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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/22-year-old-woman-found-dead-in-well-in-karnatakas-raichur-rape-murder-suspected</loc>
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<image:caption>The deceased has been identified as Ashwini Timmareddy (22) of Hokrani village.</image:caption>
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<news:title>22-year-old woman found dead in well in Karnataka's Raichur; rape, murder suspected</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/sc-stresses-no-pressure-on-children-seeks-solution-to-cbses-three-language-policy-for-class-9</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>2026-08-20T12:30:25.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC stresses no pressure on children, seeks solution to CBSE's three-language policy for Class 9</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/lucknow-banker-kills-wife-sister-uploads-whatsapp-status-before-shooting-himself</loc>
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<image:caption>The incident took place outside an ICICI Bank branch in Gomti Nagar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T12:25:22.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lucknow banker kills wife, sister; uploads WhatsApp status before shooting himself</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/ladakh-diverts-90-million-litres-of-glacier-water-daily-to-irrigate-1000-acres-of-parched-land</loc>
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<image:caption>Ladakh has abundant glacier and snowmelt resources, but several areas have faced irrigation shortages.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T12:21:08.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh diverts 90 million litres of glacier water daily to irrigate 1,000 acres of parched land</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-to-prioritise-fine-variety-paddy-procurement-for-better-quality-pds-rice</loc>
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<image:caption>Food Minister P Venkataraman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T12:08:14.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu to prioritise fine-variety paddy procurement for better quality PDS rice </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Paddy procurement, PDS rice</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/ed-seizes-assets-worth-over-rs-30-crore-in-lucc-scam-raids-in-mumbai-bhopal</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:53:52.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED seizes assets worth over Rs 30 crore in LUCC scam raids in Mumbai, Bhopal</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Enforcement Directorate, Uttarakhand's LUCC scam, LUCC scam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/death-toll-rises-to-100-as-rescuers-recover-more-bodies-after-central-african-republic-gold-mine-collapse</loc>
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<image:caption>The Baboua subprefecture court said in a statement that several underground tunnels in which the miners were working had collapsed, causing a landslide.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:40:05.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll rises to 100 as rescuers recover more bodies after Central African Republic gold mine collapse</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, African Republic mine collapse</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tn-cm-vijay-softens-his-stance-on-delimitation-within-a-week</loc>
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<image:caption>TN CM Vijay did not repeat his Assembly demand for permanently freezing the Lok Sabha at 543 or for permanently retaining the existing State wise allocation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:36:09.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay softens his stance on delimitation within a week?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Amit Shah, Delimitation, Southern Zonal Council, Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay, Lok Sabha representation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/student-protests-ex-sc-judge-r-subhash-reddy-to-head-five-member-panel-to-examine-police-excesses</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi Police and RAF personnel detain protesters at Jantar Mantar, Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:30:44.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student protests: Ex-SC judge R Subhash Reddy to head five-member panel to examine police excesses</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/uttar-pradesh-govt-issues-14-point-checklist-for-40000-schools-after-student-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>Students of Jay Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Balika Vidyalaya stage a road blockade protest over the shortage of teaching staff and the dilapidated condition of the road, in Lucknow on August 17.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:27:30.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttar Pradesh govt issues 14-point checklist for 40,000 schools after student protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, uttar pradesh school, school students protest, teachers shortage</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/nine-advocates-appointed-as-additional-judges-to-punjab-and-haryana-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab and Haryana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:22:14.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine advocates appointed as Additional Judges to Punjab and Haryana HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/opposition-questions-ncert-panels-composition-flags-rss-abvp-links</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/x0eyq9u0/NCERT-officials.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:11:11.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition questions NCERT panel’s composition, flags RSS, ABVP links</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NSUI, NCERT, NCERT panel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/jharkhand-hc-stays-notifications-cancelling-appointments-of-employees-hired-through-two-jpsc-exams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/ifzzcury/202605223797494.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jharkhand HC stays notifications cancelling appointments of employees hired through two JPSC exams.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:10:23.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand HC stays notifications cancelling appointments of employees hired through two JPSC exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jharkhand High Court, JSSC CGL exam, JPSC exam row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Aug/20/malayalaminterviews2026aug19girish-ad-premalu-is-more-than-just-a-boy-meets-girl-story</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/7hodcxaf/Girish_AD_Mamitha_Baiju_Nivin_Pauly_L_R.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Girish AD (L) Mamitha Baiju, Nivin Pauly from Bethlehem Kudumba Unit (L-R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T11:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Girish AD: Premalu is more than just a boy-meets-girl story</news:title>
<news:keywords>Girish AD interview, Girish AD, Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Girish AD  Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, Nivin pauly, Mamitha Baiju, Premalu, Premalu 2</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/20/sensex-jumps-628-points-nifty-snaps-7-day-losing-streak</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-22/kmmztbkp/202601223647462.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:54:50.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex jumps 628 points, Nifty snaps 7-day losing streak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, Nifty, Stock market, Benchmark indices</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/20/man-arrested-for-setting-fire-to-church-in-gujarats-amreli</loc>
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<image:caption>The accused identified as Uday Khuman, allegedly entered the church carrying a sword and a plastic can containing a flammable substance and poured the liquid on furniture, curtains and other articles inside the church hall before setting them on fire.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:53:36.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested for setting fire to church in Gujarat's Amreli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Fire accident, Amreli, Gujarat church</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/20/lahores-gaddafi-stadium-gets-relief-as-icc-overturns-unsatisfactory-pitch-rating</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-27/h0gpykor/ICC-warns-members.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:46:15.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lahore's Gaddafi stadium gets relief as ICC overturns ‘unsatisfactory’ pitch rating</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, ICC, Lahore, International Cricket Council, Gaddafi stadium, pitch rating</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/delhi-hc-says-live-in-relationship-akin-to-marriage-parents-cant-interfere-threaten-couple</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2wht148z/ANI_20260819122927.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Live-in relationship akin to marriage, parents can't interfere: Delhi HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:28:26.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC says live-in relationship akin to marriage; parents can't interfere, threaten couple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, live-in relationships, consenting adults</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/20/kannadanews2026aug19a-date-to-hit-screens-in-september</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:17:48.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Date to hit screens in September </news:title>
<news:keywords>A Date, N Vimal Raj</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/20/kannadanews2026aug19shivarajkumar-enters-the-world-of-kurma-avatar</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:17:29.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shivarajkumar enters the world of Kurma Avatar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shivarajkumar, Kurma Avatar, Harrshavardhan Kadiyaala</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/20/kannadanews2026aug20dhruva-sarja-vishal-atreya-in-talks-to-work-on-an-entertainer</loc>
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<image:caption>Dhruva Sarja, Vishal Atreya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:17:07.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhruva Sarja, Vishal Atreya in talks to work on an entertainer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dhruva Sarja, Vishal Atreya, Tatsama Tadbhava</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/chances-of-bangladesh-pms-india-visit-slim-without-mutual-trust-dignified-invitation-adviser</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zd2kjcx8/ANI_20260816085811.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:16:27.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chances of Bangladesh PM's India visit 'slim' without mutual trust, 'dignified' invitation: Adviser</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India-Bangladesh ties, Tarique Rahman, Sheikh Hasina extradition</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/20/australia-vs-bangladesh-cameron-green-says-going-back-to-basics-helped-end-century-drought</loc>
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<image:caption>Cameron Green’s century was his first in 33 home Test innings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:14:38.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australia vs Bangladesh: Cameron Green says going back to basics helped end century drought</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/max-verstappen-signs-new-red-bull-contract-until-2030</loc>
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<image:caption>Red Bull Racing's Dutch driver Max Verstappen attends a press conference ahead of the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T10:06:20.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Max Verstappen signs new Red Bull contract until 2030</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Max Verstappen, Red Bull Racing</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/20/englishnews2026aug19olivia-colman-joins-only-murders-in-the-building-season-6-see-first-set-pictures-and-her-role</loc>
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<image:caption>Olivia Colman and a still from Only Murders in the Building</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Gouri Kishan (L) and a poster Tharagai (R)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A still from Lightweight Baby (L) and director KC Guru (R)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Thomas Lund</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T09:48:57.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'We hope for players' understanding': BWF secretary general Thomas Lund on India Open</news:title>
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<image:caption>Families suspect the liquor. Relative Omdevsinh Saravaiya said bus driver Kanaksinh Gohil drank it before dying at Sir T Hospital.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sanghikaran by Nagpur Coterie for Educational Rewriting and Trouble-making: Cong on NCERT panel with RSS links</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/centre-tells-sc-2026-ugc-equity-regulations-2026-under-reconsideration</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/amit-shah-slams-congress-two-stanza-vande-mataram-decision-calls-it-appeasement-and-defiance-of-law</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A day after the violence, the movement of vehicles between Guwahati and Shillong remained disrupted on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>World Champion D Gukesh at Norway Chess championship.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Economic Offences Unit (EOU) of the Bihar Police</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/20/c-section-horror-in-maharashtras-beed-surgical-gloves-wipes-allegedly-left-inside-19-year-old-woman</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, convicted in anti-Sikh riots case, dies at 80</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/manipur-census-row-schools-shut-road-blockades-continue-as-community-leaders-leave-for-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Leaders of the different communities and organizations leaving for New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Actor and Activist Prakash Raj.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/if-centre-is-determinted-it-can-solve-any-manipur-issue-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Manipur Chief Minister O Ibobi Singh (File photo | AFP)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T08:21:27.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'If Centre is determinted, it can solve any Manipur issue': Congress</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/supreme-court-to-hear-review-pleas-against-2022-verdict-upholding-eds-powers-in-money-laundering-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T08:20:51.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court to hear review pleas against 2022 verdict upholding ED's powers in money laundering cases</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/four-dead-seven-injured-in-truck-collision-in-himachals-dawada-tunnel</loc>
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<image:caption>The exact cause of the collision has not yet been ascertained.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T08:20:14.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four dead, seven injured in truck collision in Himachal's Dawada Tunnel </news:title>
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<image:caption>Sri Lanka handed a debut to off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha in the Test against India, and the 25-year-old off-spinner was impressive while taking four wickets in the match.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Aryna Sabalenka reacts during a match against Sara Bejlek of Czechia on day nine of the Cincinnati Open at Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 19, 2026 in Mason, Ohio.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Top seeds Sabalenka, Zverev stunned in Cincinnati fourth round</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/iran-slams-trumps-economic-pressure-plan-as-more-failed-policies</loc>
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<image:caption>Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah, right, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, left, during the 31st Meeting of the Southern Zonal Council (SZC) at Mahabalipuram, in Chengalpattu district, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>England's Harry Brook wipes the ball on the forehead of Ollie Robinson, right, on day one of the first Rothesay Test match between England and Pakistan in Leeds, England, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>England dominates Pakistan on Day 1 of first test as Robinson makes history in 5-wicket haul</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/odisha-sets-up-panel-to-probe-village-relocation-process-in-satkosia-tiger-reserve</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T08:01:01.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha sets up panel to probe village relocation process in Satkosia Tiger Reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Satkosia Tiger Reserve, relocation of villages</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/amit-shah-chairs-southern-cms-conclave-dks-flags-delimitation-vijay-satheesan-hold-key-interaction</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah, centre, with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, left, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, right, during the 31st Meeting of the Southern Zonal Council (SZC) at Mahabalipuram, in Chengalpattu district, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:57:13.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah chairs southern CMs conclave; DKS flags delimitation, Vijay-Satheesan hold key interaction</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, D K Shivakumar, Delimitation, Southern Zonal Council, Mekedatu project, TN CM Vijay</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/20/sudhir-mishra-anubhav-sinha-team-up-for-a-new-film-on-mahatma-gandhi-manoj-bajpayee-to-lead</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Manoj Bajpayee with filmmaker Anubhav Sinha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:53:38.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sudhir Mishra, Anubhav Sinha team up for a new film on Mahatma Gandhi; Manoj Bajpayee to lead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Anubhav Sinha, Sudhir Mishra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/us-national-debt-exceeds-40-trillion-for-first-time</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/nsa9bhkg/newindianexpress2026-08-14eov7qthlANI20260814114942.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Total public debt outstanding stood at $40.05 trillion.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:53:06.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US national debt exceeds $40 trillion for first time</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US, U.S. President Donald Trump, debt exceeds $40 trillion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/20/even-ministers-dogs-get-better-facilities-cjps-dipke-slams-maha-govt-over-school-conditions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/f3krgslb/PTI06112026000033A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:46:57.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Even ministers’ dogs get better facilities’: CJP's Dipke slams Maha govt over school conditions</news:title>
<news:keywords>dipke</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/journalist-tarun-tejpal-moves-sc-against-his-conviction-in-2013-sexual-assault-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:41:24.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Journalist Tarun Tejpal moves SC against his conviction in 2013 sexual assault case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tarun Tejpal sexual assault case, Journalist Tarun Tejpal, 2013 sexual assault case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/20/bihar-announces-rs-1-lakh-incentive-for-viral-videos-promoting-govt-schemes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-21/nc1telfm/Samrat-Choudhary.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:40:04.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar announces Rs 1 lakh incentive for viral videos promoting govt schemes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar, social media, Influencers, govt schemes, viral videos</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/20/kolkata-hotel-fire-leaseholder-arrested-two-others-detained-over-alleged-safety-violations</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Civil Defence Quick Response Team (QRT), police personnel, firefighters, forensic and other officials gather to inspect the site after a fire broke out at a dingy five-storey building on Mirza Galib Street, leaving at least nine people, including a four-year-old child, dead and six others injured in the incident, in Kolkata, West Bengal, early Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:38:11.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder arrested, two others detained over alleged safety violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata hotel fire, Shikha Inn</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/20/maharashtra-rto-offices-begin-drive-to-check-auto-taxi-drivers-marathi-knowledge-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday announced a month-long drive to check the Marathi language proficiency of drivers across the state and directed RTOs to videograph the process.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:24:09.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra RTO offices begin drive to check auto, taxi drivers' Marathi knowledge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra RTO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/20/china-jails-founder-fines-disgraced-property-giant-evergrande</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/j3lui0wo/AFP20260820C63D4ZQv2HighResFilesChinaEconomyRealEstateTrialEvergrande.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This photo taken on June 5, 2017 shows Evergrande's president Xu Jiayin, also known as Hui Ka Yan in Cantonese, attending a meeting in Wuhan, in China's central Hubei province.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:20:15.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China jails founder, fines disgraced property giant Evergrande</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Evergrande, Xu Jiayin</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/27-stabs-rs-154-lakh-and-a-final-word-how-principal-murder-in-telanganas-nalgonda-was-solved</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:20:11.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>27 stabs, Rs 1.54 lakh and a final word: How principal murder in Telangana's Nalgonda was solved</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, murder, Students, Telangana murder, principal murder</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/australian-prosecutors-demand-life-in-prison-for-mushroom-killer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/qguks1x3/1003813559527243755.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Australian prosecutors asked judges Thursday to stiffen mushroom murderer Erin Patterson's prison sentence – saying she should never be set free.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:20:11.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australian prosecutors demand life in prison for mushroom killer</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mushroom Killer, triple-murderer, murderer Erin Patterson</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/20/messi-scores-first-goal-since-fathers-death-in-miami-draw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/jjqtm1si/Messi-Inter-Miami.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After a restrained celebration with teammates, in which he allowed himself a brief smile, the Miami captain did his trademark celebration of pointing toward the sky over Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:12:14.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Messi scores first goal since father's death in Miami draw</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Lionel Messi, Inter Miami</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/expansive-definition-of-industry-in-1978-verdict-not-to-be-used-for-2020-code-supreme-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/uckkdo93/C_1_1_CH1344_123005621.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Expansive definition of 'industry' in 1978 verdict not to be used for 2020 Code: Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T07:02:28.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Expansive definition of 'industry' in 1978 verdict not to be used for 2020 Code: Supreme Court </news:title>
<news:keywords>Supreme court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/22-death-sentences-in-four-months-nearly-100-cases-shifted-from-up-judge</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:58:30.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>22 death sentences in four months: Nearly 100 cases shifted from UP Judge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, ​Uttar Pradesh, death sentences, UP judge, Judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/health/2026/Aug/20/listen-listen-the-case-for-bringing-back-the-art-of-listening</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/f2dq39q9/COUPLE3025844.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:58:05.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Listen, listen… the case for bringing back the art of listening</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, mental health, listening</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/my-ambition-is-no-1-ranking-but-ayush-lanier-seniors-wont-make-it-easy-victor-lai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/dk979jgo/Victor-LAI-in-action.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Victor Lai on action on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:57:09.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>My ambition is No 1 ranking but Ayush, Lanier &amp; seniors won't make it easy: Victor Lai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, BWF, BAI, Ayush Shetty, BWF World Championships 2026, Alwi Farhan, Victor Lai, Alex Lanier</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/four-of-family-killed-after-car-plunges-into-well-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/84cklq9g/BeFunky-collage-60.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased were identified as D Raju (35), his wife Bhagya (22), and their two children, Niyansh (5) and Shanvika (3).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:53:42.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four of family killed after car plunges into well in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/20/coming-up-womens-asia-cup-and-bccis-naqvi-problem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/nw556wrh/Asia-Cup.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The women's continental tournament will be held from August 28 to September 13.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:48:02.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coming up, Women's Asia Cup and BCCI's Naqvi problem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, BCCI, Mohsin Naqvi, Women's Asia Cup 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/borders-neglected-in-past-now-top-priority-rijiju-amid-arunachal-china-intrusion-claims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/304artvx/20260618248L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:46:34.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Borders neglected in past, now top priority: Rijiju amid Arunachal China intrusion claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Arunachal Pradesh, Kiren Rijiju</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/20/tensions-rise-at-jadavpur-university-after-midnight-clash-between-left-students-abvp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/qvjcniao/Jadavpur-University-in-Kolkata-West-Bengal</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jadavpur University, Kolkata, West Bengal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:44:59.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tensions rise at Jadavpur University after midnight clash between Left students, ABVP</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata, ABVP, Jadavpur University, SFI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/centre-empowers-dcs-in-six-border-states-uts-to-grant-citizenship-to-eligible-applicants</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/vyxru9pl/ANI_20260814062725.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministry of Home Affairs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:44:25.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre empowers DCs in six border states, UTs to grant citizenship to eligible applicants</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of Home Affairs, citizenship, District Collectors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Aug/20/from-food-to-fake-drugs-bengalurus-shocking-new-health-crackdown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2xm1sker/maxresdefault.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:38:07.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Food to Fake Drugs: Bengaluru’s Shocking New Health Crackdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/trump-says-us-has-draconian-sanctions-ready-for-iran-asserts-hormuz-remains-open</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/7/19/original/Donald_Trump_AP_Picture_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:34:53.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says US has ‘draconian sanctions’ ready for Iran, asserts Hormuz remains open</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/explainers/2026/Aug/20/chennai-to-puducherry-tamil-nadus-mega-connectivity-push</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:34:04.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai to Puducherry: Tamil Nadu’s Mega Connectivity Push</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/government-run-by-illiterates-kejriwal-slams-centre-over-ethanol-production-from-sugarcane</loc>
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<image:caption>Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Government run by illiterates': Kejriwal slams Centre over ethanol production from sugarcane</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/wild-tusker-that-killed-seven-captured-to-be-shifted-to-dubare-elephant-camp</loc>
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<image:caption>The male tusker puts up a fight with a tamed elephant during the capture.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:18:07.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wild tusker that killed seven captured, to be shifted to Dubare Elephant Camp</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/pentagon-weighs-reducing-gulf-troop-presence-as-iran-war-cost-hits-usd-375-bn-report</loc>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:13:29.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pentagon weighs reducing Gulf troop presence as Iran war cost hits USD 37.5 bn: Report</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/20/ai-may-force-govt-to-renegotiate-bilateral-tax-treaties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-17/rz4lbuq1/202601173641276.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AI businesses increasingly generate significant economic activity in a jurisdiction without a corresponding physical workforce</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:12:43.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI may force govt to renegotiate bilateral tax treaties </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Aug/20/17-bangladeshi-infiltrators-prevented-from-entering-assam-cm-himanta-sarma</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/7scbj34w/ANI_20260711162225.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:03:44.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17 Bangladeshi infiltrators prevented from entering Assam: CM Himanta Sarma</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam Police, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Bangladeshi infiltrators</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/gold-usd-and-weed-seized-from-different-passengers-at-delhi-airport</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/hu5eq1x4/gold-smuggle</image:loc>
<image:caption>A passenger hides 15 cut pieces of 24-carat gold in a cookware lid.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T06:03:42.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gold, USD, and contraband seized from different passengers at Delhi airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, IGI Airport, gold smugglers, smuggling attempt</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/madhya-pradesh-hc-clears-mbbs-graduates-path-to-secure-degree-after-13-year-wait-over-domicile-row</loc>
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<image:caption>The Madhya Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:53:10.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madhya Pradesh HC clears MBBS graduate's path to secure degree after 13-year wait over domicile row</news:title>
<news:keywords>high court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/kharge-hurt-over-congress-leaders-silence-on-haldwani-purification-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:48:02.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge ‘hurt’ over Congress leaders’ silence on Haldwani ‘purification’ row</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress Working Committee, Mallikarjun Kharge, CWC meeting, Haldwani purification row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/a-quiet-channel-between-ice-and-iran-shaped-deportation-flights-newly-released-emails-show</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/fym5pmei/AP26223797660749.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government gathering at a square in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:45:14.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/delhi-court-grants-bail-to-accused-in-rs-10-crore-extortion-threat-case-against-defence-entrepreneur</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:45:02.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court grants bail to accused in Rs 10 crore extortion threat case against defence entrepreneur</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/resolve-to-build-the-india-of-your-dreams-will-guide-me-says-rahul-on-rajiv-gandhis-birth-anniversary</loc>
