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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/30/cisce-2026-results-delhi-ncr-records-near-perfect-pass-rates-girls-lead-again</loc>
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<image:caption>Students celebrate after the declaration of the ICSE Board Class 10th and ISC 12th results, at Lt Atul Katarya Memorial School, in Gurugram, Thursday, April 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>CISCE 2026 results: Delhi-NCR records near-perfect pass rates, girls lead again</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/punjab-police-bust-isi-linked-espionage-modules-using-cctv-to-spy-on-military-sites</loc>
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<image:caption>The high-tech equipments seized after Punjab Police busted two separate ISI-backed modules.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Punjab Police bust ISI-linked espionage modules using CCTV to spy on military sites</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/nta-announces-dates-for-ugc-net-exams-issues-advisory-on-neet-ug-exam-biometrics</loc>
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<image:caption>An official release from NTA said the online registration portal for submission of forms was opened on April 29.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T12:46:38.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA announces dates for UGC-NET exams, issues advisory on NEET-UG exam biometrics</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Apr/30/fast-relief-or-fragile-fix-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T12:43:28.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fast relief or fragile fix?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/30/tmc-will-win-more-than-226-seats-mamata-dismisses-exit-polls-as-instruction-of-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T12:43:08.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'TMC will win more than 226 seats': Mamata dismisses exit polls as 'instruction of BJP'</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, exit polls, Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/30/tata-power-keppel-to-deploy-large-scale-caas-at-it-park-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>Logo of Tata Power.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T12:42:25.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Power, Keppel to deploy large-scale CaaS at IT park in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Chennai, cooling-as-a-solution, Intellion Park</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/triple-murder-accused-killed-in-encounter-with-up-police-in-bulandshahr</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T12:35:02.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Triple murder accused killed in encounter with UP police in Bulandshahr</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Police Encounter, Gym trainer</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/cisce-declares-icse-isc-2026-results-overall-pass-percentage-above-99-as-girls-outperform-boys-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Students celebrate after the declaration of Class 10 (ICSE) and Class 12 (ISC) board examinations, at a school in Gurugram, Thursday, April 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T12:30:57.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CISCE declares ICSE, ISC 2026 results; overall pass percentage above 99% as girls outperform boys</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/30/rupee-plumbs-record-low-of-9534-closes-at-9591-as-crude-tops-126barrel</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T12:04:48.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee plumbs record low of 95.34, closes at 95.91 as crude tops $126/barrel</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/30/five-booked-after-dalits-allege-humiliation-at-temple-event-in-gujarats-junagadh</loc>
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<image:caption>People also alleged that they were told they would be allowed to eat only after others in the village had finished.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T11:49:10.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five booked after dalits allege humiliation at temple event in Gujarat's Junagadh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, Caste discrimination, SC/ST Atrocities case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/storms-rains-kill-13-in-up-21-injured-amid-widespread-damage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/359bcd13-e9a6-4174-af2e-881a5e43346d/Rain_brings.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T11:48:18.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Storms, rains kill 13 in UP; 21 injured amid widespread damage</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/congress-slams-cec-gyanesh-kumar-says-voting-should-be-made-fundamental-right</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T11:32:11.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress slams CEC Gyanesh Kumar; says voting should be made 'fundamental right'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Chief Election Commissioner, Jairam Ramesh, fundamental right, Voting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/ukraine-seeking-details-on-russias-may-9-ceasefire-offer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-01/wvlufnxo/202508183484202.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T11:30:15.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine seeking details on Russia's May 9 ceasefire offer</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/americans-belong-at-bottom-of-gulf-waters-irans-khamenei-vows-to-protect-nuclear-missile-capabilities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/bw2ftrcy/AP26096506942111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People drive their motorbikes past a billboard that shows a graphic depicting Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, April 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T11:25:49.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Americans belong at bottom of Gulf waters': Iran's Khamenei vows to protect 'nuclear, missile capabilities'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, US naval blockade</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/five-indian-origin-men-charged-in-2-million-cannabis-trailer-theft-in-canada-illegal-firearms-seized</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/vt8w2xi9/canada-drugs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Five Indian-origin men from Punjab have been charged in connection with the theft of a trailer carrying cannabis worth over $2 million.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T11:20:20.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five Indian-origin men charged in $2 million cannabis trailer theft in Canada; illegal firearms seized</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nation, illegal firearms, cannabis theft, Indian origin men</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/media-organizations-call-on-israel-to-allow-foreign-reporters-independent-access-to-gaza</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/dmb09j18/Freelance-journalist-Gaza.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Freelance journalist Mariam Dagga, 33, who had been working with the Associated Press and other outlets during the Gaza war, poses for a portrait in Khan Younis, southern Gaza Strip, on June 14, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T11:18:02.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Media organizations call on Israel to allow foreign reporters independent access to Gaza</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israel, Gaza, media organisations, foreign reporters</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/myanmar-reduces-ousted-leader-suu-kyis-prison-term-in-new-amnesty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/1/10/original/Aung_San_Suu_Kyi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Myanmar's ousted leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T10:47:42.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Myanmar reduces ousted leader Suu Kyi's prison term in new amnesty</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Aung San Suu Kyi, Myanmar amnesty</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/30/delhi-hc-orders-preservation-of-sunjay-kapurs-assets-flags-suspicious-circumstances-over-will</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-05/mzgv2dob/ANI_20250725070114.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Industrialist Sunjay Kapur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T10:42:16.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC orders preservation of Sunjay Kapur’s assets; flags ‘suspicious’ circumstances over will</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Sanjay Kapur, will dispute</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/30/federal-bank-snaps-up-stacs-credit-card-biz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/yo7ct9wc/202604303770640.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Federal Bank to acquire select credit card portfolio from Standard Chartered Bank in India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T10:40:44.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Federal Bank snaps up StaC’s credit card biz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Federal Bank, Credit card, Standard Chartered Bank</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/viral-kumbh-mela-woman-files-complaint-in-kochi-over-online-defamation-zero-fir-registered</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Further action will be taken after preliminary verification, police sources said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T10:33:46.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Viral Kumbh Mela woman files complaint in Kochi over online defamation; zero FIR registered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kumbh Mela woman, online defamation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/sc-pulls-up-centre-over-delay-in-airfare-regulation-plea-seeks-affidavit-within-a-week</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T10:25:28.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC pulls up Centre over delay in airfare regulation plea; seeks affidavit within a week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, Airfare hike, West Asia crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/30/bihar-road-rage-bjp-leaders-nephew-killed-in-shootout</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/2hp5j8ji/202604293770276.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Road rage turns deadly in Bihar’s Siwan, BJP leader’s nephew shot dead</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T10:25:14.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar road rage: BJP leader's nephew killed in shootout </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar, Shootout, Road rage</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/eci-approves-telangana-rakshana-sena-for-k-kavithas-party-differs-from-name-announced-during-launch</loc>
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<image:caption>K Kavitha during the launch of her new political party on April 25.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T10:21:04.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI approves ‘Telangana Rakshana Sena’ for K Kavitha's party; differs from name announced during launch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, Telangana Rakshana Sena</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/mockery-of-democracy-saurabh-bharadwaj-slams-ed-over-i-pac-founders-bail-after-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T10:06:16.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Mockery of democracy': Saurabh Bharadwaj slams ED over I-PAC founder's bail after Bengal polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Saurabh Bharadwaj, I-Pac, Enforcement Directorate (ED), West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/allahabad-hc-fines-up-govt-rs-2-lakh-for-illegal-vehicle-seizure-in-alleged-cow-meat-transport-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ub1geg04/ANI_20260325104409.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Allahabad High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T10:01:01.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC fines UP govt Rs 2 lakh for 'illegal' vehicle seizure in alleged cow meat transport case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, compensation, Allahabad High Court​, cow meat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/30/stolen-phones-harder-to-hide-as-gujarat-police-step-up-digital-tracking</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/m68gf5q7/Gujarat-police1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At a recent ceremony, State Police Chief K. L. N. Rao honoured nodal officers from top-performing districts, acknowledging their role in strengthening investigation, coordination, and execution.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T09:51:29.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stolen phones harder to hide as Gujarat Police step up digital tracking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, Gujarat, Gujarat police, crackdown on mobile theft</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/sc-directs-allahabad-hc-to-urgently-hear-77-year-old-cancer-patients-nine-year-old-pension-plea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/flgoactm/Screenshot-2026-04-29-142406.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T09:50:00.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC directs Allahabad HC to urgently hear 77-year-old cancer patient’s nine-year-old pension plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Allahabad High Court​, Supreme Court of India, pension pleas</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/sc-defers-anil-ambani-led-adag-fraud-pil-to-may-8-seeks-fair-probe-as-agencies-file-status-reports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-06/p1zwkf60/202602193679085.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Industrialist Anil Ambani</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T09:23:59.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC defers Anil Ambani-led ADAG fraud PIL to May 8; seeks fair probe as agencies file status reports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Business, Anil Ambani, Supreme Court of India, Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/activists-say-israel-has-intercepted-their-gaza-aid-flotilla-near-crete-detaining-crews-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/6odro36a/activists-flotilla.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Boats carrying activists and humanitarian aid for Palestinians in Gaza reposition in the port during a symbolic send-off as part of the Global Sumud Flotilla, in Barcelona, Spain, Sunday, April 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T09:23:04.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Activists say Israel has intercepted their Gaza aid flotilla near Crete, detaining crews</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israel, activists, aid to Gaza, Global Sumud Flotilla</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/iran-defies-trumps-naval-blockade-as-oil-prices-soar-to-four-year-high</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/5wl0freh/AP26112412240724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A cargo ship sails in the Persian Gulf toward the Strait of Hormuz, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T09:21:21.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran defies Trump's naval blockade as oil prices soar to four-year high</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Brent Crude Oil, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US naval blockade</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/indias-fish-production-rises-3-in-2025-keralas-oil-sardine-catch-jumps-13-to-decadal-high</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-04/jg34slx4/P_4460447734.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers pack freshly caught sardines in ice at the Perumathura-Muthalapozhi Fishing Harbour in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T09:03:46.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's fish production rises 3% in 2025; Kerala's oil sardine catch jumps 13% to decadal high</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Kerala, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, marine fish production</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/sc-takes-suo-motu-cognisance-of-nclt-delays-in-approving-resolution-plans-flags-grim-situation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/jj3q20e2/Screenshot-2026-03-17-142300.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T08:52:51.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC takes suo motu cognisance of NCLT delays in approving resolution plans; flags 'grim' situation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, National Company Law Tribunal, Supreme Court of India, resolution plans</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/armys-exercise-pragati-to-bring-nearly-a-dozen-nations-together-in-major-act-east-outreach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/q0dqi8p8/representational-image.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T08:41:13.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army's Exercise PRAGATI to bring nearly a dozen nations together in major Act-East outreach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Indian Army, Act East policy, Exercise PRAGATI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/30/kharge-says-no-change-in-karnataka-cm-for-now-amid-leadership-tussle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/oyycn5zc/202604293769054.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T08:30:49.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge says no change in Karnataka CM 'for now' amid leadership tussle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka leadership tussle</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/ramky-estates-gets-rs-600-crore-swamih-fund-to-take-over-skylark-builders-stalled-bengaluru-projects</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/czwswl98/Home_buy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T08:30:23.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramky Estates gets Rs 600 crore SWAMIH fund to take over Skylark Builders' stalled Bengaluru projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ramky Estates &amp; Farms, Skylark Builders</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/sc-asks-centre-to-consider-amending-law-on-termination-of-pregnancy-for-rape-survivors-beyond-20-weeks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:56:07.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks Centre to consider amending law on termination of pregnancy for rape survivors beyond 20 weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Abortion Laws, rape survivors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/supreme-court-reserves-order-on-pawan-kheras-anticipatory-bail-plea-in-defamation-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-20/1q3uz0fy/Screenshot-2025-12-20-091107.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:51:00.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court reserves order on Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea in defamation row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Pawan Khera</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/30/when-memory-solved-the-crime</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/uif3jnat/PEPPER054112.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:50:10.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When memory solved the crime</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, crime</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/stay-cool-stay-safe-aiims-doctors-issue-heatwave-advisory-for-children</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/zbyx0eim/ANI_20260430072301.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Sheffali Gulati, Professor of Paediatrics at AIIMS Delhi, emphasised that children face a higher risk during extreme heat and require careful monitoring.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:49:55.629Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stay cool, stay safe: AIIMS doctors issue heatwave advisory for children</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Heatwave, Dr Sheffali Gulati, AIIMS, Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/yogi-adityanath-asks-sp-congress-to-apologise-for-not-supporting-womens-reservation-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/yyokz0ui/ANI_20260322062239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:48:55.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yogi Adityanath asks SP, Congress to apologise for not supporting Women’s Reservation Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Women's Reservation Bill, CM Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/30/match-referee-could-get-punished-for-letting-banned-substance-reach-rr-dressing-room-unchecked-bcci-sources</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/vgu74mk7/20260428414L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:47:02.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Match referee could get punished for letting banned substance reach RR dressing room unchecked: BCCI sources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Rajasthan Royals, Riyan Parag, vaping, E-cigarette, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/30/how-about-a-boredom-challenge-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/95px690f/BOREDOM3054415.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/mz9r3pn4/BOREDOM054300.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:43:23.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How about a boredom challenge? </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Productivity, boredom</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Apr/30/wnba-star-caitlin-clark-to-publish-a-childrens-book-based-on-her-life</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/sorqv33o/Caitlin-Clark.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Caitlin Clark will have a picture book out this fall based on her own life, one she knows is like few others’.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:33:17.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WNBA star Caitlin Clark to publish a children’s book based on her life</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Other, WNBA star Caitlin Clark, children's book</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/russia-to-hold-victory-day-parade-without-military-equipment-first-in-nearly-two-decades</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/jan6ghx6/AP26119675145225.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian servicemen stand in a formation prior to the Victory Day military parade rehearsal in Moscow, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/1uindw8x/AP26119675105767.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian servicemen march towards Red Square prior to the Victory Day military parade rehearsal in Moscow, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/nshch53o/AP26119513335302.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian S-400 anti-aircraft missile system launchers roll during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow, Russia, on May 9, 2025, during celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany during World War II.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military equipment, first in nearly two decades</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russian military, Ukraine war, Russia-Ukraine war, Russia Victory Day parade</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/30/the-uae-is-leaving-the-opec-oil-cartel-what-could-that-mean-for-oil-prices</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/tbmque7f/ANI_20260429045312.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:31:24.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The UAE is leaving the OPEC oil cartel. What could that mean for oil prices?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, UAE, Global oil prices, OPEC+, Global oil market</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/30/david-allan-coe-who-wrote-take-this-job-and-shove-it-and-other-country-hits-dies-at-86</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/bwjnnjw4/David-Allan-Coe.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>David Allan Coe, sporting Willie Nelson braids, performs at the Willie Nelson July 4th Picnic, on July 4, 1983 at Atlanta International Raceway in Hampton, Ga.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:25:26.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>David Allan Coe, who wrote ‘Take This Job and Shove It’ and other country hits, dies at 86</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, David Allan Coe, country singer-songwriter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/30/a-muslim-girl-who-fell-in-love-with-mohiniyattam-and-krishna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/7weq8e3i/SAN6287.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/oe1tsfyf/SAN6134.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:21:42.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Muslim girl who fell in love with Mohiniyattam and Krishna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kathakali, dancer, mohiniyattam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/inquiry-into-sydneys-bondi-beach-attack-that-left-15-dead-recommends-gun-reform</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/zh798rfb/AP26120139142894.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds up the report on antisemitism and social cohesion during a press conference at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Offices in Sydney, Thursday, April 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:17:01.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inquiry into Sydney's Bondi beach attack that left 15 dead recommends gun reform</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, gun violence, Sydney Shooting, Bondi Beach mass shooting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/30/karnataka-to-launch-scientific-animal-waste-collection-system-for-conversion-into-manure-industrial-products</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-18/ogot18ik/IMG-20251118-WA0122-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Though Bengaluru generates over 250 tonnes of animal waste every day, including chicken, fish, pig and other animal waste, there has so far been no formal mechanism for its collection and processing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:14:07.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka to launch scientific animal waste collection system for conversion into manure, industrial products</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/rajnath-singh-says-india-halted-operation-sindoor-on-its-own-terms-was-ready-for-long-war</loc>
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<image:caption>No time for restraint-only response to terror, Operation Sindoor changed approach: Rajnath Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:11:00.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh says India halted Operation Sindoor on its own terms, was ready for long war</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/press-freedom-at-lowest-level-in-25-years-rsf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/qh0pwosy/ANI_20260426090727.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:10:45.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Press freedom at lowest level in 25 years: RSF</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Reporters Without Borders, Press freedom, RSF</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/30/julian-alvarez-surpasses-messi-as-fastest-argentine-to-25-ucl-goals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/o0cgvle4/AP26119734754885.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during a Champions League semifinal, first leg, soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:10:29.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Julian Alvarez surpasses Messi as fastest Argentine to 25 UCL goals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, UEFA Champions League, Julian Alvarez</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/30/rs-686-crore-tax-refund-lifts-federal-bank-q4-net-profit-22-pc-to-rs-1259-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/7uir8e6o/C321CH034371886347.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bank will be adding 100 more branches in FY27 on the back of 23 last fiscal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T07:06:09.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 686 crore tax refund lifts Federal Bank Q4 net profit 22 pc to Rs 1,259 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Federal Bank Q4</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/union-railway-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw-flags-off-direct-vande-bharat-service-between-srinagar-jammu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/opqrs0kx/PTI04302026000038A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, centre, along with Union MoS Jitendra Singh, left, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, second right, flag off the extended Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express from Jammu Tawi Railway Station (JAT), in Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir, Thursday, April 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/k4cqkos1/PTI04302026000014B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel stands guard as preparations underway ahead of the flagging off ceremony of the extended Srinagar-Katra Vande Bharat Express by Union Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw from Jammu Tawi Railway Station (JAT), in Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir, Thursday, April 30, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T06:59:29.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw flags off direct Vande Bharat service between Srinagar-Jammu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Srinagar–Jammu Vande Bharat service</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/delhi-court-grants-bail-to-i-pac-director-vinesh-chandel-in-money-laundering-case-after-ed-says-no-objection</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-31/i2fpi0an/ANI_20250130043815.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of gavel used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T06:56:22.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court grants bail to I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel in money laundering case after ED says 'no objection'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi, Delhi Court, ED Enforcement Directorate, IPAC director Vinesh Chandel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/30/as-a-spinner-you-have-to-turn-the-ball-says-sri-lankan-spin-legend-muttiah-muralitharan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/13/original/Muttiah_Muralitharan_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T06:48:49.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'As a spinner you have to turn the ball,' says Sri Lankan spin legend Muttiah Muralitharan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Muttiah Muralitharan, 2026 IPL, Sri Lankan spin legend</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/30/analysis-us-blockade-is-squeezing-irans-all-important-oil-industry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/kxgps61x/Iran-naval-blockade.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo released by Tasnim News Agency, a Revolutionary Guard Navy (IRGC) speedboat approaches the cargo ship Epaminondas during what state media described as the seizure of one of two vessels accused of violations in the Strait of Hormuz, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T06:46:08.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Analysis: US blockade is squeezing Iran's all-important oil industry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iran War, US naval blockade</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/fir-registered-against-pdp-leader-iltija-mufti-over-sharing-geelani-video</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-19/lpmvtqpn/ANI_20240825164431.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PDP leader Iltija Mufti, who is the daughter of former J&amp;K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T06:40:07.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR registered against PDP leader Iltija Mufti over sharing Geelani video</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PDP leader Iltija Mufti, Geelani video</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/30/rhodes-klaasen-and-faf-du-plessis-jointly-buy-rotterdam-franchise-in-european-t20-premier-league</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/8r2lqs0w/Du-Plesis-Jonty-Rhodes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>South African legends join forces as co-owners of ETPL's Rotterdam franchise, Faf Du Plessis (R) to captain the team.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T06:34:34.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rhodes, Klaasen and Faf du Plessis jointly buy Rotterdam franchise in European T20 Premier League</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Faf du Plessis, Heinrich Klaasen, Jonty Rhodes, European T20 Premier League, Rotterdam franchise</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/they-werent-given-a-real-chance-israel-upends-lives-in-south-lebanon-with-mass-evacuation-warnings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/eghgxk0v/AP26119619387820.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hussein Farran whose six members of his family were killed in a Israeli airstrike in Kfar Hatta village, visits their graves at a cemetery where civilians and Hezbollah fighters are temporary buried in the southern port city of Sidon, Lebanon, Tuesday, April 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T06:26:16.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'They weren't given a real chance': Israel upends lives in south Lebanon with mass evacuation warnings</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Lebanon War, Israeli War Crimes, Lebanon Ceasefire, Israel Bombs Lebanon</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/30/stock-markets-dive-in-early-trade-as-oil-prices-surge-above-usd-120-per-barrel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/rrnaqlfv/Bombay-Stock-Exchange.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) building in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T06:21:14.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets dive in early trade as oil prices surge above USD 120 per barrel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, NSE, BSE, Brent crude, Global oil prices, Indian stock market</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/us-returns-over-650-antiquities-valued-at-nearly-usd-14-million-to-india-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/0d0jnugk/ANI_20260424100555.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T06:11:01.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US returns over 650 antiquities valued at nearly USD 14 million to India</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/buoyed-by-some-exit-poll-predictions-tvks-ka-sengottaiyan-says-public-response-would-astonish-entire-nation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/k7v7v5oi/ANI_20260430053306.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK's KA Sengottaiyan confident of strong debut in Tamil Nadu polls, says "Public response will astonish nation"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T06:07:19.