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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh's fertility rate has fallen to around 1.5, well below the replacement level of 2.1. Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:title>Improve conditions for parents before shifting policy for children</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/20/odisha-paradox-high-on-work-index-low-on-wages</loc>
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<image:caption>According to information tabled in the Odisha Assembly, more than 400 migrant workers from Odisha have died while working in other states over the last nine years</image:caption>
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<news:title>Odisha paradox: High on work index, low on wages</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/May/20/quick-take-play-the-long-game</loc>
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<image:caption>An Arsenal fan holds up a banner during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Burnley at the Emirates Stadium in London on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Quick Take | Play the long game</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/20/tsf-group-announces-jv-with-bosch-to-make-air-suspension-systems-in-india</loc>
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<image:caption>Air suspension systems (Representative Image)</image:caption>
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<news:title>TSF Group announces JV with Bosch to make air suspension systems in India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/20/bpcl-raises-spot-crude-purchases-to-60-amid-west-asia-conflict</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T18:53:49.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BPCL raises spot crude purchases to 60% amid West Asia conflict</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/20/instant-home-services-startups-burn-cash-as-competition-intensifies</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T18:42:01.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Instant home services startups burn cash as competition intensifies </news:title>
<news:keywords> Instant home services startups, quick-commerce , household chores , 10-minute grocery deliveries </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/20/soon-you-can-authorise-employer-to-make-your-mutual-fund-payments</loc>
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<image:caption>Mutual funds</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T18:30:58.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Soon you can authorise employer to make your mutual fund payments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mutual fund, mutual fund payments, Sebi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/20/separating-business-of-war-from-economics-of-oil</loc>
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<image:caption>In his recent visit to Beijing, Trump followed up on the discussions with Xi Jinping with a hint of easing sanctions on Chinese independent ‘teapot’ refineries that process Iranian crude</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Separating business of war from economics of oil </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/20/pms-motorcade-principles-to-protect-the-principal</loc>
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<image:caption>The PM’s security is a priority in national interest irrespective of the person in power. Nefarious elements are always watching for vulnerabilities in our security protocols and planning to strike when the drills are weak</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM's motorcade | Principles to protect the principal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/20/ola-electric-reports-rs-500-crore-loss-in-q4fy26-on-rs-265-crore-revenue</loc>
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<image:caption>Ola Electric</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T18:25:53.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ola Electric reports Rs 500 crore loss in Q4FY26 on Rs 265 crore revenue </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/20/bccis-domestic-outlook-focus-on-t20s</loc>
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<image:caption>Ranji Trophy this season will be held in two phases with the first phase in Elite category scheduled between October 11 and November 5</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T18:21:02.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BCCI's domestic outlook: Focus on T20s</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, BCCI, Ranji Trophy, T20 cricket, 2026-27 Domestic calendar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/20/bengal-bjp-govt-scrapped-obc-reservation-for-muslims-reduced-quota-to-7-from-17</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari addresses a press conference at Nabanna, in Howrah district, West Bengal, Friday, May 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T18:19:28.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal BJP govt scrapped OBC reservation for Muslims, reduced quota to 7 % from 17 %</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, OBC quota, Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/20/went-to-gopichand-academy-at-the-right-time-sankar</loc>
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<image:caption>Sankar Muthusamy at the Reunion Open last week</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T17:40:55.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Went to Gopichand Academy at the right time: Sankar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Badminton, Gopichand Academy, Sankar Muthusamy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/iran-says-us-wants-to-start-new-war-after-trump-threat</loc>
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<image:caption>Pro-government demonstrators wave Iranian flags during their gathering at a square in downtown Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T17:34:32.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran says US wants to 'start new war' after Trump threat</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/20/decision-on-flemings-future-as-csk-head-coach-likely-after-ipl</loc>
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<image:caption>Stephen Fleming (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T17:27:13.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decision on Fleming's future as CSK head coach likely after IPL</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, CSK, Stephen Fleming, 2026 IPL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/social-media-platforms-told-to-block-misinformation-networks-ahead-of-neet-ug-re-exam</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T17:19:54.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Social media platforms told to block misinformation networks ahead of NEET-UG re-exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dharmendra Pradhan, misinformation, NEET-UG re-examination</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/25-states-allocate-funds-as-centre-prepares-to-launch-vb-g-ram-g-from-july-1</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T17:10:38.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25 states allocate funds as Centre prepares to launch VB-G RAM G from July 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, allocated funds, VB G Ram G bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/20/up-congress-serves-notices-to-two-dalit-leaders-over-outreach-to-mayawati</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of Congress flag used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T16:51:42.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP Congress serves notices to two Dalit leaders over outreach to Mayawati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Mayawati, UP Congress</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/xi-and-putin-oppose-us-israel-war-on-iran-warn-strait-of-hormuz-disruption-poses-threat-to-global-trade-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T16:32:40.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Xi and Putin oppose US-Israel war on Iran, warn Strait of Hormuz disruption poses threat to global trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Russia-China ties</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/20/club-licences-of-seven-isl-teams-rejected-by-aiff</loc>