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<image:caption>New Delhi: LoP in the Lok Sabha and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:41:15.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Resolve to build the India of your dreams will guide me', says Rahul on Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/chhattisgarh-finalises-45-high-impact-mineral-exploration-projects</loc>
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<news:title>Chhattisgarh finalises 45 high-impact mineral exploration projects</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/cbi-files-fir-against-bluesmart-cab-owners-over-rs-45377-crore-loan-fraud</loc>
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<image:caption>The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:31:53.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI files FIR against BlueSmart cab owners over Rs 453.77 crore loan fraud </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/union-ministers-get-social-media-scorecard-amid-governments-gen-z-outreach</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, JP Nadda and others during the NDA Parliamentary meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:30:52.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union ministers get social media scorecard amid government’s Gen Z outreach </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Gen Z outreach</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/russian-strikes-kill-12-in-kyiv-surrounding-region</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/sjf7bqbq/AFP20260820C6388KGv1HighResUkraineRussiaConflictWarStrikes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This handout photograph taken and released by the Ukrainian State Emergency Service on August 20, 2026 shows rescuers working at the site of a Russian strike in Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:24:48.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian strikes kill 12 in Kyiv, surrounding region</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/indian-national-dies-in-israel-suspect-arrested-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-21/bdmn8iud/ANI_20250221112717.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:22:54.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian national dies in Israel; suspect arrested</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/four-workers-hit-and-killed-by-train-in-japan</loc>
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<image:caption>Four people were unconscious in Japan on Thursday after being hit by a train.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:21:09.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four workers hit and killed by train in Japan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, workers killed, Japanese railways</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/20/stock-markets-rebound-in-early-trade-sensex-jumps-over-500-points-nifty-trades-at-24198-level</loc>
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<image:caption>Sensex and Nifty rebound in early trade.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:15:20.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets rebound in early trade: Sensex jumps over 500 points, Nifty trades at 24,198 level</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/the-pieces-of-home</loc>
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<image:caption>Babli carried this family photograph with her when she left her village in Uttar Pradesh for Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Zoya adores this Persian carpet</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A traditional Burmese necklace</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A bamboo basket that Anita inherited from her grandmother</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:13:32.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Pieces Of Home </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, exhibition, Culture, displacement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/20/sinquefield-cup-praggnanandhaa-loses-to-wesley-so-in-armageddon-and-ends-second-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Wesley So (L) and Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa before their game.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:11:26.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa loses to Wesley So in Armageddon and ends second</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/20/why-the-nta-keeps-failing-indias-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/bmsds3q4/omr111312.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India cannot afford an examination body that collapses year after year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T05:07:39.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the NTA keeps failing India’s students</news:title>
<news:keywords>National Testing Agency, NTA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/no-politics-in-operation-toofan-applies-equally-to-all-keralam-home-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Keralam Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:55:03.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No politics in 'Operation Toofan ' applies equally to all: Keralam Home Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ramesh Chennithala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/census-training-put-off-in-imphal-west-amid-protests-demanding-nrc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/4klefv6f/ANI_20260817051955.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Census training put off in Imphal West amid protests demanding NRC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:38:59.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census training put off in Imphal West amid protests demanding NRC</news:title>
<news:keywords>nrc</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/us-religious-freedom-body-calls-for-sanctions-against-rss-ahead-of-mohan-bhagwats-visit</loc>
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<image:caption>Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:36:17.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US religious freedom body calls for sanctions against RSS ahead of Mohan Bhagwat’s visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mohan Bhagwat, USCIRF</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/no-bridge-no-timely-ambulance-pregnant-woman-dies-on-boat-while-being-taken-to-hospital-in-chhattisgarh</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:34:51.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No bridge, no timely ambulance: Pregnant woman dies on boat while being taken to hospital in Chhattisgarh</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/20/indigo-flight-makes-priority-landing-at-jaipur-airport-due-to-medical-emergency</loc>
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<image:caption>IndiGo flight image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:33:12.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indigo flight makes priority landing at Jaipur airport due to medical emergency</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/trump-says-will-meet-north-koreas-kim-later-this-year</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump, left, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:32:08.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says will meet North Korea's Kim later this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Pyongyang, Kim Jong Un</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/zelenskyy-fires-a-top-aide-amid-a-graft-probe-as-ukraines-ex-defense-minister-demands-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>Ukraine's Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov speaks to journalists during a joint press conference with Sweden's Defense Minister Pal Jonson in Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:32:00.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zelenskyy fires a top aide amid a graft probe as Ukraine's ex-defense minister demands elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Defense Minister Pal Jonson</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/20/rupee-rises-17-paise-to-9556-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/11/11/original/India_currency_2000_AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:26:53.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee, US Treasury</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/council-membership-must-not-be-used-to-legitimise-terrorists-through-political-listing-de-listing-india-at-unsc</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>2026-08-20T04:25:35.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Council membership must not be used to 'legitimise' terrorists through political listing, de-listing: India at UNSC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, UN Security Council, India at UNSC, Yojna Patel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/telangana-invites-private-players-to-redevelop-11-historic-forts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ivnikqc5/C_23_1_CH1119_36042117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:24:45.091Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana invites private players to redevelop 11 historic forts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad, Telangana, historic forts</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/over-25000-rowdy-sheets-closed-in-karnataka-in-35-years-kalaburagi-hubballi-dharwad-see-biggest-drop</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:21:35.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 25,000 rowdy sheets closed in Karnataka in 3.5 years; Kalaburagi, Hubballi-Dharwad see biggest drop</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, rowdy sheets</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/is-compensation-your-priority-or-welfare-schemes-telangana-high-court-asks-state</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/wpb7obks/HC-refuses-interim.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:20:41.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is compensation your priority, or welfare schemes? Telangana High Court asks state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, social welfare schemes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-cm-calls-on-amit-shah-meeting-of-southern-cms-to-deliberate-key-issues</loc>
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<image:caption>In this image posted on Aug. 19, 2026, Union Home Minister and Southern Zonal Council chairman Amit Shah with Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay during a meeting ahead of the 31st Meeting of the Southern Zonal Council scheduled to be held at Kovalam in Chengalpattu district, in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:18:12.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu CM calls on Amit Shah; meeting of southern CMs to deliberate key issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>amit shah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/two-shooters-associated-with-sangwan-bambiha-gangs-arrested-in-two-cases-in-delhi-and-punjab</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/e237gwib/Two-shooters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harmanjit and Harshdeep were identified and apprehended near Sultanpur Dabas village, an officer said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:18:09.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two shooters associated with Sangwan, Bambiha gangs arrested in two cases in Delhi and Punjab</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Kapil Sangwan, Bambiha gangs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/centre-approves-rs-101-crore-for-telanganas-indiramma-towers-under-pmay-u-20</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:17:08.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre approves Rs 101 crore for Telangana's Indiramma Towers under PMAY-U 2.0</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, PMAY houses, Indiramma Towers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-permits-of-vehicles-used-in-rideshare-app-drivers-violence-to-be-cancelled</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-29/1kkvik8k/C_35_1_CH1101_69100754.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:13:37.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Odisha permits of vehicles used in rideshare app drivers violence to be cancelled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, rideshare app drivers’ protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/two-women-held-for-cheating-man-using-dating-app-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/1tb31336/Dating-app-scam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:13:11.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two women held for cheating man using dating app in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, cheating, dating app</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/polytechnic-students-announce-chalo-hyderabad-on-august-22</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/29dx6m1q/Polytechnic-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students protested the proposed merger of government polytechnic colleges with ITIs and ATCs under the newly formed SHAKTI department in Hyderabad on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:12:44.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polytechnic students announce ‘Chalo Hyderabad’ on August 22</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, polytechnic colleges in Hyderabad, Chalo Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/indian-authorities-remove-unauthorised-structures-outside-pakistan-high-commission</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-23/80pwezmv/P_4123472687.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police and security personnel stand guard outside the Pakistan High Commission</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:12:03.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian authorities remove unauthorised structures outside Pakistan High Commission</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Delhi, Pakistan High Commission</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/lecturers-launch-save-inter-education-drive-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/vol3rr8t/New-Project-55.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:10:36.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lecturers launch ‘Save Inter Education’ drive in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, save inter education</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-four-floods-created-chaos-across-state</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/ffpc20ik/Four-floods-and-a-season.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An elderly lady navigates knee-deep water to reach her house at Jajpur’s Dobabhil-Patana village</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/wldfdcqa/Four-floods.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Villagers observing 10th day ritual of Sutar on the banks of Baitarani river.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/hpgrubdx/Four-floods-and-a-season-of-loss.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sanitary napkeens being distributed in a school.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:10:03.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Odisha four floods created chaos across state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, floods</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/rahul-gandhi-gets-nod-for-chhatron-ki-goonj-event-in-pune-30-curbs-banners-barred</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-08/la79265g/ANI-20260807163501.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi during an event Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:08:42.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi gets nod for 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune; 30 curbs, banners barred </news:title>
<news:keywords>rahul</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/inpatient-services-to-begin-at-telangana-institute-of-medical-sciences-from-friday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/o6ae7fw2/Inpatient-services.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said sterilisation work is currently under way and IP services will begin from Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:07:40.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inpatient services to begin at Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences from Friday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/japan-city-in-works-to-attract-investments-on-semicon-robotics-uttar-pradesh-cm-yogi-adityanath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/0e56olln/Yogi_adityanath___PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UP CM Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:02:33.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Japan city’ in works to attract investments on semicon, robotics: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Yogi Adityanath, Semiconductors, “Japan City</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/three-held-with-drugs-worth-rs-164-lakh-in-gachibowli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/sm7ahcvj/drug-export.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T04:01:03.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held with drugs worth Rs 16.4 lakh in Gachibowli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Drug, Gachibowli</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/security-up-for-delhi-university-students-union-polls-500-cameras-to-keep-watch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/yza5q8cr/du091223.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>University of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:59:58.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security up for Delhi University Students’ Union polls, 500 cameras to keep watch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DUSU polls, Delhi University Students’ Union</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-rideshare-app-drivers-face-flak-for-commuters-ordeal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/8ehft9uo/Rideshare-app-drivers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Passengers cross the road with their luggage amid police protection as the ongoing strike by the rideshare app drivers enters Day 3, on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:59:27.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Odisha rideshare app drivers face flak for commuters’ ordeal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha rideshare app drivers, Biju Patnaik International Airport,</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/two-class-10-boys-held-for-principals-murder-in-nalgonda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/83pc3ve1/Two-Class-10-boys-held.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nalgonda SP Sharat Chandra Pawar with the money and phones seized from the accused students on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:58:05.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two class 10 boys held for principal’s murder in Nalgonda </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, murder, Nalgonda</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/safari-helicopter-crashes-in-northern-kenya-killing-seven-including-five-americans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ks4dzvl7/AP26231531478830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This photo provided by Kenya Red Cross shows Kenya Red Cross emergency response teams during a multi-agency rescue and recovery operation in response to a helicopter crash near Mt. Ololokwe in Samburu, Kenya, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:56:42.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Safari helicopter crashes in northern Kenya, killing seven, including five Americans</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, helicopter crash, US State Department, Safari helicopter, Kenya helicopter crash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/vigilance-probe-into-andhras-2019-inter-question-paper-goof-up-begins</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/sxdbl3pu/Vigilance-probe.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Following the controversy, around 27 Intermediate students died by suicide.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:56:18.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vigilance probe into Telangana's 2019 inter question paper goof-up begins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, PAPER LEAK, Globarena Technologies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/former-khanapur-mla-rekha-naik-booked-over-missing-custom-milled-rice-cmr-agreements</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/cfhjsvn0/Rekha_Nayak_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Khanapur MLA Ajmeera Rekha Naik</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:50:52.097Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu hands over the compensation cheque to the Veligonda project displaced families on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Telangana HC grants bail to Gade Innaiah in NIA-UAPA case</news:title>
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<image:caption>Devotees at the Sri Kanakadurga temple.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Vijayawada's Durga Temple to inaugurate new Annadana Sadanam on August 21</news:title>
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<image:caption>A still from The Last Salute</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:01:19.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Operation Safed Sagar, Netflix to come up with The Last Salute, a documentary on MiG-21</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/odisha-administration-rescued-stranded-students-teachers-from-flooded-school</loc>
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<image:caption>The students being rescued from the flooded school on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:01:15.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha administration rescued Stranded students, teachers from flooded school</news:title>
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<image:caption>Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:01:04.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensure swift relief to 22-A-affected, says Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/20/chennai-corporation-plans-eco-restoration-of-two-ponds-in-vyasarpadi-floats-tenders</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:00:57.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai Corporation plans eco-restoration of two ponds in Vyasarpadi, floats tenders</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/ed-finds-hawala-trail-in-cochin-minerals-and-rutile-ltd-exalogic-case-to-take-action</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate logo used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T03:00:44.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED finds hawala trail in Cochin Minerals and Rutile Ltd-Exalogic case, to take action</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/20/chennai-police-hunt-man-woman-after-dismembered-body-found-in-trolley-bag-on-tamil-nadu-express</loc>
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<image:caption>The CCTV footage of the two who allegedly abandoned the bag in the train.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:59:56.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai police hunt man, woman after dismembered body found in trolley bag on Tamil Nadu Express</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/20/englishnews2026aug19east-of-eden-starring-florence-pugh-locks-premiere-date</loc>
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<image:caption>East of Eden</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:59:45.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>East of Eden, starring Florence Pugh, locks premiere date</news:title>
<news:keywords>East of Eden, Florence Pugh, Florence Pugh's upcoming projects</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/20/hindinews2026aug19yami-gautam-dhar-may-or-may-not-be-a-witch-in-nayyi-navelli-release-date-out</loc>
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<image:caption>Yami Gautam Dhar on a poster of Nayyi Navelli</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:59:32.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yami Gautam Dhar may or may not be a witch in Nayyi Navelli; release date out</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/20/marina-may-have-to-settle-for-pilot-blue-flag-tag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/tvqfmm7o/Marina-may-have.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The application for Blue Flag certification has been submitted only for phase 1.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:59:24.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Marina may have to settle for ‘Pilot Blue Flag’ tag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Marina beach</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/christian-women-can-file-for-divorce-from-place-of-residence-kerala-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of gavel used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:57:48.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Christian women can file for divorce from place of residence: Kerala HC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/brs-sets-up-legal-cell-to-assist-the-victims</loc>
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<image:caption>Former minister T Harish Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:57:24.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS sets up legal cell to assist the ‘victims’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-sub-inspector-suspended-for-his-links-with-sand-mafia</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:56:56.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Odisha sub- inspector suspended for his links with sand mafia</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/evidence-of-corruption-on-my-table-cm-vijay-targets-dmk</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:56:04.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Evidence of corruption on my table’: CM Vijay targets DMK</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/kerala-karuvatta-murder-victims-family-maintained-a-distance-from-neighbours-says-ward-member</loc>
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<image:caption>Sivankutty’s body was found with his hands and legs tied at the back with bedsheets and clothes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:55:50.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: Karuvatta murder victim's family maintained a distance from neighbours, says ward member</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/20/andhra-high-court-pulls-up-officials-over-delay-in-filing-counters</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:55:44.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra High Court pulls up officials over delay in filing counters </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/pakistan-summons-top-us-diplomat-over-envoys-remarks-saying-jk-part-of-india</loc>
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<image:caption>US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor speaks to the media as he arrives at the residence of Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, in Srinagar, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:55:33.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan summons top US diplomat over envoy's remarks saying J&amp;K part of India</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, Jammu and Kashmir, Sergio Gor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/man-kills-disabled-mother-by-pushing-her-in-front-of-train-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>The victim, S Padmavathi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:53:47.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kills disabled mother by pushing her in front of train in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/konda-surekhas-daughter-targets-revanth-reddy-again</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana minister Surekha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:53:22.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Konda Surekha’s daughter targets Revanth Reddy again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A  Revanth Reddy, Endowments Minister Konda Surekha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/united-arab-emirates-suspends-trade-with-iran-after-coming-under-renewed-missile-fire-2</loc>
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<image:caption>People spend time at a beach as commercial vessels are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:53:21.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>United Arab Emirates suspends trade with Iran after coming under renewed missile fire</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran, trade, UAE, United Arab Emirates, missile fire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/eight-sewage-treatment-plants-release-polluted-discharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/gmfjkj5q/sewage-lines115140.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DPCC finds Yamuna receives effluents with suspended solids, higher faecal coliform levels.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:52:12.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight sewage treatment plants release polluted discharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Sewage Treatment Plants</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/noted-odia-poet-ashutosh-parida-to-receive-sarala-puraskar-for-his-poetry-bishwas-de-pruthwi</loc>
