Sivanath addressing the media on Saturday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:05:21.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Cricket Association will organise premier league for women to provide exposure: MP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, women, Andhra Cricket Association, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/telanganas-ayush-hunger-strike-enters-day-12</loc>
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<image:caption>The Telangana Homoeopathy Doctors Association (THDA) has urged the state government to increase the stipend paid to AYUSH interns.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:02:22.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana's AYUSH hunger strike enters Day 12</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/colombia-leader-asks-trump-to-suspend-tariffs-over-earthquake</loc>
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<image:caption>Colombia's President Abelardo de la Espriella.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T03:02:04.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Colombia leader asks Trump to suspend tariffs over earthquake</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Trump's tariffs, Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia Earthquake</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/telangana-issues-notices-to-43-medical-shops-over-sale-of-drugs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/z9i6bh3s/202606073817168.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:56:10.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana issues notices to 43 medical shops over sale of drugs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Wegovy, Telangana Drugs Control Administration, Mounjaro</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/north-koreas-kim-tells-putin-he-is-proud-of-strong-ties-state-media</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-24/hjnr3rqa/AP24292325101598.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:54:49.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Korea's Kim tells Putin he is 'proud' of strong ties: state media</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Kim Jong Un, Russia-Ukraine war, North Korea- Russia ties</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/having-qualification-alone-is-not-ground-to-claim-promotion-madras-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/1/25/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bench set aside the order, saying that no writ seeking a direction to promote an employee is maintainable. Such writ petitions are liable to be rejected in limine since promotion per se is not a vested right.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:53:58.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Having qualification alone is not ground to claim promotion’: Madras High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, qualification, promotion of superintendents</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/andhra-pradesh-plans-drills-for-outbreak-response</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of Andhra Pradesh's health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:52:43.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh plans drills for outbreak response</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/80th-independence-day-telangana-looks-back-to-move-forward</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/65xuuvxs/On-I-Day.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla greets guests during the ‘At Home’ at Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/j9hplhun/On_I_Day_TG_looks_back_to_move.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Schoolchildren take part in the 80th Independence Day celebrations in Karimnagar on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/dani7j36/On_I_Day__TG_looks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Railway Protection Force personnel march at Railway Sports Complex in Secunderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:51:59.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>80th Independence Day: Telangana looks back to move forward</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/criminal-case-no-bar-on-disciplinary-action-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/wt617k1k/HC-madras.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:51:56.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Criminal case no bar on disciplinary action: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court, criminal prosecution</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/delhi-behind-the-scenes-politics-has-dress-code</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/05gzoskv/Lawyers-question-BCI-chief’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:51:56.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Behind the scenes| Politics has dress code</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, The Sunday Standard, AAP MLA Anil Jha Vats</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/imd-forecasts-light-rain-for-aug-16-mercury-rises</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/r9xdidt3/IMD-forecasts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:50:36.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD forecasts light rain for Aug 16, mercury rises</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Independence Day celebrations, IMD India Meteorological Department</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/private-varsities-bill-could-affect-social-justice-teachers-body</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/cpmxvhyr/du09-2094757.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bill allows private universities to use facilities of educational institutions, public authorities and private entities through formal arrangements.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:48:49.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private varsities bill could affect social justice: Teachers’ body</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, The Sunday Standard, Delhi University Colleges, AADTA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/16/with-u-educational-social-and-charitable-trust-an-organisation-that-gives-dreams-a-chance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/gj1f6ip4/Where.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the With U Trust take part in a student enrolment drive at Panchayat Union Middle School at Salivaram village in Krishnagiri.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/i29fyn0j/Wherea.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KM Priyakumari</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/wlixkx9r/Whereb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>G Selvakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:48:40.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With U Educational, Social and Charitable Trust: An organisation that gives dreams a chance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, Charitable Trust</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/16/qatar-denies-detaining-three-iranian-pilots-dubs-reports-as-misleading-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/ujkfg4f2/AP26227612493773.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man rides on his motorbike past a billboard with a message that reads in Farsi: " We must rise up" and an image of the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the U.S. and Israel strikes on Feb. 28, in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:48:20.