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<image:caption>Logo of the ISL</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T16:22:20.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Club licences of seven ISL teams rejected by AIFF</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, football, Indian football, license cancelled, ISL 2025-26</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/20/bengal-bjp-govt-transfers-27-km-long-stretch-to-bsf-for-border-fencing-threatens-to-arrest-infiltrators</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image of Indian Border Security Force.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T16:21:27.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal BJP govt transfers 27 km-long stretch to BSF for border fencing, threatens to arrest infiltrators</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, bsf, border fencing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/over-72-lakh-voters-on-jk-panchayat-rolls-as-local-body-polls-awaited</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-27/tk85ax02/eps.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T16:17:01.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 72 lakh voters on J&amp;K Panchayat rolls as local body polls awaited</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Local body polls, Panchayat rolls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/jharkhand-set-to-witness-biggest-ever-maoist-surrender-on-may-21</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/vr0f8lq1/202504113374987.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T16:08:21.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand set to witness biggest-ever Maoist surrender on May 21</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Maoist surrender</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/netanyahu-scolds-israeli-security-minister-for-releasing-videos-taunting-detained-flotilla-activists</loc>
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<image:caption>Israeli naval forces sail a confiscated Gaza-bound flotilla boat into Israel's Ashdod port after intercepting the vessel on the Mediterranean Sea, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T16:02:33.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netanyahu scolds Israeli security minister for releasing videos taunting detained flotilla activists</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza flotilla activists</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/20/bhopal-court-rejects-second-autopsy-plea-in-twisha-sharma-death-case</loc>
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<image:caption>The developments came on a day of significant action in the high-profile alleged dowry death and harassment case involving Twisha’s husband, advocate Samarth Singh, and his retired judge mother Giribala Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T15:48:38.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhopal court rejects second autopsy plea in Twisha Sharma death case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, second autopsy, Twisha Sharma</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/congress-ends-59-year-wait-to-join-vijay-led-tn-cabinet-on-thursday</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK and Congress flags used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T15:48:11.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress ends 59-year wait, to join Vijay-led TN Cabinet on Thursday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Congress, Cabinet, TVK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/May/20/vijays-tvk-government-invites-allies-congress-vck-iuml-to-join-tn-cabinet</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T15:47:25.894Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back during bilateral talks in Seoul on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>In the video, Modi can be seen showing a packet of toffees, saying "Melody".</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T13:22:22.027Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Dakha MLA Manpreet Singh Ayali.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T12:53:26.122Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>A water tanker drops water while firefighters walk below, as the Sandy Fire approaches, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in Simi Valley, California.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The delegation submitting the memorandum to CM Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T12:25:49.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delegation urges CM Siddaramaiah to establish HC circuit bench in Shivamogga</news:title>
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<news:title>Dubare jumbo death sparks urgent call to revamp rules</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/cpim-slams-centre-over-economic-distress-alleges-policies-favour-corporates</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI(M) general secretary M A Baby</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T11:44:09.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI(M) slams Centre over economic distress, alleges policies favour corporates</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/residents-of-lithuanias-capital-told-to-shelter-as-drone-alarm-underlines-natos-eastern-jitters</loc>
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<image:caption>People take shelter in an underground car park during an air raid alert in Vilnius, Lithuania, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T11:33:35.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Residents of Lithuania's capital told to shelter as drone alarm underlines NATO's eastern jitters</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/modi-amit-shah-traitors-selling-hindusthan-rahul-at-raebareli</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi addresses a public meeting titled 'Bahujan Swabhimaan Sabha', in Raebareli, Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T11:32:39.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi, Amit Shah 'traitors' selling Hindusthan: Rahul at Raebareli</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/land-for-puducherry-airport-expansion-to-be-taken-up-with-tamil-nadu-cm-vijay-rangasamy-2</loc>
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<image:caption>N Rangasamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T11:13:40.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Land for Puducherry airport expansion to be taken up with Tamil Nadu CM Vijay: Rangasamy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/tvk-invites-cong-vck-left-and-iuml-to-join-cabinet-minister-adhav-arjuna</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T11:13:16.665Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Deputy CM D K Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T11:05:18.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discussions with Kharge on governance, not leadership change: Dy CM Shivakumar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/pm-modi-holds-bilateral-talks-with-italian-counterpart-meloni</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, in Rome, Italy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T11:04:14.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi holds bilateral talks with Italian counterpart Meloni</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/kerala-governor-approves-portfolio-recommendation-cm-to-handle-finance-law</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan along with the newly inducted Kerala cabinet ministers during the swearing-in ceremony.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T10:55:55.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Governor approves portfolio recommendation; CM to handle finance, law</news:title>