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buoyed by some exit poll predictions, TVK's KA Sengottaiyan says, 'public response would astonish entire nation'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, TVK chief Vijay, Tamil Nadu exit polls, TVK leader KA Sengottaiyan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/once-on-the-back-foot-myanmars-military-now-looks-set-to-resume-offensive-in-bloody-civil-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/oxfgghj1/Min-Aung-Hlaing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Myanmar's newly elected president and junta chief, Gen. Min Aung Hlaing, waves as he leaves Union Parliament after a swearing-in ceremony in Naypyitaw, Myanmar, Friday, April 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:50:31.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Once on the back foot, Myanmar's military now looks set to resume offensive in bloody civil war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Myanmar Junta, Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar civil war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/30/the-devil-wears-prada-2-still-has-style-but-the-story-is-overdressed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/93rbfhxf/AP26093821536979.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This image released by 20th Century Studios shows Meryl Streep, left, and Anne Hathaway in a scene from "The Devil Wears Prada 2."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:43:36.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'The Devil Wears Prada 2' still has style but the story is overdressed</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, The Devil Wears Prada 2</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/west-asia-crisis-may-trigger-supply-shock-push-inflation-higher-finance-ministry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-23/4tei27de/Indian-Economy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:41:03.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia crisis may trigger supply shock, push inflation higher: Finance Ministry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Business, Inflation, El Nino conditions, West Asia Confict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/ec-directs-odisha-ceo-to-hear-bjds-complaint-on-alleged-issuance-of-second-ballot-paper-in-rs-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/45a843i4/202604193755277.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:36:12.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC directs Odisha CEO to hear BJD's complaint on alleged issuance of second ballot paper in RS polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ECI Election Commission of India, Rajya Sabha polls , Odisha CEO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/30/psg-blow-as-hakimi-ruled-out-of-champions-league-semi-final-return</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/xp9ndfp3/AFP20260429A9DB2CQv1HighResFilesFblFraEurC1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hakimi played through visible discomfort in the closing minutes of Tuesday's first leg, as PSG could not make any more substitutions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:31:39.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PSG blow as Hakimi ruled out of Champions League semi-final return</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Paris Saint-Germain, PSG, Achraf Hakimi, Champions League semi-final</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/nepal-airlines-apologises-after-map-shows-jk-ladakh-as-part-of-pakistan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/22/original/1280px-9N-ALYHKG_20181006165046.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Nepal Airlines Airbus 330 flight, used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/0rq1l0uz/HHFXw2taAAAb2Y.jfif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:29:33.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal Airlines apologises after map shows J&amp;K, Ladakh as part of Pakistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Nepal Airlines</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Apr/30/no-1-jannik-sinner-beats-rising-star-rafael-jódar-in-madrid-and-declares-what-a-player</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/n9jvwcnx/AP26119610138395.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jannik Sinner of Italy returns the ball to Rafael Jodar of Spain during the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:22:10.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No. 1 Jannik Sinner beats rising star Rafael Jódar in Madrid and declares 'what a player'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Jannik Sinner, Madrid Open, Rafael Jódar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/30/adam-scott-gets-spooked-in-a-haunted-hotel-in-hokum</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/w6gcgrzx/AP26117670312155.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This image released by Neon shows Adam Scott in a scene from "Hokum."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:20:09.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adam Scott gets spooked in a haunted hotel in ‘Hokum’</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Adam Scott, ‘Hokum’</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/ttd-plans-infrastructure-push-in-employee-housing-layouts-decision-likely-at-may-5-board-meet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/x5b4a1e4/C_40_1_CH1555_34845048.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:18:25.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTD plans infrastructure push in employee housing layouts, decision likely at May 5 board meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TTD, employee welfare</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/missing-link-held-in-rajasthan-as-arrests-in-mp-extortion-threat-cases-rise-to-28</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-31/o5akv103/202512313624279.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Twenty one year old Durgesh Soni, who was wanted by the Rajasthan Police in connection with a 2023 murder, attempt to murder and Arms Act case, was arrested from his native district on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Missing link held in Rajasthan as arrests in MP extortion threat cases rise to 28</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/retired-justice-anupinder-singh-grewal-appointed-as-president-of-national-company-law-tribunal</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Justice (Retd) Anupinder Singh Grewal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:09:21.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired Justice Anupinder Singh Grewal appointed as President of National Company Law Tribunal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/kerala-minister-mohamed-riyas-dismisses-exit-polls-predicts-ldf-return-to-power</loc>
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<image:caption>Tourism Minister PA Mohamed Riyas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:05:48.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala minister Mohamed Riyas dismisses exit polls, predicts LDF return to power</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, LDF, P A Mohamed Riyas, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/tigress-four-cubs-die-within-nine-days-at-madhya-pradeshs-kanha-tiger-reserve</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T05:02:21.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tigress, four cubs die within nine days at Madhya Pradesh’s Kanha Tiger Reserve</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/30/25-year-jail-for-man-who-sexually-assaulted-boy-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-19/sbpkfybe/ANI_20250219140853.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Five minors booked for sexually assaulting eight-year-old boy in Delhi's Narela</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:52:25.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25-year jail for man who sexually assaulted boy in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/30/five-charred-to-death-as-car-catches-fire-on-delhi-mumbai-expressway-in-rajasthans-alwar</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:45:25.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five charred to death as car catches fire on Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Rajasthan’s Alwar</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/nobody-wants-him-powells-decision-to-stay-on-at-us-fed-ignites-new-trump-insult</loc>
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<image:caption>US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell speaks at a news conference at the Federal Reserve, following the Federal Open Market Committee meeting, in Washington, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:34:52.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Nobody wants him': Powell's decision to stay on at US Fed ignites new Trump insult</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell, Trump vs Powell</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/30/opposition-set-to-strongly-resist-bjps-censure-motion-in-odisha-special-session</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/verrqdqi/ANI_20260425023802.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress has decided to gherao the Assembly on Thursday to oppose the government move to call the session.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:34:41.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition set to strongly resist BJP’s censure motion in Odisha special session</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, special session, censure motion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/rail-users-stage-silent-protest-over-neglect-of-western-odisha-connectivity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/bbm8d9t2/202604163751743.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wearing black masks and holding placards, the protesters accused the railway authorities of showing apathy towards the region’s rail connectivity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:32:29.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rail users stage silent protest over neglect of western Odisha connectivity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rail users, western Odisha connectivity</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/30/jpc-meets-stakeholders-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/loni8uis/29aparajita103913.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sarangi described the discussions as valuable and insightful and stated that the suggestions received would be incorporated into the committee’s final report</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:30:52.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JPC meets stakeholders in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/30/arsenal-atletico-madrid-trade-penalties-in-champions-league-semi-final-draw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/ed8wkege/AP26119713935546.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arsenal's Viktor Gyokeres scores from a penalty shot during a Champions League semifinal, first leg, soccer match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal in Madrid, Spain, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:30:24.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arsenal, Atletico Madrid trade penalties in Champions League semi-final draw</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Champions League, Arsenal vs Atletico Madrid</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/30/epic-groups-apparel-manufacturing-unit-inaugurated-in-khurda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/lfs9czrz/Epic-Group’s-apparel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Sampad Chandra Swain at the inauguration of the manufacturing unit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:28:51.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Epic Group’s apparel manufacturing unit inaugurated in Khurda </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Epic Group</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/30/odisha-to-set-up-ev-charging-stations-at-190-sites-in-six-cities-under-pm-e-drive</loc>
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<image:caption>The proposal was submitted by Transport commissioner Amitabh Thakur during a meeting with director in the MHI Amrendra Kishore Singh and other senior officials.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:28:14.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to set up EV charging stations at 190 sites in six cities under PM E-DRIVE</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, EV charging stations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/30/nhrc-seeks-collector-sps-report-in-jitu-munda-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/11/original/NHRC_Delhi-1200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:27:33.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC seeks collector, SP’s report in Jitu Munda case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, NHRC, Jitu Munda case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/pm-has-every-intention-of-delaying-caste-census-says-congress-as-it-flags-1-year-wait-for-details</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-13/ilzgamhr/Census-di.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for repreesentational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:27:17.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'PM has every intention of delaying caste census,' says Congress as it flags 1-year wait for details</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Caste Census, 2027 Census</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/30/ganjam-gps-top-the-chart-in-national-performance-index</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-17/n2t6fv25/ANI_20241217085405.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pochilima panchayat under Hinjilicut block of Ganjam district has been awarded the prestigious A grade as the best overall performing panchayat in the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:26:56.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganjam GPs top the chart in national performance index</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, national performance index</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/30/drunk-man-steals-police-patrol-vehicle-in-chennai-crashes-it-into-car</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/hej99pd1/Drunk-man-steals.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police said the patrol vehicle had the key in its ignition switch, and the suspect stole the vehicle and rammed into a car waiting at a signal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:21:25.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drunk man steals police patrol vehicle in Chennai, crashes it into car</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Drunk man, police patrol vehicle</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/30/sanskrit-university-vc-initiates-action-against-former-exam-controller</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/pqpa7pn9/Dr-Ciza-Thomas.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice Chancellor of the Technical University who holds additional charge of Sanskrit University Dr Ciza Thomas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:19:04.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanskrit University VC initiates action against former exam controller</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Sanskrit University VC, exam controller</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/30/chlorine-gas-leak-at-abandoned-plant-in-punes-kondhwa-hospitalises-22-residents-2-firefighters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/fbch4vf3/New-Project-65.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The leak was reported around 1 am from an abandoned tank containing chlorine at a defunct water purification plant godown in the Gangadham area</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:18:22.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chlorine gas leak at abandoned plant in Pune’s Kondhwa hospitalises 22 residents, 2 firefighters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, PUNE CHLORINE GAS LEAK</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/30/police-intercept-truck-cramped-with-40-oxen-in-tirupattur-case-booked</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/kms0jegu/Oxen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Over 40 oxen tightly packed inside the container lorry near Ambur.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/iqn6xl0k/cramped-with-40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An oxen’s eye turned red after chilli was rubbed into it | express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:18:14.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police intercept truck cramped with 40 oxen in Tirupattur, case booked</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Container lorry, oxen, cramped</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/ipl-betting-racket-busted-four-held-with-over-rs-25-lakh-cash</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/o5hjg89g/IPL-betting-racket.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The cash seized from the accused.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:18:08.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL betting racket busted, four held with over Rs 25 lakh cash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, IPL betting racket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/angul-reserve-inspector-transferred-after-woman-havildar-alleges-harassment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-19/k7vdzdsy/ANI_20250519133725.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The transfer of inspector Gobind Mahari came following recommendations from North Central Range IG Satyabrata Bhoi and Angul SP Rahul Jain.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:16:37.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Angul reserve inspector transferred after woman havildar alleges harassment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Angul reserve inspector</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/30/toddler-falls-into-septic-tank-near-sriperumbudur-in-kancheepuram-dies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/a39brhaa/Toddler-falls-into.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The partially covered septic tank, where the three-year-old boy fell</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:15:07.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toddler falls into septic tank near Sriperumbudur in Kancheepuram, dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, septic tank, toddler</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/accused-wanted-in-up-triple-murder-case-killed-in-encounter-two-cops-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/kf0es99l/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-28-at-3.43.30-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:14:20.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Accused wanted in UP triple murder case killed in encounter; two cops injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, UP encounter, extrajudicial killings, UP Triple Murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/rural-development-commissioner-sarangi-reviews-infrastructure-projects-in-malkangiri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/wskjdhjh/Sarangi-reviews-infrastructure.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rural Development commissioner Yamini Sarangi with officials in Malkangiri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:13:57.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rural Development Commissioner Sarangi reviews infrastructure projects in Malkangiri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rural Development Commissioner Sarangi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/five-arrested-for-spreading-rumours-on-social-media-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-14/2wyc2lhm/ANI_20250214132155.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The video, which was widely shared on social media over the past three to four days, shows a man being restrained by a group at what appears to be a roadside truck parking area.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:13:17.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five arrested for spreading rumours on social media in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, five arrested</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/30/chennai-sizzles-at-393-degrees-celcius-hot-humid-days-ahead</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/hbq2dckv/City-sizzles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A heat haze created a mirage on the Outer Ring Road near Nemilichery on Wednesday, with Meenambakkam touching 39.3°C.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:13:15.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai sizzles at 39.3 degrees Celcius; hot, humid days ahead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Soaring temperatures, humid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/30/take-steps-to-remove-road-encroachments-in-chennai-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/3o5tny8a/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bench directed the authorities to complete the exercise within six months, and that after removal of the encroachments, the jurisdictional officials of CMDA, GCC and police shall monitor and ensure the encroachments do not resurface.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:11:50.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Take steps to remove road encroachments in Chennai: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, footpaths, Road encroachments</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/30/bihar-government-removes-sanjay-gandhis-name-from-patna-zoo-dairy-technology-institute</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/96gfg89m/20260428197L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary speaks during an event in Patna, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:07:44.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar government removes Sanjay Gandhi's name from Patna zoo, dairy technology institute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Bihar government, Sanjay Gandhi, Sanjay Gandhi Biological Park, Sanjay Gandhi Institute of Dairy Technology</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/10-beds-and-enough-ors-madurai-grh-sets-up-ward-to-treat-heatstroke-victims</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/rxhw07sd/iehs12904mdu2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A dedicated ward for treating heatstroke-related ailments has been established at the Government Medical College Hospital in Virudhunagar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:04:00.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 beds and enough ORS: Madurai GRH sets up ward to treat heatstroke victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, heatstroke, Madurai Government Rajaji Hospital, ten beds</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/three-arrested-for-murder-of-79-year-old-woman-in-karur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The team arrested Parthiban in Tirunelveli on Wednesday, and based on his statement, nabbed Pandeeswaran in Chennai and Vanitha from Karur.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:01:34.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three arrested for murder of 79-year-old woman in Karur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Karur murder, 79-year-old woman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/alleged-trump-assassin-took-selfie-moments-before-whca-dinner-attack-say-prosecutors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/thjiurdv/AP26116073908675.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Law enforcement responds to an incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner, Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T04:00:52.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Alleged Trump assassin took selfie moments before WHCA dinner attack, say prosecutors</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Trump Assassination Attempt, White House correspondents dinner, Cole Allen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/madras-hc-dismisses-pleas-in-coimbatore-land-row-clears-way-for-public-park-development</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/n1ba74tu/202604253764244.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After reviewing the documents, a Division Bench of the High Court dismissed all three petitions on April 16, upholding the Corporation's actions.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:59:06.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC dismisses pleas in Coimbatore land row; clears way for public park development</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore land row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/tiger-cub-dies-of-suspected-starvation-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/5d17jw7b/Tiger-cub-dies.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A rescued tiger cub, believed to have been abandoned by its mother, died without responding to treatment, while another cub has been shifted to Vandalur zoo for advanced care.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:56:13.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger cub dies of suspected starvation in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiger cub</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/telangana-govt-formally-acquires-hyderabad-metro-phase-i-for-rs-1461-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/6sy8g0qu/Hyd-Metro.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said the acquisition will enable better integration between Phase-I and the proposed Phase-II, improving planning, execution and commuter services.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:53:46.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana govt formally acquires Hyderabad Metro Phase-I for Rs 1,461 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad Metro</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/day-after-thirukalyanam-meenakshi-and-sundareswarar-take-chariot-ride-in-madurai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/dhyfyntm/iecar12904mdu2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devotees are seen pulling the massive car on Wednesday in Maasi street during the Chithirai Car festival of Madurai Meenakshi Sundereswarar Temple.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:53:42.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Day after Thirukalyanam, Meenakshi and Sundareswarar take chariot ride in Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thirukalyanam, Lord Sundareswarar, Goddess Piriyavidai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/cm-revanth-insensitive-to-public-suffering-brs-president-ktr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/tekurb7s/BRS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:52:08.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth insensitive to public suffering: BRS president KTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS chief KT Rama Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/anna-university-to-conduct-ai-workshop-for-affiliated-college-faculty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/ex5qp7e3/C_1_1_CH1372_117540820.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Participants will also be trained in responsible AI practices in sectors such as healthcare, with emphasis on ethical issues including bias mitigation and fairness in AI systems.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:48:05.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anna University to conduct AI workshop for affiliated college faculty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Anna University, artificial intelligence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/tamil-nadu-plans-to-make-43-lakh-literate-this-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/s7qhz6af/NILP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The programme will focus on adults aged 15 years and above who lack basic reading, writing and numeracy skills.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:46:02.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu plans to make 4.3 lakh literate this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, New India Literacy Programme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/45-litre-exemption-only-for-alcohol-sold-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/5bbec65b-a95a-451b-953c-850113824f14/P_3401040580.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The counsel for the petitioners contended they had only 3.4 litres of liquor in possession but the Tamil Nadu G.O. permits possession of 4.5 litres for personal consumption and prayed for quashing the FIRs.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:42:38.250Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4.5-litre exemption only for alcohol sold in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, alcohol, 4.5-litre exemption</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/tension-in-kasitharmam-village-near-tenkasi-after-sickle-attack-on-sc-youth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-05/2mvpayxh/Drunk-man.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:38:50.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension in Kasitharmam village near Tenkasi after sickle attack on SC youth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, SC youth, sickle attack, Kasitharmam village</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/us-supreme-court-weakens-voting-rights-act-aiding-gop-bid-to-redraw-districts-to-shape-house-races</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/6/28/original/AP22178483349707.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The US Supreme Court is seen in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:35:58.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Supreme Court weakens Voting Rights Act, aiding GOP bid to redraw districts to shape House races</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Elections, US House of Representatives, US Supreme Court, Gerrymandering, 2026 US midterm Elections, US Voting Rights Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/madras-high-court-quashes-2019-hate-speech-case-against-vck-mp-thol-thirumavalavan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/fyqjwria/HC-quashes-2019.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>VCK MP Thol Thirumavalavan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:34:33.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court quashes 2019 hate speech case against VCK MP Thol Thirumavalavan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, VCK MP Thol Thirumavalavan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/30/cops-woman-damaged-music-composer-james-vasanthans-car-in-parking-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/q79xk3xj/ANI_20260427092119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Composer James Vasanthan (L) and his vandalised car.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:33:36.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cops: Woman damaged music composer James Vasanthan’s car in parking row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, music composer James Vasanthan, vandalised car</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/telanganas-mulugu-district-tops-ssc-exams-hyderabad-at-bottom</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/3/21/original/Postponing_SSC_exams.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the Director of Government Examinations, 4,97,312 students passed out of a total of 5,28,309 registered for the exams</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:30:29.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana's Mulugu district tops SSC exams, Hyderabad at bottom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ssc exams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/ex-dgp-tomin-thachankary-fined-rs-250-for-misuse-of-insignia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/31/original/New_Project_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ex-DGP Tomin Thachankary.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:29:57.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-DGP Tomin Thachankary fined Rs 250 for misuse of insignia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Tomin Thachankary, insignia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/enough-fuel-to-meet-demand-no-plans-to-hike-prices-union-minister-kishan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/wp4clee4/Kishana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister G Kishan Reddy holds a review meeting with representatives of oil marketing companies in Hyderabad on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:28:45.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Enough fuel to meet demand, no plans to hike prices: Union Minister Kishan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Union minister G Kishan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/milma-okays-rs-4-hike-dairy-farmers-need-to-wait-as-rollout-stalled</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-22/18fq4jm4/Milma-packets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:28:10.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Milma okays Rs 4 hike, dairy farmers need to wait as rollout stalled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, price hike, Milma, Dairy farmers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/dont-believe-rumours-telangana-minister-uttam-on-fuel-stocks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/22i8dn33/C_23_1_CH0065_35357012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The minister stated that misinformation circulating on social media has caused unnecessary concern among the public, leading to a sudden spike in demand.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/ioxcjwt4/Uttamm.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:27:45.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t believe rumours: Telangana minister Uttam on fuel stocks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/eko-tops-mohanlal-kalyani-and-anaswara-adjudged-best-actors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-27/kijgzdvx/Eko.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Eko poster used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:26:55.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Eko' tops; Mohanlal, Kalyani and Anaswara adjudged best actors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mohanlal, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Anaswara Rajan, Eko, Kerala Film Critics Association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/30/doctors-remove-1kg-tumour-from-10-year-old-boys-chest-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/1/4/original/Treating.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Since the biopsy report strongly indicated malignancy, chemotherapy was given to reduce the size. Despite this, the tumour continued to occupy more than 75% of the chest cavity, said a release.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:26:25.558Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doctors remove 1kg tumour from 10-year-old boy’s chest in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, 1kg tumour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/telangana-hc-seeks-details-in-ashu-reddy-cheating-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/aiaztp62/Ghose.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:25:41.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC seeks details in Ashu Reddy cheating case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Ashu Reddy cheating case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/cyberabad-municipal-corporation-panel-clears-seven-projects</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-08/121mg3rt/HLF-2026-to-spotlight-climate-literature.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Special Chief Secretary for Sports and Youth Services, Tourism and Culture Jayesh Ranjan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:25:10.