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Qatar denies detaining three Iranian pilots, dubs reports as 'misleading'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Qatar, West Asia conflict, Iranian pilots</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/16/auto-driver-tries-to-run-over-traffic-policeman-held-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/xp8fc4ha/ANI_20240722164935.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:46:38.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Auto driver tries to run over traffic policeman, held in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Auto driver arrested</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/16/16-year-old-in-telangana-uses-brain-tumour-recovery-period-to-learn-coding</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/mqnhxy7z/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Speaking to TNIE, Manohar says coding helped him cope with the difficult period.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:46:20.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16-year-old in Telangana uses brain tumour recovery period to learn coding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Good News, Telangana, brain tumour</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/woman-athlete-from-coimbatore-honoured-with-kalpana-chawla-award-for-himalayan-effort</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/nf0cs5wc/cmvijayidayaward61508chn1101601.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Vijay presenting the Kalpana Chawla Award to Nausheen Banu Chand during the Independence Day celebrations in Chennai on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:46:09.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman athlete from Coimbatore honoured with Kalpana Chawla Award for Himalayan effort</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kalpana Chawla award, Nowshin banu Shanthi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/womens-empowerment-jobs-priority-haryana-chief-minister-nayab-singh-saini</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/s2v722zj/20260627690f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:46:06.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s empowerment, jobs priority: Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, The Sunday Standard, Nayab Singh Saini</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/abhyasikas-nurture-student-dreams-after-school</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/bijvzzxl/Abhya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhyasikha is an after school tuition program by Seva Bharati where students apart from their regular education also learn moral skills, shlokas etc., in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:44:37.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhyasikas nurture student dreams after school</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Seva Bharati, Abhyasikas, Andhra's slums</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/itbp-officer-driver-killed-in-dehradun-panchkula-highway-crash-four-hurt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/osen4p5g/202606173828129.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:43:53.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ITBP officer, driver killed in Dehradun-Panchkula highway crash, four hurt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, The Sunday Standard, Accident, killed, Dehradun-Panchkula highway, ITBP officer</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/16/long-laptop-smartphone-use-linked-to-rise-in-carpal-tunnel-syndrome-among-youngsters-doctors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-07/t0psafvk/New-Project-2025-11-07T114138.632.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>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:43:48.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Long laptop, smartphone use linked to rise in carpal tunnel syndrome among youngsters: Doctors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, carpal tunnel syndrome</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/congress-tiranga-yatra-highlights-harmony-eco-conservation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/vu6kgx6k/congress190508371.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visitors at AICC headquarters on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:41:21.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress Tiranga Yatra highlights harmony, eco conservation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, The Sunday Standard, Delhi Congress, Congress Tiranga Yatra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/16/freedom-habba-turns-bitter-as-metro-closures-leave-bengaluru-visitors-stranded</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/0b3klamh/dance102057.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With restrictions imposed on Metro stations, many visitors were left clueless as to how to get back home.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:41:21.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freedom Habba turns bitter as Metro closures leave Bengaluru visitors stranded</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Namma Metro</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/16/meet-thilagavathi-palani-the-first-woman-to-build-a-life-around-an-art-form-long-dominated-by-men</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/1edrz1wp/yui.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thilagavathi Palani</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/b4yf1x5i/Rewriting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thilagavathi Palani applies makeup to a young performer before a show. Her troupe of 10 students includes six children.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/gvhopkvc/Rewritinga.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:41:04.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet Thilagavathi Palani, the first woman to build a life around an art form long dominated by men</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, Thilagavathi Palani, kattaikoothu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/16/karnataka-hikes-puc-certificate-fees-two-wheelers-to-pay-rs-80-diesels-rs-200</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/al4lus5v/Emission.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7y7t25lq/Emissi.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:40:47.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka hikes PUC certificate fees, two-wheelers to pay Rs 80, diesels Rs 200</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, PUC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/16/youth-role-vital-for-nation-building-delhi-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/93xybahc/cm08074726.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Rekha Gupta at Chhatrasal Stadium on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:39:42.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth role vital for nation-building: Delhi CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, The Sunday Standard, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/16/vidhana-soudha-turns-festive-as-thousands-join-first-ever-freedom-habba</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/tx5374rn/freedom-11094529.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Volunteers in the traditional dress of their states take part in India parade as part of Freedom Habba in front of Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:39:06.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vidhana Soudha turns festive as thousands join first-ever ‘Freedom Habba’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/south-central-railway-marks-years-growth-with-faster-freight-new-trains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/573o7bg5/C_40_1_CH1455_29835026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:38:05.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Central Railway marks year's growth with faster freight, new trains