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<image:caption>VCK leader Thol Thirumavalavan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T10:11:26.958Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan.</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/india/2026/May/20/massive-landslide-strands-thousands-on-kedarnath-route-sdrf-evacuates-over-10000-pilgrims-to-safety</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/ucxqpk2p/IMG-20260520-WA0100.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Responding instantly, an SDRF team led by Sub-Inspector Ashish Dimri was dispatched with specialised rescue equipment. Upon arrival, they joined forces with the NDRF to launch a coordinated evacuation drive.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:55:56.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Massive landslide strands thousands on Kedarnath route; SDRF evacuates over 10,000 pilgrims to safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, landslide, Kedarnath shrine</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/satheesan-defies-kharge-as-portfolio-row-dampens-udf-victory-euphoria-3</loc>
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<image:caption>V. D. Satheesan along with the newly inducted Kerala cabinet ministers during the swearing-in ceremony</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:55:07.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Satheesan defies Kharge as portfolio row dampens UDF victory euphoria</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, VD Satheesan, Kerala ministers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/20/hindu-front-for-justice-writes-to-pm-modi-seeks-intervention-for-repatriation-of-saraswati-idol-from-british-museum</loc>
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<image:caption>Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque Complex in Dhar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:44:30.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hindu Front for Justice writes to PM Modi, seeks intervention for repatriation of Saraswati idol from British Museum </news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque, Hindu Front for Justice</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/pm-modi-italian-pm-meloni-visit-iconic-colosseum-key-talks-later-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/cdxxnehj/PTI05202026000015B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi with his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni, in Rome, Italy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:38:57.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi, Italian PM Meloni visit iconic Colosseum; key talks later today</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Giorgia Meloni, The Colosseum, India-Italy ties, Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/20/ryusuke-hamaguchi-makes-gentle-quiet-long-films-and-he-might-win-the-palme-dor</loc>
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<image:caption>Director Ryusuke Hamaguchi poses for portrait photographs for the film 'All of a Sudden' during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:37:36.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ryusuke Hamaguchi makes gentle, quiet, long films. And he might win the Palme d’Or</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Cannes Film Festival, Palme d’Or, Ryusuke Hamaguchi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/indian-origin-man-hailing-from-punjab-gets-11-year-jail-term-for-fatal-hit-and-run-in-uk</loc>
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<image:caption>Harinderpal Athwal, of Sorrel Close, Tividale, was driving a Vauxhall Corsa on December 16, 2025, along Soho Road in Birmingham, when he hit a couple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:21:23.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-origin man hailing from Punjab gets 11-year jail term for fatal hit-and-run in UK</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab, United Kingdom, Indian-origin man, hit-and-run case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/sc-issues-notice-to-centre-on-plea-seeking-ban-on-alcohol-sold-in-tetra-packs-sachets</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:18:22.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking ban on alcohol sold in tetra packs, sachets</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Alcohol ban, Supreme Court of India, tetra pack</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/20/judge-orders-mental-health-evaluation-for-woman-accused-of-attempting-to-murder-rihanna</loc>
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<image:caption>Rihanna arrives at the premiere of “Smurfs” on Sunday, July 13, 2025, at Paramount Studios in Los Angeles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:17:52.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Judge orders mental health evaluation for woman accused of attempting to murder Rihanna</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Rihanna, attempt to murder, mental health evaulation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/suspected-suicide-of-nism-aspirant-over-1000-students-protest-at-manipal-academy-of-bfsi-in-thanisandra</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:14:21.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspected suicide of NISM aspirant: Over 1000 students protest at Manipal Academy of BFSI in Thanisandra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Manipal Academy of BFSI, NISM</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/vck-iuml-invited-to-join-tvk-cabinet-says-minister-aadhav-arjuna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/zu9e4gda/C_1_1_CH1469_11983824.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK party cadre Aadhav Arjuna swears in as the Minister of the cabinet.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:12:24.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VCK, IUML invited to join TVK Cabinet, says Minister Aadhav Arjuna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Aadhav Arjuna, tvk cabinet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/sc-seeks-response-of-centre-states-on-pil-seeking-quota-for-women-lawyers-in-govt-panels</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:08:52.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks response of Centre, states on PIL seeking quota for women lawyers in govt panels</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, women reservation, Women lawyers, Ladli Foundation Trust</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/gcc-schools-push-class-10-pass-percentage-to-89-per-cent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-24/fd8sups4/P_4175598429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Among the 7,081 students from 81 corporation schools who appeared for the examination, 6,271 students cleared it.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:03:27.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GCC schools push Class 10 pass percentage to 89 per cent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, GCC schools</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/san-diego-mosque-shooters-met-online-and-left-writings-expressing-hate-fbi-says</loc>
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<image:caption>Attendees react as they listen to a speech during a vigil, the day after a shooting, outside of the Islamic Center of San Diego, Tuesday, May 19, 2026, in San Diego.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:03:14.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>San Diego mosque shooters met online and left writings expressing hate, FBI says</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, FBI, San Diego mosque shooting, shooters met online</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/20/fir-filed-over-social-media-posts-claiming-up-minister-a-k-sharma-travelled-with-27-vehicle-convoy</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T07:01:15.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR filed over social media posts claiming UP minister A K Sharma travelled with 27-vehicle convoy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, convoy, social media post, FIR filed, A K Sharma</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/board-of-peace-will-ask-the-un-security-council-to-press-hamas-to-disarm-2</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - President Donald Trump, center, applauds as Ilham Aliyev, President of Azerbaijan, left, and Bulgaria's Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov, right, hold up their signed Board of Peace charter during the Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T06:59:02.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Board of Peace will ask the UN Security Council to press Hamas to disarm</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, Hamas, Gaza genocide, Gaza Board of Peace</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/community-grieves-3-men-killed-while-defending-san-diego-mosque</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/avqnn788/San-Diego-shooting-victims.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photos of the three victims at the Islamic Center of San Diego are displayed after a news conference in San Diego, Calif., Tuesday, May 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T06:46:02.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Community grieves 3 men killed while defending San Diego mosque</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, San Diego mosque shooting, Islamic Center of San Diego</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/kerala-deploys-eight-ndrf-teams-ahead-of-expected-monsoon-arrival-next-week</loc>