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyberabad Municipal Corporation panel clears seven projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/hyderabad-civic-bodies-hike-sports-user-charges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-17/uujhp8i5/Sport-Lead.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Schools, local clubs, individuals and corporate groups that depend on these public grounds for training, tournaments and recreation will now have to bear higher costs.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/3stsfucg/Hyderabad-civic.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:22:11.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad civic bodies hike sports user charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad civic bodies</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/thousands-take-part-in-widowhood-ritual-held-during-koovagam-festival-in-kallakurichi-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/jxszi4m0/Thousands-take.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Transwomen, who symbolically tied the thali the previous day, observe widowhood rituals and mourn Lord Aravan’s death at Koovagam on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:22:08.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thousands take part in widowhood ritual held during Koovagam festival in Kallakurichi district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Koovagam festival, widowhood ritual</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/kerala-hc-upholds-age-cap-in-surrogacy-terms-it-reasonable-restriction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/z9dctsbf/Kerala_HC_v92avKz.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:21:22.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC upholds age cap in surrogacy, terms it ‘reasonable restriction’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, Surrogacy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/retired-engineer-gets-two-year-jail-in-2002-corruption-case-in-odishas-sundargarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/mvp8sblj/ANI_20260328161430.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:19:49.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired engineer gets two-year jail in 2002 corruption case in Odisha's Sundargarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Corruption case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/special-trains-1613-additional-buses-to-handle-pournami-festival-rush-in-tiruvannamalai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/wphf96v7/Spl-trains-1613.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Villupuram-Tiruvannamalai unreserved special trains will depart from Villupuram at 10 am and 9.15 pm on April 30, May 1 and May 2, and reach Tiruvannamalai at 11.45 am and 10.45 pm respectively the same day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:18:45.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special trains, 1,613 additional buses to handle Pournami festival rush in Tiruvannamalai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruvannamalai, special trains, Chithra Pournami girivalam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/30/nyc-mayor-mamdani-says-he-will-encourage-king-charles-to-return-koh-i-noor-diamond-to-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/rtk61tad/AP26119653435136.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Britain's King Charles III, standing next to Queen Camilla, interacts with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a visit to the 9/11 Memorial in New York on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:18:44.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NYC mayor Mamdani says he will 'encourage' King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond to India</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, King Charles III, Zohran Mamdani, King Charles US visit, Koh-i-Noor diamond</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/trip-off-not-loadshedding-kerala-power-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/uy9dgjse/Trip-off-not-loadshedding.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A local vendor offers a plate of freshly cut fruits to a tourist unwinding on Kovalam beach in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:17:57.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trip-off, not loadshedding: Kerala power minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, K Krishnankutty, Trip-off, loadshedding</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/plans-in-place-to-ensure-smooth-fertiliser-supply-in-odishas-sundargarh-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ztponv8c/ANI_20260405053138.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:16:36.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plans in place to ensure smooth fertiliser supply in Odisha's Sundargarh district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Fertiliser</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/tgche-warned-colleges-against-barring-students-from-exams-over-fee-dues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/ieghcdsj/Colleges-warned.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The council has directed all institutions to ensure that no student is denied the opportunity to sit for examinations for this reason.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:15:58.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGCHE warned colleges against barring students from exams over fee dues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TGCHE</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/staff-crunch-hits-schools-in-odishas-kalahandi-over-1500-teaching-posts-vacant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/w00pl3fw/Teacher%20rescruitment.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/1i84zzsy/Kalahan.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:15:38.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Staff crunch hits schools in Odisha's Kalahandi, over 1,500 teaching posts vacant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, teachers, Staff crunch</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/pmk-slams-tamil-nadu-for-low-intake-in-government-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/9wmtl7u4/Anbumani-against.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:15:14.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PMK slams Tamil Nadu for ‘low’ intake in government schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PMK, Anbumani Ramadoss</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/six-months-needed-to-complete-mundathicode-fireworks-unit-blast-probe-justice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/usgxfu7a/C_35_1_CH1487_67799530.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel with a sniffer dog inspect the site after a blast at a fireworks manufacturing unit at Mundathicode, in Thrissur district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:13:27.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six months needed to complete Mundathicode fireworks unit blast probe: Justice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, judicial probe, Mundathicode fireworks unit blast</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/congress-mp-r-sudha-wants-perarivalans-enrolment-as-a-tn-lawyer-cancelled-petitions-president-murmu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-06/8cmwf5zt/ANI_20250804055450.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP R Sudha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:13:06.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MP R Sudha wants Perarivalan’s enrolment as a TN lawyer cancelled, petitions President Murmu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Lawyer, AG Perarivalan, Congress MP R Sudha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/cm-mohan-majhi-launches-187-projects-e-bus-service-in-keonjhar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/im01g7cg/CM-launches-187.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The new e-buses launched by CM Mohan Charan Majhi in Keonjhar | express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:12:15.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Majhi launches 187 projects, e-bus service in Keonjhar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, e-bus service</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/women-investors-grow-eight-fold-in-odishas-demat-boom-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/dquxydgq/Women-investors-grow-eight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:11:02.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women investors grow eight-fold in Odisha’s demat boom: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, women investors, demat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/youths-suicide-in-police-custody-sparks-violent-protests-in-odisha-three-cops-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/vi4b59yp/Youth’s-‘suicide’-in-police-custody.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People staging a protest in front of the police station at Dabugaon on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:10:05.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth’s ‘suicide’ in police custody sparks violent protests in Odisha, three cops injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Protest, Custodial death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/30/mangaluru-man-searches-for-missing-pet-dogs-allegedly-dumped-30-km-away-from-home-by-neighbour</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/k9hd1mb0/eighbour.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:09:59.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mangaluru man searches for missing pet dogs allegedly dumped 30 km away from home by neighbour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/30/chellanam-residents-hopes-on-seawall-falter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/ihwypqzz/Chellanam-residents.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Broken seawall in the northern part of Chellanam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:09:56.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chellanam residents’ hopes on seawall falter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Chellanam residents, seawall falter</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/congress-can-no-longer-remain-a-neutral-player-in-tn-girish-chodankar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/0emp3q9o/photo-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All India Congress Committee (AICC) in-charge for Tamil Nadu Girish Chodankar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:09:18.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Congress can no longer remain a neutral player in TN’: Girish Chodankar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Congress, Girish Chodankar, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/tummidihatti-must-be-150-metres-union-minister-kishan-can-talk-to-maharashtra-cm-revanth-reddy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/y6fows3z/Tummidihatti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Revanth asked Uttam to write to Union Minister G Kishan Reddy seeking his intervention with the Maharashtra government.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:08:57.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tummidihatti must be 150 metres, Union Minister Kishan can talk to Maharashtra: CM Revanth Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CM Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/fresh-agitation-by-kendu-leaf-workers-on-may-1-and-2-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/3/7/original/pluckers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha's Kendu leaf pluckers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:07:30.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh agitation by kendu leaf workers on May 1 and 2 in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Protest, Kendu leaf workers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/30/karnataka-launches-multilingual-ai-integration-in-namma-112-emergency-response-system</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/2e19020b-5c1a-4fe1-92e3-9f4ca4c8fc60/Crank_calls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The upgraded system, powered by Multilingual Voice AI for Nationwide Key Interventions, enables callers to communicate in their preferred language, ensuring real-time understanding of emergencies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:07:05.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka launches multilingual AI integration in Namma 112 emergency response system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/47-year-old-held-for-sexually-assaulting-woman-on-false-promise-of-marriage-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-26/pbk22vqb/ANI_20250826144650.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:06:21.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>47-year-old held for sexually assaulting woman on false promise of marriage in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sexual Assualt, marriage promise</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/telangana-continues-to-reel-under-heatwave</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/pwnlzlu9/P_4740224279.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maximum temperatures across the state are expected to remain largely unchanged during this period.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:06:05.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana continues to reel under heatwave</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/30/kuruba-family-flees-belagavi-village-after-community-boycott</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/obdpzr9u/Kuruba-family.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Narsoba Sambrekar family, which has been allegedly subjected to social boycott in Kondaskoppa village in Belagavi district</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:06:04.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuruba family flees Belagavi village after community boycott</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/30/rs-2000-crore-proposal-on-table-as-kochi-corporation-pushes-multi-layered-canal-revamp</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:05:28.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2,000-crore proposal on table as Kochi corporation pushes multi-layered canal revamp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Corporation, canal revamp</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/30/427-foreigners-deported-from-ktaka-this-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/2dfoadz4/Karnataka_Home_Minister_Dr_G_Parameshwara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:05:04.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>427 foreigners deported from Karnataka this year </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/pm-modi-to-inaugurate-works-worth-rs-8000-crore-during-may-10-visit-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/7ggxw6yh/works-worth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramchander Rao said the prime minister would dedicate the projects to the nation and later address a public meeting at Parade Ground at 4 pm.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:04:22.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi to inaugurate works worth Rs 8,000 crore during May 10 visit in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana BJP president N Ramchander Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/30/orissa-hc-refuses-disclosure-or-return-of-sealed-cover-note-in-mission-shakti-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/ed3bbb3b-96a3-4ef5-af70-96d3b26e8f52/ANI_20240426110017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:03:52.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC refuses disclosure or return of sealed cover note in Mission Shakti case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, Mission Shakti</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/mla-sampath-kumar-files-defamation-suit-against-brs-leaders-media-outlets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/jhnccrks/New-Project-2026-04-30T083120.807.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC secretary and former MLA S A Sampath Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:03:13.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLA Sampath Kumar files defamation suit against BRS leaders, media outlets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, MLA Sampath Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/30/kas-officer-arrested-in-bengaluru-lokayukta-trap-over-rs-30-lakh-bribery-demand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/i32v5i7x/New-Project-64.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bribe accepted on Wednesday by the driver Kumar is the second instalment out of the Rs 30 lakh total bribe.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:02:07.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KAS officer arrested in Bengaluru Lokayukta trap over Rs 30 lakh bribery demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/senthil-balaji-rejects-charge-says-7-bids-issued-from-1987-followed-same-procedure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/io2h3sbx/C_1_1_CH0820_103612329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister V Senthil Balaji</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:02:01.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senthil Balaji rejects charge, says 7 bids issued from 1987 followed same procedure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Senthil balaji, Transfer procurement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/30/periyar-valley-canal-drowning-toll-rises-to-three-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-11/t1sfg3zk/C_32_1_CH0348_67575010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T03:00:04.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Periyar Valley Canal drowning toll rises to three</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Periyar Valley Canal, drowning toll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/30/bengaluru-police-arrest-16-seize-drugs-worth-rs-3667-crore-in-major-anti-narcotics-crackdown</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/y3nl4ty8/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister G Parameshwara inspects drugs worth Rs 36.67 crore seized by the Central Crime Branch, at the city police commissionerate on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:59:46.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru police arrest 16, seize drugs worth Rs 36.67 crore in major anti-narcotics crackdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/30/biker-obstructs-uttarakhand-governors-convoy-in-bengaluru-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-29/qd12jn5d/New-Project-53.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:58:47.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Biker obstructs Uttarakhand governor’s convoy in Bengaluru, arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/30/lakshadweep-eases-entry-permit-requirements-to-boost-tourist-flow</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/l0jbigtx/C_35_1_CH0282_62087728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Union Territory of Lakshadweep has relaxed its entry permit process for tourists, removing key requirements to make islands more accessible.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:56:55.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lakshadweep eases entry permit requirements to boost tourist flow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Lakshadweep, entry permit, tourist flow</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/mastermind-in-bihar-government-officers-murder-killed-in-encounter-in-bhagalpur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/9416wurn/encounter-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:56:00.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mastermind in Bihar government officer’s murder killed in encounter in Bhagalpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/30/krs-reservoir-dips-to-94-feet-as-water-storage-falls-sharply-experts-warn-of-shortage-quality</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-14/bja8mnim/C_53_1_CH1506_40898710.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With the storage nearing rock bottom, experts warned against relying heavily on the remaining water.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:55:31.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KRS reservoir dips to 94 feet as water storage falls sharply; experts warn of shortage, quality</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/panel-seeks-action-against-tvk-chief-vijay-over-use-of-kids-in-tn-election</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/8r9dqe3t/Panel-seeks-action.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK president Vijay during a visit to the Saibaba temple at Shirdi in Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:53:28.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panel seeks action against TVK chief Vijay over use of kids in TN election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, TVK, TVK president Vijay, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/30/centre-starved-state-of-funds-for-over-2-yrs-siddaramaiah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/a1xz94pp/Centre-starved-state.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at a video conference with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil on Wednesday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:53:00.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre starved state of funds for over 2 yrs: Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/rs-1k-crore-released-to-clear-pending-dues-of-staff-pensioners-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/3rinb97e/Revised.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:52:59.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 1K crore released to clear pending dues of staff, pensioners in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, pending dues</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/30/srm-ap-launches-ai-integrated-pg-programs-in-economics-and-psychology</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/o6ra60ag/Psychology.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SRM University VC Ch Satish Kumar along with the university staff release the flying of newly introduced AI-Integrated M.Sc Economics and M.Sc Psychology courses during the press conference in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:52:41.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SRM-AP launches AI-integrated PG programs in Economics and Psychology</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, SRM-AP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/senior-ias-officer-b-ashok-suspended-over-media-statements</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/tkx6tsus/202604293769830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:52:07.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior IAS officer B Ashok suspended over media statements</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, suspension, B Ashok IAS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/three-killed-in-lightning-strikes-as-unseasonal-rains-damage-crops-across-andhras-markapuram-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/6t6xys28/ongole32904chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With the unseasoned rains and strong winds occurred on Tuesday, Banana crop fields damaged badly in Markapuram (M) district limits.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:51:07.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three killed in lightning strikes as unseasonal rains damage crops across Andhra's Markapuram district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Lightning death, damage crops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/30/karnataka-e-governance-dept-pushes-ai-geospatial-tech-to-boost-services-and-cut-losses</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/qz3h25oi/ksrsacgokofficialcover.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Centre.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:50:06.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka e-governance dept pushes AI, geospatial tech to boost services and cut losses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/raipur-diary-girls-outperform-boys-in-chhattisgarh-state-board-exams</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/zs1h80f9/20260226223L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:49:22.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raipur Diary | Girls outperform boys in Chhattisgarh state board exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/tamil-nadus-power-demand-hits-fresh-peak-amid-rising-mercury-level</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-04/w5ccvfgt/P_3996213595.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials from the Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) said the steady rise in temperature has significantly pushed up electricity usage, especially for cooling needs.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/wmwrpozs/Screenshot-2026-04-30-020201.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:49:14.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu’s power demand hits fresh peak amid rising mercury level</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Power demand, Power consumption</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/30/bjp-slams-karnataka-govt-over-arrest-of-youth-wing-members-during-protest-against-umar-khalid-support-event</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-14/f0s7hljq/P_4578369501.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:47:29.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP slams Karnataka govt over arrest of youth wing members during protest against Umar Khalid support event</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/rs-2798-crore-sought-for-sagar-canalrepair-works-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-06/lreuwv3b/C_40_1_CH0095_27145541.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nagarjuna Sagar project</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:45:54.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 27.98 crore sought for Sagar canal
repair works in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nagarjuna Sagar Project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/jk-government-drops-urdu-language-for-revenue-services-exam-sparks-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/xycei1ni/ANI_20260420102514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah speaks to mediapersons in Srinagar.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:45:40.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K government drops Urdu language for revenue services exam, sparks row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/30/congress-high-command-signals-major-overhaul-30-ministers-likely-to-be-replaced</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-02/kpy1qemx/P_4242199835.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A group of legislators, including around 40 MLAs who have been elected four times, have stepped up pressure, stating that their demand for ministerial berths has been pending since the last term.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:44:52.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress high command signals major overhaul, 30 ministers likely to be replaced</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/26k-candidates-register-for-ap-icet-on-may-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of exams used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:title>26k candidates register for AP ICET on May 2</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/man-waits-13-years-to-avenge-dads-murder-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2024/1/13/original/Death_Picture_EPS_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>When Arunkumar noticed 69-year-old Kali, a security guard of a coconut grove, among the crowd at the festival venue on Tuesday night, he allegedly hacked him on the neck. Kali died on the spot.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:44:36.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man waits 13 years to avenge dad’s murder in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, hacked, revenge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/30/as-peppara-levels-drop-crisis-hit-capital-looks-skywards-for-relief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/yebfawfc/As-Peppara-levels-drop.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Children carry pots of drinking water from a panchayat supply tanker in Anchuthengu, amid worsening water crisis in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:44:16.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Peppara levels drop, crisis-hit capital looks skywards for relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, water shortage, Peppara Dam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/man-kills-tribal-couple-over-suspicion-of-practising-witchcraft-in-andhras-srikakulam</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:42:40.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kills tribal couple over suspicion of practising witchcraft in Andhra's Srikakulam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, murder, witchcraft suspicion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/30/g-parameshwara-says-kharge-as-chief-minister-would-be-welcomed-by-congress-leaders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/l6amt8x0/CONG-LEADERS-WILL.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/ojyvvk92/ANI_20260406091738.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As many as 32 seers from the most backward classes have decided to collectively perform ‘Chandika Homa’, praying to the goddess to bless Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar with the chief minister’s post.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:41:51.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>G Parameshwara says Kharge as chief minister would be welcomed by Congress leaders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/telangana-deo-fined-for-english-reply-to-telugu-query</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/tif5vilb/Telugu-query.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State Information Commissioner Sri Deshala Bhupal congratulates 8-year-old Kannekanti Karthik for his RTI query and for following it up, in Nalgonda on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:41:10.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana DEO fined for English reply to Telugu query</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, DEO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/who-is-claiming-this-right-sc-on-sabarimala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/flgoactm/Screenshot-2026-04-29-142406.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:40:46.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who is claiming this right?: SC on Sabarimala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/bjps-ideological-leaders-opposed-independence-struggle-tpcc-president-mahesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-27/49tqbr1s/Such-a-govt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:39:27.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP’s ideological leaders opposed Independence struggle: TPCC president Mahesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/30/bowring-hospital-wall-collapse-hdk-demands-probe-ashoka-says-deaths-state-sponsored-disaster</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-27/57i3ak02/R%20Ashoka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Ashoka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:39:17.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bowring Hospital wall collapse: HDK demands probe, Ashoka says deaths state-sponsored disaster</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/madras-hc-appoints-hindu-couple-as-guardian-of-muslim-child</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/0p0fmote/regarding.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:39:07.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC appoints Hindu couple as guardian of Muslim child</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Adoption, Guardian, Muslim child, Hindu couple</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/mla-rajgopal-confident-of-making-it-to-telangana-cabinet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/27/original/Munugode_MLA_Komatireddy_Rajgopal_Reddy_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Munugode MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:38:34.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLA Rajgopal confident of making it to Telangana Cabinet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, MLA Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/groundwater-levels-show-decline-across-visakhapatnam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-16/td55ocwg/New-Project-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/3ej7wa8d/Experts-attribute.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:38:18.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Groundwater depleting across Visakhapatnam amid rising summer demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vizag, Groundwater</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/congress-flags-iumls-undue-interest-in-kerala-cm-selection</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-08/0wscssyc/Congress%20contesting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:38:01.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress flags IUML’s ‘undue interest’ in Kerala CM selection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Congress, IUML, Kerala CM selection</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/andhra-special-cs-vijayanand-reviews-power-readiness-calls-for-action-plan-amid-summer-surge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-11/utchvncj/C_40_1_CH1456_34036430.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Secretary K Vijayanand</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:36:15.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Special CS Vijayanand reviews power readiness, calls for action plan amid summer surge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, power, CS Vijayanand</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/new-mrts-deal-tamil-nadu-may-get-back-120-hectares-of-land</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/7uiyxp3a/Mount-Velachery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Key railway-owned parcels at joint stations such as Chennai Beach, Fort and Park Town will be leased to the state at 1.5% of market value with annual escalation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:35:55.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New MRTS deal: Tamil Nadu may get back 120 hectares of land</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MRTS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/30/traffic-chaos-overshadows-joy-of-rain-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/p9c8gm7d/PTI04292026000470B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters make their way through a waterlogged Mysore Road following heavy rain, in Bengaluru, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:35:25.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Traffic chaos overshadows joy of rain in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/high-energy-cost-transfer-inevitable-to-users-union-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/0nuh329u/20260321076L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A petrol pump staff refills fuel in a vehicle amid rising fuel prices in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:35:17.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High energy cost transfer 'inevitable' to users: Finance ministry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, fuel prices in India, energy prices, gas prices, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/old-cases-trigger-political-battles-on-social-media</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/tky5fm1i/old-cases.