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, South Central Railway, Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/16/bengaluru-student-turns-history-into-a-game-with-card-based-learning-initiative</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/217unpjn/PLA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ITIHASA, a history-based card game that is now being introduced in government schools in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7oxc7sw4/PLAYING-GAMES.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ke1073yg/HISTO.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:36:04.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru student turns history into a game with card-based learning initiative</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/16/l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-renews-call-for-viksit-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/9dcqw5t2/l-g-flag091836.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>L-G hoists the national flag at the Lok Niwas in the presence of freedom fighters and their families</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:35:15.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu renews call for Viksit Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Delhi, Viksit Delhi, L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/15/zero-tolerance-weak-net-what-did-the-phuket-fiasco-reveal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/qfsbpreu/PHUKET-TURBULENCE060342.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>An Airbus A320neo flying from Phuket to Delhi, suddenly lost about 300 feet of altitude over Odisha, injuring passengers and crew on August 4.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:33:55.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zero tolerance, weak net: What did 
the Phuket fiasco reveal?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainer, AAIB, Phuket-Delhi flight row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/lop-ashoka-flags-discrepancies-in-karnataka-guarantee-scheme-figures-seeks-white-paper</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/b0wke4tk/C_35_1_CH1101_69022048.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP Leader in Assembly R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:33:50.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LoP Ashoka flags discrepancies in Karnataka guarantee scheme figures, seeks white paper</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Guarantee schemes, Karnataka LoP Ashoka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/16/telangana-hc-chief-justice-singh-highlights-commitment-to-justice-and-rule-of-law</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/skom26yt/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:32:15.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC Chief Justice Singh highlights commitment to justice and rule of law</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High court., Chief Justice Aparesh Kumar Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/cm-shivakumar-orders-magisterial-probe-into-deaths-of-three-alleged-poachers-in-karnataka-forest-shootout</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/zp16o8q0/dk-shivakumar-invites-hd-kumaraswamy-for-june-26-talks-on-bidadi-township-project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:30:03.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Shivakumar orders magisterial probe into deaths of three alleged poachers in Karnataka forest shootout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Poacher, CM  DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/10571-gpus-available-for-education-institutes-in-tn-to-train-students-in-ai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/8ri8da42/AI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The test for TN’s AI-skilling drive is not whether the national compute pool exists, but whether it can be converted into classroom-level access</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:29:45.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘10,571 GPUs available for education institutes in TN to train students in AI’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, artificial intelligence, Graphics Processing Units</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/jharkhand-protest-students-to-burn-soren-and-rahul-effigies-gherao-cms-residence-august-20</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/203sdv2i/20260815451L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Job aspirants and students taking out a massive 'Tiranga Yatra' procession to protest against the Jharkhand government over the JPSC and JSSC-CGL exam paper leak issues, in Ranchi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:29:28.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand protest: Students to burn Soren and Rahul effigies, gherao CM's residence August 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Hemant Soren, ​Rahul Gandhi, Jharkhand students protest, JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch, JPSC protest, Soren Residence Gherao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/karnataka-families-accuse-forest-personnel-of-killing-three-men-dispute-poaching-claim</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ar69if8q/Families-reject-poaching-charge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The forest office that was vandalised by the villagers following the death of three alleged poachers in a shootout near Shagya village in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:27:33.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Families accuse forest personnel of killing three men, dispute poaching claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Shootout, Poaching</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Aug/16/meet-rajinikanth-the-vegetable-vendor-who-fed-hope-to-government-school-children-in-nagapatinam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/m8hvq3b0/Vendor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>One of the dining halls built by Rajinikanth with funds mobilised for government school students.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/ca1q5ibq/1_53_1_bssala11508try4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajinikanth interacting with the students at the Thopputhurai Government Model Higher Secondary School.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/dzt8893z/Vendoraa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajinikanth</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:27:14.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet Rajinikanth, the vegetable vendor who fed hope to government-school children in Nagapatinam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, Rajinikanth, vegetable vendor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/eddelu-karnataka-flags-voter-deletions-under-sir-calls-for-movement-to-protect-voting-rights</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/hinjq0zo/SIR-done.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:25:15.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eddelu Karnataka flags voter deletions under SIR, calls for movement to protect voting rights</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Sir, voter deletions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/andhra-pradesh-should-set-national-benchmark-in-supply-of-quality-power-genco-md</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/1gki9t8c/newindianexpress2025-07-09indawo6lpower.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:23:54.