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<image:caption>The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday had said that the southwest monsoon was likely to arrive in Kerala around May 26.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T06:40:07.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala deploys eight NDRF teams ahead of expected monsoon arrival next week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, National Disaster Response Force, Kerala monsoon, Indian Meteorological Department</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/two-officials-suspended-over-irregularities-in-kancheepuram-rural-development-tender-process</loc>
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<image:caption>The order stated that the short-term tender had been called by authorities at the BDO office without obtaining approval from the competent authority.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T06:34:44.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two officials suspended over irregularities in Kancheepuram rural development tender process</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, officials suspended, rural development tender</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/nato-would-survive-a-us-withdrawal-but-what-kind-of-alliance-would-it-become-2</loc>
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<image:caption>NATO headquaters in Brussels, Belgium.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T06:32:43.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NATO would survive a US withdrawal. But what kind of alliance would it become?</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, NATO, NATO allies, Donald Trump administration</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/May/20/i-blended-classical-moves-with-street-groove-says-choreographer-shwetha-warrier</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T06:31:32.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘I blended classical moves  with Street groove,' says choreographer Shwetha Warrier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Michael Jackson, Tribute, Swetha Warrier</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/fbi-announces-charges-against-indian-national-in-alleged-murder-of-woman-6-year-old-child-in-new-jersey</loc>
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<image:caption>38-year-old Nazeer Hameed, accused in the murder case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T06:26:07.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FBI announces charges against Indian national in alleged murder of woman, 6-year-old child in New Jersey</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, murder, New Jersey</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/reliance-industries-two-firms-tell-sc-they-will-write-to-centre-for-mediation-in-kg-basin-dispute</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>2026-05-20T06:15:22.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance Industries, two firms tell SC they will write to Centre for mediation in KG-basin dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, Reliance Industries Limited, KG-basin dispute, Krishna-Godavari basin</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/eu-agrees-to-implement-us-trade-pact-after-trump-threats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/gigqv8kv/AFP202605202277191436v1HighResPresidentTrumpHostsTheCongressionalPicnicAtT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US president Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T06:02:05.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU agrees to implement US trade pact after Trump threats</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, European Union, Trump's tariffs, US-EU standoff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/modi-govt-follows-policy-of-calibrated-capitulation-to-china-congress-slams-centre-over-beijing-ties</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:59:36.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Modi govt follows policy of calibrated capitulation to China’: Congress slams Centre over Beijing ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Jairam Ramesh, India China tensions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/20/mahoba-horror-neet-aspirant-abducted-tortured-gang-raped-in-captivity-for-16-days</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:48:13.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahoba horror: NEET aspirant abducted, tortured, gang-raped in captivity for 16 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, gang-rape, NEET aspirant, Mahoba, ​Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/us-to-restitute-rare-bronze-statue-of-avalokiteshvara-worth-rs-19-crores-stolen-from-chhattisgarh-museum</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/rldqfhpt/IMG-20260518-WA0072.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bronze idol was originally discovered in 1939 near the iconic Laxman Temple complex in Sirpur, a renowned archaeological site in Chhattisgarh’s Mahasamund district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:46:59.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US to restitute rare bronze statue of 'Avalokiteshvara' worth Rs 19 crores, stolen from Chhattisgarh museum  </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Avalokiteshvara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/putin-xi-jinping-hail-unyielding-ties-in-talks-after-trump-visit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/b4aytl5b/AP26140136388253.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, walks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing Wednesday, May 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:39:17.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Putin, Xi Jinping hail 'unyielding' ties in talks after Trump visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Russia-Ukraine war, West Asia war, Putin- Xi Jinping meet, Russia-China ties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/20/has-even-the-oil-in-double-engine-govt-run-out-ncp-sp-mla-slams-govt-over-fuel-shortage-reports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/7rjc5i2z/Jayant_Patil_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maharashtra NCP chief Jayant Patil.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:35:34.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Has even the oil in double-engine govt run out?’: NCP (SP) MLA slams govt over fuel shortage reports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Jayant Patil, fuel shortage report</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/poisoned-buffalo-bait-used-to-kill-two-tiger-cubs-in-haridwar-poaching-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/ldtxrycs/IMG-20260519-WA02492.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand forest officers inspect the site in Haridwar region where the bodies of two tiger cubs, a male and a female, were found.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:34:00.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poisoned buffalo bait used to kill two tiger cubs in Haridwar poaching case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tiger Cubs, Haridwar poaching case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/g-sudhakaran-sworn-in-as-pro-tem-speaker-of-kerala-assembly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/8wfewdsu/sudhakaran111346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former CPM leader G Sudhakaran, who won the election as a UDF-backed independent candidate from Ambalappuzha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:29:37.