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<image:caption>Ashutosh Parida , Damodar Behera, Guru Durga Charan Ranbir.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:51:58.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noted Odia poet Ashutosh Parida to receive Sarala Puraskar for his poetry ‘Bishwas De Pruthwi’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ashutosh Parida, Bishwas De Pruthwi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/hike-milk-procurement-price-to-rs-44litre-as-per-poll-promise-dairy-farmers-to-tvk-government</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Inage</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:50:58.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hike milk procurement price to Rs 44/litre as per poll promise: Dairy farmers to TVK government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dairy farmers, poll promises</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/20/telangana-hc-quashes-case-against-ex-mla-rega-kantha-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/qsm807aq/C_23_1_CH1593_36266843.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA Rega Kantha Rao</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:50:25.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC quashes case against ex-MLA Rega Kantha Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC, MLA Rega Kantha Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/neet-re-test-omr-sheets-not-tampered-sg-tushar-mehta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/bmsds3q4/omr111312.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bench was hearing the PIL by two NEET-UG candidates seeking additional marks for themselves, as well as “similarly affected candidates” for certain dropped questions, and scrapping of the National Testing Agency (NTA).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:49:57.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET re-test OMR sheets not tampered:  SG Tushar Mehta </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, OMR sheets, NEET-UG re-test</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/20/gen-z-protests-grew-critical-aisa-chief-in-vijayawada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/4j67j4i2/20260727346f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All India Students’ Association (AISA) national president Neha Bora</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:49:46.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gen Z protests grew critical: AISA chief in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Gen Z protest, AISA president Neha Bora</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/200-electric-buses-flagged-off-fleet-close-to-7k-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zje7fq8w/buses02065304.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Transport Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh flag off 200 new electric buses and launch 56 ladies' special electric bus services at Delhi University Sports Complex, in New Delhi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:48:47.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>200 electric buses flagged off, fleet close to 7K in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Electric buses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/sanitation-workers-call-off-strike-after-meeting-with-mcd-standing-panel-chief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/zytk3gvu/sanitation-workers-rep112501.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After discussing the matter with all stakeholders, the workers decided to call off the strike. The private company has already provided financial assistance of Rs 10 lakh to the family of the deceased sanitation worker.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:47:16.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanitation workers call off strike after meeting with MCD standing panel chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi MCD, Sanitation workers strike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/beaches-shut-fishermen-stay-off-the-sea-due-to-tidal-surge-warning-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/5ti92yob/1-1-ieram41908mdu2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishing boats remain anchored in the shores owing to the Swell warning issues by INCOIS, in Rameswaram on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:46:49.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beaches shut, fishermen stay off the sea due to tidal surge warning in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, tidal surge warning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/steel-company-defrauds-bank-of-over-rs-24-crore-vizag-cbi-files-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/yyhcsv07/202607103859716.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:46:14.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steel company defrauds bank of over Rs 24 crore; Vizag CBI files case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fraud, Vizag</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/finding-asteroid-to-founding-aerospace-firm-sky-is-the-limit-for-this-kerala-teen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/r9xrcued/Shreyas-Girish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shreyas Girish</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:46:13.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Finding asteroid to founding aerospace firm, sky is the limit for this Kerala teen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Shreyas Girish, Universal Observatory Aerospace</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/delhi-government-orders-promotion-postings-of-111-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/xixnyjvj/ANI_20260818144936.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi chief Minister Rekha Gupta.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:45:49.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government orders promotion, postings of 111 officials </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Delhi CM Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/third-language-score-of-class-ix-not-relevant-for-class-x-boards</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-15/l5aygr6d/P_4013760359.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Earlier, the Directorate of Education had said that class IX students who failed to qualify in R3 could still be promoted to the next class if they met the other promotion criteria.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:45:19.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Third language score of Class IX not relevant for Class X boards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, third language</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/lop-bjd-president-naveen-patnaik-oppose-mmdr-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/7/10/21/original/Naveen%20Patnaik%20EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik addressing the Biju Janata Dal State Extended Executive Meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:45:15.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LoP &amp; BJD president Naveen Patnaik oppose MMDR bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD president Naveen Patnaik, MMDR bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/more-than-20-phd-scholars-in-a-fix-as-research-fee-not-paid-to-mku-for-seven-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/eol0kkzs/C_1_1_CH1469_117497831.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Kamaraj University</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:44:38.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than 20 PhD scholars in a fix as research fee not paid to MKU for seven years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PhD scholars</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-government-denies-tender-irregularities-in-proposed-cms-new-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-25/lyah2s8j/namakkalkavingnarmaligai12407chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Measuring works have already commenced on the 10th floor to house the new Chief Minister’s Office in Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:42:36.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu government denies tender irregularities in proposed CM’s new office</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, new office</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/ex-teacher-from-keralas-kozhikode-digs-up-onam-floral-tradition-with-thumba-blooms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/52ljigz8/Ex-teacher-digs-up.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Beginning his project nearly three months ago, Sivadasan gathered wild seeds from temple premises and local patches to raise around 300 to 350 thumba saplings across approximately two cents of sunlit land on his property.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2eedrlir/Sivadasan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sivadasan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:42:27.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-teacher from Kerala's Kozhikode digs up Onam floral tradition with thumba blooms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Onam, Thumba, Leucas aspera, Sivadasan Kuniyil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/indira-gandhi-international-airport-stays-among-top-15-busiest-airports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-17/fhz1jnjs/20220512014L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A SpiceJet aircraft is seen landing at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:41:05.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indira Gandhi International Airport stays among Top 15 busiest airports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Indira Gandhi International Airport, Delhi airport, IGIA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/government-supplying-irrigation-water-to-crops-under-yeleru-ayacut-minister-nimmala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/prf25ccp/Govt-supplying.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:40:40.816Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government supplying irrigation water to crops under 'Yeleru ayacut': Minister Nimmala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nimmala Ramanaidu, Yeleru ayacut</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/why-should-i-resign-asks-minister-nagendra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/wlrzofow/Why-should-I.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Planning and Statistics Minister B Nagendra (left) at the Council on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/32ln8uao/Why-should.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP Chalavadi Narayanaswamy waves a black flag as a mark of protest against the minister’s induction into the cabinet | Express</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:40:15.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why should I resign, asks Minister Nagendra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara, B Nagendra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/hottest-august-day-in-11-years-tiruchy-sizzles-at401c</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/hvqrmtt6/19yhea21908try4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People manage scorching heat in Tiruchy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:39:47.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hottest August day in 11 years, Tiruchy sizzles at 40.1°C</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, El Niño</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/a-brainwave-in-stress-fires-fresh-study</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/rw04j23q/neurological-disorders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vesicles released by damaged or stressed cells have often been considered carriers of damaged or potentially harmful cellular material.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:38:46.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A ‘brainwave’ in stress fires fresh study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, neurological disorders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/deputy-cm-parameshwara-defends-minister-says-no-court-has-declared-him-guilty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/10/10/original/G_Parameshwara-_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka deputy chief minister G Parameshwara</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:37:51.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deputy CM Parameshwara defends minister, says no court has declared him guilty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dr G Parameshwara, B Nagendra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/20/detergent-instead-of-salt-36-students-fall-ill-after-eating-midday-meal-in-bihar-school</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/cocb1rsg/1-53-19081-pti08192026000384b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students receive medical treatment at a hospital after allegedly consuming a midday meal at a government school in Bihars Nalanda district, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:37:38.742Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Detergent instead of salt: 36 students fall ill after eating midday meal in Bihar school</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, food poisoning, Mid day meal, Detergent powder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/israeli-military-launches-criminal-probes-into-killings-of-hind-rajab-and-palestinian-paramedics-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/d0hxf7gr/Hind-Rajab.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>This undated photograph courtesy of the family and made available on Feb. 11, 2024, shows Palestinian girl Hind Rajab who was killed in Feb. 2024 alongside her family. Israel’s military announced Aug. 19, 2026 criminal investigations into troop conduct on the killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family, and of 15 Palestinian paramedics.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:36:56.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hind Rajab</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/heated-arguments-in-andhra-legislative-council-over-ysrcp-disruptions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/frcgqbam/Heated-arguments.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:36:46.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heated arguments in Andhra legislative council over YSRCP disruptions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/odisha-cm-majhi-orders-site-identification-for-new-medicine-block-at-cuttacks-scb-hopital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/co8dykie/CM-orders-site.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi reviewing progress of the ongoing SCB mega redevelopment project during the meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:35:32.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Majhi orders site identification for new medicine block at Cuttack's SCB hopital </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha CM Majhi, new medicine block</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/neighbours-kill-dog-for-barking-after-it-gives-birth-in-gottigere</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-30/ujz31h0a/ANI_20251230092059.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neighbours kill dog for barking after it gives birth in Gottigere</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:35:17.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neighbours kill dog for barking after it gives birth in Gottigere </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, neighbours, Gottigere</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/23-foster-children-in-kerala-found-forever-homes-in-past-three-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/4ndkv8ej/fosternew090953.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 40 families are currently on the waiting list to provide temporary foster care to children in the state, and the department is processing the applications on priority.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:34:48.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>23 foster children in Kerala found forever homes in past three years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, foster children, forever homes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/chandigarh-diary-priyanka-misses-school-building-inauguration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/1xnk3mvt/priyanka0836581.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:33:38.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandigarh Diary | Priyanka misses school building inauguration</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Priyanka Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/sit-to-probe-rs-491-crore-fake-drug-racket-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/z9ytcztp/202604293769880.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SIT to probe Rs 4.91 crore fake drug racket in Karnataka</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:31:49.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT to probe Rs 4.91 crore fake drug racket in Karnataka </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, SIT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/20/rajasthan-announces-municipal-polls-on-september-9-11</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/cre381tm/EC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State Election Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh said voters will elect 10,245 councillors across 10 municipal corporations, 51 municipal councils and 248 municipalities.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:30:54.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan announces municipal polls on September 9 &amp; 11</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Rajasthan, municipal polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/andhra-pradesh-assembly-passes-bill-for-direct-polls-to-urban-local-bodies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/gv6ctj8t/ANI_20241120152159.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:30:38.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh assembly passes bill for direct polls to Urban Local Bodies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra, Mayor, urban local bodies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/illegal-5050-site-allotments-in-mda-cancelled-says-yathindra</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Urban Development Minister Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:29:06.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal 50:50 site allotments in MDA cancelled, says Yathindra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah, allotments</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/teens-planned-karuvatta-murder-inspired-by-tamil-film-spyder-kerala-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/lzq3txti/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-2.48.15-PM-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police reportedly recovered WhatsApp conversations between the girl and her male friend, in which several methods of killing Sivankutty had allegedly been discussed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:28:10.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Teens planned Karuvatta murder inspired by Tamil film ‘Spyder’’: Kerala police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Tamil film Spyder’, Karuvatta murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/odisha-minister-suresh-pujari-launched-whatsapp-system-for-grievance-redressal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/fcjtpg0u/Revenue-grievances.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari launching WhatsApp based grievance redressal system through Ama Sathi chatboat at Lok Seva Bhawan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:28:09.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha minister Suresh Pujari launched WhatsApp system for grievance redressal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Minister Suresh Pujari, Ama Sathi’ chatbot</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/cb-cid-tells-madras-hc-rs-398-crore-cash-seizure-linked-to-bjp-chief-nagenthran-warrants-full-fledged-trial</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/ragtvu84/Nainara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN BJP president Nainar Nagenthran</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:27:44.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CB-CID tells Madras HC Rs 3.98 crore cash seizure linked to BJP chief Nagenthran warrants full-fledged trial</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/20/four-dead-after-taking-hooch-in-dry-gujarat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/6c3a154a-8982-466c-a0e3-7dac6f10bda2/ANI_20240619160446.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:27:32.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four dead after taking hooch in ‘dry’ Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat Hooch Tragedy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-announces-cruise-ferry-and-rope-car-projects-to-boost-tourism-development</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/ki1zob72/Cruise-ferry.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:25:22.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu announces cruise, ferry and rope car projects to boost tourism development</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, tourism development</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/cm-naidu-to-attend-31st-southernzonal-council-meeting-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/33320ua4/202608193910960.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The chief minister will raise critical issues concerning Andhra Pradesh, with a major focus on resolving long-pending matters related to the AP Reorganisation Act.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:24:46.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu to attend 31st Southern
Zonal Council meeting today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Southern Zonal Council</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/nod-to-rs-13k-crore-railway-highway-projects</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-09/rg92ad4g/202608093897527.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/rmitgs18/Screenshot-2026-08-20-023120.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:24:04.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nod to Rs 13K crore railway, highway projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Highway projects, railway project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/forest-range-officer-in-tn-held-for-taking-rs-1-lakh-bribe-from-contractor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/4p0e9cer/bribe-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:23:38.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forest range officer in TN held for taking Rs 1 lakh bribe from contractor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, bribe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/karnataka-legislators-frustrated-as-opposition-protests-continue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/8woti3u5/C_35_1_CH1101_66044736.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KPCC president BK Hariprasad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:23:35.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka legislators frustrated as opposition protests continue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BK Hariprasad, Karnataka legislators</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/government-to-notify-master-plan-of-delhi-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/03q72s3a/P_4780357566.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deljhi chief minister Rekha Gupta.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:23:33.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government to notify Master Plan of Delhi today</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Master Plan of Delhi, Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/three-rajya-sabha-spots-set-to-fall-vacant-bjp-mlas-key-to-cpm-bid-to-retain-seat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/amfint1o/3-RS-spots-set.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the formula used for RS elections, the quota is calculated by dividing the valid votes by the number of vacancies plus one and adding one to the result. With 140 MLAs voting, the quota would be 36.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:23:18.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three Rajya Sabha spots set to fall vacant, BJP MLAs key to CPM bid to retain seat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPM, LDF, Rajya Sabha (RS) seats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/dvac-raids-60-locations-across-tamil-nadu-over-alleged-rs-1028-crore-tangedco-conductor-fraud</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:22:05.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DVAC raids 60 locations across Tamil Nadu over alleged Rs 1,028-crore Tangedco conductor fraud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, raid, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/haldwani-row-muniyappa-calls-for-impartial-investigation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/2uj347l9/muniyappa2112557.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Social Welfare Minister KH Muniyappa</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:20:22.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haldwani row: Muniyappa calls for impartial investigation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KH Muniyappa, Haldwani row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/428-of-440-first-grade-colleges-have-no-principals-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/z9efe7jy/ayareddi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Higher Education Minister Basavaraj Rayareddi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:18:45.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>428 of 440 first-grade colleges have no principals in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, Principals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/in-odishas-capital-city-rideshare-app-drivers-protest-turns-violent-over-100-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/royoytc3/Rideshare-drivers’.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agitating drivers assault a police personnal during the protest which turned violent, in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:18:01.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Odisha's capital city rideshare app drivers’ protest turns violent; over 100 held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, rideshare app drivers’ protest, Ola, Uber and Rapido</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/house-panel-grills-nta-over-failure-to-account-for-rs-10-crore-spending</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-25/m4qu6arb/Tiruchy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:17:59.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>House panel grills NTA over failure to account for Rs 10 crore spending</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, KC Venugopal, parliamentary panel, National Testing Agency (NTA), Exam irregularities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/cm-naidu-slams-ysrcp-government-for-lapses-in-appsc-exam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/blx6rp4u/CM-slams-YSRCP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naidu stressed that the previous government treated the answer scripts of state administrative candidates with shocking neglect.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:17:14.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu slams YSRCP government for lapses in APPSC exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Naidu, YSRCP, APPSC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tn-bins-order-to-bar-students-from-joining-left-cjp-stirs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:17:00.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN bins order to bar students from joining Left, CJP stirs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Students, CJP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/kerala-high-court-gives-state-4-weeks-to-fill-waqf-board-vacancies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/g0g6bxt6/C_1_1_CH1402_118049953.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:15:59.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala High Court gives state 4 weeks to fill Waqf Board vacancies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala State Waqf Board</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/house-remembers-karnatakas-former-education-minister-bc-nagesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/veyqy0p6/House-remembers-ex-min.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar pays his respects to the mortal remains of former minister BC Nagesh at BJP office in Bengaluru on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:13:09.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>House remembers Karnataka's former education minister BC Nagesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Legislative Assembly, BC Nagesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tahsildar-transferred-after-circular-seeking-details-of-cpm-members-triggers-political-backlash-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/osjsbdbj/transfershufflepic.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Tahsildar transferred after circular seeking details of CPM members triggers political backlash in TN</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/odisha-police-arrest-two-criminals-one-arm-dealer-from-government-circuit-house</loc>
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<image:caption>The recently-renovated Circuit House at Panposh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:12:49.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha police arrest two criminals, one arm dealer from government circuit house </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha police, government circuit house, arm dealer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/andhra-gets-rail-infrastructure-boost-with-rs-9450-crore-projects</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:12:35.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra gets rail infrastructure boost with Rs 9,450 crore projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Gudur, railway infrastructure</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/20/kerala-when-every-minute-counts-oceannet-brings-shore-closer-to-fishermen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/p45rl261/When-every-min.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The antennas developed and deployed by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham on the fishing boat and at the shore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:10:56.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: When every minute counts, OceanNet brings shore closer to fishermen </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, fishermen, OceanNet, rough seas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/karnataka-hc-refuses-to-quash-proceedings-against-man-for-tormenting-woman</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:10:15.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC refuses to quash proceedings against man for tormenting woman </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC, sexually harassing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/pm-cares-corpus-at-rs-84k-crore-spending-falls</loc>
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<image:caption>Homepage of PM Cares website</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/klfvxm4w/Screenshot-2026-08-20-023147.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:08:43.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM CARES corpus at Rs 8.4K crore, spending falls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM CARES, Children scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/it-minister-lokesh-denounces-false-propaganda-on-vizag-data-centres</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/2mj86m6w/data.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Human Resources Development, IT and Electronics Nara Lokesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:08:30.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IT Minister Lokesh denounces ‘false propaganda’ on Vizag data centres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh, Vizag Data Centre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/vijay-mama-help-us-daughter-of-deceased-appeals-to-tamil-nadu-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/krwi3xm0/ANI_20260711150726.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:08:13.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay mama, help us: Daughter of deceased appeals to Tamil Nadu CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tamil Nadu CM, Chamarajanagar deaths</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/youth-held-for-slapping-si-released-on-bail-in-tns-thanjavur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/q8svnl5o/cop-2095217.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident happened during a VCK protest in Thanjavur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:07:15.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth held for slapping SI released on bail in TN's Thanjavur </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, slapping SI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/social-security-pension-limit-raised-to-rs-12-lakh-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/px7fi1lp/ANI_20260818064309.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:05:24.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Social security pension limit raised to Rs 1.2 lakh in Karnataka </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, social security pension</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-dalit-women-denied-temple-entry-ncsc-taken-suo-motu-summons-to-collector-sp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/xw5l7dtz/newindianexpress2026-02-238lurjyr9Screenshot-2026-02-23-110152.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:04:34.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Odisha Dalit women denied temple entry, NCSC taken suo motu, summons to Collector &amp; SP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, National Commission for Scheduled Castes, Dalit denied entry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/sweet-turns-bitter-as-20-per-cent-increase-in-sugar-prices-ahead-of-festive-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/wuesa3zn/sugar090408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Retail prices have risen by approximately 20% since August 7 across major cities.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:04:31.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sweet turns bitter as 20 per cent increase in sugar prices ahead of festive season</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Festive season, Sugar prices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-seeks-centres-intervention-over-uk-visa-hurdles-faced-by-overseas-scholarship-students</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu CM Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:04:23.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu CM Vijay seeks Centre’s intervention over UK visa hurdles faced by overseas scholarship students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, overseas scholarship, CM Vijay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/trump-says-us-and-canada-have-a-trade-deal-but-key-terms-remain-unclear</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/digalhw8/AP26231601620280.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, and United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, speak to reporters in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, the day after the Trump administration temporarily delayed tariffs on Canada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:03:02.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US-Canada tariff war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/wives-in-public-life-offer-quiet-support-system</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/d4trnwgr/New-Project-2026-08-20T072925.145.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar with his wife Usha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:02:37.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wives in public life offer quiet support system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM DK Shivakumar, Usha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/20/andhra-pradesh-to-receive-over-rs-169-crore-to-solve-human-elephant-conflict</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/tuke242y/1elephant1s.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T02:01:01.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh to receive over Rs 169 crore to solve human-elephant conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, human-elephant conflict</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-to-allocate-rs-5000-crore-in-phases-to-fast-track-major-river-linking-projects</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Rural Development and Water Resources N Anand</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:59:27.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu to allocate Rs 5,000 crore in phases to fast-track major river-linking projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, river-linking projects</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/karnataka-government-school-students-suffer-as-teachers-remain-on-sir-duty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/iu2zl70t/C_1_1_CH1280_122163054.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government school students suffer as teachers remain on SIR duty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:57:38.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka government school students suffer as teachers remain on SIR duty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, government school, Sir</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/tamil-nadu-centre-approves-third-fourth-line-from-gummidipundi-to-andhras-gudur-at-rs-2229-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/c2rge1pk/Centre-approves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Currently, track utilisation on Gummidipundi-Gudur section has exceeded 131%, resulting in severe congestion.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:57:29.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Centre approves third, fourth line from Gummidipundi to Andhra's Gudur at Rs 2,229 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, track congestion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/20/karnataka-hc-asks-gba-not-to-rush-and-evict-kr-market-vendors</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:55:23.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC asks GBA not to rush and evict KR Market vendors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Karnataka HC, GBA</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/in-odisha-highway-submereged-under-water-tractor-is-only-mode-of-transport</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/2yhn89qp/Highway-under-water.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A tractor ferrying people in flood-affected Bari of Jajpur district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:54:45.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Odisha highway submereged under water, tractor is only mode of transport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha highway, Baruan-Bari state highway</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/614-get-mbbs-bds-seats-under-75-government-students-quota-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/oi6geloe/p2-med-students083707.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UG and PG students of Madras Medical College protest against selection of Doctors through direct interview.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:54:21.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>614 get MBBS, BDS seats under 7.5% government students quota in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MBBS, BDS</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/20/agasthyamalai-sc-threatens-to-deploy-paramilitary-forces</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/9poshoxn/Agasthyamalai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bench comprising Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta was hearing the issues concerning the protection of reserved forests, wildlife sanctuaries, and tiger reserves in Tamil Nadu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:54:03.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Agasthyamalai: SC threatens to deploy paramilitary forces</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court, paramilitary forces, Agasthyamalai</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/woman-dragged-by-chain-snatchers-dies-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/82ouqi0k/New-Project-2026-08-20T072238.159.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 35-year-old woman, who was critically injured after chain snatchers dragged her while trying to snatch her gold chain in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:53:50.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman dragged by chain-snatchers dies in Bengaluru </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, body dragged, chain-snatchers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/madras-hc-directs-state-to-frame-guidelines-for-doctors-appearing-as-witnesses-in-pocso-cases-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:49:30.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC directs state to frame guidelines for doctors appearing as witnesses in POCSO cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Pocso cases, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/20/reflective-tape-rule-eased-for-commercial-vehicles-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/11/11/original/DMK_draws.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reflective tape on a lorry used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:48:51.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reflective tape rule eased for commercial vehicles in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Reflective tapes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/botticelli-masterpiece-to-be-on-display-at-bengaluru-art-event</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/65hzm50v/Botticelli-masterpiece-to-be-on-display-at-B’luru-art.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Giandomenico Milano, Consul General of Italy in Bengaluru, said the city has been chosen to showcase the art piece because of its growing bilateral importance.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Botticelli masterpiece to be on display at Bengaluru art event</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/odishas-debrigarh-wildlife-sanctuary-witness-rise-in-visitors-upgraded-infrastructure-gave-push-to-it</loc>