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:35:06.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Old cases trigger political battles on social media</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, social media, Old cases</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/30/surprise-showers-cool-down-bengaluru-by-10c</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/ufrptwho/PTI04292026000385B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aerial view of traffic congestion following heavy rain, in Bengaluru, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/3640rmaw/sup.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:33:14.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surprise showers cool down Bengaluru by 10°C</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/pulp-fiction-hygiene-at-tiruchy-juice-stalls-a-big-question</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/v0nrwlfj/whatsapp-image-2026-04-29-at-90521-pm091557.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Food safety norms for juice vendors are comprehensive covering registration, water quality, hygiene, storage, and serving practices and are not limited to any single element like ice.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:33:03.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pulp fiction: Hygiene at Tiruchy juice stalls a big question</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Hygiene, roadside juice stalls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/andhra-government-rolls-out-statewide-health-screening-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/kg2m82ns/Govt-plans-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav during AP Dialogues in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:32:59.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government rolls out statewide health screening drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, Health Screening</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/30/telangana-hc-closes-contempt-plea-after-cs-submits-compliance-dismisses-retired-officials-pmla-challenge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/3fam0py0/202604223759363.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:32:48.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC closes contempt plea after CS submits compliance, dismisses retired official’s PMLA challenge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/apsdma-warns-of-heatwave-thunderstorms-over-next-two-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-18/i1jqcyfa/Sudden.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:32:03.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APSDMA warns of heatwave, thunderstorms over next two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Heatwave, thunderstorms</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/kanayi-completes-40-ft-sculpture-for-endosulfan-victims-despite-challenges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/i7djs379/Kanayi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kanayi Kunhiraman’s new sculpture, titled ‘Victims’, on the premises of Kasaragod district panchayat office.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/puoit4ud/Kanayi.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:30:54.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kanayi completes 40-ft sculpture for Endosulfan victims despite challenges </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Endosulfan victims, sculpture</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/30/cm-orders-inquiry-into-fatal-bowring-hospital-wall-collapse-dilapidated-structure-blamed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/b7kqy1pu/PTI04292026000493B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar visits the site of a wall collapse following heavy rain, at Bowring Hospital, in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/9t7qnat1/cm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah visits a victim of the wall collapse at Bowring Hospital in Bengaluru on Wednesday | Express</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/vufbkbhb/DEA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A flooded street near the GPO | Shashidhar Byrappa &amp; Nagaraja Gadekal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:30:45.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM orders inquiry into fatal Bowring Hospital wall collapse; dilapidated structure blamed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Apr/30/the-customer-is-not-king</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/6hrphu7x/Customer-not-king-imageDelectable-Delhi.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Customer Is Not King</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/andhra-pradesh-hc-rejects-pil-over-rama-temple-in-akiveedu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/iatfxuns/HC-raps-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:29:18.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC rejects PIL over Rama temple in Akiveedu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Rama temple</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/tribal-languages-removed-from-jharkhand-teachers-eligibility-exam-bjp-slams-move</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-08/ln5mwqiy/Screenshot-2025-10-08-153944.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:28:17.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal languages removed from Jharkhand teachers' eligibility exam; BJP slams move</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/30/suspicious-man-hacks-wife-to-death-at-meerpet-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/r9cayjeh/Suspicious-man.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said they received a Dial 100 call at 5.40 am regarding the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:27:48.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspicious man hacks wife to death at Meerpet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, murder</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/summer-effect-power-demand-in-tiruchy-peaks-at-600-mw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/nfhix197/202604263765842.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents in some parts of the city, however, have reported intermittent power disruption, particularly between 6 pm and 9 pm.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:27:41.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Summer effect: Power demand in Tiruchy peaks at 600 MW</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Power demand, Mercury</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/andhra-pradesh-hc-seeks-fuel-supply-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/ftiubpet/hc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:27:35.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC seeks fuel supply report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Fuel shortage</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/apcnf-among-four-global-prize-finalists</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/qvp44zpi/C_40_1_CH1298_27412839.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>APCNF team along with local farming community involving in preparation of Ghana Jeevamrutham.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:26:17.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APCNF among four global prize finalists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APCNF</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/residents-seek-action-against-encroachments-along-race-course-pathway-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/akzvdpmz/img30241094035.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>What was once a peaceful stretch for exercise and relaxation has, in recent weeks, begun to resemble a crowded marketplace, especially during weekends when footfall is high.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:24:17.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Residents seek action against encroachments along Race Course pathway in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, encroachments, Race Course pathway, Coimbatore Race Course</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/andhra-reports-significant-rise-in-groundwater-table</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-03/bo2wdm6x/Water-supply.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:20:40.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra reports significant rise in groundwater table</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Groundwater</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/30/know-the-mayor-a-swayamsevak-who-studied-in-mcd-school-in-old-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/mn9hdmx1/Know-the-mayor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newly elected mayor Pravesh Wahi after his victory on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:19:59.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Know the mayor: A swayamsevak who studied in MCD school in Old Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/kerala-artist-alleges-ban-on-temple-programmes-after-joining-iuml</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/owi6wzkr/Artist.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sopana musician Njeralath Harigovindan.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/yatajjoa/arit.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:19:57.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala artist alleges ban on temple programmes after joining IUML</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, IUML, temple programmes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/poll-of-polls-dmk-may-hold-tamil-nadu-opposition-surge-seen-in-kerala-bengal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/0ygtlotv/Exit-Polls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/4py6gjp3/Screenshot-2026-04-30-015658.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:19:35.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poll of Polls: DMK may hold Tamil Nadu, Opposition surge seen in Kerala, Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, exit polls, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Kerala Elections 2026, Assam elections 2026, West Bengal elections 2026, Puducherry elections 2026, Poll of Polls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/30/delhi-govt-relaxes-wheat-procurement-norms-amid-weather-hit-crop-quality</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/yj299dzm/Govt-says-will.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:19:06.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt relaxes wheat procurement norms amid weather-hit crop quality</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/30/man-held-for-impersonating-cop-claiming-links-with-cm-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/tsaw5qza/impersonating.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused allegedly told members of the public that he could arrange direct meetings with the chief minister without prior appointments.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:15:53.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man held for impersonating cop, claiming links with CM in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Impersonating</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/andhra-workshop-highlights-sustainable-use-of-marine-biodiversity-resources</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/xzkb6ksu/vijworkshop12904chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Biodiversity Authority chairperson Virendra Tiwari, AP State Biodiversity Board chairman N Vijay Kumar, AP Pollution Control Board chairman P Krishnaiah, Principal Secretary to government EFS&amp;T department Kantilal Dande and others during the workshop.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:15:00.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra workshop highlights sustainable use of marine biodiversity resources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Marine biodiversity</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/30/lack-of-railway-overbridge-chokes-mellur-residents-pay-price-for-stalled-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/k6f0zt1y/C_1_1_CH1510_119550957.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The road users waiting at railway crossing at second gate at Mellur in Thoothukudi town.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:14:43.255Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lack of railway overbridge chokes Mellur; residents pay price for stalled project </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Railway overbridge, Mellur</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/30/deceased-keralites-part-of-study-tour-group-of-kudumbashree</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/bqb8azmg/C_35_1_CH0279_67936422.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The spot where a compound wall collapsed and seven people died near Bowring Hospital due to heavy rain in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:14:08.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deceased Keralites part of study tour group of Kudumbashree</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Wall collapse, Kudumbashree, deceased, Bengaluru wall collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/andhra-pradesh-hc-hears-pil-on-protection-of-great-indian-bustard</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/gz33bkqq/HC-flags.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:12:51.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC hears PIL on protection of Great Indian Bustard</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, Great Indian Bustard</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/30/20-ai-enabled-cctvs-to-enhance-security-at-taj-mahal-asi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/30hqcr26/20-AI-enabled.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:12:14.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>20 AI-enabled CCTVs to enhance security at Taj Mahal: ASI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/30/delhi-govt-uses-lottery-system-to-assign-gst-officer-postings-for-transparency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-10/cpf8lsxa/cm122039.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:11:22.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt uses lottery system to assign GST officer postings for transparency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/minister-lokesh-vows-to-work-relentlessly-for-tdp-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/zpc7h94c/vijtdp162904chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM and TDP supremo Nara Chandrababu Naidu chaired the swearing-in ceremony of the TDP national and state executive committees at the central party office in Mangalagiri on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/he63edxy/Lokesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh takes oath as the party national working president at the TDP central office in Mangalagiri on Wednesday I Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:10:40.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Lokesh vows to work relentlessly for TDP, people</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TDP, Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/pm-modi-to-make-brief-stop-in-uae-before-heading-to-europe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/n7dwi9f5/20260119190L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from Jan. 19, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives the President of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, at the airport in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:09:08.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi to make brief stop in UAE before heading to Europe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, India-UAE relations, Modi in Europe</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/30/cbi-takes-over-probe-into-digital-arrest-of-73-year-old-delhi-man-from-special-cell</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/24/original/CBI_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:07:11.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI takes over probe into ‘digital arrest’ of 73-year-old Delhi man from Special Cell</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/30/west-bengal-elections-bjp-accepts-tmc-rejects-exit-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/o3utx1dw/BJP-accepts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voters arrive to cast votes at a polling booth during the West Bengal Assembly elections in the Purba Bardhaman district on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:06:47.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal elections: BJP accepts, TMC rejects exit polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Bengal Elections, BJP, TMC, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/cm-naidu-sets-december-2026-deadline-to-take-all-government-services-online</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/6r4tlq1x/vijcm32404chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:06:45.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu sets December 2026 deadline to take all government services online</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Online, Chandrababu Naidu, RTGS</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/30/obscene-content-disrupts-delhi-high-court-virtual-hearings-probe-ordered</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/iro1l2dk/ANI_20260216114728.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T02:04:31.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Obscene content disrupts Delhi High Court virtual hearings, probe ordered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/30/cm-naidu-warns-against-indisciplineurges-tdp-activists-to-strengthen-party</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/04lwyaod/vijtdp182904chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM and TDP supremo Nara Chandrababu Naidu chaired the swearing-in ceremony of the TDP national and state executive committees at the central party office in Mangalagiri on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Trump contended that the blockade of Iranian ports -- which Tehran has demanded must end before any deal -- was more effective than bombing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T01:51:47.571Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>A still from Michael featuring Jaafar Jackson</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zen Diamonds sparkles in Hyderabad with its first store</news:title>
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<image:caption>The attached document that Allen Shaw mentions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-30T00:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The Ministry of Defence said all test objectives were fully met as per data captured using various range tracking instruments like radar, electro-optical system and telemetry deployed by the ITR.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A polling official marks a voter's finger with indelible ink during the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, at a polling station in Kolkata, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Voters wait in a queue to cast their votes during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections in Kolkata on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/exit-polls-signal-bjp-sweep-in-assam-tight-race-in-bengal-dmk-set-for-tn-return-udf-gains-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>The Axis My India exit poll indicates a strong showing for incumbent forces in several key states.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Exit Poll 2026 Assembly elections</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T19:11:10.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exit polls signal BJP sweep in Assam, tight race in Bengal; DMK set for TN return, UDF gains in Kerala</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/29/how-the-world-has-changed-a-year-after-baisaran</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T19:09:53.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How the world has changed a year after Baisaran </news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Pahalgam Terror Attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/29/for-honour-in-the-dr-prefix</loc>
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<image:caption>A doctoral degree represents years of sustained intellectual labour</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T19:07:11.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>For honour in the Dr prefix</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/sc-rejects-aiims-review-plea-against-order-allowing-15-year-olds-pregnancy-termination</loc>
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<image:caption>The Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:57:06.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC rejects AIIMS review plea against order allowing 15-year-old's pregnancy termination</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/29/step-into-2000-year-old-caves-of-odisha</loc>
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<image:caption>Navamuni Gumpha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:55:01.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Step into 2,000-year-old caves of Odisha </news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/putin-trump-discuss-iran-war-ukraine-in-phone-call-says-kremlin</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump shakes hand with Russian President Vladimir Putin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:53:57.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Putin, Trump discuss Iran war, Ukraine in phone call, says Kremlin</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/29/uncovering-the-hidden-high-altitude-wonders-of-kedarnath</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:52:09.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uncovering the hidden high-altitude 
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/29/bracing-for-the-ascent</loc>
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<image:caption>Thiksey Monastery</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:50:32.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bracing for the ascent</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/29/govt-proposes-emission-rule-changes-for-higher-ethanol-blending-in-fuels</loc>
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<image:caption>Centre mulls higher biofuel blends as alternative fuels, raises vehicle weight cap</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:47:19.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt proposes emission rule changes for higher ethanol blending in fuels</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/us-weighs-short-powerful-strikes-on-iran-as-talks-stall-report</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:43:19.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US weighs 'short, powerful' strikes on Iran as talks stall: report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/29/shipping-corporation-explores-middle-east-routes-as-hormuz-tensions-disrupt-cargo-movement</loc>
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<image:caption>US Crude oil</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:42:48.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shipping Corporation explores Middle East routes as Hormuz tensions disrupt cargo movement</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/29/goyal-pushes-for-import-substitution-in-priority-sectors-to-drive-2-trillion-export-goal</loc>
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<image:caption>Piyush Goyal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:38:20.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goyal pushes for import substitution in priority sectors to drive $2 trillion export goal</news:title>
<news:keywords>India exports, priority sectors for exports, Piyush Goyal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/12-killed-23-injured-as-pick-up-vehicle-overturns-in-mps-dhar-district</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:36:01.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 killed, 23 injured as pick-up vehicle overturns in MP’s Dhar district</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/29/quick-take-the-irony-of-two-kings</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | The irony of two kings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/29/all-eyes-turn-to-may-4-as-bengal-polls-conclude-under-cloud-of-distrust</loc>
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<image:caption>As has increasingly become the pattern in post-revision polling, the turnout in Bengal appears robust</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All eyes turn to May 4 as Bengal polls conclude under cloud of distrust</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/29/give-legal-support-while-gauging-pregnancy-risks</loc>
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<image:caption>Autonomy must remain at the heart of the decision, but it cannot be separated from medical realities and clinical risk</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Give legal support while gauging pregnancy risks</news:title>
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<image:caption>CM Mamata Banerjee, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:24:39.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal polls: Mamata, Suvendu trade barbs in high-stakes Bhabanipur battle</news:title>
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<image:caption>(in blue) Inunganbi Takhellambamin action</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:22:19.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After years of pain, Manipuri judoka gets reward for perseverance</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/29/aviation-sector-in-significant-crisis-atf-surge-outpaces-surcharges-experts-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Aviation sector</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:16:52.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aviation sector in ‘significant’ crisis, ATF surge outpaces surcharges: Experts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/29/high-five-sunrisers-on-a-roll</loc>
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<image:caption>Travis head scored 30-ball 76 against Mumbai on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T18:15:36.811Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T17:55:39.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay’s TVK emerges as game-changer in exit polls, despite edge for DMK</news:title>
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<image:caption>Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth appears before a House Committee on Armed Services business meeting on the Department of Defense Fiscal Year 2027, on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T17:33:12.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pentagon chief spars with Democratic lawmakers on Iran war</news:title>
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<image:caption>Air India flight image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T17:30:34.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India pilot dies of heart attack in Bali </news:title>
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<image:caption>Armenia’s first Deputy Minister of Defence and Chief of the General Staff Lt Gen Edvard Asryan holding high-level talks with Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T17:25:34.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Armenia discuss joint military hardware development and deeper defence ties</news:title>
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<image:caption>Police personnel at the site after a wall collapse following heavy rain, at Bowring Hospital, in Bengaluru, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. At least seven people were reported dead.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Police personnel at the site after a wall collapse following heavy rain, at Bowring Hospital, in Bengaluru, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. At least seven people were reported dead.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T16:45:12.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven, including two children killed as hospital wall collapses in Bengaluru rains; CM orders probe</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister M K Stalin and AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T16:33:08.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As exit polls emerge, AIADMK and DMK both signal sure victory</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee leaves after casting her vote at Mitra Institution school in her Bhabanipur constituency on April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T16:23:31.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Central forces 'torturing common people, brutalising democracy': Mamata after casting vote in Bengal polls </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/three-killed-several-injured-as-tourist-bus-crashes-into-tanker-in-udupi</loc>
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<image:caption>A tourist bus ferrying about 47 students of a Kuvempu University College in Shivamogga district rammed into two trucks on Panvel-Kanniyakumari NH 66 on April 29, off Trasi Beach in Udupi district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T16:10:53.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three killed, several injured as tourist bus crashes into tanker in Udupi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, bus accident, Udupi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/unesco-sikkim-govt-partner-to-document-ru-soam-engineering-practices</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/eq3qk06e/sikkim.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ru-Soam bridges crafted by the Lepcha community from locally available materials such as bamboo, cane, and wood.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T16:02:10.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UNESCO, Sikkim govt partner to document Ru-Soam engineering practices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, UNESCO, Sikkim government, Ru-Soam, Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/punjab-cm-bhagwant-mann-to-meet-president-droupadi-murmu-on-may-5-after-seven-aap-mps-join-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T15:57:20.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann to meet President Droupadi Murmu on May 5 after seven AAP MPs join BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, President Droupadi Murmu, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, AAP defection</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/29/rajasthan-minister-pledges-aid-for-odisha-man-who-carried-sisters-exhumed-body-to-bank</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan state Agricultural Minister Kirodi Lal Meena</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T15:41:58.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan minister pledges aid for Odisha man who carried sister’s exhumed body to bank</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Nation, Odisha, Odisha man, exhumed body, Minister Kirodi Lal Meena</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/du-ec-flags-st-stephens-hiring-irregularities-sets-up-probe-clears-reforms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/3/17/original/St_Stephens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>St Stephen's College in Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T15:27:06.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DU EC flags St. Stephen’s hiring irregularities, sets up probe; clears reforms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University, St. Stephen’s College</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/centre-bans-forced-sale-of-nano-fertilisers-with-subsidised-farm-product</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ztponv8c/ANI_20260405053138.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nano urea, a liquid form of urea fertiliser, provides essential nitrogen to plants, which is necessary for producing amino acids, pigments, enzymes and genetic material.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T15:23:44.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre bans forced sale of nano fertilisers with subsidised farm product</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Union Government, nano fertilisers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Apr/29/malayalamnews2026apr29naslens-mollywood-times-pushed-to-new-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/omik7ntm/NaslenMollywoodTimes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naslen in Abhinav Sunder Nayak's Mollywood Times</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T15:06:32.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naslen's Mollywood Times pushed to new date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Naslen, Mollywood Times, Mollywood Times release date, Mollywood Times postponed, Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, Toxic, Yash, Yash's Toxic, Yash Toxic, Abhinav Sunder Nayak, Mukundan Unni Associates, Rekhachithram, Jakes Bejoy, Lokah, Tiki Taka, Aavesham, Thudarum, Torpedo, Bachelor Party 2, Mattancherry Mafia, Mammootty</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/ambulance-staffer-sacked-for-forcing-road-accident-victims-wife-to-wash-vehicle-in-madhya-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-21/xm1e9e49/ILLUSTR5710-03-2021160117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of ambulance used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T14:50:41.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ambulance staffer sacked for forcing road accident victim’s wife to wash vehicle in Madhya Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, Madhya Pradesh, ambulance driver</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/29/thomas-cup-ayush-prannoy-win-but-india-suffer-2-3-loss-against-reigning-champs-china</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/50l678ra/Ayush.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ayush Shetty in action on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T14:37:55.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thomas Cup: Ayush, Prannoy win but India suffer 2-3 loss against reigning champs China</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Badminton, India vs China, HS Prannoy, Thomas Cup, Ayush Shetty</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/storms-heavy-rains-batter-northeast-cause-widespread-damage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/st7yprcn/IMG-20260429-WA0127.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The IMD cautioned that the rains and storms might uproot trees and cause waterlogging and flooding in low-lying areas. It advised people to stay alert, follow traffic advisories, and avoid staying in vulnerable structures.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T14:27:10.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Storms, heavy rains batter northeast, cause widespread damage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Northeast rains</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/jnu-teachers-write-to-president-again-seek-vcs-removal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/5hdjdspq/C_53_1_CH1509_42970516.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice Chancellor Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T14:10:39.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JNU teachers write to President again, seek VC’s removal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, JNU VC, JNUTA, Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/28/live-assembly-elections-west-bengal-phase-2-voting-in-high-stakes-contest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/477vpgv0/ezgif.com-animated-gif-maker-18.gif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voters wait in a queue to cast their votes during the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections in Kolkata on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T14:07:11.