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>G Sudhakaran sworn in as pro tem Speaker of Kerala Assembly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala assembly, CPI leader G Sudhakaran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/vem-narender-reddy-misused-bhu-bharati-to-transfer-assigned-lands-to-son-alleges-brs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/6i7iw7h7/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-20-at-10.41.54-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS official spokesperson Manne Krishank.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:21:33.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vem Narender Reddy misused Bhu Bharati to transfer assigned lands to son, alleges BRS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Bhu Bharati, Vem Narender Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/20/man-gets-20-year-for-rigorous-imprisonment-sexual-assault-of-11-year-old-boy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-01/4ggihpc2/ANI_20250901123220.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>2026-05-20T05:17:59.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man gets 20-year for rigorous imprisonment sexual assault of 11-year-old boy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/environmentalists-demand-wider-eco-sensitive-zone-around-kbr-park</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/ki80medc/C_23_1_CH1429_3553408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maheshwari, a core campaigner of the Save KBR movement warned that replacing ecological protection with concrete infrastructure would worsen heat, noise, traffic congestion and pollution around the park.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:15:46.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Environmentalists demand wider 
eco-sensitive zone around KBR Park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/odisha-to-face-prolonged-heatwave-as-imd-warns-of-soaring-temperatures</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-08/4wvwi0j2/1-53-07041-pti04072025000046a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The IMD predicted that heatwave conditions are likely to prevail in pockets of Jharsuguda, Boudh, Sambalpur, Angul, Balasore, Bhadrak and Dhenkanal from May 20 onwards.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:13:40.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to face prolonged heatwave as IMD warns of soaring temperatures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, prolonged heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/20/btech-student-held-for-alleged-sexual-assault-on-classmate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-12/o5y4uwmi/ANI_20250206031235.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:11:52.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BTech student held for alleged sexual assault on classmate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/odisha-ensures-medicine-supply-ahead-of-chemists-bandh-over-online-pharmacy-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/9/25/original/2015-08-17T054131Z_1_LYNXNPEB7G06K_RTROPTP_3_FRANCE.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>More than 30,000 chemists across Odisha are expected to join the one-day strike on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:11:25.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha ensures medicine supply ahead of chemists’ bandh over online pharmacy protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, chemists’ bandh, online pharmacy protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/government-departments-get-ots-window-to-clear-taxes-owed-to-ghmc-cmc-mmc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/xm6ckju7/GHMC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said the OTS scheme is expected to help settle long-pending arrears, improve revenue realisation, reduce litigation and strengthen the financial position of GHMC, CMC and MMC.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:09:59.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government departments get OTS window to clear taxes owed to GHMC, CMC &amp; MMC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/after-mayilai-tasmac-staff-booked-for-rs-10-cut-42-outlets-shuttered-till-2-pm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-23/b4qceovc/C_1_1_CH1372_111469226.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The outlets were only opened at 2 pm after members of the Joint Action Committee of Tasmac Employees filed a petition at the collectorate outlining a set of demands</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:09:38.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Mayilai Tasmac staff booked for Rs 10 cut, 42 outlets shuttered till 2 pm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TASMAC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/20/acb-raids-on-senior-hmwssb-official-with-rs-100-crore-assets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/fmep1h2j/raids.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(Above) The items confiscated from the accused officer’s residence; Saggam Anantha Laxmi Kumar (58), General Manager (Engineering), Project Division-VIII, HMWSSB.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:08:18.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACB raids on senior HMWSSB official with Rs 100 crore assets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/20/cant-keep-failing-our-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/r33d94bt/ens8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NEET is not simply a competitive exam. It represents aspiration, social mobility, economic hope and years of personal sacrifice.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:07:16.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can't keep failing our students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, NTA, NEET UG, NEET paper leak, Union Education Ministry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/khet-bachao-abhiyan-to-be-launched-on-june-1-union-minister-chouhan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/yv1ofigl/Bachao.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union min Shivraj Chouhan, CM Mohan Majhi and Dy CM KV Singh Deo at the conference</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:06:48.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Khet Bachao Abhiyan’ to be launched on June 1: Union Minister Chouhan </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/20/woman-partner-held-for-killing-her-six-year-old-daughter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-19/i1k9qa77/ANI_20250519110513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Investigators said both the accused hatched a premeditated plan to kill the child.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:06:31.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, partner held for killing her six-year-old daughter </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/two-held-for-attack-on-cops-during-raid-at-sand-ghat-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-04/djpd96hm/202601043628137.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:05:38.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two held for attack on cops during raid  at sand ghat in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, raid, arrested, sand ghat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/honey-badger-leaves-five-injured-in-odishas-udala-village</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/asmtx0t6/honey_badger_1905chn_113_17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of honey badger used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:04:44.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Honey badger leaves five injured in Odisha's Udala village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, injured, honey badger</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/malikapur-villagers-up-in-arms-against-liquor-sale</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/qvdov0bk/liquor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:03:16.