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<image:caption>Visitors throng the souvenir shop in Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:46:55.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary witness rise in visitors, upgraded infrastructure gave push to it</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:45:57.643Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>GBA Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:44:27.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Pratibha Puraskar’ for SSLC, PUC toppers, says Maheshwar Rao </news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi, Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and K C Venugopal attend the CWC meeting at Indira Bhawan on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:42:46.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress calls for 25-year freeze on Lok Sabha strength, 33 per cent women’s quota from 2029</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CWC meet, constitutional freeze, Lok Sabha strength</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/186-relates-to-one-accessibility-parameter-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>18.6% relates to one accessibility parameter in Bengalore</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:42:00.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18.6% relates to one accessibility parameter in Bengaluru</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/20/centre-approved-three-major-projects-in-odisha-worth-rs-7221-cr-committee-chaired-by-prime-minister-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>Mohan Charan Majhi, Chief Minister, Odisha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:39:36.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre approved three major projects in Odisha worth Rs 7,221 cr, committee chaired by Prime Minister Modi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/denied-hotel-licence-group-protests-at-bncc-office</loc>
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<image:caption>Photo | https://bengalurunorth.karnataka.gov.in/home</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:39:17.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Denied hotel licence, group protests at BNCC office </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/20/masterchefs-of-the-high-rise</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/urhirfk5/Vernika1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arhar dal, begun bhaja and rice</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/u5814rbq/Vernika2.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:caption>An assortment of kadhi, beans stir-fry and jeera gobi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MasterChefs of the high-rise </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/repeat-encroachers-to-face-double-penalty-says-krishna-byre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/at1jplq5/uilding.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Repeat encroachers to face double penalty</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:31:21.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Repeat encroachers to face double penalty, says Krishna Byre </news:title>
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<image:caption>Karnataka legislative assembly</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:27:39.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka assembly takes up Bill to give more power to apartment owners  </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/20/prince-harry-and-meghan-are-returning-to-the-uk-with-their-children-british-newspaper-says</loc>
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<image:caption>Prince Harry, and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, arrive for an event, during a visit to Bondi Beach, Australia, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:13:27.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/20/from-the-margins-to-the-centre-stage</loc>
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<image:caption>TRC at Atta Galatta Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<image:caption>TRC at MAP Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T01:05:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From the margins to the centre stage</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/2ax6w1vg/d0721b3c-dd11-4501-b901-2dc3965399a2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saluri Koteswara Rao</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Koti on 90s music, AI and his enduring melody</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Arts, telugu songs, Music director Koti, Old Songs, Koti: Hyderabad’s Biggest 90s Reunion concert</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/20/mosquito-masterpieces</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mosquito masterpieces </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/state-of-glam-bluru-actors-share-a-peek-into-varamahalakshmi-plans</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajavardan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ranjani Raghavan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sangeethaa Sringeri</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/181ku2i8/Pratibha_Gowda.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pratibha Gowda, anchor-lifestyle influencer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State of Glam: B'luru actors share a peek into Varamahalakshmi plans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Varamahalakshmi Puja celebrations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/20/bitsilica-chipping-into-the-future</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BITSILICA: Chipping into the future</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/20/dialogue-of-jewels-and-weaves</loc>
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<image:caption>Chandana Shailendren and Vidya Ananth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dialogue of Jewels and Weaves</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Fashion, Weavers and handicraft artisans, SANSA Jewellery, VL Zaris, handwoven textiles</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/20/sai-paranjpye-whatever-i-write-i-put-it-across-on-stage</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sai Paranjpye: Whatever I write, I put it across on stage</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Xtovia: Putting ‘I’ in beauty space</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/20/tan-kissed-dermatologists-warn-viral-push-for-deeper-tans-is-uv-damage-not-a-beauty-boost</loc>
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<image:caption>Travel and fitness influencer Sandhya Majji</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Beauty and lifestyle creator Neha Chatlani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/congress-stand-on-vande-mataram-shatters-its-claim-of-being-copyright-holder-of-freedom-struggle-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at the AICC headquarters, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:41:03.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress' stand on Vande Mataram shatters its claim of being copyright holder of freedom struggle: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Vande Mataram row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/19/hyundai-motor-india-to-raise-vehicle-prices-by-up-to-1-from-september</loc>
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<image:caption>Citing persistent inflationary pressures and rising commodity costs, most carmakers in India continue to raise vehicle prices.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:35:40.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyundai Motor India to raise vehicle prices by up to 1% from September</news:title>
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<image:caption>The audit report revealed that more than 90 percent of the PM CARES fund balance at the end of 2024-25 was parked in fixed deposits</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:33:09.004Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:32:59.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Swift, fair probe must for Karnataka poachers' killing</news:title>
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<image:caption>Cadets of Scouts Guides provide drinking water to the migrants sitting in a Shramik Special train for their native places during ongoing COVID-19 lockdown at Mathura Railway Station Thursday May 28 2020.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:32:47.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Get the basics right</news:title>
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<image:caption>Facebook's Meta logo sign is seen at the company headquarters in Menlo Park, California.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:27:11.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meta safety tools 'designed to fail', former employee tells landmark US trial</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:23:51.705Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>D Deepesh of Madurai Panthers</image:caption>
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<image:caption>D Deepesh during a training session</image:caption>
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<image:caption>(From left) Vasudevan Devendran, RS Ambrish, Deepesh D and family members at Chennai airport after U19 World Cup win</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:19:09.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Setting the pace: Rising star D Deepesh makes his mark in Tamil Nadu Premier League</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:11:46.172Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>J Suresh Kumar in action</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:11:03.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNPL 2026: Clinical Trichy beat Dindigul in rain-affected clash</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:09:52.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spot dolphins at this protected coral island near Rameswaram</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:08:48.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP Reshuffle: New Faces, Old Power Centres — Who Really Controls the Party?</news:title>
<news:keywords>BottomLine</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:08:28.639Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Gallu Waterfall, Himachal Pradesh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bandaje Arbi Falls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:07:19.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon trails: Chasing cascades</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:06:17.407Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Manav Suthar, the left-arm spinner from Rajasthan, took 6/55 in the second innings and finished with a match-haul of 10/129 to help his team win</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:05:47.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India in Sri Lanka: Suthar, Man-av of the hour in Galle</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/19/arkade-developers-adds-4-redevelopment-projects-eyes-rs-5000-crore-turnover</loc>
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<image:caption>Arkade Developers adds four Mumbai redevelopment projects with Rs 5,000 crore revenue potential</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:04:04.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arkade Developers adds 4 redevelopment Projects, eyes Rs 5000 crore turnover</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/19/india-stocks-now-least-preferred-in-asia-bofa-survey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/31/original/sensex_11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pessimism among global investors regarding the Indian market comes as foreign institutional investors (FIIs) continue to dump locally listed shares amid a huge underperformance of benchmark indices – BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty - compared to major global indices.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T19:00:56.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian stocks now least preferred in Asia: BofA survey </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India stocks, BofA survey</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/19/uddhav-thackeray-seeks-freeze-on-shiv-sena-name-bow-and-arrow-symbol-in-supreme-court</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T18:57:48.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uddhav Thackeray seeks freeze on Shiv Sena name, bow-and-arrow symbol in Supreme Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/19/ahead-of-2028-olympics-ioa-and-sai-do-recce-in-los-angeles</loc>
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<image:caption>REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T18:40:17.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahead of 2028 Olympics, IOA and SAI do recce in Los Angeles</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/19/tanisha-and-dhruvs-pursuit-to-lift-mixed-doubles-category</loc>
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<image:caption>Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kapila pose for the cameras after their win at the World Championships in New Delhi on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T18:36:22.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tanisha and Dhruv's pursuit to lift mixed doubles category</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/centres-mega-infra-push-ccea-clears-rs-13041-crore-rail-highway-projects</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T18:36:10.198Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre’s mega infra push: CCEA clears Rs 13,041 crore rail, highway projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/jssc-cgl-successful-candidates-move-jharkhand-hc-against-exam-cancellation</loc>
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<image:caption>Successful JSSC-CGL candidates, appointed in various Jharkhand government departments, stage a protest as they block the main gate of the state secretariat, Project Bhawan, in Ranchi, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Over 2,000 candidates who cleared the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level examination fear losing their jobs after the state government on Monday night announced cancelling the JSSC-CGL exam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T18:33:09.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JSSC-CGL successful candidates move Jharkhand HC against exam cancellation</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/19/far-east-prop-that-averted-a-global-domino</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/w0fdutlp/19aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Currency intervention rarely works, and its effects are temporary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Far East prop that averted a global domino</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/19/tomorrows-doctors-stressed-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Exam-related distress is never caused by a single event. The greatest lesson from the NEET crisis is that the problem does not begin with a paper leak, nor does it end when an exam is reconducted</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tomorrow’s doctors stressed today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/ladakh-leaders-demand-elected-assembly-cm-control-over-police-in-proposed-ut-framework</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE | People gather during a protest demanding inclusion under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution, in Leh, Ladakh, Monday, March 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T18:27:37.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh leaders demand elected Assembly, CM, control over police in proposed UT framework</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ladakh statehood, Kargil Democratic Alliance</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/19/u20-worlds-wrestler-tanu-daughter-of-sanskrit-teacher-finishes-on-podium</loc>
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<image:caption>Tanu Sharma hails from Bhaklana village of Hansi district in Haryana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T18:21:16.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>U20 Worlds: Wrestler Tanu, daughter of Sanskrit teacher, finishes on podium</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/india-palestine-finalise-plans-for-200-bed-super-speciality-hospital-in-west-bank</loc>
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<image:caption>Amb. Sripriya Ranganathan participated in the groundbreaking ceremony for the 200-bed Indian Super Speciality Hospital, held in Jenin and Ramallah in the presence of H.E. Dr. Mohammad Mustafa, Prime Minister of the State of Palestine, and other dignitaries.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T17:27:41.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Palestine finalise plans for 200-bed super-speciality hospital in West Bank</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India-Palestine relations</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/congress-to-launch-nationwide-campaign-on-paper-leak-chanda-chori-resolves-to-sing-2-stanzas-of-vande-mataram</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, party leaders Ambika Soni, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and others during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting at the AICC headquarters, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. The meeting focused on regional organizational strategies for the upcoming assembly polls.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T17:10:15.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress to launch nationwide campaign on paper leak, 'chanda chori'; resolves to sing 2 stanzas of Vande Mataram</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Abhishek (right) and Harmanpreet Singh scored four goals between them to help India to a big 5-3 win over Pakistan in the hockey World Cup on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T17:02:51.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hockey World Cup 2026: Five-star India beat Pakistan, qualifies for next stage </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/icc-condemns-us-sanctions-on-president-akane-as-flagrant-attack-on-courts-independence</loc>
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<image:caption>The International Criminal Court at The Hague</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T16:57:55.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ICC condemns US sanctions on president Akane as 'flagrant attack' on court's independence</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/19/this-loss-will-hurt-lakshya-after-suffering-shock-defeat-to-world-no-92</loc>
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<image:caption>World No. 10 Lakshya Sen credited his opponent after going down in the Round of 32 stage of the World Championships</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T16:53:59.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>This loss will 'hurt': Lakshya after suffering shock defeat to World No. 92 </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/amit-shah-to-review-border-security-in-siliguri-amid-focus-on-northeast-corridor</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T16:53:40.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah to review border security in Siliguri amid focus on Northeast corridor</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/19/four-of-bangladeshi-family-among-nine-killed-in-kolkata-hotel-fire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/e81k0fqq/PTI08192026000167A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police officials at the site after a fire broke out at a dingy five-storey building housing several hotels on Mirza Galib Street, leaving at least nine people, including a four-year-old child and two women, dead and six others injured, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T16:44:10.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four of Bangladeshi family among nine killed in Kolkata hotel fire</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/at-least-100-killed-in-landslide-at-illegal-gold-mine-in-central-african-republic</loc>
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<image:caption>Heavy rains triggered a collapse at an informal gold mine on the Cameroon-CAR border.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T16:15:18.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least 100 killed in landslide at illegal gold mine in Central African Republic</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, gold mine collapse, Central African Republic gold mine collapse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/sc-closes-centres-pleas-after-deported-persons-brought-back-from-bangladesh</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T16:08:32.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC closes Centre's pleas after deported persons brought back from Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, India-Bangladesh relations, West Bengal deportation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/cbi-arrests-hisar-man-accused-of-trafficking-indians-to-myanmar-cambodia-scam-compounds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-22/ery4wyys/New-Project-53.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T15:59:36.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI arrests Hisar man accused of trafficking Indians to Myanmar, Cambodia scam compounds</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, Hisar, cyber slavery racket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/sri-lanka-moves-to-ease-return-of-refugees-from-india-after-decades-in-wait</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/c2v1qhqr/TUTSRI21-11-20112001.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo |File image from 2011 of Sri Lankan refugees arriving at V.O.C. Port in Thoothukudi-</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T15:51:57.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka moves to ease return of refugees from India after decades in wait</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, UNHCR, Sri Lankan refugees, refugee repatriation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/three-killed-three-injured-after-trucks-gas-cylinder-explodes-at-cng-station-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Police officials cordon off the site after the gas cylinder of a truck exploded while it was being refilled, at a CNG station in outer Delhi's Tikri Kalan, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. Three people died and three were critically injured in the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T15:44:27.079Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three killed, three injured after truck's gas cylinder explodes at CNG station in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, gas cylinder blast, CNG stations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/punjab-farmers-call-off-khanauri-sit-in-after-centre-invites-them-for-september-4-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/v5m6odt8/PTI08162026000369B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers sit on a road during their gathering near the Khanauri-Data Singhwala border as part of the 'Kisan Bachao Padayatra' towards Delhi, Sunday, August 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T15:29:49.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab farmers call off Khanauri sit-in after Centre invites them for September 4 talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Samyukta Kisan Morcha, Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, Khanauri sit-in</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/19/explained-indias-ground-water-crisis-has-an-electricity-problem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/irxsuie1/New-Project-2026-08-19T211321.616.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpoes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T15:23:35.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Explained: India's ground-water crisis has an electricity problem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainer, electricity subsidy, ground-water crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Aug/19/englishnews2026aug18pierce-brosnan-joins-extraction-3-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/zp8dc1fh/808x454cmsv221fa2ea2_4303_5aa4_baf1_5f927a06eaee_9104282.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pierce Brosnan to star in Extraction 3</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T14:57:43.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pierce Brosnan joins Extraction 3</news:title>
<news:keywords>Extraction 3, Pierce Brosnan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Aug/19/malayalamnews2026aug18its-a-wrap-for-vineeth-kumar-and-anagha-narayanans-knot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/5p0oafbz/cinemaexpress2026_06_19xbbbw28dKnot.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vineeth Kumar (L), Anagha Narayanan (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T14:57:28.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It's a wrap for Vineeth Kumar and Anagha Narayanan’s Knot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vineeth Kumar, Anagha Narayanan, Knot, Sethurama Iyer CBI, Devadoothan, Dear Friend, Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu, Sambhavam, Thinkalazhcha Nishchayam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Aug/19/malayalamnews2026aug18saiju-kurup-to-headline-a-detective-comedy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/x1bz7a1j/Saiju.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saiju Kurup</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T14:57:13.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saiju Kurup to headline a detective comedy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Saiju Kurup, Saiju, Sagar, Kanakarajyam, Veekam, Bharathanatyam, Rasaleela, Harivarasanam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Aug/19/malayalamnews2026aug18mohanlal-announces-seven-film-slate-with-priyadarshan-dileesh-pothan-sathyan-anthikad-jeethu-joseph-and-others</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/8w2c3245/MohanlalSlate_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohanlal announces seven-film slate with Priyadarshan, Dileesh Pothan, Sathyan Anthikad, Jeethu Joseph and others</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T14:56:59.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mohanlal announces seven-film slate with Priyadarshan, Dileesh Pothan, Sathyan Anthikad, Jeethu Joseph and others</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mohanlal, Priyadarshan, Dileesh Pothan, Sathyan Anthikad, Jeethu Joseph, Vishnu Mohan, Anoop Sathyan, Jude Anthany Joseph</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/19/india-replaces-indonesia-as-asias-least-preferred-stock-market-bofa-survey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/ld7u6rbr/202607313885988.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India replaces Indonesia as Asia's least-preferred stock market: BofA survey.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T14:18:53.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India replaces Indonesia as Asia's least-preferred stock market: BofA survey </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Stock market, Bank of America, FIIs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/19/bengal-court-issues-arrest-warrant-against-tmc-mp-mahua-moitra-for-not-honouring-summons</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/60zcy9yl/P_486371673.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC MP Mahua Moitra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T14:15:26.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal court issues arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for not honouring summons</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Mahua Moitra, Hate speech case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/cbi-arrests-hisar-man-for-trafficking-indians-into-southeast-asias-cyber-slavery-racket</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/g0m8n63k/202608053893269.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T14:10:09.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI arrests Hisar man for trafficking Indians into Southeast Asia’s ‘cyber slavery’ racket</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, cyber slavery racket</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/19/want-to-watch-carlsen-sindarov-and-arjun-co-in-the-fourth-season-of-global-chess-league-tickets-available-from-rs-349</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/00effps3/Javokhir.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Javokhir Sindarov, who will be facing D Gukesh in the World Championship later this year, will be one of the star attractions at this year's tournament</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T14:08:05.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Want to watch Carlsen, Sindarov and Arjun &amp; Co. in the fourth season of Global Chess League? Tickets available from Rs. 349 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, chess, Magnus Carlsen, Global Chess League</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/19/escorts-kubota-breaks-ground-for-new-manufacturing-facility-in-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/gvy2h8v0/ANI_20260501091005.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Escorts Kubota is India's leading agricultural and construction equipment manufacturer.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T14:06:04.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Escorts Kubota breaks ground for new manufacturing facility in UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Escorts Kubota, greenfield plant</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/19/india-imported-nearly-40-billion-worth-of-electronic-components-in-fy26-crisil-data</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/h7z2axyq/Exports_AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India imported nearly $40 billion worth of electronic components in FY26: CRISIL data.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T13:56:00.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India imported nearly $40 billion worth of electronic components in FY26: CRISIL data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Imports, electronic components, CRISIL data</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/delhi-cng-blast-fuel-pump-worker-lay-bleeding-for-over-30-minutes-claims-family</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/ggmyu8iq/202608193910531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi: Death toll in truck CNG cylinder blast reaches three; all deceased employees of fuel station.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T13:43:39.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi CNG blast: Fuel pump worker lay bleeding for over 30 minutes, claims family</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, gas cylinder blast, CNG cylinder blast, CNG stations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/delhi-court-sends-satyendar-jain-four-others-to-judicial-custody-in-jal-board-corruption-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/be08r5nr/ANI_20260818193656.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain arrested by the ACB.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T13:36:53.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court sends Satyendar Jain, four others to judicial custody in Jal Board corruption case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Satyendar Jain, Anti-Corruption Branch, Delhi Jal Board scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/sc-warns-odisha-over-delay-in-deciding-dara-singhs-premature-release-plea</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T13:32:55.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC warns Odisha over delay in deciding Dara Singh’s premature release plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Odisha, Dara Singh, Graham Staines, Rabindra Kumar Pal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/consultants-behind-faulty-infra-project-planning-culprits-in-road-accidents-deaths-on-highways-gadkari</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari speaks during the 4th Edition of Tunnels and Bridges Conference, at FICCI Federation House, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Consultants behind faulty infra project planning 'culprits' in road accidents, deaths on highways: Gadkari</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/modi-govts-gen-z-outreach-one-minister-to-visit-one-university-every-day</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T13:22:20.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi govt's Gen Z outreach: One minister to visit one university every day</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/punjab-cm-mann-attacks-bjp-ed-over-allegations-of-wrongdoing-in-punjab-cmo</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab CM Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T13:19:55.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM Mann attacks BJP, ED over allegations of wrongdoing in Punjab CMO</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/kharge-says-modi-govt-destroyed-students-future-time-for-congress-to-prepare-roadmap-for-youth</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress Chairperson Sonia Gandhi, President Mallikarjun Kharge, and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi at the Congress Working Committee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T13:08:54.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge says Modi govt 'destroyed' students' future; time for Congress to prepare roadmap for youth</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/jpsc-jssc-protest-students-suspend-stir-for-two-months-warn-of-fresh-agitation-if-demands-unmet</loc>