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh should set national benchmark in supply of quality power: GENCO MD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, high-quality power supply, GENCO MD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/16/waguv-weaves-its-way-back</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/x9my67c8/wagu-8055032.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For generations, Waguv, traditional grass mats handwoven from dried rice straw and wetland reeds, was part of Kashmiri homes.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/f2z6smd6/wagu-1055028.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/sjiyar6l/Waguv.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:22:00.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waguv weaves its way back</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Waguv, Kashmir’s tradition, grass mat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/three-alleged-poachers-killed-in-shootout-inside-cauvery-wildlife-sanctuary-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/bxy02eoc/15forest11508chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest office vandalised by villagers following shoot out of three alleged poachers near Sagya village in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/134ziouj/a-horz.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anthony, Kumar and Peter who died in the shootout | Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:21:59.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three alleged poachers killed in shootout inside Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, poachers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/factional-undertones-emerge-within-cong-mlas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/zupj8t7b/ANI_20260614055244.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC General Secretary K C Venugopal</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:19:54.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Factional undertones emerge within Cong MLAs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/constitutional-rights-should-be-protected-says-kerala-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/skqi4byi/P_4918023660.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan hoists the national flag and reviews the ceremonial parade during the Independence Day celeb</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:18:35.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Constitutional rights should be protected, says Kerala CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chief Minister V D Satheesan, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/16/rs-2047-cr-railway-project-to-take-centrestage-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/4nswshtn/newindianexpress2026-01-21die0wsmt202601213645943.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Centre approved 3rd line in Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:18:19.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2,047-cr Railway project to take centrestage in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, railway project, Vijayawada–Gudur 3rd line</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/filling-vacant-posts-governments-priority-cm-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/lf31xbd9/dk-3105430.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar during the 80th Independence Day Celebrations at Field Marshal Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on Saturday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/vin53ltk/GOVT-PLANS-AI-TRAINING.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A tableau depicts national icons | Shashidhar Byrappa</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/iq4cifgs/GOVT-PLANS-AI-TRAINING.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students perform during the Independence Day celebrations at Manekshaw Parade Ground in Bengaluru on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:18:06.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Filling vacant posts government’s priority: CM Shivakumar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/16/temple-bells-ring-as-aspirants-chase-calls-for-government-jobs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/9a0wq51a/rama-1055136.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Impressed by the efforts of those running a free coaching centre under a tent on the premises of Mahavir Temple in Sasaram, Bihar’s Rohtas district, even the district’s top officials visit the centre to guide job aspirants and improve their odds in competitive exams.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:17:38.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temple bells ring as aspirants chase 
calls for government jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Government jobs, Temple bells</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/vande-mataram-gives-satheesan-secular-plank-amid-charges-of-bjp-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/jbul5kyf/32-33-1-parad121508chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan hoists the national flag and reviews the ceremonial parade during the Independence Day celebrations at Central Stadium on August 15. Also seen Thiruvananthapuram District Collector Anu Kumari, IAS.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:17:18.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Vande Mataram’ gives Satheesan secular plank amid charges of BJP ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala CM VD Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/16/giving-a-fresh-life-to-pits</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/n7hbi93f/yadav-1055312.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Professor Rajendra Yadav collects pits and fallen fruits, dries them, preserves their seeds and sows them where they can survive.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/65iyi0n7/yadav_2055315.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:15:18.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Giving a fresh life to pits</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Hazaribagh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/row-erupts-at-kozhikode-corporation-over-rendition-of-national-anthem-song</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/3mnugzia/32-33-1-k5independenceday1508chn33.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Bindu Krishna receives the salute during the parade held as part of the Independence Day celebrations at Vikram Maidan, West Hill, Kozhikode.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:15:02.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Row erupts at Kozhikode corporation over rendition of national anthem, song</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kozhikode corporation, Mayor O Sadashivan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/15/natarajan-chandrasekaran-the-tata-lifer-who-remade-the-group-but-lost-the-boardroom</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/0o24o5bi/N-Chandrasekaran.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from February 18, 2026, Chairman of the Board at Tata Sons Natarajan Chandrasekaran attends an investors meeting with France's President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:11:22.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Natarajan Chandrasekaran: The Tata lifer who remade the group, but lost the boardroom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tata Sons, Tata group, N Chandrasekaran, Noel Tata</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/16/two-tncsc-officials-suspended-in-6k-tonne-pds-rice-scam-in-kancheepuram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/3joal3k4/202503203355288.