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malikapur villagers up in arms against liquor sale</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Liquor sale, Excise officials</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/cabinet-to-meet-in-yadadri-on-may-23-land-prices-on-agenda</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-25/zmzz14fl/202511253587167.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:02:39.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet to meet in Yadadri on May 23, land prices on agenda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/ganja-smuggler-with-link-to-firearm-racket-injured-in-shootout-with-cops-in-sambalpur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/ncdhqbgz/Ganja-smuggler.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The car used by accused Bunty.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:01:40.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganja smuggler with link to firearm racket injured in shootout with cops in Sambalpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Shootout, drug smuggler, firearm racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/is-there-rule-of-law-in-state-asks-lop-naveen-after-berhampur-incident</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/6/8/9/original/Naveen%20Patnaik%20EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD president Naveen Patnaik</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:01:34.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Is there rule of law in state’, asks LoP Naveen after Berhampur incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD chief Naveen Patnaik</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/our-padayatra-plan-forced-cm-revanth-reddy-to-conduct-review-of-prlis-claims-brs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/e8wmxumb/CM-exhorts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:01:16.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Our padayatra plan forced CM Revanth Reddy to conduct review of PRLIS, claims BRS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, PRLIS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/tn-records-9431-pass-percentage-in-class-10-board-exams-1931-govt-schools-score-100</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/ezen7pqp/85bd8307-0105-4ecb-9413-31d8848404cf.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students and teachers celebrate after the 10th class results at everwin Matriculation Higher Secondary School in Chennai on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:00:57.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN records 94.31% pass percentage in class 10 board exams; 1,931 Govt schools score 100%</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, SSLC, school education, pass percentage, Class 10 board examinations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/cm-majhi-assures-smooth-rabi-paddy-procurement-in-sambalpur-bargarh-dists</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/lc8zby3u/assures.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The chief minister said the state government’s procurement process is continuing across all regions to ensure that farmers are able to sell their produce without difficulty.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:00:45.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi assures smooth rabi paddy procurement in Sambalpur, Bargarh dists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, rabi paddy procurement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/two-students-killed-after-motorcycle-crashes-into-divider-in-odishas-sundergarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/0sfwe3ro/students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The motorcycle involved in the accident.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:00:26.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two students killed after motorcycle crashes into divider in Odisha's Sundergarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, road accident, Two killed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/man-seeks-fuel-attacks-petrol-pump-manager-with-stun-gun-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/igweb53u/manager.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicle of the accused.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T05:00:11.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man seeks fuel, attacks petrol pump manager with stun gun in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, stun gun</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/brs-leaders-have-no-moral-right-speak-about-palaumru-projects-minister-jupally-krishna-rao</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-27/pa2titoq/Jupally.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Tourism, Culture and Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:59:26.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS leaders have no moral right speak about Palaumru projects: Minister Jupally Krishna Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Jupally Krishna Rao, BRS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/protest-for-revival-of-sewa-paper-mill-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/8f0sakqy/Sewa-paper.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of trade unions staging protest in front of Koraput collectorate</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:59:26.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protest for revival of Sewa paper mill in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sewa paper mill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/odisha-hc-upholds-govt-order-raising-financial-powers-of-all-bdos</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-05/1eknmru5/Odishahighcourt.jpg</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>2026-05-20T04:58:45.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha HC upholds govt order raising financial powers of all BDOs </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/five-arrested-for-robbery-in-odisha-rs-1485-lakh-cash-recovered</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/m5okpbp2/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:58:29.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five arrested for robbery in Odisha; Rs 14.85 lakh cash recovered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, robbery, arrest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/gang-attack-on-couple-in-berhampur-pre-planned-victim-shifted-to-visakhapatnam-in-critical-condition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/51qdsnvt/assault.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:58:15.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gang attack on couple in Berhampur pre-planned, victim shifted to Visakhapatnam in critical condition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Gang attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/bjp-will-allot-poll-tickets-only-to-sincere-party-workers-ramchander</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/1qf2jl8v/Ramchander.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State BJP president N Ramchander Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:58:05.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP will allot poll tickets 