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<image:caption>Students gather during a protest over alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recruitment tests, demanding</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T13:03:10.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JPSC-JSSC protest: Students suspend stir for two months, warn of fresh agitation if demands unmet</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/education-minister-pralhad-joshi-reviews-implementation-of-pms-free-online-coaching-initiative</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi holds a meeting with senior officials of the Department of Higher Education.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:56:54.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Education Minister Pralhad Joshi reviews implementation of PM's free online coaching initiative</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pralhad Joshi, competitive exams, PM Narendra Modi​</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/19/duleep-trophy-final-moved-to-chennai-so-that-fans-can-come-and-watch-devajit-saikia</loc>
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<image:caption>BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia address a press conference at Centre of Excellence</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:49:19.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Duleep Trophy final moved to Chennai so that fans can come and watch: Devajit Saikia</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/indigo-website-glitch-disrupts-check-in-and-ticketing-across-india</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:48:24.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IndiGo website glitch disrupts check-in and ticketing across India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/ncert-reconstitutes-political-science-textbook-development-panel-at-least-four-members-have-rss-links</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:43:41.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCERT reconstitutes political science textbook development panel; at least four members have RSS links</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/19/want-bengaluru-fc-to-control-games-coach-munoz</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru FC Munoz wants the club to control games and be protagonists</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:37:49.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Want Bengaluru FC to control games: coach Munoz </news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, ISL, Indian Super League, BFC, Pep Munoz</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/19/gujarat-government-hospital-tank-scam-rs-5043-lakh-bill-submitted-for-water-tank-that-was-never-built</loc>
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<image:caption>Health Minister Praful Panseria</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:34:07.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat government hospital tank scam: Rs 50.43 lakh bill submitted for water tank that was never built</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat government, Praful Panseria</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/19/teenage-equestrian-set-for-a-bigger-gallop</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:29:22.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teenage equestrian set for a bigger gallop</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/3893-lakh-core-urban-region-covering-hyderabad-to-get-sir-notices</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:24:59.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>38.93 lakh core urban region covering Hyderabad to get SIR notices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hyderabad, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/murasoli-slams-cm-vijay-over-actors-front-row-presence-at-i-day-event-bjp-hits-back</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:21:12.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Murasoli slams CM Vijay over actor’s front-row presence at I-Day event; BJP hits back</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/india-has-73-health-workers-per-10000-global-shortage-tops-34-mn-lancet-study</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:19:44.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India has 73 health workers per 10,000; global shortage tops 34 mn: Lancet study</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/maoist-leader-azad-acquitted-in-laxmanananda-saraswati-murder-case-released-from-prison</loc>
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<news:title>Maoist leader Azad acquitted in Laxmanananda Saraswati murder case, released from prison</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/19/dissatisfied-with-just-refund-for-fake-rolex-kerala-bizman-sues-seller-wins</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:17:46.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dissatisfied with just refund for fake Rolex, Kerala bizman sues seller, wins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Rolex, Kerala bizman</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/19/harmanpreet-co-prepared-for-high-stakes-pakistan-clash</loc>
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<image:caption>Harmanpreet &amp; Co prepared for high-stakes Pak clash</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:15:57.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harmanpreet &amp; Co prepared for high-stakes Pakistan clash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Hockey, Harmanpreet Singh, Pakistan'</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/orvakal-set-to-become-drone-hub-union-minister-rammohan-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu visited the Orvakal Industrial Hub and inspected the Drone City project on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T12:14:52.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orvakal set to become drone hub:  Union Minister Rammohan Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Union Minister Rammohan Naidu, Orvakal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/nearly-one-in-four-delhi-school-adolescents-sleep-deprived-study-finds</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T11:31:48.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nearly one in four Delhi school adolescents sleep deprived, study finds</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/19/nifty-falls-for-7th-day-sensex-down-326-points-as-rising-crude-oil-prices-unnerve-investors-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T11:29:44.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nifty falls for 7th day, Sensex down 326 points as rising crude oil prices unnerve investors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, Nifty, Crude oil price, Benchmark indices, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/centre-tells-delhi-hc-ugc-net-june-2026-exam-to-be-conducted-again-in-september</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T11:23:35.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre tells Delhi HC UGC-NET June 2026 exam to be conducted again in September</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, UGC-NET, UGC-NET RETEST</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/19/foreign-national-dies-after-altercation-on-golden-temple-express-train-in-surat</loc>
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<image:caption>Police have registered an accidental death case, while forensic and FSL examinations are underway to establish the exact cause of death and identify the deceased.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T11:09:40.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foreign national dies after altercation on Golden Temple Express train in Surat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/this-is-politics-aap-leader-satyendar-jain-says-his-arrest-linked-to-punjab-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain taken to Rouse Avenue Court following arrest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T11:07:09.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'This is politics': AAP leader Satyendar Jain says his arrest linked to Punjab polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Satyendar Jain, Anti-Corruption Branch, Delhi Jal Board scam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/jk-important-part-of-india-washington-might-review-travel-advisory-us-ambassador-sergio-gor</loc>
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<image:caption>US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T10:58:00.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K 'important part of India'; Washington might review travel advisory: US Ambassador Sergio Gor</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Omar Abdullah, India-US relations, Sergio Gor</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/19/we-ticked-most-boxes-the-win-gives-confidence-in-playing-in-spinning-conditions-kl-rahul-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Galle: India's Manav Suthar, 30, with teammates celebrates after taking a wicket of Sri Lanka's Lahiru Kumara on day five of the first Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T10:53:32.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We ticked most boxes; the win gives confidence in playing in spinning conditions: KL Rahul </news:title>
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<image:caption>Successful JSSC-CGL candidates, appointed in various Jharkhand government departments, stage a protest as they block the main gate of the state secretariat, Project Bhawan, in Ranchi, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>England's Joe Root leaves the pitch after losing his wicket during the second day of the test match between England and New Zealand at Lord's cricket ground in London, June 5, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Former Pakistan PM Imran Khan's sister Noreen meets him at Adiala Jail after 9 months</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People march during a rally to protest the dismissal of Mykhailo Fedorov as Ukraine's Defense Minister in Kyiv, late Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ukraine's police posted images showing the floor of the vehicle stained with blood, its windows shattered and a damaged roof.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>This victory at a traditionally spin-ruled venue like Galle will give India oodles of confidence after their struggles against New Zealand and South Africa at home on rather similar pitches.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T08:33:15.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suthar's 10-wicket match haul leads India's 165-run demolition of SL in first Test</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/19/rjd-leader-tejashwi-yadav-detained-during-march-against-police-action-on-students</loc>
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<image:caption>Tejashwi Yadav was taken away in a police vehicle near the Income Tax office in Patna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T08:30:54.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav detained during march against police action on students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav, Bihar students protest, AK-47 firing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/19/kannadanews2026aug18toss-locks-release-date</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/rsha5f2d/Toss.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Toss stills</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T08:21:10.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toss locks release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Toss, Arjun Dev</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/19/kannadainterviews2026aug18siddu-poornachandra-commercial-results-dont-define-my-choice-of-stories</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/hfg2v7kd/BeFunky_collage_1.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T08:20:52.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siddu Poornachandra: Commercial results don't define my choice of stories</news:title>
<news:keywords>Brahma Kamala, Siddu Poornachandra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Aug/19/kannadanews2026aug18yashs-toxic-eyes-massive-numbers-with-12000-screen-global-release</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T08:20:29.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yash’s Toxic eyes massive numbers with 12,000-screen global release</news:title>
<news:keywords>Toxic, yash</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kolkata/2026/Aug/19/at-least-nine-dead-including-five-bangladeshis-in-kolkata-hotel-fire</loc>
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<image:caption>Police personnel present at the site after a fire broke out at a dingy five-storey building on Mirza Galib Street, leaving at least nine people, including a four-year-old child, dead and six others injured in the incident, in Kolkata, West Bengal, early Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T08:18:58.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At least nine dead, including five Bangladeshis, in Kolkata hotel fire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kolkata, Kolkata hotel fire</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/19/scottish-mp-martyn-day-marries-keralite-nitin-chand-at-guruvayur-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/ir5c01lc/Martyn-Day.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The traditional wedding ceremony was later held at an auditorium at the temple town on Tuesday, with close relatives and friends of the couple in attendance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T08:12:31.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scottish MP Martyn Day marries Keralite Nitin Chand at Guruvayur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Martyn Day, Nitin Chand</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/19/in-keralas-pala-municipality-maya-rahul-elected-as-chairperson-rebel-congress-joins-hands</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/cmonipgz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-1.50.25-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Independent councillor Maya Rahul addresses the council after being elected as the new chairperson of Pala municipality</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T08:06:33.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Kerala's Pala municipality Maya Rahul elected as chairperson, rebel Congress joins hands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, LDF-UDF, Pala municipality chairperson, Maya Rahul</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/19/bwf-world-cships-satchi-get-walkover-through-to-rd-of-16-dhruv-tanisha-also-advance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/bnc94n8s/ANI_20260819070551.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty (L)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:54:23.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BWF World C'ships: SatChi get walkover, through to Rd of 16; Dhruv &amp; Tanisha also advance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Chirag Shetty, Satwiksairaj Rankireddy, BWF World Championships 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/19/unbeaten-india-eye-second-round-berth-england-stand-in-way-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/zwh0g2nk/Indian-women-hockey.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India held world number four and Olympic silver medallists China to a 2-2 draw before thrashing South Africa 6-1.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:51:05.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unbeaten India eye second-round berth, England stand in way</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, india, FIH Women's Hockey World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/19/after-dc-many-called-to-ask-if-i-was-malayali-says-actor-pranav-teophine</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:48:37.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘After DC, many called to ask if I was Malayali,’ says actor Pranav Teophine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, DC, Narivetta, Pranav Teophine</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/fractured-opposition-battles-nigerias-tinubu-as-presidential-campaigns-begin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/w7tzoqfo/AP26230586043821.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Atiku Abubakar, former presidential candidate of the People's Democratic party, and now Presidential Candidate of the African Democratic Congress, Nigeria's opposition party, Center, waves to his supporters during a presidential election campaign rally in Yola Nigeria, Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:45:51.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fractured opposition battles Nigeria's Tinubu as presidential campaigns begin</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, presidential campaigns, President Bola Tinubu, People's Democratic party,, African Democratic Congress,</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/19/16-months-at-least-50-dead-why-kolkatas-fires-keep-turning-deadly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-30/bcwsg9ix/202504303391709.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Over the past 16 months, Kolkata has witnessed a series of deadly fires in hotels, warehouses, factories, hospitals and densely populated neighbourhoods.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:35:07.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16 months, at least 50 dead: Why Kolkata’s fires keep turning deadly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kolkata fires</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/pakistan-government-says-to-challenge-court-order-to-move-ex-pm-khan-to-hospital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-09/4vnj9ecc/ANI_20240809004514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former prime minister Imran Khan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:33:25.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan government says to challenge court order to move ex-PM Khan to hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/19/what-crime-scenes-reveal-through-the-forensic-photographers-lens</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/9eto85g0/CRIME1060057.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/54gztu4j/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-17.08.20.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/mm6djh1g/CRIME2060102.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/ud5c49ol/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-17.08.20-1.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/k7s7umzs/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-17.08.50.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/6b6v76fk/DEAD-BODY060107.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:32:01.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What crime scenes reveal through the forensic photographer’s lens</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, crime, crime scene, crime scene photographers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/indian-origin-gangster-major-singh-now-on-fbis-most-wanted-list</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/b4p9ywmj/New-Project-2026-08-19T125245.950.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The FBI has now appealed to anyone possessing information about Singh to come forward.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:26:32.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-origin gangster Major Singh now on FBI's most wanted list</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FBI, gangster</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/19/jadeja-prasidh-strike-to-take-india-close-to-win-over-sri-lanka-at-lunch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/bcbpni1r/PTI08192026000043A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Ravindra Jadeja appeals unsuccessfully on day five of the first Test cricket match between India and Sri Lanka, in Galle, Sri Lanka, Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:26:00.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jadeja, Prasidh strike to take India close to win over Sri Lanka at lunch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Ravindra Jadeja, India vs Sri Lanka</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/canadian-police-issue-letter-to-two-sikh-separatists-over-threat-to-their-lives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/8tocvb3r/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-19-at-12.48.46-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police have issued the notices to Inderjeet Singh Gosal of Caledon, Ont and Manjinder Singh from Abbotsford, BC, telling them there are credible, serious and imminent threats against their lives.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:24:43.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canadian Police issue letter to two Sikh separatists over threat to their lives </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Khalistan, Canadian police, Sikh separatists</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/irans-armed-forces-warn-gulf-countries-against-assisting-us-military</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/vff49s4t/AFP20260816C4T88C9v1HighResLebanonIsraelIranUsWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mourners pray next to the coffins of Ali Samir Al-Haj Hassan, a Commander in Hezbollah's elite Radwan Force, and his family members during their funeral in Beirut’s southern suburb on August 16, 2026, after they were was killed a day earlier in a strike carried out by Israel's military in the village of Ansar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:22:23.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's armed forces warn Gulf countries against assisting US military</news:title>
<news:keywords>US</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/19/three-dead-20-hospitalised-after-consuming-spurious-liquor-in-gujarats-bhavnagar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/dyfs61mu/Family-out-side-the-hospital.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Families suspect the liquor. Relative Omdevsinh Saravaiya said bus driver Kanaksinh Gohil drank it before dying at Sir T Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:19:27.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three dead, 20 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat’s Bhavnagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, spurious liquor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/in-israel-military-service-debate-spotlights-ultra-orthodox-jews-and-their-growing-clout</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/jfno6qve/AP26230586200717.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli mounted police disperse Ultra-Orthodox Jews blocking a road during a protest against the army draft in Jerusalem, Monday, June 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:12:04.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In Israel, military service debate spotlights ultra-Orthodox Jews and their growing clout</news:title>
<news:keywords>israel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/ed-raids-azam-khan-linked-jauhar-university-10-locations-across-up-and-delhi-searched</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-18/s3ngjq5j/HNXVgFZbUAETrux.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohammad Ali Jauhar University.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:10:46.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED Raids Azam Khan-Linked Jauhar University, 10 Locations Across UP and Delhi Searched </news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Azam Khan, ED raids, Mohammad Ali Jauhar University</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/19/incois-issues-swell-surge-warning-along-kerala-south-tn-coast-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/nidxeoga/C_32_1_CH1535_74427020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With dark rain clouds gathering over the Arabian Sea and strong winds lash the coast.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:08:28.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INCOIS issues swell surge warning along Kerala, south TN coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Rain, INCOIS, Swell surge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/school-in-ups-gonda-sealed-after-video-of-burqa-dance-on-independence-day-surfaces</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T07:02:41.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>School in UP's Gonda sealed after video of 'burqa dance' on Independence Day surfaces</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Independence Day, burqa dance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/akhilesh-yadav-attacks-centre-over-e20-petrol-cites-ceas-reported-backing-for-e10</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-09/rmujw2v5/Akhilesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samajwadi Party (SP) President Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:57:59.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhilesh Yadav attacks Centre over E20 petrol, cites CEA's reported backing for E10</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, E20</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/19/markets-fall-in-early-trade-amid-rising-crude-oil-prices</loc>
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<image:caption>The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 166.19 points to 77,070.93 in early trade.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Markets fall in early trade amid rising crude oil prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, Nifty, equity indices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/annual-coverage-under-cm-health-insurance-hiked-to-rs-25-lakh-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:53:31.753Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Annual coverage under CM Health Insurance hiked to Rs 25 lakh in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Insurance scheme, Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-gives-mlas-a-major-boost-with-new-allowances-official-vehicles</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:44:05.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu CM Vijay gives MLAs a major boost with new allowances, official vehicles
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<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MLA, monthly allowance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/19/nine-year-old-girl-sexually-assaulted-murdered-in-pune-neighbour-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/h21p8ixd/ANI_20251225084143.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused allegedly took the girl from her house to a farm nearby, sexually assaulted her and later killed her</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:25:42.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine-year-old girl sexually assaulted, murdered in Pune; neighbour held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Minor, sexual assault</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/karnataka-officials-received-rs-965-lakh-festival-bonus-despite-being-ineligible-government-seeks-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Legislative Assembly.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:22:38.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka officials received Rs 9.65 lakh festival bonus despite being ineligible; government seeks probe </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, officials, Karnataka Hindu Religious Institutions, 9.65 lakh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/dd}}-175</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-15/uo623bfj/C_53_1_CH1509_4091939.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On the stage of the Balram Krishi Mahotsav organized at the Nanakhedi Agricultural Produce Market premises in Guna district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:21:30.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madhya Pradesh: BJP MLA Panna Lal Shakya erupts controversy by referring Goddess Sita as 'Maut ka Saamaan'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, BJP MLA Panna Lal Shakya, Goddess Sita, Ramayana and Mahabharata.</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/tamil-nadu-rent-cut-rs-37-lakh-facelift-given-but-zero-takers-for-vellore-corporation-market</loc>
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<image:caption>The market has now reduced into a spot for illegal dumping of garbage and activities like drinking alcohol besides open defecation, said sources.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:19:30.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Rent cut, Rs 37 lakh facelift given but zero takers for Vellore corporation market</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vellore corporation market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/turkey-rejects-israeli-claims-after-strike-on-syria-air-base</loc>
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<image:caption>Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:18:35.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turkey rejects Israeli claims after strike on Syria air base</news:title>
<news:keywords>TURKEY</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/students-hospitalised-after-drinking-water-at-school-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-28/25rmjnsm/202512283621349.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:14:14.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students hospitalised after drinking water at school in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, throat irritation, stomach pain</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/ryots-oppose-plan-to-shift-vegetable-market-away-from-coimbatores-sanganoor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/lhv3yws2/tomato11808cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Sanganoor tomato market handles around 100 tonnes of tomatoes every day, with nearly 10 mundies involved in the trade.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:09:57.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ryots oppose plan to shift vegetable market away from Coimbatore's Sanganoor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, farmers, vegetable market, Sanganoor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/tamil-nadu-cm-announces-hike-in-milk-procurement-price-to-rs-41</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:06:51.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu increases milk procurement price to Rs 41 per litre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Milk, Milk Price Hike</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/tn-fishermen-cite-propeller-damage-seek-thorough-dredging-of-pamban-canal</loc>
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<image:caption>The Pamban canal is being desilted for the boat moment in Rameswarm.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T06:01:52.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN fishermen cite propeller damage, seek thorough dredging of Pamban canal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, fishermen</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/madras-hc-dismisses-pil-challenging-speakers-decision-to-drop-disqualification-proceedings-against-aiadmk-mlas</loc>
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<image:caption>The Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:58:09.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC dismisses PIL challenging Speaker’s decision to drop disqualification proceedings against AIADMK MLAs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/human-jumbo-conflict-plea-to-install-streetlights-in-tns-nilgiris-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-10/tl6pvbmn/C_32_1_CH1535_72841525.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents said several of these lights stop functioning by 8.30 or 9 pm, leaving roads and residential areas in darkness for most of the night.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:56:54.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Human-jumbo conflict: Plea to install streetlights in TN's Nilgiris district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, streetlight, Human-jumbo conflict</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/trump-pauses-50-tariffs-on-canadian-goods-for-three-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/s46t6hwn/ANI_20260819035123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs for three days, says US and Canada "have a deal!"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:55:16.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days</news:title>