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | Bengal Assembly polls: Over 91 per cent turnout recorded as phase II polling concludes</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Suvendu Adhikari, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Apr/29/has-the-curtain-fallen-on-tragedy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/uxcdpil0/Akbar-the-great-nahin-rahe.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T14:03:29.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Has the Curtain Fallen on Tragedy?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Apr/29/tracing-keralas-veru-with-heritage-walk-birdwatching-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/kz37x04f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-25-at-13.12.08-1.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:57:38.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tracing Kerala’s ‘Veru’ with heritage walk, birdwatching  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Heritage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/domestic-air-traffic-rises-to-437-crore-in-q1-over-121-lakh-hit-by-flight-delays-in-march</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/rqv7mjy5/ANI_20241119090042.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:55:48.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Domestic air traffic rises to 4.37 crore in Q1; over 1.21 lakh hit by flight delays in March</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, DGCA, Indigo, Domestic air traffic</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/29/700-companies-of-central-forces-to-remain-in-west-bengal-after-polls-says-ec</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/gc06om1h/202604083740194.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal voted for 142 seats in the second phase on Wednesday, while polling for 152 seats in the first phase was held on April 23.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:55:08.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>700 companies of central forces to remain in West Bengal after polls, says EC</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Apr/29/when-the-heat-doesnt-let-up-neither-can-they</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/g7f7m04p/Panditt-karuppan-road.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Daily wager in Thevara</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/39kuqwqh/Bolgatty-road.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A painter at Bolgatty</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/f93zpaxi/Fort-kochi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A street vendor carrying ice blocks in Fort Kochi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/b53uj0xa/Elam-kunna-Puzha.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/0tcxawpo/Gandhi-nagar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A headloader in Girinagar</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/qlldfiij/Kadavanthra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A welder in Kadavanthra</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/geahf3h3/Nayarambalam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A stone mason in Elamkunnapuzha</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/rk3b877r/porter1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A headloader near Bazar Road in Fort Kochi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/4z4ktjla/Vyipin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A dairy farmer in Vypeen</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/i9jk8nbt/Ilaya-kovilakam-road-mattanchery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A plastic ware hawker in Mattancherry</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:53:42.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When the heat doesn’t let up, neither can they</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, summer 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/29/maharashtra-cabinet-approves-ai-policy-2026-aiming-to-attract-investments-worth-over-rs-10000-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/3/31/original/devendra-fadnavis-pti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:45:35.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra cabinet approves AI policy 2026, aiming to attract investments worth over Rs 10,000 crore </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra cabinet, AI policy 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/29/st-andrews-beach-finds-its-crowd-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/9iswcvyc/Vibes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The beach has been witnessing a steady rise in footfall - during daytime and night</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/9nvyeegq/Vibes8.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/p7tpmase/Vibes5.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/udsgdduv/26201.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/yju2hp78/Vibes14.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/gyv22qu4/Vibes11.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:40:52.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>St Andrew’s beach finds its crowd in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, St Andrew’s beach, New hangout spot</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/moefcc-tightens-compensatory-afforestation-norms-for-illegal-forest-land-use</loc>
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<image:caption>MoEFCC Logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:40:34.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MoEFCC tightens compensatory afforestation norms for illegal forest land use</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, afforestation, MoEFCC, illegal forest land</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/israeli-forces-kill-palestinian-man-in-west-bank-raid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/qhykcdjr/AP26118506996159.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palestinian civil defense crews work on a destroyed car after it was struck in an Israeli strike in Gaza City Tuesday, April 28, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:32:27.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in West Bank raid</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israeli forces, Israel-Palestine war, West Bank Raids</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/29/abhishek-banerjee-claims-voter-died-after-assault-by-central-forces</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:27:29.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhishek Banerjee claims voter died after assault by central forces</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/29/sensex-jumps-600-points-as-earnings-boost-buying-despite-oil-headwinds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/aot1kzih/202603243719535.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sensex jumps 600 points, while Nifty 50 advanced about 180 points to close above 24,150near</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:26:00.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex jumps 600 points as earnings boost buying despite oil headwinds</news:title>
<news:keywords>BSE Sensex, equity markets </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/29/indian-bank-reports-profit-of-rs-3103-in-q4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/ej362xt5/Indian-Indian-Bank-logo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bank’s deposits grew 12.29% YoY to Rs 8.28 lakh crore and advances 13.43% to Rs 6.67 lakh crore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:22:41.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Bank reports profit of Rs 3,103 in Q4</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/cbi-takes-over-rs-10-crore-digital-arrest-scam-case-that-targeted-retired-delhi-engineer</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:00:36.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI takes over Rs 10 crore 'digital arrest' scam case that targeted retired Delhi engineer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, CBI, Digital arrest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/over-12-million-people-in-lebanon-to-face-acute-hunger-due-to-war-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/d7sog51x/AP26119357585848.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli soldiers operate in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T13:00:14.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 1.2 million people in Lebanon to face acute hunger due to war: report</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Israel-Hezbollah conflict, Israeli strike on Lebanon</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/uk-prime-minister-condemns-attack-after-two-stabbed-in-a-jewish-neighborhood-of-london</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/tas7f2xn/AP26119442927323.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police officers at the scene in Golders Green after two people were stabbed, in north-west London, Wednesday April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:51:37.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK prime minister condemns attack after two stabbed in a Jewish neighborhood of London</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Jewish community, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, antisemitic attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/nmc-removes-150-mbbs-seats-per-college-cap-eases-norms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/e5b4edb9-58d2-41fb-b518-6083044fa782/202402033114511.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:41:15.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NMC removes 150 MBBS seats per college cap, eases norms </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Health, MBBS Seats, NMC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/railways-to-deploy-drones-24x7-patrolling-on-freight-corridor-after-shambhu-blast-union-minister-bittu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/kqa7gwme/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-18.07.58.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Ravneet Singh Bittu visited the blast site along with senior officials from the Ambala Railway Division and reviewed the security situation along the EDFC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:40:03.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railways to deploy drones, 24x7 patrolling on freight corridor after Shambhu blast: Union Minister Bittu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Drones</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/bjps-pravesh-wahi-elected-mcd-mayor-monika-pant-deputy-mayor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/m28q0cku/202604283768447.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP’s Parvesh Wahi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:37:29.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP's Pravesh Wahi elected MCD mayor, Monika Pant deputy mayor </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Mayor, Pravesh Wahi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/sabarimala-case-whether-devotee-or-non-devotee-is-claiming-right-to-enter-temples-has-to-be-examined-says-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/flgoactm/Screenshot-2026-04-29-142406.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:30:56.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala case: Whether devotee or non-devotee is claiming right to enter temple has to be examined, says SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, sc, Sabarimala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/29/1992-murder-mystery-resurfaces-as-gujarat-police-dig-well-for-human-remains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/ikgdxknc/Police-digging-with-jcb.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crime Branch has reopened a murder case that had remained buried for over three decades.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:20:37.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1992 murder mystery resurfaces as Gujarat Police dig well for human remains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, Gujarat police, Murder Mystery</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/29/maharashtra-maha-vikas-aghadi-rift-looms-as-congress-shiv-sena-ubt-eye-same-mlc-seat</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational Image: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar, second left, Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray, front center, Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) chief Raj Thackeray, second right, NCP (SP) leader Jayant Patil, right, Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray, left, and others during a protest by Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA), an alliance between Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP (SP), against alleged irregularities in the voters list, in Mumbai, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:10:58.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra: Maha Vikas Aghadi rift looms as Congress, Shiv Sena (UBT) eye same MLC seat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Congress, Maha Vikas Aghadi, Maharashtra MLC Polls, Shiv Sena (UBT)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/india-among-top-ten-countries-contributing-to-69-per-cent-of-global-deaths-due-to-hepatitis-b-who</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/2/9/original/WHO_AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The logo of the World Health Organization is seen at the WHO headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:08:21.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India among top ten countries contributing to 69 per cent of global deaths due to hepatitis B: WHO </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Health, WHO, Hepatitis B</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/manipur-cm-says-peace-remains-prerequisite-for-development-urges-people-to-remain-united-in-achieving-harmony</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-04/ai4o8819/20260204147L.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T12:02:29.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur CM says peace remains prerequisite for development; urges people to remain united in achieving harmony</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Manipur CM, Manipur violence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/29/tmc-alleges-central-forces-baton-charged-civilians-including-women-child</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/k4nqru26/PTI04292026000182B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard during voting in the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Khanakul, Hooghly district, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:55:49.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal polls: TMC alleges central forces baton-charged civilians including women, child outside polling booth</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/29/vedanta-records-rs-25096-crore-profit-in-fy26-q4-pat-jumps-to-89-per-cent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/8/31/original/2018-05-23T155303Z_1_LYNXNPEE4M1EK_RTROPTP_4_VEDANTA-RES-PLC-ANGLO-AMERICAN.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vedanta logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:53:21.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedanta records Rs 25,096 crore profit in FY26, Q4 PAT jumps to 89 per cent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Vedanta, EBITDA, Arun Misra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/evidence-pointed-to-consensual-relationship-that-turned-sour-delhi-court-acquits-man-of-rape-charges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/h518s1d8/ANI_20260428053811.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:45:35.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Evidence pointed to consensual relationship that turned sour: Delhi court acquits man of rape charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Court, Acquitted of rape charges</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/29/gujarat-local-body-poll-results-highlight-changing-political-scenario-in-state</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/7vr2nxzj/202603233718431.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rural Gujarat no longer looks like a traditional BJP-versus-Congress battlefield.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:42:27.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat local body poll results highlight changing political scenario in State</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, aap, BJP, Congress, Gujarat local body poll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/russia-to-hold-victory-day-parade-without-military-equipment-for-1st-time-in-nearly-two-decades</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/3qrz81r5/Russian-troops.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Troops attend a rehearsal for the Victory Day military parade at the Dvortsovaya (Palace) Square in St Petersburg, Russia, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:41:00.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia to hold Victory Day parade without military equipment for 1st time in nearly two decades</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia, Russia Victory Day parade</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/faster-than-expressways-pm-modi-lauds-ups-development-model</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/ekso5zxb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-4.47.34-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath during the inauguration of the Ganga Expressway on April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:37:30.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Faster than expressways': PM Modi lauds UP's development model </news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Narendra Modi, Ganga Expressway, UP development</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/iran-has-executed-21-arrested-4000-since-west-asia-conflict-began-un</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/y4wqn39b/AP26119395476815.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>U.N. peacekeepers operate in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:35:11.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran has executed 21, arrested 4,000 since West Asia conflict began: UN</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/irans-rial-currency-hits-record-low-as-shaky-ceasefire-with-us-and-israel-still-holds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/6cf93o26/Irans-rial-currency.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A thick plume of smoke rises from an oil storage facility hit by a U.S.-Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran, March 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:27:48.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran’s rial currency hits record low as shaky ceasefire with US and Israel still holds</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US-Iran Conflict, West Asia conflict, Iran-Israel war, Iran's rial currency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/29/bengal-polls-bjp-alleges-evm-tampering-in-certain-booths-ec-says-repolling-likely</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/h13152dn/PTI04292026000181A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A polling official marks a voter's finger with indelible ink during the second and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, at a polling station in Kolkata, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:21:43.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal polls: BJP alleges EVM tampering in certain booths, EC says repolling likely  </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/beijing-clamps-down-on-drones-sales-banned-citywide-from-may-1-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/x2xdphrr/Beijing-clamps-down-on-drones.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A vendor attends a visitor at a booth showcasing drones at the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, in southern China’s Guangdong province, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T11:08:48.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beijing clamps down on drones: Sales banned citywide from May 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Beijing, China, Drones, Beijing clamps down on drones</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/29/womens-safety-top-priority-rg-kar-victims-mother-bjp-candidate-ratna-debnath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/ukk10pjf/Free-WB-from-TMCs-misrule-Ratna.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:57:04.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s Safety Top Priority: RG Kar Victim’s Mother &amp; BJP Candidate Ratna Debnath </news:title>
<news:keywords>BJP Ratna Debnath claims misrule under Mamata, RG Kar rape-murder victim mother</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/29/a-parallel-administrative-structure-led-by-central-forces-created-in-west-bengal-akhilesh-yadav</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-27/ji8mv00q/ANI_20260127114044.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Addressing a press conference in Lucknow, Yadav said, "In Bengal, 'Didi' is going to win with historic votes. The people of Bengal are voting in large numbers in her favour."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:56:36.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'A parallel administrative structure' led by central forces created in West Bengal: Akhilesh Yadav</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Akhilesh Yadav, central forces, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/29/rahul-gandhi-alleges-land-grabs-by-adani-under-centres-watch-in-andaman-and-nicobar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/8yejq9yh/rahul-gandhi-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:52:43.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi alleges land grabs by Adani under centre's watch in Andaman and Nicobar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rahul Gandhi ecological thieft in Nicobar, Rahul Gandhi alleges land grab in Andaman </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/29/farooq-abdullah-slams-ec-for-deploying-large-contingent-of-central-forces-during-west-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/2jnbz1dh/20260421157f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Farooq Abdullah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:44:25.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farooq Abdullah slams EC for deploying large contingent of central forces during West Bengal polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Election Commission of India, Farooq Abdullah, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/nsui-activists-stage-protest-in-kuvempu-university-in-karnataka-raising-slogans-against-vc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/ekpsn5vx/29sm01.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kuvempu University</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:43:26.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSUI activists stage protest in Kuvempu University in Karnataka, raising slogans against VC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kuvempu University, NSUI activists</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/29/lokayukta-police-arrest-kas-officer-and-his-driver-while-accepting-rs-15-lakh-bribe-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-18/so3pvxp3/C_32_1_CH1213_65948952.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:28:52.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokayukta police arrest KAS officer and his driver while accepting Rs 15 lakh bribe in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, KAS officer, Lokayukta police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/29/gavaskar-says-mumbai-must-win-all-remaining-matches-to-stay-in-playoff-race</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-05/mnrkuja8/Screenshot-2025-08-05-131350.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Indian cricketer Sunil Gavaskar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:21:24.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gavaskar says Mumbai must win all remaining matches to stay in playoff race</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Sunil Gavaskar, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/29/farmers-dream-nations-mission-gujarat-man-leads-indias-push-for-organic-fertiliser-usage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/x6obh3qk/Kamlesh-Patel-farmer.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kamlesh Patel</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:17:34.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmer’s dream, nation’s mission:  Gujarat man leads India's push for organic fertiliser usage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, organic fertiliser usage, Ghanjeevamrut</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/29/gdp-growth-may-slip-to-6-pc-if-indian-crude-basket-averages-usd-120barrel-in-fy27-ey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/m2tccw7p/ANI_20260330093749.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:17:25.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GDP growth may slip to 6 pc if Indian crude basket averages USD 120/barrel in FY27: EY</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, RBI, GDP growth, Indian crude</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/piprahwa-buddha-relics-arrive-in-ladakh-for-the-first-ever-public-exposition-in-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/o1d64xvb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-14.00.20-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traditional performances, ceremonial honours and sacred rituals marked the reception ceremony.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:17:17.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Piprahwa Buddha relics arrive in Ladakh for the first-ever public exposition in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ladakh, Piprahwa Buddha relics</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/iran-better-get-smart-soon-trump-warns-tehran-posts-picture-with-gun-slogan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/wronry59/5d73d73997b7ca6f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T10:15:14.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran 'better get smart soon': Trump warns Tehran, posts picture with gun, slogan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/29/fuel-price-freeze-deepens-omc-losses-lpg-fertiliser-subsidy-burden-swells-icra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/s5ov39qk/20260419059.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In addition to losses on auto fuels, elevated energy prices following the West Asia crisis are expected to result in LPG under-recoveries of about Rs 80,000 crore in the current fiscal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:53:47.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel price freeze deepens OMC losses; LPG, fertiliser subsidy burden swells: Icra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Crude oil prices, Energy crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/kargil-emerges-as-largest-ladakh-district-with-80-villages-as-new-map-sparks-debate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-10/2ewgddwd/New%20Project%20-%202024-09-10T080106.426.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:48:51.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kargil emerges as largest Ladakh district with 80 villages as new map sparks debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Kargil, largest Ladakh district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/29/pm-modi-urges-people-in-bengal-to-vote-citing-higher-turnout-in-the-ongoing-polling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/f9mzu1d6/Modi-News-Thumbnail.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:20:48.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi urges people in Bengal to vote, citing higher turnout in the ongoing polling</news:title>
<news:keywords>pm modi, west bengal elections, voter turnout</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/29/pleas-against-hate-speeches-no-legislative-vacuum-exists-warranting-intervention-says-sc-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/0ot28vdb/Supreme-Court-News-Thumbnail.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:17:29.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pleas against hate speeches: No legislative vacuum exists warranting intervention, says SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>hate speech law, supreme court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/south-korean-court-sentences-ex-president-yoon-to-seven-years-for-charges-including-resisting-arrest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/ey7386v4/AP26119300924719.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A supporter of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol holds up his portrait during a rally outside of the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:15:35.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korean court sentences ex-President Yoon to seven years for charges including resisting arrest</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, South Korean court, Former president Yoon Suk Yeol</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/29/blaze-at-residential-society-in-ghaziabad-fire-tenders-rush-to-the-spot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/pehtmdak/Ghaziabad-fire-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:13:49.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blaze at residential society in Ghaziabad; fire tenders rush to the spot</news:title>
<news:keywords>apartment fire, ghaziabad</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/29/evm-glitches-booth-agent-attacked-west-bengal-phase-2-elections-turn-chaotic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/6ddhxbz3/Election-chaos-News-Thumbnail-.jpg</image:loc>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:11:22.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EVM glitches, booth agent attacked: West Bengal Phase 2 elections turn chaotic</news:title>
<news:keywords>booth agent attack, mamata banerjee, west bengal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/29/west-bengal-assembly-elections-phase-ii-polling-kicks-off-in-high-stakes-contest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/rv7x9ntv/WB-election.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T09:09:12.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal Assembly elections: Phase II polling kicks off in high-stakes contest</news:title>
<news:keywords>west bengal elections, mahua moitra, west bengal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/telangana-ssc-results-released-pass-percentage-rises-to-9515-pc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/p408zwme/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-14.16.07.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keshava Rao and Yogita Rana declared the results.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:56:54.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana SSC results released, pass percentage rises to 95.15 pc</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana SSC results</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/anti-women-anti-development-modi-targets-samajwadi-party-accuses-it-of-opposing-ups-progress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/3v48ujku/PTI04292026000141B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during the inauguration of Ganga Expressway, a mega infrastructure project connecting Meerut to Prayagraj, in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:37:20.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-women, anti-development: Modi targets Samajwadi Party, accuses it of opposing UP’s progress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/eu-says-meta-is-failing-to-keep-underage-users-off-facebook-and-instagram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-11/4q8njp38/202501233307511.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meta disagreed with the decision, saying that it has measures in place to detect and remove accounts for anyone younger than 13.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:23:02.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU says Meta is failing to keep underage users off Facebook and Instagram</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Tech, Facebook, Instagram, Meta</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/29/englishnews2026apr28emma-stone-chris-pine-onboard-the-catch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/yka55tz4/Emma_Stone_Chris_Pine.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Emma Stone (L) and Chris Pine (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:19:11.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emma Stone, Chris Pine onboard The Catch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chris Pine, The Catch, Emma Stone</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/29/englishnews2026apr28harry-potter-star-joins-charlize-theron-in-tyrant-film-goes-on-floors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/5ye9y84q/Charlize_Theron_Paapa_Essiedu.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Charlize Theron (L) and Paapa Essiedu (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:19:02.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harry Potter star joins Charlize Theron in Tyrant, film goes on floors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Charlize Theron, Paapa Essiedu, Tyrant, Harry Potter</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/29/hindinews2026apr28tabu-commences-shoot-for-nagarjuna-starrer-king100</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/5joqia7x/Tabu_Nagarjuna.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tabu; Nagarjuna</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:18:26.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tabu commences shoot for Nagarjuna starrer King100</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tabu movies, Nagarjuna , King 100 movie, R Karthik, Bhooth Bangla, Vijay Sethupathi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/29/teluguinterviews2026apr28faria-abdullah-i-will-definitely-direct-a-film-next-year</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/0lgf6e1u/FariaAbdullah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Faria Abdullah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:17:57.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faria Abdullah: I will definitely direct a film next year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Faria Abdullah, Tharun Bhascker, JD Chakravarthy, Pavan sadineni, Gayapadda Simham</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/four-dead-20-injured-as-passenger-bus-collides-with-truck-in-odishas-sundargarh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/ueslslfr/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-13.15.26.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The passenger bus collided with the iron ore-laden truck on NH-143 near Sundargarh district in Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T08:13:23.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four dead, 20 injured as passenger bus collides with truck in Odisha's Sundargarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, road accident, Passenger bus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/29/riyan-parag-courts-controversy-after-cameras-catch-him-vaping-in-dressing-room-during-ipl-match</loc>