only to sincere party workers: Ramchander</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/bid-on-to-bring-back-historical-charters-from-uk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/jilni5p4/historical.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The seven charters were collected in the 19th century by British civil servant Sir Walter Elliot from regions that now fall under Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Gujarat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:56:29.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bid on to bring back historical charters from UK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/13th-art-of-giving-day-sees-massive-global-participation-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/r8naawcf/participation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The scale of participation in the state was extraordinary with programmes organised at over 20,000 locations.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:55:56.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13th Art of Giving Day sees massive global participation in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, global participation, Art of Giving Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/merit-list-for-433-assistant-professor-posts-in-government-medical-colleges-released</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/6/22/original/stethoscopeT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The board announced that candidates shortlisted in the ratio of 1:3 for each post have been called for certificate verification.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:55:27.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Merit list for 433 assistant professor posts in government medical colleges released</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/executive-engineer-lands-in-vigilance-net-with-landholding-of-82-acres</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/lnia8bya/landholding.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabar’s 9 acre farmhouse; Bhubaneswar Sabar</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/ljyppsvc/Executiv.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:55:07.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Executive engineer lands in Vigilance net with landholding of 82 acres </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha vigilance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/man-beaten-to-death-body-burnt-in-cuttack-village</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/sa6eyzo5/Man-beaten.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police along with the accused.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:54:23.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man beaten to death, body burnt in Cuttack village </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, mob lynching</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/nhai-to-pilot-odishas-first-bee-corridor-along-national-highways</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/w2czknt3/bee-corridor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:53:54.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI to pilot Odisha’s first ‘Bee Corridor’ along National Highways</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, national highway, Bee Corridors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/scert-develops-interactive-workbooks-for-classes-610</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/dx6glziu/SCERT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:52:56.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SCERT develops interactive workbooks for Classes 6–10</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/bjd-rajya-sabha-mp-sasmit-patra-pushes-for-rangeilunda-airstrip-upgradation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/i645bskq/20260205253.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Biju Janata Dal (BJD) Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:52:16.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra pushes for Rangeilunda airstrip upgradation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sasmit Patra, Rangeilunda airstrip</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/security-forces-carry-out-search-operation-to-trace-those-held-hostage-by-armed-groups-in-manipur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/06spd6vt/HIslIWXbYAAJ-da.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security forces combing through interior hill terrains of the Kangpokpi district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:52:01.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security forces carry out search operation to trace those held hostage by armed groups in Manipur</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur violence, Kangpokpi district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/judge-leads-rescue-of-nearly-1000-bonded-workers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/72xanmgr/Judge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescued brick kiln labourers queuing for lunch under security (above), and one of the makeshift tents that housed them in Siddapur village, Nandipet mandal.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/p8u2yfr6/workers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amid severe heat conditions in Nizamabad, labourers were forced to live in unhygienic temporary huts and tin sheds at their workplaces.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:51:56.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Judge leads rescue of nearly 1000 bonded workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Bonded workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/delay-in-service-delivery-should-not-be-tolerated-odisha-minister-krushna-chandra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-21/sxxenckc/Krushna-Chandra-Mahapatra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Housing and Urban Development (H&amp;UD) minister Krushna Chandra Mahapatra.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:50:55.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delay in service delivery should not be tolerated: Odisha minister Krushna Chandra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Krushna Chandra Mahapatra, Odisha right to public service</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/20/two-key-road-projects-launched-to-ease-traffic-congestion-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/jzbw9s68/Capital’s-‘worst-traffic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An ambulance stuck on NH-16 at Palasuni following a massive traffic jam after a truck caught fire on Palasuni overbridge in Bhubaneswar.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:49:17.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two key road projects launched to ease traffic congestion in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, traffic congestion, road projects</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/aiocd-nationwide-strike-hospital-chain-pharmacies-to-remain-open</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-08/wqrqfx5g/20251005208L.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>2026-05-20T04:43:50.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIOCD nationwide strike: Hospital, chain pharmacies to remain open</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, AIOCD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/heatwave-people-forced-to-scamper-for-shade-red-alert-in-12-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/0cl32i6v/scamper.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The man-made lake in the Public Garden in Hyderabad is seen completely dried up amidst severe summer heat on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:41:13.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave: People forced to scamper for shade; red alert in 12 districts </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana weather, Telangana heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/20/stock-markets-tumble-in-early-trade-amid-weak-global-peers-elevated-oil-prices</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/k5j55hla/Stock-Market-Decline.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:39:48.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets tumble in early trade amid weak global peers, elevated oil prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, stock markets, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/activists-raise-concerns-over-sc-observations-on-stray-dogs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/ozkb6vxu/P_4737619344.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Activists warned that some of the directions by the court could trigger panic-driven responses by authorities or residents hostile to community dogs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:39:04.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Activists raise concerns over SC observations on stray dogs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Supreme Court, stray dog, Stray dogs attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/20/rupee-slips-to-record-low-of-9690-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/11/22/original/India_currency_2000_AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:37:25.