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Four private rice mills functioning as TNCSC hulling agents supplied the said volume of rice valued at Rs 10.82 crore, while allegedly retaining the freshly milled rice on their premises.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:10:27.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two TNCSC officials suspended in 6K tonne PDS rice scam in Kancheepuram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PDS rice scam, TNCSC officials suspended</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/16/kerala-hc-warns-against-misuse-of-pocso-act-in-matrimonial-disputes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/hgaqiay8/P_4818567889.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:09:43.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC warns against misuse of Pocso Act in matrimonial disputes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, POCSO Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Aug/16/india-sets-up-panel-on-teesta-amid-chinas-role</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/qptb20m4/teesta-a085923.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 12-member committee, constituted on July 10 and chaired by the Chairman of the Central Water Commission, has been given six months to submit its report.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-16T02:09:22.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India sets up panel on Teesta amid China’s role </news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India, China, Teesta river, Teesta Barrage Project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/16/bjp-leader-santhosh-hits-back-at-minister-priyank-says-sangh-doesnt-need-registration</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/15/original/BL_Santhosh_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP national organising secretary BL Santhosh</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<image:caption>At Chennai’s MS Swaminathan Eco Park, an asphalt lot has been transformed into wetlands, shallow ponds, and permeable landscapes designed to manage 90 per cent of incoming stormwater while storing millions of litres underground</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People gather near an enormous statue of the Virgin Mary that is believed to be Europe's tallest during the inauguration in the village Konotopie, Poland, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A migrant gets his hair done while waiting to enter a short-stay migrants centre, CETI, at Trampolin Beach in Spain's north Africa's Ceuta enclave on August 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Quit India Movement was a mass civil disobedience movement launched on August 8, 1942, demanding an end to British occupation of India.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha proceedings are underway during the Monsoon Session of Parliament in New Delhi on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T19:14:41.145Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T18:31:11.571Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary gestures while inspecting the Guard of Honour during the state-level 80th Independence Day celebrations at Gandhi Maidan, in Patna, on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Photographic works by Monali Meher</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sachin B in action during the match on Saturday</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/attack-on-sukhbir-badal-inside-gurdwara-was-assault-on-sikh-principles-mp-harsimrat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/nh4xjt90/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-7.16.04-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) MP from Bathinda Harsimrat Kaur at an annual political conference organised in memory of martyr Karnail Singh Isru of the Goa Liberation struggle at Isru village near Khanna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T15:26:10.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attack on Sukhbir Badal an ‘assault on Sikh principles’, says emotional Harsimrat Kaur</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Harsimrat Kaur, Sukhbir Singh Badal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/a-medal-out-of-dried-up-ponds-javelin-thrower-ashishs-tale</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/lwj7m70i/Javelin2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ashish Yadav poses with his medal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T15:23:29.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A medal out of dried-up ponds: javelin thrower Ashish's tale </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Neeraj Chopra, World Athletics, Javelin Throw, Ashish Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/chennai-open-to-have-electronic-line-calling-facility-this-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/jkmk753x/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-13.17.27.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials at the launch on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T15:20:06.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai Open to have electronic line calling facility this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sports, Indian tennis, Vijay Amritraj, TNTA, WTA Chennai Open</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/shanti-act-draft-rules-set-operator-liability-financial-safeguards-for-private-nuclear-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/y50v8x2l/ANI_20260723113113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T15:16:13.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SHANTI Act draft rules set operator liability, financial safeguards for private nuclear push</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, privatisation, nuclear energy, civil nuclear sector, SHANTI Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/shore-temple-classic-clean-sweep-by-japanese-surfers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/u47ouhol/surfing15.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From Left to Right - Arun Vasu, (SFI president) Ikko Watanabe (Japan), Yuma Nagasawa (Japan), Hinata Shimizu (Japan), Mirai Ikeda (Japan) &amp; Ty Sorati WSL official</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T15:02:08.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shore Temple Classic: Clean sweep by Japanese surfers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sports, Surfing Federation of India, Indian surfing, Shore Temple Classic, WSL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/warped-mentality-of-protecting-criminals-rahul-gandhi-slams-bjp-over-ankita-bhandari-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/vz6g704d/Rahul-with-Ankita-Bhandaris-parents.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi meets with the family of Ankita Bhandari.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:43:45.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Warped mentality of protecting criminals': Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over Ankita Bhandari murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ​Rahul Gandhi, Ankita Bhandari, Ankita Bhandari murder case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/pm-modi-gives-clarion-call-to-all-indians-to-join-100-week-anti-drug-campaign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/d517o2d3/PTI08152026000266A-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi being greeted by students during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:34:22.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi gives clarion call to all Indians to join 100-week anti-drug campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, 100-week anti-drug campaign</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/buoyant-east-bengal-eye-durand-semis-berth-vs-indian-army</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/e6gq084m/202608073895832.