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<image:caption>FIFA cleared the disciplinary records of players who have one yellow card after the three-game group stage so they start the knockout phase afresh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:58:33.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA enacts new World Cup rule on yellow cards to help avoid player bans in knockout rounds</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/six-months-needed-to-complete-probe-into-mundathicode-fireworks-blast-justice-cn-ramachandran-nair</loc>
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<image:caption>Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:55:40.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six months needed to complete probe into Mundathicode fireworks blast: Justice C.N. Ramachandran Nair</news:title>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:52:15.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court refuses fresh directions on hate speech, says existing laws sufficient</news:title>
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<image:caption>This image released by Disney shows characters Buzz Lightyear, voiced by Tim Allen, left, and Woody, voiced by Tom Hanks, in a scene from "Toy Story 5."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:51:29.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Growing up with ‘Toy Story’: Andrew Stanton on 30+ years with Woody and Buzz</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/sri-lanka-to-resume-chemmani-mass-grave-excavation-tied-to-ltte-conflict-under-diplomatic-presence</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo taken on July 23, 2025, human skeletons are pictured at the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna, where authorities carried out excavations and forensic tests to identify the remains.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:51:18.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka to resume Chemmani mass grave excavation tied to LTTE conflict under diplomatic presence</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/heat-forces-salt-pan-workers-in-tns-thoothukudi-to-start-shifts-at-1-am</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu: Salt pan workers begin shift at 1 AM to escape severe heat in Thoothukudi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:50:45.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heat forces salt pan workers in TN's Thoothukudi to start shifts at 1 AM</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/young-palestinian-artists-in-gaza-exhibit-their-impressions-of-war-as-a-fragile-ceasefire-holds</loc>
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<image:caption>People look at paintings by Palestinian artists during an exhibition in Al-Bureij camp in the central Gaza Strip Tuesday, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:46:50.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Young Palestinian artists in Gaza exhibit their impressions of war as a fragile ceasefire holds</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/29/red-cards-can-be-given-to-players-who-cover-their-mouths-while-confronting-opponents-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The rule was unanimously approved by IFAB at a meeting held Tuesday in Vancouver, British Columbia. The measure will be in place at this summer's World Cup, starting on June 11.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:41:58.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Red cards can be given to players who cover their mouths while confronting opponents</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/29/bts-joins-maggie-kang-for-keep-swimming-documentary-series</loc>
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<image:caption>BTS</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:33:40.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BTS joins Maggie Kang for 'Keep Swimming' documentary series </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/no-camera-fees-at-hampi-as-centre-eases-photography-rules-for-tourists</loc>
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<image:caption>Hampi draws photography enthusiasts across India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:32:28.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No camera fees at Hampi as Centre eases photography rules for tourists</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/29/stones-leaving-man-city-after-10-years-of-being-the-very-embodiment-of-guardiolas-team</loc>
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<image:caption>The 31-year-old Stones has helped City win 19 major trophies, including six Premier League titles and a Champions League</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:31:28.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stones leaving Man City after 10 years of being the 'very embodiment' of Guardiola's team</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/29/tom-hanks-jokes-about-woodys-worn-bald-spot-in-toy-story-5-teaser</loc>
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<image:caption>Hollywood veteran Tom Hanks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:27:49.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tom Hanks jokes about Woody’s 'worn' bald spot in 'Toy Story 5' teaser</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/rare-earth-mining-is-poisoning-mekong-river-tributaries-threatening-the-worlds-kitchen</loc>
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<image:caption>Fisherman Sukjai Yana untangles his net while docked on the Kok River in Chiang Saen, Thailand, on Feb. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:27:35.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rare earth mining is poisoning Mekong River tributaries, threatening 'the world's kitchen'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/clean-chit-to-pakistan-congress-slams-rajnath-singh-for-saying-terror-has-no-nationality-at-sco</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting, in Bishkek on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:10:12.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clean chit to Pakistan: Congress slams Rajnath Singh for saying terror has 'no nationality' at SCO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, SCO meet</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Taylor Swift says fans can take song theories to an "extreme place"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T05:01:44.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taylor Swift says fans go 'too far' trying to decode her songs about her personal life</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee speaks to the media during the second and final phase of the state Assembly elections in Kolkata, Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:58:44.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'They are doing terrorism': Mamata alleges EC observers, central forces acting at BJP’s behest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Apr/29/kiit-ranked-6th-best-university-in-india-emerges-no-1-in-eastern-india-in-the-asia-rankings-2026</loc>
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<news:title>KIIT Ranked 6th Best University in India, Emerges No. 1 in Eastern India in THE Asia Rankings 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/modis-14-km-varanasi-roadshow-draws-massive-crowds-pm-to-inaugurate-ganga-expressway</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi holds a trident and a 'damru' (small hand drum) at Kashi Vishwanath Temple during his two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh, in Varanasi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:53:53.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi’s 14-km Varanasi roadshow draws massive crowds, PM to inaugurate Ganga Expressway</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/irans-oil-industry-creaking-under-weight-of-naval-blockade-claims-us-treasury-secretary</loc>
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<image:caption>United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:53:33.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's oil industry 'creaking' under weight of naval blockade, claims US Treasury Secretary</news:title>
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<image:caption>BJP state spokesperson Pratul Shah Deo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:49:10.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP seeks clarity over alleged Rs 10,000 crore treasury scam in Jharkhand; demands CBI, ED probe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/cv-anand-known-for-tech-led-police-reforms-is-telangana-dgp</loc>
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<image:caption>IPS officer CV Anand</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:41:56.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CV Anand, known for tech-led police reforms, is Telangana DGP</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/rajnath-singh-meets-with-chinese-defence-minister-discusses-lac-peace-and-west-asia-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh meets with Defence Minister of China Admiral Dong Jun during the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:40:47.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh meets with Chinese Defence Minister, discusses LAC peace and West Asia crisis</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/k-chandrasekhar-rao-rolls-up-sleeves-for-brs-revival</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS leader K Chandrasekhar Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:40:08.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>K Chandrasekhar Rao rolls up sleeves for BRS revival</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/telangana-clears-one-lakh-rti-applications-in-two-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-22/if6bdg8k/ILLUSNOV07425-12-2017200035.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:37:36.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana clears one lakh RTI applications in two years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/man-kills-neighbour-in-jharkhands-dumka-over-witchcraft-suspicion-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/ygx00loz/Dumka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused, Munshi Tudu, Munshi is said to have lured her to his house on the pretext of a discussion and then assaulted her with a stick, killing her on the spot.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:35:57.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kills neighbour in Jharkhand's Dumka over witchcraft suspicion, held</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Apr/29/bring-home-the-suzuki-access-125-with-easy-financing-support</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:33:54.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bring Home the Suzuki Access 125 with easy financing support</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/29/sbi-calls-for-structural-measures-to-manage-rupee-depreciation-inflation-risks-and-bop-deficit-2</loc>
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<image:caption>State Bank of India (SBI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:22:15.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SBI calls for structural measures to manage rupee depreciation, inflation risks and BoP deficit</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/us-war-on-iran-driven-by-control-for-oil-cpm-leader-raghavulu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-01/fd4avymn/C_40_1_CH1412_29457257.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPM politburo member BV Raghavulu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:19:49.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US war on Iran driven by control for oil: CPM leader Raghavulu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, oil price, US-Iran Conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/let-critics-wail-future-city-work-will-continue-cm-revanth-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/51ve0rs2/Let-critics-wail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM A Revanth Reddy speaks after laying the foundation stone for Future City Police Commissionerate Building at Future City, Meerkhanpet</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/dz09j8ku/CM-seeks-ryots.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy lays the foundation stone for Future City Police Commissionerate building at Meerkhanpet on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:18:44.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Let critics wail, Future City work will continue: CM Revanth Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Future City, CM A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/bengaluru-hackers-roped-in-to-tap-our-phones-brs-leader-harish</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/l6kb20xk/harish12804chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS MLA T Harish Rao interacts with media after meeting Manne Krishank at Sangareddy Jail</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:17:58.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru hackers roped in 
to tap our phones: BRS leader Harish</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS leader T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/29/goals-galore-as-psg-beats-bayern-munich-5-4-in-record-setting-champions-league-semifinal-1st-leg-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/3ut4q8vy/AP26118720787989.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PSG's Ousmane Dembele celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a Champions League semifinal, first leg, soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/dhtuw9ai/AP26118702241444.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bayern's Harry Kane celebrates after scoring a penalty, the opening goal of his team during the Champions League semifinal first leg soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in Paris, Tuesday, April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:16:51.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goals galore as PSG beats Bayern Munich 5-4 in record-setting Champions League semifinal 1st leg</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Bayern Munich, PSG, Champions League semifinal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/telangana-high-court-grants-bail-to-former-mla-rohith-in-moinabad-farmhouse-drugs-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/85a487es/farmhouse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:16:45.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana High Court grants bail to former MLA Rohith in Moinabad farmhouse drugs case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Pilot Rohith Reddy, Moinabad farmhouse drugs case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/amid-1st-heatwave-of-season-mercury-hits-46-degrees-celcius-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/uaooctok/ANI_20250614235152.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This week’s spell marks the first sustained heatwave of the season.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:13:38.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid 1st heatwave of season, mercury hits 46 degrees Celcius in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/hopes-fade-as-telanganas-adilabad-cci-plant-dismantled-for-scrap-after-decades-of-closure</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/a89mbt6n/CCI-unit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defunct Cement corporation of India (CCI) in the district head quarters.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:13:08.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hopes fade as Telangana's Adilabad CCI plant dismantled for scrap after decades of closure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Adilabad CCI plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/rahul-gandhi-calls-great-nicobar-project-scam-alleges-massive-rainforest-loss-and-displacement-of-tribals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/nfft6bmk/PTI04282026000156B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi being welcomed during his visit to INS Baaz Gate in Campbell Bay, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:11:37.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi calls Great Nicobar project 'scam', alleges massive rainforest loss and displacement of tribals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, ​Rahul Gandhi, Great Nicobar project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/hyderabad-ccs-nabs-key-accused-in-t-wallet-data-misappropriation-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:11:17.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad CCS nabs key accused in T-Wallet data misappropriation case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Central Crime Station, T-Wallet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/dri-arrests-two-with-crystal-meth-worth-rs-11-crore-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-15/xt9abkjj/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:09:52.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRI arrests two with crystal meth worth Rs 11 crore in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, crystal meth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/telangana-boosts-fuel-supply-to-meet-demand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/i8kz0i0b/demand.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists wait to get their two-wheelers refuelled at a petrol bunk in Amberpet on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:08:53.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana boosts fuel supply to 
meet demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, fuel supply</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/hyderabad-based-vet-sells-blood-of-stray-dogs-probe-sought</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/z7qbmse1/stray-dogs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:07:04.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad-based vet sells blood of stray dogs; probe sought</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Stray dogs, blood</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/another-day-of-queues-chaos-at-petrol-bunks-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/lvxt70x0/tarnaka42804chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Panic buying of fuel continued for a second consecutive day, People stand in queue to fill petrol at Tarnaka.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:06:33.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another day of queues &amp; chaos at petrol bunks in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, panic buying, Fuel, petrol bunks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/man-booked-for-abusive-post-against-hyderabad-cp-vc-sajjanar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-27/rgyq6or4/C_23_1_CH1236_34162029.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:05:20.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man booked for abusive post against  Hyderabad CP VC Sajjanar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/telangana-government-gives-nod-for-use-of-forest-land-for-dindi-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/xfg0wgqt/Dindi-project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest land in Nalgonda</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:03:04.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government gives nod for use of forest land for Dindi project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, forest land, Dindi project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/prehistoric-rock-painting-discovered-in-tns-vellarikkombai-village</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/sbiweppr/rock-painting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prehistoric rock paintings were discovered by members of Yaakkai Trust at Vellarikkombai village in Kotagiri of Nilgiris district during a recent field survey.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:02:49.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prehistoric rock painting discovered in TN's Vellarikkombai village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, tribal, rock paintings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/hydraa-removes-signs-at-bathukamma-kunta-after-sc-setback</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-28/jn03j32r/HYDRAA-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HYDRAA chief A V Ranganath.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:02:34.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HYDRAA removes signs at Bathukamma Kunta after SC setback</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, HYDRAA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/valparai-boat-house-lies-in-disrepair-ahead-of-summer-rush-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/a7gogpgy/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-29-at-09.23.14.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The boathouse an important tourist attraction of Valparai left without maintenance for the last three years affecting tourism activities during the summer vacation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T04:01:06.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Valparai boat house lies in disrepair ahead of summer rush in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, maintenance, Valparai boat house</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/hailstorm-along-orr-catches-hyderabad-off-guard</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/icnl1gyu/Hailstorm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People play with iceballs after a hailstorm on the ORR stretch on Monday evening</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:59:51.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hailstorm along ORR catches Hyderabad off guard</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hailstorm</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/retired-professor-loses-rs-326-crore-in-trading-fraud-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/4m63aufs/ANI_20260420132139.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:57:27.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired professor loses Rs 3.26 crore in trading fraud in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, retired professor, trading fraud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/pm-modi-government-weakening-democratic-institutions-tpcc-chief-mahesh-kumar-goud</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/j8u8tdch/Mahesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud tries his hand at a charkha during a training session organised by the Telangana Pradesh Congress Seva Dal at Nampally Exhibition Ground in Hyderabad on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:56:59.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi government weakening democratic institutions: TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mahesh Kumar Goud, democratic institutions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/29/telangana-hc-grants-conditional-bail-to-vivekananda-reddy-murder-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/aiaztp62/Ghose.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:54:04.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC grants conditional bail to Vivekananda Reddy murder accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, YS Vivekananda Reddy, conditional bail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/29/bengaluru-police-arrest-24-over-ipl-ticket-black-marketing-at-chinnaswamy-stadium</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-29/0dwnjd64/ANI_20250429023610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RepresentativeImage</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:50:44.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru police arrest 24 over IPL ticket black marketing at Chinnaswamy Stadium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, IPL ticket black marketing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/29/got-the-guts-derek-obrien-dares-pm-modi-to-resign-if-tmc-wins-bengal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/r1kyx8iq/New-Project-60.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Got the guts?" TMC's Derek O'Brien dares PM Modi to resign if TMC retains Bengal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:50:36.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Got the guts?' Derek O’Brien dares PM Modi to resign if TMC wins Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Derek O’Brien, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/29/vigil-exposes-malpractices-in-ntr-university-exams</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/0wql7hm0/Vigil-exposes-malpractices.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Command Control Room is connected to 540 cameras installed across 28 medical, nine dental, and seven Ayush colleges in Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Vigil exposes malpractices in NTR University exams</news:title>
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<news:title>Bengaluru police point to suicide in former techie’s death</news:title>
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<image:caption>CRPF personnel detain people after a clash erupts in Howrah during the second phase of assembly elections in West Bengal on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bengal Assembly polls phase II: Violence, vandalism reported during early hours of voting</news:title>
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<news:title>Infant girl’s body found floating in lake in Bengaluru's Magadi</news:title>
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<image:caption>(From left) Dr Harish, Dr Divya Chethana, Dr Harshith arrested in the case</image:caption>
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<news:title>Three doctors arrested in Karnataka's Mandya district over illegal scans on pregnant minors; 12 FIRs filed</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kanigiri Railway station.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:38:56.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kanigiri railway station DEMU connectivity in Andhra set to become a reality soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Diesel Electric Multiple Unit (</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/29/anti-corruption-forum-alleges-rs-20k-crore-tdr-scam-in-bengaluru-missing-files-flagged</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:38:08.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-corruption forum alleges Rs 20k crore TDR scam in Bengaluru; missing files flagged</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/journalist-hacked-to-death-in-andhra-pradeshs-v-kota</loc>
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<image:caption>ABN Andhra Jyothi reporter, Jaganmohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:32:41.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Journalist hacked to death in Andhra Pradesh's V Kota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, hacked, Rreporter Jaganmohan Reddy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/29/sewage-overflow-fears-in-bengalurus-horamavu-as-houses-lack-drainage-connections</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:31:55.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sewage overflow fears in Bengaluru's Horamavu as houses lack drainage connections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, drainage connections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/madras-hc-quashes-ed-case-on-minister-periyasamy-in-housing-plots-scam</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister I Periyasamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:29:46.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC quashes ED case on minister Periyasamy in housing plots scam</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/29/bengaluru-east-city-corporation-braces-for-flood-management</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/r936a4eg/HEZE4nTbgAAkheb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commissioner D S Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:29:33.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru East City Corporation braces for flood management</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, flood management, Bengaluru East City Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/ysr-arch-university-introduces-five-new-courses-for-2026-27</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:28:42.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSR Arch University introduces five new courses for 2026-27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dr YSR Architecture and Fine Arts University</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/dalit-youth-found-dead-in-pudukkottai-quarry-four-booked-for-abetment-of-suicide-under-scst-act</loc>
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<image:caption>R Hariharan was found dead in a quarry near a forested area in Pudukkottai district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:26:46.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalit youth found dead in Pudukkottai quarry; four booked for abetment of suicide under SC/ST Act</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/rayagada-division-to-be-operational-from-june-1-ecor</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:26:26.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rayagada division to be operational from June 1: ECoR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Rayagada railway division</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-commissioners-flag-admin-lapses-in-state-information-commission</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:25:17.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Commissioners flag admin lapses in state information commission</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Information Commission</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/oscpcr-begins-probe-into-missing-info-on-babies-at-scb</loc>
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<image:caption>OSCPCR team at SCB Medical College and Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:25:14.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OSCPCR begins probe into missing info on babies at SCB  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, SCB Medical College and Hospital</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/belagavi-film-dadapan-wins-best-film-at-goa-film-festival</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:24:34.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belagavi film ‘Dadapan’ wins Best Film at Goa Film Festival</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Goa film festival, Dadapan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/odisha-govt-orders-inquiry-into-alleged-irregularities-in-audit-of-bput-colleges</loc>
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<image:caption>Biju Patnaik University of Technology</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:24:25.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt orders inquiry into alleged irregularities in audit of BPUT colleges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Biju Patnaik University of Technology</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/tn-logs-double-digit-growth-riding-on-agriculture-sector-cm-stalin</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:23:47.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN logs double-digit growth riding on agriculture sector: CM Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Growth, Agriculture, MK Stalin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/ojee-to-be-held-from-may-4-around-13-lakh-students-to-appear-for-exam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/17/original/test-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:23:32.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OJEE to be held from May 4, around 1.3 lakh students to appear for exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha Joint Entrance Examination</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/mentally-ill-man-climbs-atop-electric-tower-rescued-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:caption>Marandi atop the electric tower</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:22:35.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mentally-ill man climbs atop electric tower, rescued in Odisha</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/four-brick-kiln-owners-convicted-in-2012-bonded-labour-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:21:52.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four brick kiln owners convicted in 2012 bonded labour case </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/cabinet-rejig-very-much-on-the-cards-talks-on-samal</loc>