<news:keywords>trump</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/dmk-grills-government-on-cm-vijays-office-relocation-questions-delay-in-kovai-library-project</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK minister and whip E V Velu leaving after the Assembly session on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:52:31.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK grills government on CM Vijay’s office relocation, questions delay in Kovai library project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, office relocation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/poor-enforcement-behind-quarry-violations-in-southern-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/qsa08uul/1_1_tvlie12_stone15_1680x1050_1605tvl_6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stone quarry image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:52:16.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Poor enforcement behind quarry violations in southern Tamil Nadu’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, quarry violations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/tn-to-offer-rs-10-lakh-each-to-families-of-three-tamils-shot-dead-in-karnataka-forest</loc>
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<image:caption>Forest Minister R V Ranjithkumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:50:00.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN to offer Rs 10 lakh each to families of three Tamils shot dead in Karnataka forest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, compensation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/brics-ministers-reject-carbon-border-adjustment-mechanisms-as-trade-barriers-for-developing-nations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/0l2e0f10/ANI_20260818111615.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRICS Ministers reject carbon border adjustment mechanisms as trade barriers for developing nations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:42:05.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRICS Ministers reject carbon border adjustment mechanisms as trade barriers for developing nations</news:title>
<news:keywords>BRICS</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/pm-modi-wants-rahmans-india-visit-to-be-memorable-says-envoy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-09/lc4aun2i/ANI_20260809130717.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh Dinesh Trivedi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:36:38.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi wants Rahman's India visit to be 'memorable', says envoy</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, PM Modi, Bangladesh, Dinesh Trivedi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/income-tax-department-flags-394-entities-over-suspicious-foreign-remittances-36-professionals-under-scrutiny</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-29/shc7qk6o/IT-department.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Income Tax Department logo used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:33:05.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Income Tax Department flags 394 entities over suspicious foreign remittances, 36 professionals under scrutiny</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/tamil-nadu-announces-play-for-all-scheme-to-upgrade-500-playgrounds-at-rs-50-crore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/86v0btc9/P_4714165170.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:28:46.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu announces ‘Play for All’ scheme to upgrade 500 playgrounds at Rs 50 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, playgrounds</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/tn-announces-one-year-maternity-leave-for-third-child</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/9k10t3fb/New-Project-2026-06-27T081213.373.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Human Resources Management D Sarathkumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:23:52.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN announces one-year maternity leave for third child</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, maternity leave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/three-wanted-bambiha-gang-operatives-deported-from-malaysia-by-punjab-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/wjizd4mn/202606193830705.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:17:12.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three wanted Bambiha gang operatives deported from Malaysia by Punjab Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>punjab police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/no-compromise-on-livelihood-of-fisherfolk-minister-tells-tn-assembly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/a2bvgdit/ogw1o89a400x400092925.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Environment and Climate Change V K Rajeev</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:06:11.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No compromise on livelihood of fisherfolk: Minister tells TN Assembly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Fisherfolk, V K Rajeev</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/anti-sikh-anti-hindu-hate-crimes-rise-in-us-by-246-12-fbi-data-reveals-persistent-threat-to-asian-americans</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/olefekb9/New-Project-2026-08-19T103358.551.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anti-Sikh, anti-Hindu hate crimes rise in US by 24.6%, 12%; FBI data reveals persistent threat to Asian Americans</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T05:05:41.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-Sikh, anti-Hindu hate crimes rise in US by 24.6%, 12%; FBI data reveals persistent threat to Asian Americans</news:title>
<news:keywords>ANTI SIKH</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/11-years-after-family-of-seven-burnt-alive-madurai-court-sentences-three-to-eight-life-terms-each</loc>
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<image:caption>Pandeeswari (21), wife of Kannan; Murugeshwari (40), wife of Thangavelu; and Rajapandi (19), son of Thangavelu, guilty of the charges.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:59:41.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 years after family of seven burnt alive, Madurai court sentences three to eight life terms each</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, life terms</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/thirumangai-alvar-idol-stolen-70-years-ago-brought-back-to-tn-from-uk-museum</loc>
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<image:caption>CM C Joseph Vijay inspecting the idol at the secretariat on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:49:02.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thirumangai Alvar idol stolen 70 years ago brought back to TN from UK museum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thirumangai Alvar idol</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/tn-man-tries-to-run-over-brother-during-fight-kills-father-instead</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/q5huj4j0/death-1-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:47:57.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN man tries to run over brother during fight, kills father instead </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Run over</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/ex-tea-estate-staff-who-were-allotted-houses-barred-entry-to-tns-manjolai-hills</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/hx6gnxrc/Ex-tea-estate-staff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former workers and kin, who were stopped from travelling to Manjolai, wait at the Manimuthar checkpost after being offloaded from a bus by forest officials.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:43:15.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-tea estate staff who were allotted houses barred entry to TN's Manjolai hills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, estate staff, KMTR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/protests-erupt-in-telangana-over-move-to-merge-polytechnic-education-with-yisu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/bf0a8z8h/YISU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students from various polytechnic colleges participated in a protest demonstration in Karimnagar on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:41:08.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protests erupt in Telangana over move to merge polytechnic education with YISU</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, polytechnic colleges, Young India Skill University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/roads-minister-komatireddy-sees-conspiracy-to-defame-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/6ezawc81/C_23_1_CH1236_3445864.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Roads and Buildings Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:37:21.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Roads Minister Komatireddy sees conspiracy to defame government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Komatireddy Venkat Reddy, roads and building minister</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/telangana-gazetted-junior-lecturers-association-opposes-nep-merger-of-inter-and-ssc-boards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/5469j71b/classroom-India-college.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:34:56.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Gazetted Junior Lecturers Association opposes NEP, merger 
of Inter and SSC boards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/telangana-school-education-departments-prashast-to-identify-disabilities-among-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/x91rccle/1.5K-cr-allocated.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:32:21.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana School Education Department's PRASHAST to identify disabilities among students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, children with intellectual disability, PRASHAST</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/wanaparthy-mla-megha-reddy-takes-chinna-reddy-row-to-tpcc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/g61q225v/5467730946369644061438072638125444094073210n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA Tudi Megha Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:27:20.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wanaparthy MLA Megha Reddy takes Chinna Reddy row to TPCC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Wanaparthy, MLA Megha Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/social-justice-is-hallmark-of-congress-rule-cm-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/ya8w6ebe/Social-justice.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy shares a lighter moment with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka and TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud during the Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud statue unveiling ceremony in Hyderabad on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:23:22.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Social justice is hallmark of Congress rule: CM Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Congress, Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/mapped-or-not-eligible-votes-should-not-be-deleted-tpcc-president-goud</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/dwvcwadc/202602063663316.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:22:08.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mapped or not, eligible votes should not be deleted: TPCC President Goud</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, B Mahesh Kumar Goud, Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/our-goal-is-to-turn-state-into-clean-energy-hub-deputy-chief-minister-bhatti</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/jfsyykld/Adding-6000-MW-thermal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:16:54.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Our goal is to turn state into clean energy hub: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, India renewable energy, Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/bjp-leader-alleti-seeks-white-paper-on-ministers-wealth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/z7cyxvl6/lleti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP Legislature Party leader Alleti Maheshwar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:14:00.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP leader Alleti seeks white paper on minister’s wealth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BJP, Alleti Maheshwar Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/resign-dont-blame-officials-brs-leader-t-harish-rao</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/4b2pemwp/Resign.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS leader T Harish Rao</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:11:45.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Resign, don’t blame officials: BRS leader T Harish Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS, BRS leader T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/22-a-mess-would-be-resolved-by-end-of-august-revenue-minister-ponguleti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/2xrlvo49/Ponguleti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana's Minister for Revenue and Housing, Information &amp; Public Relations, Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T04:10:10.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>22-A mess would be resolved by end of August: Revenue Minister Ponguleti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, 22-A lands, Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/19/kochi-corporations-move-to-invite-pvt-firms-for-food-waste-treatment-draws-flak</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/ccuw4fbg/Corp’s-move-to-invite.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BPCL’s new CBG plant at Brahmapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:56:48.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi corporation's move to invite pvt firms for food waste treatment draws flak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Corporation, food waste treatment, pvt firms</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/19/lakshadweep-cops-on-board-sunk-boat-still-missing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/9fguadfj/202608173907270.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/dkp21lmk/Dweep-cops-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hidayathulla K C , Nabeel K M</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:54:48.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lakshadweep cops on board sunk boat still missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Missing, sunk boat, Lakshadweep cops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/19/kerala-govt-to-file-review-petition-in-sc-on-order-restricting-land-use-near-nh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/s3nihy70/Govt-to-file.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:50:38.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt to file review petition in SC on order restricting land use near NH</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, sc, NH, land use</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/minister-aadhav-arjuna-promises-white-paper-soon-on-pwd-highway-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/gccv006p/Minister-promises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Aadhav Arjuna said that in the last 60 days, the state government has reduced the estimated project value by 20%-36% in all tenders floated by the DMK government, resulting in savings for the state exchequer.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/fuki1bnd/promises.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:49:31.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Aadhav Arjuna promises white paper soon on PWD &amp; highway projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, white paper, Aadhav Arjuna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/19/man-kills-partner-after-quarrel-in-jungle-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/t659nqko/ANI_20260614073200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:49:28.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kills partner after quarrel in jungle, held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, jungle, Man kills partner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/19/community-battery-system-in-pipeline-to-meet-power-demand-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/ysetvgc9/ss.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:48:45.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Community battery system in pipeline to meet power demand in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, Power demand, Community battery system</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/19/rain-activity-to-weaken-from-today-gain-pace-again-this-weekend-imd</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/obze00f1/202606113821069.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:47:32.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain activity to weaken from today, gain pace again this weekend: IMD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/suspected-custodial-death-police-deny-assault-on-man-from-mel-anuppanadi-in-madurai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/8a4i4ny8/Torture_.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image of custodial torture.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:47:06.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspected custodial death: Police deny assault on man from Mel Anuppanadi in Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Custodial death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/stir-over-sanitation-worker-death-intensifies-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/p8lt9ho8/Stir-over-sanitation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sanitation workers and auto-tipper drivers protest death of the 27-year-old Kalyanpuri worker in east Delhi’s Khichripur area | Parveen negi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:46:08.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stir over sanitation worker death intensifies in Delhi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, sanitation worker death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/19/foreign-education-scholarship-for-sc-st-students-rolled-out</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-15/hr23nerg/Trans-persons.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:46:02.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foreign education scholarship for SC &amp; ST students rolled out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/aap-mla-released-after-preventive-detention-hc-junks-habeas-corpus-plea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/tkixwa1r/202605213796895.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP MLA released after preventive detention, HC junks habeas corpus plea</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:44:22.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP MLA released after preventive detention; HC junks habeas corpus plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, AAP MLA, habeas corpus petition</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/19/mall-eateries-hotels-in-bhubaneswar-and-cuttack-raided-over-food-safety</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/pxfcoz7v/ANI_20260817052240.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:44:04.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mall eateries, hotels in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack raided over food safety  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Food safety, hotels in Bhubaneswar and Cuttack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/19/kerala-soil-piping-sinks-a-hole-in-kasaragod-familys-dream-of-new-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/beex4zoq/Soil-piping-sinks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sadan’s new house at Ottamavungal near Kuttikol.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/b5fifwmy/Soil-piping-sinks-a-hole.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A massive void that appeared beneath his house due to soil piping. The water flow washed away the surface below the laterite layer forming a tunnel or cavity that results in the subsidence.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:43:33.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: Soil piping sinks a hole in Kasaragod family’s dream of new house</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Land Subsidence, soil piping</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/19/woman-bravely-chases-chain-snatchers-catches-hold-of-one-near-aiims-bbs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-03/tx0prtzf/C_40_1_CH1456_3189024.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:42:22.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman bravely chases chain snatchers, catches hold of one near AIIMS-BBS </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Chain snatchers, AIIMS-BBS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/unruly-crowd-forced-vck-chief-thol-thirumavalavan-to-leave-venue-early</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/1dflkmth/‘VCK-MLAs-will.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:41:33.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unruly crowd forced VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan to leave venue early</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thol Thirumavalavan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/delhi-master-plan-proposes-green-energy-push-for-2047</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-19/58sco98t/Rekha-Gupta.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/yyjk6532/Screenshot-2026-08-19-031056.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The MPD also suggests public facilities such as airports, metro stations, railway stations, to progressively meet power requirements through solar and other renewable energy sources as per feasibility.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:41:32.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi master plan proposes green energy push for 2047</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, green energy, Delhi Master Plan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/kharge-to-chair-cwc-meet-as-congress-plans-roadmap-to-take-on-modi-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/l04otgj8/C_53_1_CH1537_43585245.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, with party leaders Rahul Gandhi, KC Venugopal and others during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting held in April, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:40:56.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge to chair CWC meet as Congress plans roadmap to take on Modi government</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Modi government, CWC meet, roadmap, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/19/mission-samudra-exim-ops-at-vizhinjam-launched</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/2hhe25y8/Mission-Samudra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan interacts with Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone CEO Ashwani Gupta and Vizhinjam International Seaport Ltd MD Geromic George before the inauguration of EXIM operations of the port on Tuesday, Aug 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:40:29.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Mission Samudra’, EXIM ops at Vizhinjam launched </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vizhinjam international seaport, Mission Samudra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/19/ndrf-dg-inspects-third-battalion-in-mundali</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/jhxk79pm/NDRF-DG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NDRF DG Piyush Anand during his visit to 3rd Battalion in Mundali</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:39:37.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDRF DG inspects Third battalion in Mundali</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, NDRF DG, Mundali</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/steep-climb-deep-gorge-yelagiri-residents-seek-straight-road-at-nekkilimedu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-30/pnegu2j4/P_379242599.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents also pointed to frequent accidents by motorists who fall on the stretch due to poor visibility and steep gradient.or even walk due to the poor condition of roads.express photo</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:39:12.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steep climb, deep gorge: Yelagiri residents seek straight road at Nekkilimedu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Yelagiri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/19/expedite-disposal-of-revision-cases-hc-to-settlement-officials</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/ij4o67rj/Odisha-High-Court</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha High Court</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:38:15.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Expedite disposal of revision cases: HC to settlement officials </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha High Court, settlement officials</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/police-rejig-ahead-of-brics-traffic-charge-returns-to-ajay-chaudhary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/ac2jknou/Police-rejig-ahead.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Delhi Police carried out a major reshuffle of senior officers on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:37:51.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police rejig ahead of BRICS, traffic charge returns to Ajay Chaudhary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Police rejig, Ajay Chaudhary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/attapur-police-to-question-trainee-ips-officer-again-in-colleagues-sexual-assault-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/4pmajo8h/ANI_20260720092222.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:37:24.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attapur police to question trainee IPS officer again in colleague's sexual assault case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad police, sexual assault, Trainee IPS officer, attapur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/19/passengers-suffer-as-ride-app-drivers-strike-enters-day-two</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/l15ajh4r/Passengers-suffer-as.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman walks with her luggage looking for a cab amid the ongoing strike by the ride-hailing app drivers, on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:36:44.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passengers suffer as ride-app drivers’ strike enters day Two</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Strike, ride-app drivers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/imd-forecasts-light-rain-in-delhi-cloudy-sky-for-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/vtek74bk/New-Project-96.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IMD forecasts light rain in Delhi, cloudy sky for today</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:36:25.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD forecasts light rain in Delhi, cloudy sky for today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IMD forecasts, cloudy sky</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/us-envoy-sergio-gor-to-meet-l-g-manoj-sinha-cm-omar-abdullah-during-visit-to-srinagar-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/9emz0a3k/ANI_20260713171303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Ambassador Sergio Gor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:34:55.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US envoy Sergio Gor to meet CM Omar Abdullah during visit to Srinagar today</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sergio Gor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/classroom-learning-of-mcd-schools-to-reach-parents-whatsapp-groups-soon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/wof41veo/Classroom-learning.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is set to launch a school-home engagement programme on WhatsApp with parents of nursery and KG students.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:34:22.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Classroom learning of MCD schools to reach parents’ WhatsApp groups soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, MCD schools, classroom</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/tractor-turns-ambulance-for-elderly-woman-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-08/zue45q90/C_35_1_CH0279_69850239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:32:51.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tractor turns ambulance for elderly woman in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Tractor turns ambulance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/collectors-will-fix-22-a-mess-promises-cm-reddy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/cr82w6sw/reventhreddy10_2104chn_35(1).jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:32:30.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Collectors will fix 22-A mess, promises CM Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revanth Reddy, Property registration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/proposals-on-delhi-ridge-forest-land-use-under-scrutiny</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/274a45ef-fe0e-4943-8d05-a3e8820dd138/ridge120414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thirty-four proposals involving the use of Delhi Ridge and forest land for non-forestry purposes are under scrutiny</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:32:12.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Proposals on Delhi Ridge, forest land use under scrutiny</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, forest land, Delhi Ridge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/no-staff-to-provide-prosthetics-patients-at-cmchs-dental-centre-left-toothless</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-16/bkpe76f0/images-72.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore Medical College Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:30:45.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No staff to provide prosthetics, patients at CMCH’s dental centre left ‘toothless’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, prosthetics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/tamil-nadu-vedaranyam-salt-producers-on-track-to-meet-2026-target-of-175l-tonnes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/26/original/Salt_production_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The small-scale salt sector in Vedaranyam generally produces between 1.7 lakh and 2 lakh tonnes annually.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:30:01.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Vedaranyam salt producers on track to meet 2026 target of 1.75L tonnes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vedaranyam salt producers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/woman-died-husband-suffered-serious-injuries-after-wall-collapse-in-odishas-mayurbhanj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/lc6ozncw/thokkottu_0107chn_36.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:29:42.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman died, Husband suffered serious injuries after wall collapse in Odisha's Mayurbhanj </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, wall collapse death, Odisha's Mayurbhanj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/eight-surgeries-for-four-way-paired-kidney-transplant-at-max-hospital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/12/20/original/max-main.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Max Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:28:31.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight surgeries for four-way paired kidney transplant at Max Hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Max Hospital, kidney transplant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/no-hostel-college-students-near-lalgudi-in-tn-forced-to-rethink-studies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/lymdfx3j/C_1_1_CH1530_123038113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>View of the Government Arts and Science College at Kumulur near Lalgudi, where students have sought a dedicated hostel facility on campus</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:27:54.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No hostel, college students near Lalgudi in TN forced to rethink studies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Lalgudi, hostel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/teacher-four-family-members-stabbed-by-former-colleague</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-29/0qeq8zj5/202606293843763.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:25:33.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teacher, four family members stabbed by former colleague</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, stabbed, schoolteachers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/telangana-acb-officer-to-lead-inquiry-against-government-junior-college-lecturer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/r44o4fpy/New-Project-2026-07-13T083034.800.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:25:25.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana ACB officer to lead inquiry against Government Junior College lecturer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Anti Corruption Bureau, government junior college</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/kartik-aaryan-brand-face-of-baazar-kolkata</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/31/original/GaneshChaturthiFestival2022Photos3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for reprsentational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:19:43.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kartik Aaryan brand face of Baazar Kolkata </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kartik Aaryan, Baazar Kolkata</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/tnie-impact-after-five-months-mahalir-thittam-staff-working-in-madurai-and-theni-get-salaries</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:18:45.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNIE IMPACT: After five months, ‘Mahalir Thittam’ staff working in Madurai and Theni get salaries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, salaries, Mahalir Thittam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/gold-mine-collapses-in-central-african-republic-killing-at-least-30-miners</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/7fwd9msi/gold-mine-collapse.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>At least 30 miners were killed at an artisanal gold mining site. Rescue workers are trying to find many others believed to be trapped.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:18:30.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gold mine collapses in Central African Republic, killing at least 30 miners</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Central African Republic, gold mine, miners, Abba region</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/200-more-e-buses-to-be-rolled-out-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-18/yp3puscv/P_4535551465.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta with Transport Minister of Delhi Pankaj Kumar Singh</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/w3jmewvc/Screenshot-2026-08-19-015906.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DTC will launch five fully electric, air-conditioned buses on the historic Delhi–Karnal route.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:16:46.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>200 more e-buses to be rolled out in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, e-buses, Pankaj Kumar Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/telangana-high-court-clears-way-for-polls-to-jubilee-hills-cooperative-society</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:16:37.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana High Court clears way for polls to Jubilee Hills cooperative society</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Jubilee Hills, Telangana High court.</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/chief-minister-majhi-directs-smart-measures-to-ease-traffic-in-twin-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/ghvoywq0/CM-directs-smart.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi taking review of the traffic decongestion plan for Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, during the meeting on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:16:19.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chief Minister Majhi directs smart measures to ease traffic in Twin city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, twin city, Chief Minister Majhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/orissa-hc-seeks-report-on-safety-audit-in-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/eysme9yl/Calcutta_HC_4ZZoZh9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:14:50.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC seeks report on safety audit in schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Safety audit, Orissa HC, Chief Justice Harish Tandon</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/telangana-high-court-treat-kids-of-central-government-staffers-as-locals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/chutnses/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:14:35.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana High Court: Treat kids of central government staffers as locals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, medical admission</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/tn-phd-scholar-in-malaysia-awaits-2nd-year-scst-education-aid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-27/bmv6q7m4/newindianexpress2025-03-17843wqmj8TNIEimport2021723originalrs200012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:12:58.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN PhD scholar in Malaysia awaits 2nd year SC/ST education aid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PhD scholar, SC/ST education aid</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/heavy-rains-continue-to-heap-misery-in-sundargarh-as-three-die-of-drowning</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/9mdxmrii/ANI_20260818033140.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:12:49.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rains continue to heap misery 