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>East Bengal FC face Indian Army FT in quarters on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:26:43.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buoyant East Bengal eye Durand semis berth vs Indian Army</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sports, Indian football, East Bengal FC, Indian Army FT, SC Delhi, FC Raengdai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/as-taliban-leaders-mark-five-years-in-power-in-afghanistan-a-un-envoy-warns-of-rights-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/yurid1f3/AP26227238491459.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taliban delegates from across the country attend a meeting that opens celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the US withdrawal and the start of Taliban rule, at the Loya Jirga Hall in Kabul, Afghanistan, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:25:20.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Taliban leaders mark five years in power in Afghanistan, a UN envoy warns of rights crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Taliban, Afghanistan, Afghan Women, human rights abuse, Taliban takeover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/indian-athletics-team-to-undergo-acclimatisation-camp-in-japan-ahead-of-asian-games</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/b7zdh32r/202607093858458.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The team picked by the AFI is more than 68 who represented the country in the previous Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, in 2023.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:22:29.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian athletics team to undergo acclimatisation camp in Japan ahead of Asian Games</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Asian Games, Indian athletics team</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/israeli-strikes-in-lebanon-kill-11-including-three-children-hezbollah-vows-appropriate-response</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/xv5fim6e/AP26218373614149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man removes a damaged scooter from the debris of a destroyed house that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in the village of Burj al-Shamali, southern Lebanon, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:19:25.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 11, including three children; Hezbollah vows ‘appropriate’ response</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hezbollah, West Asia conflict, Israel Bombs Lebanon, Israel-Lebanon Conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/fast-growing-belgium-wildfire-burns-at-least-1600-hectares</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/chx3i7qt/20260801052F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wildfire burns about 900 hectares in eastern Belgium, remains out of control (Representational Image)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T14:05:20.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fast-growing Belgium wildfire burns at least 1,600 hectares</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Belgium wildfire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/tension-at-chandigarh-mohali-border-as-police-stop-sikh-groups-march-bandh-on-august-21-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/yf838ms5/During-the-clash-between-Chandigarh-Police-and-the-Quami-Insaaf-Morcha-at-Sector-52-53-Chandigarh-border-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The situation escalated when protesters attempted to cross the barricades, following which police used water cannons and tear gas shells to disperse them.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:55:40.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension at Chandigarh-Mohali border as police stop Sikh groups’ march, bandh on August 21</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, tear gas, water cannons, Sikh prisoners, Qaumi Insaaf Morcha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/punjab-womens-economic-freedom-to-be-focus-of-2026-says-cm-bhagwant-singh-mann-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/hls5zcly/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-4.58.52-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab CM Bhagwant Singh Mann 80th Independence Day at Cantt Board Stadium in the border town of Ferozepur.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:55:27.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab women’s economic freedom to be focus of 2026, says CM Bhagwant Singh Mann</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bhagwant Singh Mann</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/rss-did-not-protect-us-from-razakars-indian-army-did-priyank-kharge-rejects-santhoshs-claim</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/4inilh3r/ANI_20260813134732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priyank Kharge also questioned Santhosh's reference to V D Savarkar and Subhas Chandra Bose's Indian National Army (INA).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:51:51.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RSS did not protect us from Razakars, Indian Army did: Priyank Kharge rejects Santhosh's claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/14/why-did-n-chandrasekaran-exit-tata-sons</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/1/27/original/PTI2_12_2020_000112A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:30:10.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why did N Chandrasekaran exit Tata Sons?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tata Sons, N Chandrasekaran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/fih-world-cup-harmanpreet-brace-sets-india-on-their-way</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/epk7ace1/Hockey.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harmanpreet SIngh scores India's two goals against Wales on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:22:38.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIH World Cup: Harmanpreet brace sets India on their way </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sports, Hockey India, Indian hockey, Harmanpreet Singh, 2026 FIH World Cup, Sanjay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/body-of-eighth-worker-recovered-from-uttarakhand-tunnel-two-still-missing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/jepzdjxa/IMG-20260815-WA02551.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The search continued for two workers believed to be trapped under debris inside the tunnel following Thursday’s accident.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:15:33.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Body of eighth worker recovered from Uttarakhand tunnel, two still missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand tunnel, Chamoli Tunnel Flooding, Tunnel Accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/five-shot-in-campus-dorm-area-as-multiple-suspects-spark-lockdown-at-virginia-state-university</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/j3qxnn63/ANI_20260313164012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>County police said officers discovered five people suffering from gunshot wounds outside campus dormitories when they arrived.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:14:37.