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<image:caption>Samal confirmed that discussions are ongoing with the central leadership on cabinet reshuffle</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:21:41.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet rejig very much on the cards, talks on: Samal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Mohan Charan Majhi, BJP president Manmohan Samal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/new-policy-to-promote-use-of-treated-wastewater</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/12/24/original/Chennai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:19:39.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New policy to promote use of treated wastewater </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/minister-lokesh-vows-1-trillion-vizag-economy-by-2047</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/d7kr2366/C_40_1_CH1553_34268754.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Nara Lokesh highlighted that Visakhapatnam, historically known for its port-led economy, is now expanding into digital connectivity with the development of cable landing infrastructure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:18:59.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Lokesh vows $1 trillion Vizag economy by 2047</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh, trillion-dollar economy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/after-patch-up-52-year-old-kills-wife-then-ends-life-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/1p7gkiqd/202604283767871.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:16:15.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After patch-up, 52-year-old kills wife, then ends life in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, death, dies by suicide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/return-aero-india-base-or-provide-alternative-land-minister-khandre-tells-iaf</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Forest, Ecology and Environment Eshwar Khandre.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:13:15.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Return ‘Aero India’ base or provide alternative land: Minister Khandre tells IAF</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Minister Eshwar B Khandre</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/29/pressure-builds-up-after-record-polling-cm-candidates-go-the-extra-mile</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/1xdavqys/Pressure-builds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/r05zxkby/builds-up-after-record.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/la67ncbi/after-record-polling.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK president Vijay</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/aj367z5i/polling-CM-candidates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTK leader Seeman.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:09:49.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pressure builds up after record polling; CM candidates go the extra mile</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, CM MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/nhrc-advises-tn-21-states-to-step-up-heatwave-protection-measures</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/qror8kkc/TN-21-states-to-step.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The heatstroke prevention ward at the Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/up1jwynk/NHRC-advises-TN-21-states-to-step-up-heatwave.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore Medical College and Hospital | Ashwin prasath &amp; S Senbagapandiyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:08:06.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC advises TN, 21 states to step up heatwave protection measures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), heatwave protection</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/odisha-govt-to-introduce-new-rr-policy-for-displaced-persons-in-mining-areas-says-pujari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-02/lbkgy91g/Sambalpur-tehsil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:07:39.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt to introduce new R&amp;R policy for displaced persons in mining areas, says Pujari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/madras-hc-rejects-plea-to-recover-poll-costs-from-multiple-seat-candidates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/c4hcqp8l/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:07:01.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC rejects plea to recover poll costs from multiple-seat candidates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, poll expense</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/29/two-held-over-rs-514-crore-online-investment-fraud</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/63xfneuv/Two-held-over.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:06:29.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two held over Rs 5.14 crore online investment fraud </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Cyber Crime</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/pre-monsoon-work-planned-in-cauvery-basin-to-curb-flooding</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/fmr87em3/Pre-monsoon-work.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The DPR is yet to be finalised, however, preliminary estimates put the cost of the project at `7 crore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:04:14.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pre-monsoon work planned in Cauvery basin to curb flooding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu monsoon, Cauvery basin</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/keonjhar-to-be-developed-as-eastern-indias-second-jamshedpur-says-odisha-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/ihd1f68m/Keonjhar-to-be-developed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi, dy CM KV Singh Deo and other guests at the event</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:03:44.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keonjhar to be developed as eastern India’s second Jamshedpur, says Odisha CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Keonjhar, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/60-yr-old-specially-abled-man-dies-brother-injured-in-fire-at-paharganj-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-25/5dz1txry/newindianexpress2025-12-240bu491xifireaccident-1.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:03:09.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>60-yr-old specially abled man dies, brother injured in fire at Paharganj house</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/uthandi-residents-against-rs-91-crre-flood-drain-project-call-it-non-viable</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/mfmerczs/Uthandi-residents.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed discharge point to the sea has been identified as an Olive Ridley nesting site and falls within an ecologically sensitive CRZ-IA zone.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:02:35.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uthandi residents against Rs 91-crre flood drain project; call it 'non-viable'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Flooding, flood drain</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/amid-protest-rsp-starts-fencing-process-for-its-expansion-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/ivr75i4u/Amid-protest-RSP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Laying of the approach road underway in presence of police personnel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:02:06.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid protest, RSP starts fencing process for its expansion project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rourkela Steel Plant</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/free-summer-coaching-for-students-in-odishas-malkangiri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-03/dt1tq4vk/Teacher-student-gap.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:01:31.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Free summer coaching for students in Odisha's Malkangiri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, summer coaching</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/pursue-virat-dreams-with-honesty-kohli-to-students-at-academy-launch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/7xmng1ug/Pursue-‘Virat’-dreams.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Virat Kohli during the academy inauguration ceremony on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:01:30.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pursue ‘Virat’ dreams with honesty: Kohli to students at academy launch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/72-odisha-forest-personnel-go-on-mass-leave-demanding-transfer-of-bargarh-dfo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/p7rmv67e/forest-personnel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest staff staging protest in Bargarh on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T03:00:12.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>72 Odisha forest personnel go on mass leave demanding transfer of Bargarh DFO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Forest Department, mass leave protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/tourism-plan-mired-in-controversy-over-land-deal-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/9/16/original/dam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hirakud reservoir</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:59:22.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tourism plan mired in controversy over land deal in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Hirakud reservoir</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/man-beaten-to-death-over-mobile-phone-use-dispute-in-south-delhis-begumpur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/dswt0set/202604153748817.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:59:10.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man beaten to death over mobile phone use dispute in south Delhi’s Begumpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/three-kids-die-as-van-turns-turtle-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/8lzrjnws/accident_1fmIsDs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:57:28.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three kids die as van turns turtle in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha accident</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/delhi-hc-judge-swarana-kanta-sharma-recuses-from-hearing-karti-chidambarams-plea-in-cbi-liquor-case</loc>
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<image:caption>MP Karti Chidambaram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:56:40.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC judge Swarana Kanta Sharma recuses from hearing Karti Chidambaram’s plea in CBI liquor case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/atishi-questions-bjp-over-rs-2500-womens-promise-says-not-even-25-paise-received</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-06/is5tt1fz/Atishi-approves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Delhi Assembly Atishi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:54:00.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Atishi questions BJP over Rs 2,500 women’s promise, says 'not even 25 paise received'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/arms-smuggling-racket-busted-in-odisha-three-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/h6kffpaj/Arms-smuggling-racket.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The firearms and bullets seized from the accused by police</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:53:13.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arms smuggling racket busted in Odisha, three held </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, arms smuggling racket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/if-it-wasnt-for-us-youd-be-speaking-french-king-charles-roasts-trump-at-us-state-dinner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/4dobb14b/AP26119044954873.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Britain's King Charles III speaks during a State Dinner with US President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Queen Camilla in the East Room of the White House on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:52:44.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'If it wasn't for us, you'd be speaking French': King Charles roasts Trump at US state dinner</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, King Charles III, US State dinner, King Charles US visit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/cm-rekha-gupta-leads-bjp-protest-in-delhi-assembly-over-womens-reservation-bill-delay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/lr3xzdif/CM-leads-BJP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Rekha Gupta along with BJP MLAs during the protest on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:52:36.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Rekha Gupta leads BJP protest in Delhi Assembly over women’s reservation Bill delay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/60-year-old-odisha-man-found-dead-in-drain-murder-suspected</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/shgi24zc/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:52:13.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>60-year-old Odisha man found dead in drain, murder suspected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, death</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/cic-questions-dda-over-rti-denial-on-school-land-allotment-in-ashok-vihar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/6/18/original/Delhi_Development_Authority_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Development Authority (Photo | PTI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:51:11.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CIC questions DDA over RTI denial on school land allotment in Ashok Vihar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/odisha-hc-upholds-rourkelas-upgrade-to-municipal-corporation-path-cleared-for-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-05/1eknmru5/Odishahighcourt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:50:49.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha HC upholds Rourkela's upgrade to municipal corporation, path cleared for elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/a-dropped-phone-call-and-a-dream-shattered-2-cousins-killed-in-parliament-street-road-accident</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/u2h9y998/dropped-phone.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family members of the victims outside the RML Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:50:15.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A dropped phone call and a dream shattered; 2 cousins killed in Parliament Street road accident</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/chintaki-sees-karnatakas-highest-ever-of-46-degrees-celsius</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-15/u4ayfycz/ANI_20250614235152.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:49:52.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chintaki sees Karnataka’s highest ever of 46 degrees Celsius </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Heatwave, Chintaki</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/bjd-moves-ec-on-ballot-papers-issued-to-2-bjp-mlas-in-rs-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/vbn59gvs/ANI_20260409085114.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:49:45.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD moves EC on ballot papers issued to 2 BJP MLAs in RS polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD, BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/at-391c-chennai-records-hottest-day-of-this-summer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/lh2sqm9e/At-39.1°C-city-records.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maximum temperature is expected to stay at 38-39°C in next two days.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:49:12.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At 39.1°C, Chennai records hottest day of this summer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, summer heat, Regional Meteorological Centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/delhi-l-g-reviews-ndmc-iccc-pushes-heatwave-action-plan-and-monsoon-preparedness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/rbwbfbdt/HG8rWDaEAAgcnE.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taranjit Singh Sandhu visited the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) of the New Delhi Municipal Council</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:48:38.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi L-G reviews NDMC ICCC, pushes heatwave action plan and monsoon preparedness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/worker-dies-four-hospitalised-after-suspected-gas-leak-at-tiruvallur-ethanol-unit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/urijc4fc/Death.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:47:51.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Worker dies, four hospitalised after suspected gas leak at Tiruvallur ethanol unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, death, Hospitalised, gas leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/day-after-odisha-mans-proof-of-death-walk-sisters-funds-released</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/1f4abkp6/Day-after-shock.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Policemen speak to Jitu Munda in front of the Odisha Gramya Bank branch</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:47:25.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Day after Odisha man’s ‘proof of death’ walk, sister’s funds released</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha man, exhumed body</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/congress-high-command-faces-pressure-as-karnataka-leadership-tussle-intensifies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-26/5j58u1k7/udp2171_1702chn_61.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Public Works Minister Satish Jarkiholi</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/uploads/user/ckeditor_images/article/2022/3/20/Rahul.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KH Muniyappa</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:47:15.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress high command faces pressure as Karnataka leadership tussle intensifies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress high command, CM Siddaramaiah, Dy CM D K Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/fuel-supply-shows-steady-progress-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/6xhn49pk/Fuel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:46:59.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel supply shows steady progress in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fuel supply, petrol and diesel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/delhi-continues-to-bake-at-40-degrees-celsius-amid-rain-alert</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/mqum5754/Capital-continues.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A young girl wraps her mother’s saree around her face to shield herself from the scorching sun while returning from school on Tuesday | Sayantan Ghosh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:45:51.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi continues to bake at 40 degrees Celsius amid rain alert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/50-bjp-youth-cadres-held-over-protest-against-khalid-event-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/u1o2f7tx/Khalid’s-custody-reflects.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Historians Ramachandra Guha and Prof Janaki Nair and actor Prakash Raj at the panel discussion on ‘Umar Khalid and His World’ in Bengaluru on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/ujr3vil3/Khalid’s-custody.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police detain BJP youth wing workers | Nagaraja Gadekal, EXPRESS</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:45:32.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>50 BJP youth cadres held over protest against Khalid event in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Umar Khalid, BJP youth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/no-specific-direction-to-register-fir-against-nehru-in-job-scam-case-says-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/0p0fmote/regarding.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:44:52.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No specific direction to register FIR against Nehru in job scam case, says Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, FIR, KN Nehru, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/bjp-likely-to-win-in-mcd-mayoral-elections-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-24/52yjs7yo/MCD-announces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Corporation of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:44:24.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP likely to win in MCD mayoral elections today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/29/odisha-plans-dedicated-centres-for-heatwave-on-lines-of-cyclone-shelters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/zq3ff4af/C_1_1_CH1035_119433016.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:44:07.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha plans dedicated centres for heatwave on lines of cyclone shelters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-study-exposes-failure-to-end-manual-scavenging-lack-of-toilets-in-three-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/23zbcjk5/New-Project-2026-04-29T080955.027.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:42:33.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka study exposes failure to end manual scavenging, lack of toilets in three districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, toilets, Manual Scavenging</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/delhi-child-helpline-gets-94000-calls-last-year-action-only-on-7500</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/9528rjew/New-Project-59.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women’s helpline also shows rising load (400+ complaints since January, mostly domestic violence).</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/u7b103cl/Screenshot-2026-04-29-013132.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:41:57.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi child helpline gets 94,000 calls last year, action only on 7,500</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/madras-hc-seeks-report-on-probe-into-si-shooting-toddy-farmer-in-leg</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/jaa5tjn8/Suspension-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai bench of the Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:41:39.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC seeks report on probe into SI shooting toddy farmer in leg</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, shot, toddy farmer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/us-regulator-orders-early-review-of-abcs-broadcast-license-after-trump-criticizes-jimmy-kimmel</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/k54hk4p6/AP26117708943027.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this June 16, 2017, file photo, Jimmy Kimmel attends the 30th annual Scleroderma Foundation benefit at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:40:02.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US regulator orders early review of ABC's broadcast license after Trump criticizes Jimmy Kimmel</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, ABC, Jimmy Kimmel Live, Jimmy Kimmel, Trump vs Media, US FCC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/29/railways-work-over-keralas-amayizhanchan-canal-triggers-concern</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/lg5vkab4/catsRailways’-work-over-Amayizhanchan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Construction work under way near the Amayizhanchan Canal, which passes through the premises of Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:38:49.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railways’ work over Kerala's Amayizhanchan canal triggers concern</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Amayizhanchan canal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/nilgiris-fire-doused-nearly-1k-acres-of-reserve-forest-gutted</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/xopqqesr/Nilgiris-fire-doused.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A forest staff dousing fire at Parsons Valley in Nilgiris forest division.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:37:58.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nilgiris fire doused; nearly 1K acres of reserve forest gutted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Forest fire, forest land</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-hc-stalls-cerc-24-regulations-earlier-dsm-regime-stays</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-19/nguegr3t/Karnataka_High_Court_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:37:54.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC stalls CERC ’24 regulations, earlier DSM regime stays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High Court , CERC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/kerala-summer-showers-end-heat-spell-heavy-rain-alert-from-april-30</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/4il6nyh3/Summer-showers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man pedals through the sudden summer showers that lashed Thoppumpady in Kochi on Tuesday. Several parts of the state received rain on the day</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:37:41.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala summer showers end heat spell; heavy rain alert from April 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/minister-s-savitha-urges-kuruba-youth-in-andhra-pradesh-to-focus-on-education</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/4v1fr96c/vijminister4122011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leaders from Kuruba community felicitating BC Welfare Minister S Savitha at her camp office in Tadepalli on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:36:57.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister S Savitha urges Kuruba youth in Andhra Pradesh to focus on education</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kuruba community, Minister S Savitha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/uttara-kannada-admin-surveys-names-24-islets-to-promote-tourism</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/tsvnb62c/Uttara-Kannada-admin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devgad Island, as named by the Uttara Kannada administration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:36:36.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttara Kannada admin surveys, names 24 islets to promote tourism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, tourism, Uttara Kannada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/lemon-hits-rs-240-per-kg-in-kerala-amid-heatwave-and-supply-crunch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/znp6o8um/Lemo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:35:25.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lemon hits Rs 240 per kg in Kerala  amid heatwave and supply crunch </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Lemon prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/no-sugar-for-yellow-card-holders-in-kerala-5</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/42ttxks0/No-sugar-for-yellow.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/jhdg9zw2/No-sugar-for-yel.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:34:26.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No sugar for yellow card holders in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Ration Cards, Antyodaya Anna Yojana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/polavaram-project-materials-undergo-csmrs-quality-test</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/7u11ts6g/Polavaram-proj.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A team from the Central Soil and Materials Research Station (CSMRS) conducts extensive quality tests at the Polavaram Project on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:33:57.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polavaram project materials undergo CSMRS quality test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram project, construction materials</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/29/delhi-court-jails-2-cbi-officers-in-25-year-old-case-finds-illegal-raid-on-irs-officer-was-mala-fide</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-25/y2d2jgf5/CBI-dismantles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:33:31.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court jails 2 CBI officers in 25-year-old case, finds illegal raid on IRS officer was mala fide</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/notice-sparks-row-as-chennithala-camp-cries-selective-action-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Ramesh Chennithala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:32:07.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Notice sparks row as Chennithala camp cries ‘selective action’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/andhra-pradesh-high-court-orders-cid-probe-into-road-works</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:31:52.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh High Court orders CID probe into road works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/trump-to-put-his-picture-in-us-passports-democrats-slam-rubio-over-move</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/y12iv522/Trump-Passport.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The State Department posted on social media a sample of the passport, which features a stern-looking Trump superimposed over the Declaration of July 4, 1776. Trump's signature lies underneath.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:30:59.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump to put his picture in US passports; Democrats slam Rubio over move</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US Passport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/andhra-pradesh-reels-under-heatwave-as-mercury-hits-44-degrees-celcius</loc>
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<image:caption>A man quenches his thirst as he drinks water from a kiosk on a sunny afternoon in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:30:37.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh reels under heatwave as mercury hits 44 degrees Celcius</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Heatwave, Mercury</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/bankers-cultural-meet-on-may-9-10</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-24/dke8hnpf/Bank-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:30:25.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bankers’ cultural meet on May 9, 10 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, bank, Talented Bankers Cultural Society</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/nithin-involved-in-honeytrap-alleges-dr-ram-in-bail-petition</loc>
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<image:caption>Nithin Raj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:28:52.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nithin involved in honeytrap, alleges Dr Ram in bail petition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nithin Raj death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/rs-6-lakh-solar-connections-across-andhra-pradesh-in-100-days-minister-gottipati-ravi-kumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Energy minister Gottipati Ravikumar held a review meeting at his camp office on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:28:35.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 6 lakh solar connections across Andhra Pradesh in 100 days’: Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, PM Surya Ghar connections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-clears-recruitment-for-56432-posts-after-approving-sc-internal-quota</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-03/gc9obi6c/20190514_132911.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vidhan Soudha in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:27:35.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka clears recruitment for 56,432 posts after approving SC internal quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SC internal quota</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/11-irrigation-projects-in-north-andhra-within-two-years-minister-nimmala-ramanaidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/407xheb4/vijminister22804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu reviews the progress of irrigation projects in North Andhra at his camp office on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:26:05.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 irrigation projects in North Andhra within two years: Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, irrigation projects, North Andhra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/aviation-industry-sos-as-jet-fuel-prices-zoom</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/x7dgp51c/202602283691458.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:26:01.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rising ATF prices push airlines under pressure, experts seek govt intervention</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Business, Union Government, indian aviation industry, ATF prices soar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/chennai-builders-turn-to-ai-for-cost-control</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/2g4r0yra/ANI_20250205102306.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:25:42.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai builders turn to AI for cost control</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, artificial intelligence, cost control</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/ysrcps-claims-on-fuel-shortage-false-minister-kolusu-parthasarathy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/fr4473gf/vijminister32804chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Housing and Information &amp; Public Relations Kolusu Parthasarathy addressing a press conference at Karakampadu village in Pamarru mandal of Krishna district on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:24:08.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP’s claims on fuel shortage false: Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Fuel shortage, Kolusu Parthasarathy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-bjp-mocks-congress-for-terming-cooker-blast-accused-brother</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/x6lhybrp/P_4635853858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP State president BY Vijayendra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:24:04.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka BJP mocks Congress for terming cooker blast accused ‘brother’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP, BY Vijayendra, Cooker blast</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/4-wild-buffaloes-from-kaziranga-in-assam-released-at-mps-kanha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/rx9lydg2/wild-buffalo081223.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:23:55.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4 wild buffaloes from Kaziranga in Assam released at MP’s Kanha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/nithin-rajs-death-kerala-hc-cracks-whip-on-hartal-violence-initiates-case-suo-motu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/nacv7sfs/Nithin-Raj’s-deat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Activists protesting in front of the Secretariat on Tuesday as part of the hartal called by various Dalit organisations, demanding justice for Nithin Raj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:22:22.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nithin Raj’s death: Kerala HC cracks whip on hartal violence, initiates case suo motu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, Nithin Raj death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/modi-inaugurates-projects-worth-rs-1k-crore-in-varanasi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/280qtt4u/Modi-inaugurates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a visit to Orchidarium, in Gangtok, Sikkim</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:21:39.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi inaugurates projects worth Rs 1K crore in Varanasi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/reliance-to-set-up-15-gw-data-centre-in-vizag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/1/original/Reliance_Industries.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>About 300 acres will be utilised for the first phase of the project and 635 acres for the second phase.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:21:13.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance to set up 1.5 GW data centre in Vizag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Reliance Industries Limited</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/estonia-eyes-chennai-as-gateway-for-india-push-bets-on-tech-and-maritime-ties-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/p8gaxla3/Estonia-explores.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Estonia’s ambassador to India Marje Luup with an employee of Polymatech Electronics.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:21:11.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Estonia eyes Chennai as gateway for India push; bets on tech and maritime ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Estonia, maritime ties</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-hc-issues-notice-to-cbi-on-vinay-kulkarnis-plea-against-life-term</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-08/sqlsm3zp/HC-confirms-death-penalty-to-3-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:20:52.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC issues notice to CBI on Vinay Kulkarni’s plea against life term</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Vinay Kulkarni, Karnataka High Court </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/kerala-hc-raps-ec-over-denial-of-voting-right-to-staff-on-duty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/3p8cpbux/C_53_1_CH1537_43410340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:18:15.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC raps EC over denial of voting right to staff on duty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Election Commission, Kerala HC, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/congress-demands-all-party-meeting-on-womens-reservation-bill-raps-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/0hyfdhwt/17041-pti04172026000108b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla conducts proceedings in the House during the special session of Parliament in New Delhi, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:17:38.