in Sundargarh as Three die of drowning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sundargarh, heavy rains, Three die</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/19/kolkata-diary-calcutta-hc-pulls-up-census-authorities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ijam18hk/202605163790413.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Calcutta High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:11:39.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata Diary | Calcutta HC pulls up Census authorities</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Calcutta High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/jnu-can-admit-students-using-deprivation-points-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/33d094ea-28f5-4a7d-ad98-56ff2ba1720b/Delhi_High_COurt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Delhi High Court building in Shershah Road, New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:11:13.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JNU can admit students using ‘deprivation points’: Delhi HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, JNU, Delhi High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/19/kasu-brahmananda-reddy-national-parks-one-way-rolls-out-amid-confusion-congestion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/rz5tciem/KBR-Park.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles crawl on the Basavatarakam Circle- Jagannath Temple stretch after KBR Park one-way traffic system came into effect on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:11:08.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kasu Brahmananda Reddy National Park's one-way rolls out amid confusion, congestion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hyderabad, KBR Park</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/19/girl-13-and-3-minor-boys-detained-for-murder-of-her-grandfather-in-alappuzha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/whnz0mso/New-Project-2026-08-19T083710.804.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sivankutty’s body was found with his hands and legs tied at the back with bedsheets and clothes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:09:52.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Girl, 13, and 3 minor boys detained 
for murder of her grandfather in Alappuzha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, murder, Alappuzha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/sgpc-urges-pakistan-high-commission-to-hike-visas-for-nankana-pilgrimage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-15/h61e3hle/New-Project-2025-03-15T123321.148.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:09:38.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SGPC urges Pakistan High Commission to hike visas for Nankana pilgrimage </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pakistan High Commission, SGPC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/man-survives-for-five-days-in-floodwater-by-clinging-to-tree</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/wkucqv64/Odisha-Project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The personnel rescuing Sunanda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T03:02:14.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man survives for five days in floodwater by clinging to tree</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Floodwater, Man survives</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/wings-across-chhattisgarh-211-species-spotted-by-1000-observers-in-3-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/qibr0wnw/Wings-across.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Birdwalks, bird count and birdwatching activities were carried out in all 33 districts of the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:59:19.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wings across Chhattisgarh: 211 species spotted by 1,000 observers in 3 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, birds</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/19/andhra-cybercrime-police-arrest-fraudster-in-rs-93-lakh-government-job-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/17djvdhg/CID.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused allegedly recruited persons through OLX and used their bank accounts as mule accounts.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:58:25.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra cybercrime police arrest fraudster in Rs 93 lakh government job scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, cybercrime arrest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/set-up-clinics-for-health-check-ups-of-captive-jumbos-in-states-sc-to-centre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-01/mpqh8xr8/C_32_1_CH1213_72661151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:55:26.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Set up clinics for health check-ups of captive jumbos in states: SC to Centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, captive jumbos</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/19/apds-yes-to-access-initiative-highlights-accessibility-gaps-across-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/qv1q4drt/New-Project-2026-08-19T082251.608.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The assessments were conducted through YTA, a community-powered platform that maps and rates the accessibility of public and private spaces.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:55:00.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APD's 'Yes To Access' initiative highlights accessibility gaps across Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Disability access</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/floods-in-odisha-marked-concerns-among-villagers-living-riverside</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/13oju17b/FREE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A flooded village in Amrutamanohi panchayat under Pattamundai block</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:53:03.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Floods in Odisha marked concerns among villagers living riverside</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Floods in Odisha, drinking water and medicines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/19/andhra-junior-doctors-strike-enters-eighth-day-over-stipend-hike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/ls6yovo6/Jr-docs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of APJUDA stage a protest at the new GGH in Vijayawada on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:52:42.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra junior doctors’ strike enters eighth day over stipend hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, stipend hike, AP Junior Doctors Association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/nta-revamps-exam-team-removes-600-experts-and-introduces-four-tier-question-paper-checks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/4vjcpd6u/NTA-DIR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhishek Singh, Director General, NTA.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:52:28.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA revamps exam team, removes 600 experts and introduces four-tier question paper checks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NTA</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/two-moderate-earthquakes-hit-himachal-pradeshs-chamba-kangra-districts-no-loss-of-life-reported</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-02/q6czdl5z/ANI_20250802000732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:51:28.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two moderate earthquakes hit Himachal Pradesh's Chamba, Kangra districts; no loss of life reported </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, earthquake, Chamba district, Kangra district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/19/three-of-gang-held-for-stealing-suv-using-it-to-uproot-atm-in-haryanas-faridabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/u7lem4pa/Three-of-gang-held.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused have been identified as Mohammad Moin Khan (24), Mosim alias Billa (27), and Maqsood alias Kala (45), all residents of Dhauj village on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:50:40.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three of gang held for stealing SUV, 
using it to uproot ATM in Haryana's Faridabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, stealing SUV</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/cbi-traps-mining-official-in-ongole-in-rs-2-lakh-bribery-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/prrjt37i/CBI.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:48:52.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI traps mining official in Ongole in Rs 2 lakh bribery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CBI, bribe, Ongole</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/hd-kumaraswamy-challenges-congress-for-open-debate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/eqqdaje8/HDK-challenges-Cong-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JDS chief HD Deve Gowda, Union Minister HD Kumarawamy and Youth Wing president Nikhil Kumaraswamy at a protest in Freedom Park on Tuesday | Shashidhar Byrappa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:48:33.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HD Kumaraswamy challenges Congress for open debate </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy, Bidadi Township</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/cash-gold-worth-over-rs-50l-stolen-in-odishas-koraput-town</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:46:30.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cash, gold worth over Rs 50L stolen in Odisha's Koraput town </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Cash, gold, 50L stolen, Koraput town</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/frozen-memories-photo-exhibition-at-parishath</loc>
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<image:caption>Frozen Memories photo exhibition at Parishath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:46:10.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Frozen Memories photo exhibition at Parishath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Photo exhibition, Frozen Memories</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/search-begins-for-eight-missing-fishers-off-andhra-coast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/rpyja9i9/20260422378f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:46:09.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Search begins for eight missing fishers off Andhra coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Fishers, Andhra coast, Odalarevu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/19/maintenance-work-to-halt-cauvery-water-supply-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/mtzryqci/P_4477584293.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The water supply board said that water supply will be disrupted in the areas under Stage V on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:43:11.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maintenance work to halt Cauvery water supply in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, Cauvery water supply</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/19/garbage-black-spot-on-hosur-main-road-fixed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-29/jsfp9nnm/Garbage-black.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru South City Corporation (BSCC) has fixed a garbage black spot causing inconvenience to the public on Hosur Main Road in Adugodi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:39:59.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Garbage black spot on Hosur Main Road fixed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Hosur Main Road, Garbage black spot</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/man-dies-of-cardiac-arrest-after-encountering-elephant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-24/coltabk4/Jumbo-dies.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:38:33.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man dies of ‘cardiac arrest’ after encountering Elephant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, cardiac arrest, Hindol forest range</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/19/canara-bank-staff-celebrate-80th-independence-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-18/hbem1xya/P_4536152764.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canara Bank staff celebrate 80th Independence Day</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:37:23.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Canara Bank staff celebrate 80th Independence Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Canara Bank, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/search-for-kakinada-engineers-kin-continues-murder-case-filed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/cxo0t4v2/C_40_1_CH1543_35251648.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:35:06.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Search for Kakinada engineer’s kin continues; murder case filed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, murder, Kakinada</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/woman-lover-held-for-killing-husband-son-in-chikkabanavara</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/ru4yu1rf/Woman-lover.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harini with her husband Abhinandan and their son Yaduveer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:33:27.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, lover held for killing husband, son in Chikkabanavara </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chikkabanavara, husband killed</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/nothing-permanent-in-politics-even-my-post-says-dk-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/ch0rw2co/Nothing-permanent.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar congratulates MLA Mankal Subba Vaidya after the latter’s election as Deputy Speaker of the Assembly on Tuesday. Top right: Former minister Umashree takes charge as Council chairperson |</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:30:28.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nothing permanent in politics, even my post, says DK Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM  DK Shivakumar, Mankal Subba Vaidya</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/deputy-chief-minister-launches-rs-23-cr-raghurajpur-development-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/ownqov9z/Dy-CM-launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida on Tuesday laid the foundation stone for a special tourism development project.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:28:41.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deputy Chief Minister launches Rs 23 cr Raghurajpur development plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida, Raghurajpur development plan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/umashree-is-karnataka-legislative-council-deputy-chairperson</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/wbvb6zwl/Nothing-perma.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister Umashree</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:28:05.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Umashree is Karnataka Legislative Council deputy chairperson</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Umashree, deputy chairperson</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-revamps-district-development-committees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/fwsjt1kg/sandhu2101056.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:27:50.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu revamps District Development Committees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/opposition-intensifies-drop-nagendra-campaign-disrupts-council-proceedings-for-second-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/0eu0iv90/Oppn-intensifies-‘Drop.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council, Chalavadi Narayanaswamy speaks to Rajya Sabha member Lehar Singh on Tuesday |</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:25:47.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition intensifies ‘Drop Nagendra’ campaign, disrupts Council proceedings for second day </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Drop Nagendra, Council proceedings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/tirupati-cops-crack-rs-15-crore-mobile-heist</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/rvljrlql/Tirupati-cops.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Crime inspectors, clues team, cyber crime and command control personnel were deployed to examine the crime scene.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:23:56.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tirupati cops crack Rs 1.5-crore mobile heist</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, mobile, Tirupati, heist</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/ahead-of-meet-with-shah-in-chennai-dks-says-all-southern-states-must-stand-united</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/envoa4ae/P_4916203540.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ahead of meet with Shah in Chennai, DKS says all southern states must stand united</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:23:02.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahead of meet with Shah in Chennai, DKS says all southern states must stand united</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Amit Shah, D K Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/lar-gibbons-african-serval-cats-among-11-exotic-animals-seized-erode-breeder-absconding-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/myyhzx15/African-serval-cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lar Gibbon that was seized.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:22:40.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lar Gibbons &amp; African serval cats among 11 exotic animals seized, Erode breeder absconding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Lar Gibbons, African serval cats</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/man-held-in-for-duping-youth-of-rs-50000-by-promising-job-in-sbi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/84u2foi3/newindianexpress2026-07-15cq58rumqarrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:22:22.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man held in for duping youth of Rs 50,000 by promising job in SBI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, SBI, duping job</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/nda-finalises-varla-and-dalavai-for-mlc-posts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/rfh2s384/NDA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The nominations are expected to take effect after the Governor accords approval.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:18:46.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA government finalises Varla and  Dalavai for MLC posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, NDA, Varla, Dalavai</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/delhi-team-studies-industrial-policy-of-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/289bf8rg/Delhi-team.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Minister Sirsa lauded Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu’s visionary leadership.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:17:21.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi team studies industrial policy of Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/karnataka-government-halts-pension-to-18-lakh-beneficiaries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-10/5is8ja5u/C_35_1_CH0258_69428615.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara said the verification exercise was launched after several people complained that those not meeting the eligibility criteria were receiving social security pensions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:16:43.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka government halts pension to 18 Lakh beneficiaries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, pension, beneficiaries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/carcass-of-tiger-found-in-tns-sathyamangalam-tiger-reserve-canines-nails-missing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/qqnti0j7/Tiger-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The carcass of the tiger.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:14:52.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Carcass of tiger found in TN's Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve; canines, nails missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, carcass</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/19/fight-social-divisions-aisa-chief-to-youth-in-vijayawada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/q0ytb8kq/Fight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AISA All India President Comrade Neha Bora</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:14:19.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fight social divisions: AISA chief to youth in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, AISA, Neha Bora</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/karnataka-hc-quashes-kpsc-chief-sahukars-suspension-directs-reinstatement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/rwdyqeim/ANI_20260818140028.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC quashes KPSC chief Sahukar’s suspension, directs reinstatement</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:13:15.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC quashes KPSC chief Sahukar’s suspension, directs reinstatement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC, KPSC chief Sahukar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/14-year-old-boy-dies-due-to-negligence-by-doctors-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/fudh8fh1/202607083856440.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:13:04.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>14- year-old boy dies due to negligence by doctors in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Cuttack City Hospital, 14- year-old boy dies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/andhra-government-launches-plan-for-industries-to-maintain-33-green-cover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/zcihmqq2/C_1_1_CH1444_107970522.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:10:02.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government launches plan for industries to maintain 33% green cover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Green cover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/vet-officers-recruitment-ed-combs-21-places-in-karnataka-gujarat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/hztnzxi1/Vet-officers’.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shivashankarappa S Sahukar’s house searched by ED on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:09:45.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vet officers’ recruitment: ED combs 21 places in Karnataka, Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ED, Vet officers’ recruitment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/adigas-yatra-inks-academic-contract-with-dharwad-college</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/b337yvsj/Adigas-Yatra-inks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Adigas Yatra inks academic contract with Dharwad college</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:08:27.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adigas Yatra inks academic contract with Dharwad College</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Adigas Yatra, Dharwad College</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/19/extend-motherly-hand-to-minor-sexual-assault-victims-says-madras-hc-to-judicial-officers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/hcxgktgd/‘motherly-hand’-to-minor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image use for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:07:23.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Extend ‘motherly hand’ to minor sexual assault victims, says Madras HC to judicial officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Minor rape victims</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/g-parameshwara-writes-to-cm-seeks-rollback-of-mines-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/px7fi1lp/ANI_20260818064309.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:07:10.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>G Parameshwara writes to CM, seeks rollback of Mines Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, G Parameshwara, Mines Bill</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/preventive-notice-to-congress-leader-sparks-resentment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/ndhcnk9a/newindianexpress2025-06-22lo3hgwc4ANI20250622020921.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo use for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:06:05.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Preventive notice to Congress leader sparks resentment </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Congress, section 129, Bharatiya Nagarika Suraksha Sanhita, Congress leader Manoranjan Tripathi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/manyam-hospital-bags-three-quality-certifications</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/6ysdo1eg/Manyam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manyam government hospital staff during the NQAS certification programme.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:04:30.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manyam hospital bags three quality certifications</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Hospital, Parvathipuram Manyam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/asddo-list-sees-further-drop-karnataka-has-446-crore-electors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/d39fazq7/202608183909409.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>K’taka SIR: ASDDO list sees further drop; Karnataka has 4.46 crore electors</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:03:27.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ASDDO list sees further drop; Karnataka has 4.46 crore electors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, ASDDO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/take-central-schemes-to-people-nabin-to-bjp-cadre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/vqwhsc60/schemes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP president Nitin Nabin takes part in a party meeting in Vizag.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:02:50.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Take central schemes to people: Nabin to BJP cadre </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, BJP, Nitin Nabin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/andhra-cabinet-clears-direct-recruitment-of-10060-government-posts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/f60d0v2a/Cabinet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu at the cabinet meeting in the secretariat on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T02:01:32.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra cabinet clears direct recruitment of 10,060 government posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Backward Class, Chandrababu Nadiu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/former-karnataka-education-minister-bc-nagesh-dies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/6/7/original/BC_Nagesh_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Karnataka Education Minister BC Nagesh</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:59:36.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka's former education minister BC Nagesh dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka education minister, BC Nagesh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/dsc-rocks-andhra-legislative-council-house-adjourned-in-27-mins</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/sjdfe0ks/DSC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Council commenced at 10.05 AM.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:58:14.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DSC rocks Andhra legislative council, House adjourned in 27 mins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly, DSC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/19/chief-minister-majhi-announces-rs-1000-cr-special-package-for-flood-hit-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/craj01fk/CM-announces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi addressing mediapersons on the flood situation in the state on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:57:18.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chief Minister Majhi announces Rs 1,000 cr special package for flood-hit people</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, flood-hit people, Chief Minister Majhi, 1,000 cr special package</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/forest-staff-return-after-three-days-find-apcs-blasted-away-in-cauvery-wildlife-sanctuary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/hzgmm4dw/New-Project-2026-08-19T072553.657.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Damaged and destroyed anti-poaching camps in the wildlife sanctuary</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:56:48.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forest staff return after three days, find APCs blasted away in Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, forest staff, APCs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/19/andhra-cabinet-nods-to-raise-quota-for-backward-classes-to-34-in-rlbs-3333-in-ulbs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/wj5hr96p/Cabinet-nod.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BC leaders thank Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu for enhancing quota for Backwards Classes in the local body polls.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:53:08.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra cabinet nods to raise quota for backward classes to 34% in RLBs &amp; 33.33% in ULBs </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, local bodies, Backward Class, Andhra Pradeh government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/missing-survivor-surfaces-says-foresters-shot-first</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/e87f2lyh/New-Project-2026-08-19T071855.658.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahima Das</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:50:39.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Missing’ survivor surfaces, says foresters shot first</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, survivor, Hanur forest shootout</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/tamil-nadu-leaders-visit-victims-kin-offer-compensation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/n0rrvcve/delegation1115341.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leaders led by ex-MLA Veluswamy and others including Venkateswaran and Dharmapuri PMK district president Manjunath visited the village.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:45:47.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu leaders visit victims’ kin, offer compensation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, compensation, Karnataka Forest Department personnel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/tn-politicians-should-respect-federal-system-says-dk-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/ufinn3lu/cmo7110906.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:42:45.