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five shot in campus dorm area as multiple suspects spark lockdown at Virginia State University</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Shooting, Virginia State University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/himachal-cm-sukhvinder-singh-sukhu-announces-arrears-new-welfare-schemes-on-independence-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/lm8pyjgt/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-6.01.25-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu during the Independence Day function held at Barsar in Hamirpur district</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:05:39.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces arrears, new welfare schemes on Independence Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/street-rallies-held-as-taliban-government-marks-five-years-ruling-afghanistan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/oehvgi6r/AP26227352832044.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taliban government supporters attend celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the Taliban's return to power.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T13:05:02.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Street rallies held as Taliban government marks five years ruling Afghanistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Afghanistan, Taliban Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/cm-saini-highlights-womens-empowerment-jobs-and-development-on-haryanas-80th-independence-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/s2v722zj/20260627690f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:57:14.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Saini highlights women’s empowerment, jobs and development on Haryana’s 80th Independence Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana, Nayab Singh Saini</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/magnitude-77-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesias-coast-killing-at-least-40-toppling-buildings</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/myhre91b/AP26227063972379.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers attempt to clear debris at building damaged by an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:55:16.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 40, toppling buildings</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Indonesia, earthquake, tsunami warning, 7.7-magnitude earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/active-landslide-puts-38-houses-at-risk-in-sikkims-rimbi-singlitam-evacuation-underway</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-20/kcdynuz7/ANI_20240820093047.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sikkim landslide</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:52:39.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Active landslide puts 38 houses at risk in Sikkim's Rimbi-Singlitam; evacuation underway</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Active landslide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/itbp-dig-driver-killed-as-suv-crashes-into-car-in-uttar-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/19/original/Accident_EPS_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:40:16.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ITBP DIG, driver killed as SUV crashes into car in Uttar Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Indo-Tibetan Border Police, Car accident, ITBP DIG</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/15/india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-test-kl-rahul-retires-hurt-with-cramps-gill-joins-padikkal-in-the-middle</loc>
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<image:caption>India's Devdutt Padikkal, left, and KL Rahul leave the field for lunch break during the day one of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/opposition-says-pm-modis-dimaagi-naxal-remark-stigmatises-dissent-questions-womens-quota-pitch</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets addresses the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:23:32.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition says PM Modi's ‘dimaagi Naxal’ remark stigmatises dissent, questions women's quota pitch</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/uk-pm-calls-academic-ardays-death-a-tragedy-on-so-many-levels</loc>
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<image:caption>Speaking to reporters while on a visit to southwest England, Burnham said it was "not a moment for any rushing to judgement".</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:13:06.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK PM calls academic Arday's death a 'tragedy on so many levels'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Andy Burnham, Jason Arday</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:02:19.076Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T12:01:09.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When they speak...</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Book review</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:56:05.094Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>A poster from Raashi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:54:40.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aditya Shashikumar returns to the screen with Raashi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aditya Shashikumar, Raashi</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Anup Bhandari, Nirup Bhandari and Srinidhi Shetty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:51:01.794Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Anup Bhandari, Nirup Bhandari, Srinidhi Shetty</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>The End of Oak Street Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:44:40.966Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>David Robert Mitchell, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, Christian Convery, Anne Hathaway, The End of Oak Street</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:43:47.180Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Vishwanath and Sons, Venky Atluri, Mamitha Baiju, Radikaa Sarathkumar, Raveena Tandon, Suriya</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Representative photo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:43:14.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three Gujarat gaushalas recognised by AWBI receive zero financial assistance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, gaushalas</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Magudam Movie Review: A poster from Magudam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:42:59.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magudam Movie Review: A crown too heavy for weak storytelling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magudam Movie Review, vishal, anjali, Dushara Vijayan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/hypersonics-drones-on-independence-day-pm-modi-pushes-india-from-arms-buyer-to-arms-builder</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 80th Independence Day celebration in New Delhi on Saturday, August 15, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T11:30:34.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hypersonics, drones on Independence-Day, PM Modi pushes India from arms buyer to arms builder</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Modi, 80th Independence Day, Hypersonics</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/cm-hemant-soren-promises-exam-reforms-assures-jharkhand-youth-of-action-against-irregularities</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:55:32.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Hemant Soren promises exam reforms, assures Jharkhand youth of action against irregularities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Hemant Soren, jharkhand student protest</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Land subsidence near Rampur market on the Kedarnath highway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:51:49.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Land subsidence near Rampur market threatens Kedarnath highway connectivity</news:title>