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress demands all-party meeting on women’s reservation bill, raps govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/29/retired-madras-hc-judge-urges-youth-to-not-stress-over-poll-verdict-cautions-against-social-media-frenzy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/atrip1k4/vote-sir085635.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:17:12.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired Madras HC judge urges youth to not stress over poll verdict; cautions against social media frenzy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/bjp-mlc-accuses-karnataka-government-of-blocking-st-certificates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-11/l5fgvxg2/Screenshot-2024-10-11-093504.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MLC N Ravi Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:16:38.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP MLC accuses Karnataka government of blocking ST certificates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP MLC N Ravi Kumar, Scheduled Tribe (ST) certificates</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/29/two-students-drown-in-periyar-valley-canal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/57v22o85/nursing-students100353.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ajmal Habeeb and Ajsal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:16:28.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two students drown in Periyar Valley Canal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, drowned death, Periyar Valley Canal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/experts-back-ev-mandate-as-bengaluru-battles-rising-pollution-congestion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/e703uc17/New-EV-policy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:15:13.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Experts back EV mandate as Bengaluru battles rising pollution, congestion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Pollution, Electric vehicles, congestion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/karnataka-plans-social-security-net-for-gig-workers-eyes-pension-and-maternity-aid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/8dfc2c57-32ea-4b33-808e-b691479dbb92/P_3683891463.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Labour department is in the process of framing a comprehensive mechanism in association with International Social Security Association (ISSA) and International Labour Organisation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:15:10.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka plans social security net for gig workers, eyes pension and maternity aid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/no-bulk-supply-of-diesel-at-retail-price-for-amaravati-works</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-27/kti02tfc/C_1_1_CH1441_108346539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal clarified that retail outlets are permitted to dispense fuel only into vehicle tanks or approved containers up to 200 litres, and are not licensed for bulk supply operations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:14:47.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No bulk supply of diesel at retail price for Amaravati works  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, diesel, Amaravati</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/high-inflow-of-drugs-anticipated-in-post-poll-influx-of-migrant-workers-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-26/0s4drwci/drug-abuse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:14:04.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High inflow of drugs anticipated in post poll influx of migrant workers in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, drugs, Kerala drug cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/tn-govt-school-enrolment-crosses-112-lakh-drive-slows-amid-poll-duty-and-mcc-constraints</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/hxy2fbai/1-lakh-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The School Education Department has set a target of enrolling around five lakh students this year.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:13:41.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN govt school enrolment crosses 1.12 lakh; drive slows amid poll duty and MCC constraints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, poll duty, school enrolment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/agencies-sound-alert-as-heroin-creeps-into-migrant-drug-racket-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/wr1gnrit/New-Project-2026-04-29T073955.321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:12:08.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Agencies sound alert as heroin creeps into migrant drug racket in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Heroin, migrant drug racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/oral-cancer-in-men-rising-in-india-icmr-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-06/i9zgm86m/New-Project-2025-02-06T162554.175.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/50wwpeb5/Screenshot-2026-04-29-013017.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:12:01.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oral cancer in men rising in India: ICMR study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Oral Cancer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/viksit-bharat-national-resolve-not-slogan-fm-nirmala-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/f6tnxu8v/Viksit-Bharat-a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Nirmala Sitharaman being felicitated by temple administration during her visit to Kollur Temple in Udupi on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:11:37.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Viksit Bharat national resolve, not  slogan: FM Nirmala Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, FM Nirmala Sitharaman, Viksit Bharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/29/8-month-old-garbage-heap-inside-subash-park-turns-safety-hazard</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/fn3jwst0/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The garbage heap inside Subash Bose Park</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:08:29.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>8-month-old garbage heap inside Subash Park turns safety hazard</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, garbage bags, Subash Bose Park</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/forest-department-fills-water-at-58-locations-in-tiruppur-erode-divisions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/kabd25ez/P_4745514119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>To quench the thirst of wildlife, forest department is filling water at 58 locations in Tiruppur and Erode divisions.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:07:38.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forest department fills water at 58 locations in Tiruppur, Erode divisions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, forest department, drinking water</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/visually-impaired-mysuru-girl-scores-99-in-sslc-exams</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/l06j20zp/New-Project-2026-04-29T073624.295.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manasa, a visually impaired student from Rangarao Memorial School for Differently Abled (RMSD) in Mysuru</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:07:18.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visually impaired Mysuru girl scores 99% in SSLC exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SSLC exams, Visually impaired</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/29/relocation-notice-for-spotted-tenants-of-hauz-khas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-21/n2rt7ktg/P_4119861117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ruling on the bustling herd at A N Jha Deer Park in Hauz Khas, the SC said that only 38 deer may remain there. The rest are to be politely escorted to greener addresses in neighbouring states.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:07:03.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relocation notice for spotted tenants of Hauz Khas </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/29/court-settles-neighbour-dispute-over-burning-plastic-and-waste-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/irz7f0fo/New-Project-2026-04-29T073232.624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court found this version “exaggerated and medically improbable”, noting that medical records showed only swelling.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:06:26.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court settles neighbour dispute over burning plastic and waste in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala court, garbage burning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Apr/29/what-happened-to-childrens-songs-in-bollywood</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/d2co60j4/taare-zameen-par.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from the film, 'Taare Zameen Par'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/05annc31/chhota-bheem.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Chhota Bheem'</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/4kphqbal/Halo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From 1996 film, 'Halo'</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:06:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What happened to children's songs in Bollywood?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Bollywood, Films, Cinema, Songs, NFDC, children's song, CFSI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/29/ksdl-crosses-rs-2000-crore-revenue-mark-minister-mb-patil-suggests-incentives-for-workforce</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/72ws7xow/Share-profit-with-workers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Large and Medium Industries Minister MB Patil felicitates a KSDL staffer during an event in Bengaluru on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:05:28.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSDL crosses Rs 2,000 crore revenue mark, minister MB Patil suggests incentives for workforce</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, MB Patil, KSDL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/cm-naidu-google-set-to-be-growth-engine-for-indian-economy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/q6cusddt/Google-set.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM N Chandrababu Naidu in conversation with Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw during the foundation-stone laying ceremony of Google Cloud India AI Hub, in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:03:01.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu: Google set to be growth 
engine for Indian economy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Google, CM  Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/29/kerala-police-to-enforce-strict-deadlines-for-dj-parties-events-to-end-by-11-pm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/owp6f2a3/New-Project-2026-04-29T072804.920.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala police logo</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:00:51.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala police to enforce strict deadlines for DJ parties; events to end by 11 pm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala Police, bars, DJ parties, DJ programme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/thoothukudi-salt-output-rises-under-scorching-heat-prices-fall-amid-supply-surplus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/9270e9sd/Salt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The price of Rs 1500 per tonne does not offer any profit, and merely covers input cost, producers said.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T02:00:06.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thoothukudi salt output rises under scorching heat; prices fall amid supply surplus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, scorching heat, salt supply</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/madurais-power-demand-hits-new-high-of-316-mw</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-01/nla6za64/Power-demand-expected.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On April 26, the power load peaked at 316.13 MW, which is the highest in the last four months.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:57:48.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai’s power demand hits new high of 316 MW</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, summer, Power demand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/ramanathapuram-pipeline-trial-run-triggers-massive-water-leak-residents-raise-alarm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/h4mjk6lw/Water.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of the project, over 1,580 overhead tanks and an additional 825 storage units have been installed across the district, covering 2,306 villages.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:54:40.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramanathapuram pipeline trial run triggers massive water leak; residents raise alarm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, water leakage, pipeline leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/escalating-crisis-experts-push-for-public-private-model-to-fix-snakebite-treatment-gaps-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/r8e1ndeg/New-Project-2026-04-28T064831.414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:53:00.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Escalating crisis: Experts push for public-private model to fix snakebite treatment gaps in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, snakebite deaths, Kerala snakebites</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/29/cm-naidu-bats-for-araku-kothavalasa-kurnool-dhone-railway-sections-in-scor</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/bg1lscpv/vizag72804chn401.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu, along with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw visited the temporary office of the SCoR at the VMRDA’s The Deck on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:51:11.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu bats for Araku-Kothavalasa &amp;  Kurnool-Dhone railway sections in SCoR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, South Coast Railway zone, Kurnool-Dhone railway sections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/heat-and-habitat-overlap-drive-a-spike-in-snakebites-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/j0vj575a/Heat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/yo78byjg/Where-they-are-found.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/dxxz00ul/dd.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:32:57.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heat and habitat overlap drive a spike in snakebites in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Snakebite</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/29/environmentalists-allege-negligence-in-tree-transplantation-by-highways-department-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/g6swhwjw/C321CH155072744729.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>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>2026-04-29T01:32:38.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Environmentalists allege negligence in tree transplantation by highways department in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Environmentalist, highway, tree transplantation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/29/king-charles-urges-us-uk-reset-in-speech-to-trump</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/j5lsakez/AFP20260428A99X9QKv1HighResUsBritainRoyalsPoliticsDiplomacy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Vice President JD Vance and House Speaker Mike Johnson listen as Britain's King Charles III speaks to a Joint Meeting of Congress in the House Chamber at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on April 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:29:06.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>King Charles urges US-UK reset in speech to Trump</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, King Charles III, US-British ties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/power-cuts-return-as-demand-soars-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/7zt3re3g/202604103742671.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:23:16.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power cuts return as demand soars in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala power cuts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/29/blood-donations-decline-in-kerala-stock-levels-take-a-hit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/hssp4hxd/New-Project-2026-04-29T064934.865.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Blood donation</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/nydiu8qy/Blood-donations.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/xspx9eoj/Several_hospitals_report.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T01:20:45.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blood donations decline in Kerala, stock levels take a hit </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, blood donation, Decline</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/summer-servings</loc>
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<image:caption>Ambica Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The healing frequencies: Inside Hyderabad’s sound meditation movement</news:title>
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<news:title>Where books live</news:title>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bun Butter Jam Boys: Three young adults gain attention with their viral cover songs</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Michael Jackson keeps poppin'</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rajeev Khandelwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajeev Khandelwal: I’m happy I haven’t compromised my belief system</news:title>
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<image:caption>Sara Ali Khan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grace in Every Detail: Sara Ali Khan Shines at Longines Boutique Launch</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trial and Trail: Amid safety concerns &amp; rising temperatures, B'luru trekkers explore new terrains  </news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Hilary McGeachy, Australian Consulate-General in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Room for many worlds: Writers embark on a journey of cultural exchange</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, India-Australia, Writers, India-Australia relations, adivasi writers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/29/hyderabad-pauses-for-dear-zindagi</loc>
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<image:caption>A still from the play Dear Zindagi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Suhas Barve</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad pauses for Dear Zindagi</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/29/here-are-some-fruits-that-would-not-just-nourish-your-gut-but-helps-keep-inflammation-at-bay-helps-in-metaabolism-cognition-and-boosts-energy</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-29T00:12:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Juicy medicines for gut health </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/supreme-court-stays-execution-of-convict-issues-fresh-directions-on-death-penalty-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:54:36.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court stays execution of convict, issues fresh directions on death penalty cases</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/28/new-zealand-fta-shows-way-ahead-with-choice-of-goods-speed-of-deal</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks with his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon before official meeting at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on March 17</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:25:11.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Zealand FTA shows way ahead with choice of goods, speed of deal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/28/prepare-against-heats-impact-on-food-supply</loc>
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<image:caption>A father helps his daughter quench her thirst from a water flask as the summer heat intensifies</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:25:03.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prepare against heat's impact on food supply</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial, Heatwave In India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/28/quick-take-chew-this-cud</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:24:55.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Chew this cud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/united-arab-emirates-says-it-will-leave-opec-opec-a-blow-to-the-oil-cartel</loc>
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<image:caption>Headquarters of OPEC (Organization of The Petroleum Exporting Countries) in Vienna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:19:09.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>United Arab Emirates says it will leave OPEC, OPEC+, a blow to the oil cartel</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/pm-modi-blames-opposition-for-stalling-womens-reservation-bill-vows-implementation</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the Mahila Sammelan, in Varanasi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:14:07.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi blames Opposition for stalling women’s reservation Bill, vows implementation</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/southern-states-excel-in-rural-governance-outperforming-north-says-new-report</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:13:52.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southern states excel in rural governance, outperforming north, says new report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, southern states, Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Panchayat Advancement Index</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/jaishankar-baerbock-discuss-west-asia-unga-president-questions-trumps-board-of-peace-plan</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar with President of the United Nations General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:13:37.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaishankar, Baerbock discuss West Asia; UNGA President questions Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ plan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/no-place-for-double-standards-terror-epicentres-no-longer-immune-rajnath-singh-at-sco</loc>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Bishkek in the presence of Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:11:26.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No place for double standards, terror epicentres no longer immune: Rajnath Singh at SCO</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, SCO, terror epicentres</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/28/all-set-for-high-stakes-final-phase-polling-across-142-bengal-constituencies</loc>
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<image:caption>A polling official carries sealed election materials on the eve of voting in the second phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Kolkata, Tuesday, April 28, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:09:11.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All set for high-stakes final phase polling across 142 Bengal constituencies</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/28/no-proposal-to-hike-fuel-prices-govt-urges-public-to-avoid-panic-buying-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T19:07:52.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No proposal to hike fuel prices, govt urges public to avoid panic buying</news:title>
<news:keywords>petrol price hike, diesel price hike, fuel price hike</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/28/cardio-metabolic-diseases-a-burden-that-cant-just-be-sweated-off</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/doeiclwl/28april2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delaying death should not be the only goal of public health. Death may come late but disease, damage and disability should not come long before</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T18:50:08.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cardio-metabolic diseases: A burden that can’t just be sweated off</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Cardiovascular disease, cardio-metabolic disease</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/28/building-resilience-against-mythos-brahmastra</loc>
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<image:caption>The Bank of England’s governor has said Anthropic may have “cracked the whole cyber-risk world open”</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Airlines warn of 'stopping operations' as ATF costs surge, seek urgent government relief</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/28/i-pac-director-vinesh-chandels-interim-bail-plea-rejected-by-delhi-court</loc>
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<image:caption>I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T15:43:00.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I-PAC director Vinesh Chandel's interim bail plea rejected by Delhi court</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/28/imd-warns-storms-in-north-heavy-rain-in-northeast-heatwave-in-central-india</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T15:40:52.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD Warns: Storms in north, heavy rain in northeast, heatwave in central India</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T15:38:31.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Northeast is India’s ‘Ashtalakshmi’, says PM Modi; vows govt commited to ‘Act East, Act Fast’</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T15:36:38.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha shocker: Tribal Man carries sister’s skeleton to bank to withdraw Rs 20,000</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/ukraine-accuses-israel-of-importing-grain-stolen-by-russia-as-zelenskyy-warns-of-sanctions</loc>
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<image:caption>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes statements as he arrives for the EU Summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, Thursday, April 23, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T15:34:33.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukraine accuses Israel of importing grain ‘stolen’ by Russia, as Zelenskyy warns of sanctions</news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T15:23:07.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel prices may rise after April 29, says Rahul Gandhi; govt denies any hike plan amid polls</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey (C) after being produced at a special court following his arrest by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in a money laundering case linked to the alleged excise scam in the state, in Ranchi, Tuesday, May 20, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:58:44.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand HC rejects bail plea of suspended IAS officer Vinay Kumar Choubey in Hazaribagh land scam</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/centre-plans-brics-waves-bazaar-in-mumbai-to-boost-media-and-entertainment-ties</loc>
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<image:caption>WAVES Bazaar is an e-marketplace that connects buyers and sellers, allowing industry professionals to showcase their expertise, connect with clients, and secure collaborations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:41:14.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre plans BRICS-WAVES Bazaar in Mumbai to boost media and entertainment ties</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/bmc-announces-10-per-cent-water-cut-in-mumbai-from-may-15</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-08/6idksvhv/bmc_pti5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:38:07.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMC announces 10 per cent water cut in Mumbai from May 15</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/2ulntd9b/ANI_20260428093021.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nuclear power key to India's clean energy future, says Anil Kakodkar, former BARC Director</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:37:43.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Energy transition at inflection point: Anil Kakodkar sees nuclear and hydrogen driving the future</news:title>
<news:keywords>Energy security , hydrogen fuel, nuclear power</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/28/hindinews2026apr27bobby-deol-starrer-bandar-directed-by-anurag-kashyap-gets-new-release-date-to-clash-with-yashs-toxic</loc>
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<image:caption>Bobby Deol and Anurag Kashyap on sets of Bandar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:37:37.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bobby Deol-starrer Bandar, directed by Anurag Kashyap, gets new release date; to clash with Yash’s Toxic</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Apr/28/tamilnews2026apr27lokesh-kanagarajs-dc-announces-shoot-wrap-with-a-guns-and-roses-clue</loc>
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<image:caption>A still from Lokesh Kanagaraj's DC along with the cast and crew celebrating the film's completion of shoot</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:37:05.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokesh Kanagaraj's DC announces shoot wrap with a guns and roses clue</news:title>
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<image:caption>Exam poster featuring Abbas, Aditi Balan and Dushara Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:36:19.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exam: Dushara Vijayan, Aditi Balan, Abbas series gets Prime Video premiere date</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/28/ottinterviews2026apr28rajat-kapoor-i-can-never-make-an-ott-series</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Rajat Kapoor; Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:35:42.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajat Kapoor: I can never make an OTT series</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/28/indias-startups-attract-cumulative-funding-of-over-us118-billion-cii</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-11/6hhifevz/ANI_20250311073850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Confederation of Indian Industry on Tuesday released a White Paper on unicorn policy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:15:08.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s startups attract cumulative funding of over US$118 billion: CII </news:title>
<news:keywords>Startups, Unicorn Policy, CII</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/us-comedian-jimmy-kimmel-hits-back-at-trump-criticism-of-melania-joke</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>US television host Jimmy Kimmel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:12:54.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US comedian Jimmy Kimmel hits back at Trump criticism of Melania joke</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/whatsapp-banned-9400-accounts-linked-to-digital-arrest-scams-mha-told-sc</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:publication_date>2026-04-28T14:00:36.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WhatsApp banned 9,400 accounts linked to digital arrest scams: MHA told SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, WhatsApp, Union Home Ministry, Digital arrest scam, India Supreme Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/modi-to-launch-ganga-expressway-flag-off-ayodhyamumbai-amrit-bharat-train-in-connectivity-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-22/j03qfk4a/202505223409448.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi inaugurates Amrit Bharat Deshnoke Railway Station, flags off Bikaner-Mumbai train service</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:58:47.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi to launch Ganga Expressway, flag off Ayodhya–Mumbai Amrit Bharat train in connectivity push
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/sonam-raghuvanshi-granted-bail-in-meghalaya-honeymoon-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Police escort Sonam Raghuvanshi, accused in the alleged murder of her husband Raja Raghuvanshi during their honeymoon in Meghalaya, after her medical check-up at Ganesh Das Hospital, in Shillong, Wednesday, June 11, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:58:30.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonam Raghuvanshi granted bail in Meghalaya honeymoon murder case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/be-deaf-to-naysayers-focus-on-viksit-bharat-finance-minister-nirmala-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:caption>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:50:42.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Be deaf to naysayers, focus on 'Viksit Bharat': Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/28/election-commission-asks-nia-to-ensure-bombs-are-not-used-during-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>National Investigation Agency.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:39:51.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election Commission asks NIA to ensure bombs are not used during Bengal polls</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:32:55.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid defection buzz, AAP summons 94 MLAs and 1000 observers to Jalandhar</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/india-urges-early-restoration-of-safe-passage-through-strait-of-hormuz-at-unsc-amid-west-asia-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>India’s Charge d’affaires to the UN, Ambassador Yojna Patel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:31:23.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India urges early restoration of safe passage through Strait of Hormuz at UNSC amid west Asia crisis</news:title>
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<image:caption>Activist Umar Khalid</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:30:16.331Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/28/nhai-mandates-staggered-shifts-cooling-measures-to-protect-highway-workers-amid-heatwave</loc>
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<image:caption>The officials said that NHAI had directed contractors and concessionaires to provide staggered working hours for workers to avoid peak heat hours, typically between 12.00 pm and 4.00 pm.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:14:38.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI mandates staggered shifts, cooling measures to protect highway workers amid heatwave</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, NHAI, Heatwave, highway workers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/28/qatar-warns-against-frozen-conflict-in-gulf-amid-stalled-us-iran-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>Iran launched waves of missiles and drones against Gulf states, including Qatar in response to US and Israeli strikes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-28T13:00:24.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Qatar warns against 'frozen conflict' in Gulf amid stalled US-Iran talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, US-Iran Talks</news:keywords>
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