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN politicians should respect federal system, says DK Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM  DK Shivakumar, Former Chief Minister O Panneerselvam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/karnataka-hc-says-no-to-prosecution-to-cross-examine-victims-mother</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/aerswgy2/202605213797030.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:40:04.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC says no to prosecution to cross-examine victim’s mother </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC, cross-examine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/vip-or-ordinary-no-special-treatment-in-jails-says-priyank-kharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/ldxsi6t3/ANI_20260807023317.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Priyank Kharge denied allegations of “VIP treatment” to former MP Prajwal Revanna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:37:23.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VIP or ordinary, no special treatment in jails, says Priyank Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Prajwal Revanna, Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/uae-accuses-iran-of-firing-ballistic-missiles-at-shipping</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/smacw17w/ANI_20241103175600.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:32:52.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, United Arab Emirates, ballistic missiles, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/19/bengaluru-special-court-rejects-accuseds-plea-to-turn-approver</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-10/0ho2xpwh/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Special Court rejects accused’s plea to turn approver</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:32:34.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru Special Court rejects accused’s plea to turn approver</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru special court, accused’s plea</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/19/hobby-set-go</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/c6sqbuni/Sejal-rifle-shooting.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sejal trying her hand at rifle-shooting</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/t5r4eibi/aditya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aditya cooking</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/y8ywbtw0/Bhumika-crocheting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhumika Bedi finds joy in crochet</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/ttseg5yv/Sambhavi-journaling.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sambhavi journaling</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hobby, Set, Go!</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, Lifestyle, Culture, hobbies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/19/spare-pillar-of-milk-co-operative-building-collapses-on-playing-kids-boy-dies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-19/f9e3lw51/New-Project-2026-08-19T065835.687.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dhanush</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:29:51.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spare pillar of milk co-operative building collapses on playing kids; boy dies </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, building collapses, milk co-operative societies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/19/australian-court-begins-appeal-hearing-for-mushroom-murderer-erin-patterson</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-17/p1654nwo/newindianexpress2025-07-071nh7gxc7AFP2025070763UB762v2HighResTopshotAustraliaCrimeCourtMushroom.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>This picture taken on May 12, 2025 shows Erin Patterson arriving in the back of a prison transport vehicle at Latrobe Valley Magistrate's Court in Morwell, Australia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T01:05:15.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australian court begins appeal hearing for mushroom murderer Erin Patterson</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Erin Patterson, mushroom murderer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/19/legumes-pulses-dals-and-whole-grams-understanding-the-key-differences</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/7y6ezl1o/nutriwise.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T00:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Legumes, Pulses, Dals and Whole Grams: Understanding the Key Differences </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, nutriwise</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/19/beyond-the-office-designing-for-well-being</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/z7l049oi/HSM06334-HDR.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond the Office: Designing for Well-being</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Health, Interior Design, work environment, mental and physical health, The Executive Centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/19/home-through-their-lens</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/9wh092r4/IMG1345.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/pwxw4uon/IMG1343.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lenny Emanuel</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/xyvbx5hg/IMG1342.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/c7zubtjn/IMG1341.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naveen Janga</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/hn4y2mr4/88cf0447-1e6c-4e86-bee0-6619353538cf.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
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<image:caption>Kishor Krishnamoorthi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Home, through their lens</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/19/tokyos-past-and-present-come-alive-at-bengaluru-exhibition</loc>
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<image:caption>A glimpse from Tokyo Before/After</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tokyo's past and present come alive at Bengaluru exhibition </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Japan, Tokyo, Consul-General of Japan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/19/ashish-vidyarthi-i-really-want-to-play-a-detective</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ashish Vidyarthi: I really want to play a detective</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Arts, Ashish Vidyarthi, Kahanibaaz, Pokiri, Dhill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/19/when-evening-chai-disturbs-dream-time</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When evening chai disturbs dream time</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/19/stories-that-live-inside-the-frame</loc>
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<image:caption>Aquin Mathews</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sri Devi S</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Abraham Joshia Darivemula</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rahul Premchander</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sai Varalakshmi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stories that live inside the frame</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Arts, State Gallery of Art, World Photography Day, Hyderabad Centre for Photography, 43 Frames: A World Photography Day Exhibition</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/19/bluru-based-top-jockey-suraj-narredu-reflects-on-his-career-and-the-citys-struggling-racing-scene</loc>
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<image:caption>Suraj Narredu</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Suraj Narredu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>B'luru-based top jockey Suraj Narredu reflects on his career and the city's struggling racing scene</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Racing, Bangalore Turf Club, horse riding, horse racing betting, Shergar Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/19/when-reading-becomes-an-act-of-discovery</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When reading becomes an act of discovery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/19/hidden-risks-behind-russian-manicure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/3v66gmwr/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-18-at-7.59.11-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hidden risks behind Russian manicure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Health, manicure, Nail health, Russian manicure, Cuticle care, Nail infections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/18/wish-for-sobriety-on-social-media-as-bjp-aims-at-poll-prep-in-reshuffle</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP's newly appointed IT cell chief Deepak Mhaskey speaks to the media after his selection for the post</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T20:27:05.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wish for sobriety on social media as BJP aims at poll prep in reshuffle </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/18/mineral-tax-bill-raises-strain-in-state-finances</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/26z6lwx9/ANI_20260803085238.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Centre says the new law would affect 11 mineral-producing states</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T20:26:58.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mineral tax Bill raises strain in state finances</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Aug/18/quick-take-more-tukaram-mundhes</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra’s food and drug administration commissioner Tukaram Mundhe</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T20:26:51.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | More Tukaram Mundhes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/jharkhand-govt-releases-list-of-44-recruitment-exams-cancelled-due-to-irregularities</loc>
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<image:caption>Demonstrators stage a protest outside Jharkhand secretariat after cabinet decided to cancel Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level examination, in Ranchi, Monday, Aug. 17,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T19:35:15.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand govt releases list of 44 recruitment exams cancelled due to irregularities</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/india-reiterates-support-for-negotiated-two-state-solution-voices-concern-over-gaza-humanitarian-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) in the Ministry of External Affairs, conveyed India’s position during a meeting with Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian Shahin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T19:32:02.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India reiterates support for negotiated two-state solution, voices concern over Gaza humanitarian crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/18/173-up-villages-flood-hit-more-than-4000-people-shifted-to-safer-locations</loc>
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<image:caption>An aerial view shows boats anchored beside floating pontoon jetties at Sangam as the water levels of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers swell following heavy monsoon rains, in Prayagraj, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T19:26:52.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>173 UP villages flood-hit; more than 4,000 people shifted to safer locations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh floods</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/trump-is-threatening-to-bomb-oman-but-why-2</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump gestures while boarding Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, in Morristown, N.J.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T19:21:16.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump is threatening to bomb Oman, but why?</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/nta-revamps-exam-team-removes-600-experts-amid-push-to-strengthen-examination-security</loc>
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<image:caption>National Testing Agency</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T19:14:23.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA revamps exam team, removes 600 experts amid push to strengthen examination security</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, national testing agency</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/18/ex-minister-satyendar-jain-five-others-arrested-in-alleged-corruption-case-linked-to-delhi-jal-board-tenders</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior AAP leader Satyendar Jain addresses during a press conference, at the party office in Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T19:09:06.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Satyendar Jain, five others arrested in alleged Delhi Jal Board tender corruption case; AAP alleges BJP vendetta</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/18/u20-worlds-woman-wrestler-tanu-storms-into-final-muskan-reaches-repechage-round</loc>
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<image:caption>REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T19:06:16.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>U20 Worlds: Woman wrestler Tanu storms into final, Muskan reaches repechage round</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, United World Wrestling, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), U20 World Championships</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/18/relief-for-oberoi-realty-as-its-first-ncr-project-gets-cleared</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/aon57c03/New-Project-2026-08-19T002611.522.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:57:33.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relief for Oberoi Realty as its first NCR project gets cleared</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Oberoi Realty</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/18/milky-mist-makes-a-stellar-debut-ends-30-higher-on-day-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/3xn3yvwf/New-Project-2026-08-19T002115.387.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The strong buying interest came as the initial public offering (IPO) of the Tamil Nadu-based firm was subscribed 56.12 times on the last day of the share sale on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:52:11.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Milky Mist makes a stellar debut, ends 30% higher on Day 1 </news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/manipur-govt-to-send-mlas-to-delhi-to-press-centre-for-nrc-implementation</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:46:45.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur govt to send MLAs to Delhi to press Centre for NRC implementation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NRC, NRC Manipur</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Aug/18/deepak-dhar-making-sense-of-the-unpredictable</loc>
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<image:caption>Deepak Dhar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:45:50.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deepak Dhar: Making sense of the unpredictable</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/18/2026-tnpl-ambrish-shahrukh-shine-as-kovai-grab-big-win</loc>
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<image:caption>RS Ambrish scalped three wickets against Chepauk Super Gillies on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:35:53.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2026 TNPL: Ambrish, Shahrukh shine as Kovai grab big win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Tamil Nadu cricket, 2026 TNPL, RS Ambrish</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/18/dimagi-naxals-strangers-in-their-own-land</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/kzv7642q/18aug2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naxals indulge in open violence and dimagi Naxals try to theorise on it</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dimagi Naxals: Strangers in their own land</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/18/for-safer-human-animal-borders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-18/5ig5j0rw/afpFINAL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India needs to strengthen response readiness. Every serious incident should trigger a coordinated and time-bound response</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Shooter Mehuli Ghosh had applied for the Arjuna Award in 2023 as well</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:29:21.161Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/goa-govt-moves-sc-seeking-longer-jail-term-for-tarun-tejpal-in-2013-rape-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Tehelka's founder and former editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:28:25.983Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/sonia-gandhi-memoir-belonging-to-chronicle-love-loss-and-six-decades-in-public-life-to-be-out-on-november-10</loc>
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<image:caption>Sonia Gandhi’s ‘Belonging’ to offer personal account of six decades in India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:18:44.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonia Gandhi memoir ‘Belonging’ to chronicle love, loss and six decades in public life to be out on November 10</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonia gandhi, Belonging, Sonia Gandhi memoir</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Aug/18/tamilinterviews2026aug18vishwanath-and-sons-production-designer-banglan-we-gave-luxury-a-new-look</loc>
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<image:caption>Mamitha Baiju and Suriya in Vishwanath and Sons (L), Banglan (R)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:16:50.628Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Cinema Without Borders: A still from Dear You</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:16:28.251Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Suriya and Trivikram Srinivas at the success meet of Vishwanath and Sons, held in Hyderabad on Saturday evening</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:15:51.680Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Aug/18/telugunews2026aug17shiva-nirvana-irumudi-is-going-to-be-the-most-intense-and-serious-family-drama-in-telugu-film-industry</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiva Nirvana</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:15:16.456Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Aug/18/telugunews2026aug17havish-and-kavya-thapars-nenu-ready-songs-are-trending</loc>
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<image:caption>Havish and Kavya Thapar from Nenu Ready</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:14:40.540Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Aug/18/telugunews2026aug17rahul-vijays-intense-look-from-ah-unveiled</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul Vijay from AH</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:14:12.445Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Facebook's Meta logo sign is seen at the company headquarters in Menlo Park, California.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T18:02:53.089Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Lakshya Sen in action during the badminton World Championships</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T17:32:36.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BWF World Championships: Lakshya avoids scare against World No 128</news:title>
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<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>2026-08-18T17:31:32.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu restores 365-day maternity leave for women govt employees having third child</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/cat-notice-to-upsc-over-8-disputed-questions-in-prelims-exam-ahead-of-mains</loc>
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<image:caption>UPSC civil services aspirants leave the examination centre at Cotton Hill HSS, Vazhuthacaud, in Thiruvananthapuram after appearing for the Civil Services Preliminary Examination</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T17:22:16.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CAT notice to UPSC over 8 disputed questions in prelims exam ahead of Mains</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, UPSC, Union Public Service Commission</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/hockey-world-cup/2026/Aug/18/hockey-world-cup-2026-india-hit-south-africa-for-six</loc>
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<image:caption>The Indian women's team had four outfield goals in their big win on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T17:19:51.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hockey World Cup 2026: India hit South Africa for six </news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Image of Bangladesh flag used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T16:49:48.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India says ties with Bangladesh must be based on ‘mutuality of interests’, reciprocity</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sheikh Hasina, India-Bangladesh ties</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/18/calcutta-hc-allows-rebel-tmc-mla-ritabrata-banerjee-to-continue-as-lop-for-now</loc>
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<image:caption>Rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee will continue as the Leader of the Opposition in the West Bengal Assembly for now a</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T16:30:56.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC allows rebel TMC MLA Ritabrata Banerjee to continue as LoP for now</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/x-will-have-to-comply-with-indian-law-amid-musks-push-for-takedown-transparency-official</loc>
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<image:caption>Elon Musk attends the finals for the NCAA wrestling championship, March 22, 2025, in Philadelphia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T15:10:30.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>X will have to comply with Indian law amid Musk’s push for takedown transparency: Official</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Elon Musk</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/18/golfer-shaurya-shoots-68-to-lead-kolar-open</loc>
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<image:caption>Shaurya Bhattacharya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T15:00:21.552Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/wanted-jjmp-commander-carrying-rs-5-lakh-bounty-among-four-arrested-in-jharkhands-gumla</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T14:50:11.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wanted JJMP commander carrying Rs 5 lakh bounty among four arrested in Jharkhand's Gumla</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/trump-votes-by-mail-after-calling-ballots-inherently-corrupt</loc>
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<image:caption>Trump votes by mail in Florida primary despite push to restrict postal ballots</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T14:42:39.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump votes by mail after calling ballots 'inherently corrupt'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/18/barca-legend-gerard-pique-forays-into-chess-with-gcl-outfit</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T14:35:35.734Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/18/if-i-feel-theres-something-to-learn-i-take-it-ashwin-recalls-critical-column-of-manjrekar-from-his-earlier-days</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T14:32:39.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If I feel there's something to learn, I take it: Ashwin recalls critical column of Manjrekar from his earlier days</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/congress-mla-alleges-objections-filed-against-838-van-gujjar-voters-during-sir-in-uttarakhands-haridwar</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MLA Anupama Rawat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T14:32:18.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MLA alleges objections filed against 838 Van Gujjar voters during SIR in Uttarakhand's Haridwar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress MLA, Uttrakhand, Van Gujjar voters</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/18/vande-mataram-from-a-poem-to-indias-national-song</loc>
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<image:caption>Full-dress rehearsal of the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort, in Delhi on August 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T14:30:28.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vande Mataram: From a poem to India's National Song</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/mea-says-credibility-of-indias-election-machinery-well-established-globally-after-trump-remarks</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T14:28:23.773Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Rishabh Pant tries to reverse sweep on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:title>After Pant fifty, India six wickets away from a Test win</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/new-bjp-office-bearers-pledge-to-strengthen-organisation-work-towards-viksit-bharat</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP president Nitin Nabin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T14:13:15.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New BJP office-bearers pledge to strengthen organisation, work towards 'Viksit Bharat'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/bombay-hc-cancels-bail-of-goa-nightclub-owners-partner-over-fire-that-killed-25-last-year</loc>
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<image:caption>Saurav Luthra and Gaurav Luthra, the owners of Goa's Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T14:03:40.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bombay HC cancels bail of Goa nightclub owners, partner over fire that killed 25 last year</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/trump-posts-map-showing-strait-of-hormuz-as-us-territory</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-04/6gce4v45/ANI_20260504204448.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump first raised the idea of a US takeover on Friday, saying in a jovial-sounding tone he would soon declare it to be US territory.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T14:03:32.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/pakistan-supreme-court-orders-to-move-ex-pm-imran-khan-from-jail-to-hospital</loc>
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<image:caption>Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:56:47.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan Supreme Court orders to move ex-PM Imran Khan from jail to hospital</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/18/wall-done-decor-experts-share-how-you-can-spruce-up-your-walls</loc>
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<image:caption>DIY content creator Sandip Mondal draws from Indian craft and traditional aesthetics</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:50:14.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wall Done! Decor experts share how you can spruce up your walls </news:title>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke speaks during an interview with PTI, in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra, Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:47:19.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP's Dipke visits Maharashtra school, questions teachers over ‘making children sweep classroom’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, abhijeet dipke, ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/sang-same-vande-mataram-as-national-leaders-kharge-hits-back-at-bjp-over-incomplete-charge</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at the AICC headquarters, in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:40:04.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sang same 'Vande Mataram' as national leaders: Kharge hits back at BJP over 'incomplete' charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mallikarjun Kharge, Vande Mataram row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/jharkhand-cid-questions-jssc-secretary-over-alleged-recruitment-exam-irregularities</loc>
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<image:caption>A security personnel stands guard outside the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) headquarters at Namkum block as a Crime Investigation Department (CID) team conducts a raid inside, in connection with the JSSC-CGL paper leak case, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:29:05.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand CID questions JSSC secretary over alleged recruitment exam irregularities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/toddler-killed-family-members-missing-amid-heavy-rainfall-in-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:caption>The house collapsed in Mahargaon village following intense rainfall, trapping four members of a family.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:17:16.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toddler killed; family members missing amid heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, rainfall, heavy rainfall</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/please-take-gyanesh-kumar-to-america-cong-scoffs-at-trumps-praise-for-indian-election-system</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:16:48.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Please take Gyanesh Kumar to America': Cong scoffs at Trump's praise for Indian election system</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Donald Trump, Pawan Khera, Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/18/unattended-bag-at-ahmedabad-airport-triggers-security-alert-valuables-worth-rs-297-lakh-found</loc>
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<image:caption>The bag was found to contain Rs 2,97,400 in Indian currency, a diamond necklace set, a metal bangle, a bracelet, a kada, a 20-gram yellow and white metal coin, a 20-gram silver coin and two pairs of earrings made of white and yellow metal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:09:03.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unattended bag at Ahmedabad airport triggers security alert, valuables worth Rs 2.97 lakh found</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Ahmedabad airport, Security alert, unattended bag</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/18/aap-mla-kuldeep-kumar-released-from-preventive-detention-police-informs-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:03:01.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar released from preventive detention: Police informs Delhi HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/18/us-canada-race-against-deadline-to-avert-trumps-50-tariffs-on-20-billion-usd-in-goods</loc>
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<image:caption>United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, center, leaves the U.S. Department of Commerce following a meeting with Canadian officials.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T13:00:55.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US, Canada race against deadline to avert Trump’s 50% tariffs on 20 billion USD in goods</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, trump, US-Canada tariff war</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/46-kcp-militants-lay-down-arms-in-manipur-join-peace-and-rehabilitation-drive</loc>
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<image:caption>Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh welcomes militants' decision.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T12:57:14.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>46 KCP militants lay down arms in Manipur, join peace and rehabilitation drive</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/18/cjp-accuses-govt-of-delaying-fir-withdrawal-seeks-role-in-sc-panel-probing-allegations-of-police-excesses</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) national spokesperson Saurav Das, right, along with party leader Ratna Singh during a press conference outside the Supreme Court, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T12:55:55.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP accuses govt of delaying FIR withdrawal, seeks role in SC panel probing allegations of police excesses</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, student protests, Cockroach Janta Party, Saurav Das, CJP protests</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/arts/2026/Aug/18/royal-fables-returns-with-the-heirloom-series-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Nanagram Jewels</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T12:50:52.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Royal Fables returns with The Heirloom Series in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Arts, Delhi, Lifestyle, Heritage, royal fables, Anshu Khanna, Charu Singh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/18/the-burden-of-potential-why-india-inc-must-trade-comfort-for-scale</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-06/o3l4mzfm/ANI_20250506150826.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T12:50:32.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The burden of potential: Why India Inc must trade comfort for scale</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, new delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, private sector, India Inc</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/18/cm-vijay-to-shift-office-to-provide-better-facilities-for-officials-visiting-dignitaries-aadhav-arjuna</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay at the Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai in Chennai. File</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T12:39:54.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay to shift office to provide better facilities for officials, visiting dignitaries: Aadhav Arjuna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Aadhav Arjuna, C Joseph Vijay, Tamil Nadu CM office</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/18/cjp-alleges-bjp-threats-state-pressure-led-to-kolkata-meet-up-cancellation-says-six-halls-refused-venue</loc>
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<image:caption>CJP leader Asutosh Ranka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-18T12:36:25.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP alleges BJP 'threats', state 'pressure' led to Kolkata meet-up cancellation; says six halls refused venue</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal government, Ashutosh Ranka, Cockroach Janata Party</news:keywords>
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