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<image:caption>A migrant vendor sells flags at busy Pattom juntion</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A scene from the practice session ahead of Independence Day Paarade at the Central Stadium</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Customers buying festive supplies at a stall in Chalai Market</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An Air Force helicopter showers petals as part of preperations for the parade at Central Stadium</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An NCC cadet during a practice session at Cenrtral Stadium</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Children check out national flags displayed for sale at a roadside shop</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A customer browses Independence Day merchandise at a shop in Chalai market</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:28:36.165Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hoists the national tricolour.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:14:46.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP-RSS spreading hatred and dividing people, Congress opening ‘mohabbat ki dukaan’: AICC president Kharge</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:12:38.785Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Bangladesh bats during play on day three of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mather Bazar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rajendra Maidan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Scene from MG Road</image:caption>
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<image:caption>St Antony’s HSS, Kacheripady</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Broadway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:49:18.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi in Tricolour hues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Independence Day</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/i-support-prashant-kishors-politics-but-future-will-be-challenging-union-minister-chirag-paswan</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Chirag Paswan and others during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at his residence, in Patna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:39:50.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I support Prashant Kishor's politics, but future will be challenging: Union Minister Chirag Paswan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/15/nadhamaram-blooms-with-melody-masala-in-uk-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:34:22.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Nadhamaram’ blooms with melody &amp; masala in UK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Music, Sound of Trees</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/nalsar-student-body-condemns-bci-over-withdrawn-enrolment-order-demands-apology-from-chairperson</loc>
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<image:caption>NALSAR University of Law.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:33:54.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NALSAR student body condemns BCI over withdrawn enrolment order, demands apology from chairperson</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BCI, NALSAR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/15/government-launches-voluntary-scheme-for-small-taxpayers-to-disclose-undisclosed-foreign-assets</loc>
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<image:caption>The fair market value of assets will be determined as of March 31, 2026, the CBDT said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:25:28.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government launches voluntary scheme for small taxpayers to disclose undisclosed foreign assets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Taxpayers, voluntary scheme</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/bjp-accuses-sonia-gandhi-of-objecting-to-full-vande-mataram-rendition-congress-denies-charge</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at AICC headquarters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:20:45.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP accuses Sonia Gandhi of objecting to full Vande Mataram rendition; Congress denies charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonia gandhi, Vande Mataram</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/himachals-shipki-la-border-trade-hits-roadblock-over-igst-traders-suspend-operations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/3c3733r3/shipki-la.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Tribal Minister Jagat Singh Negi along with ITBP officials at Shipki-La on June 10, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:16:56.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal's Shipki La border trade hits roadblock over IGST, traders suspend operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Himachal Pradesh, IGST, Shipki La border</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/cjp-convenor-dipke-launches-school-thik-karo-campaign-on-i-day-seeks-cap-on-private-school-fees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/qthzc41o/ANI_20260805072209.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dipke travelled to his native village, Santuk Pimpri, and attended a flag hoisting ceremony on the occasion of Independence Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:00:20.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP convenor Dipke launches ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign on I-Day, seeks cap on private school fees</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, abhijeet dipke, ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/cm-mohan-charan-majhi-urges-youths-not-to-be-influenced-by-forces-trying-to-divide-them</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi hoisted the national flag at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar and addressed the people of the State on August 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T08:46:23.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Charan Majhi urges youths not to be influenced by forces trying to divide them</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, Independence Day 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/iran-fires-back-at-trumps-threat-to-declare-hormuz-a-us-territory</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/rfq8jlk6/ANI_20260814212004.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by tweet or election speech": Iran hits back at Trump's 'US territory' remark</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T08:41:17.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Kazem Gharibabadi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/youth-are-demographic-dividend-can-become-burden-if-not-guided-properly-mohan-bhagwat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/p04i04ht/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-06-at-8.08.07-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T08:24:46.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth are demographic dividend, can become burden if not guided properly: Mohan Bhagwat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RSS chief  Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
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