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee slips to record low of 96.90 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/cbse-website-glitches-bar-students-from-accessing-scanned-answer-scripts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/di4sthjb/CBSE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CBSE has opened the facility from May 19 to 22 to help students obtain the scanned copies of their evaluated answer sheets.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:33:39.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE website glitches bar students from accessing scanned answer scripts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CBSE website glitch</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/20/peeved-over-poor-state-of-khurda-dhh-mp-aparajita-walks-out-of-review-meet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/hf2xnub3/Peeved.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhubaneswar MP Aparajita Sarangi at the Rogi Kalyan Samiti governing body meeting on Tuesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:33:13.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peeved over poor state of Khurda DHH, MP Aparajita walks out of review meet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Khurda DHH</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/ensure-chola-plates-remain-in-tn-cm-vijayurged</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/w0wh00zs/‘Vijay-didn’t-appreciate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Chola-era copper plates were returned from the Netherlands</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:27:04.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensure Chola plates remain in TN, CM Vijayurged  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chola plates</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/activists-slam-ccmc-for-operating-ukkadam-bus-terminus-sans-completion-certificate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-28/k8dju4a0/1_1_ukkadam1_2802cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) has almost finished all the major works in the Ukkadam bus terminus that are being carried out in the city.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:26:12.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Activists slam CCMC for operating Ukkadam bus terminus sans completion certificate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CCMC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/hundreds-of-fish-float-dead-in-tns-vilathikulam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/t6xo4l44/19lfishes_1905mdu_2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishes floating in the surface of the Ammbalnagar kanmoi in Vilathikulam town panchayat.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:24:02.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hundreds of fish float dead in TN's Vilathikulam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, fish mortality</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/toilets-at-cmch-nephrology-ward-repaired-after-repeated-complaints</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-11/kqiq734j/P_4258080243.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The hospital authorities rectified the issue through the Public Works Department, said Dr Saravana Priya, Resident Medical Officer of CMCH.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:20:13.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toilets at CMCH nephrology ward repaired after repeated complaints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CMCH nephrology ward</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/grandmom-differently-abled-granddaughter-die-by-suicide-in-salem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-31/h9oczpdj/ANI_20260131081634.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to police, Sadhasree was a bedridden differently-abled person whose legs were severely affected.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:18:17.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grandmom, differently-abled granddaughter, die by suicide in Salem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, die by suicide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/20/ap-endowments-department-plans-eco-friendly-measures-expanded-online-services-in-temples</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-09/e8oku9be/Kumbhabhishekam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:16:24.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP Endowments Department plans eco-friendly measures, expanded online services in temples</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, endowments department, temple darshan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/20/after-13-year-legal-battle-ap-hc-orders-appointment-of-tribal-youth-as-police-constable</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/hn8ou62o/HC-revokes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:14:54.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 13-year legal battle, AP HC orders appointment of tribal youth as police constable</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh High Court, tribal youth</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/india-could-save-rs-7-lakh-crore-through-simultaneous-polls-says-jpc-chief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/1qeij6o2/P_4775262618.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JPC Chairperson PP Chaudhary.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:14:25.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India could save Rs 7 lakh crore through simultaneous polls, says JPC chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Joint Parliamentary Committee, Simultaneous polls, ‘One Nation, One Election’, PP Chaudhary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/dmk-functionary-fulfils-poll-promise-gifts-prosthetic-hand-to-woman-after-election-defeat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/74pkzpro/1_1_tiruppur2_1905cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Even after losing the Assembly election in Palladam, K Selvaraj, the Tiruppur Central District Secretary of DMK, has fulfilled a pre-poll promise by providing an artificial hand, purchased for Rs 2 lakhs, to a woman in Palladam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:13:32.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK functionary fulfils poll promise, gifts prosthetic hand to woman after election defeat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, prosthetic hand</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/20/apcrda-holds-gram-sabha-in-thullur-amid-amaravati-land-acquisition-pooling-exercise</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/62l8ai9l/Gram-Sabha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Gram Sabha was conducted on Tuesday at Thullur under the aegis of APCRDA as part of the land acquisition activities for the development of the people’s capital city, Amaravati.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:13:29.741Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APCRDA holds Gram Sabha in Thullur amid Amaravati land acquisition, pooling exercise</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Land Acquisition, APCRDA, Gram Sabha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/20/goldsmiths-observe-bandh-over-pm-modis-remarks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-15/sbfvtca9/ANI_20240917110532.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:11:26.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goldsmiths observe bandh over PM Modi’s remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, PM Modi, bandh, Goldsmith</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/20/interview-sir-aims-at-transparent-clean-voter-rolls-in-ap-ceo-yadav</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/fjmu9s6d/SIR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:07:48.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | SIR aims at transparent, clean voter rolls in AP: CEO Yadav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vivek Yadav, voter roll, Special Intensive Revision (SIR)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/someone-from-within-report-claims-us-israel-planned-to-install-ahmadinejad-in-iran-regime-change-operation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/c2cd7e4a-bf2d-4b90-8116-1f22589aed3d/AP24154249420907.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:05:46.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Someone from within’: Report claims US, Israel planned to install Ahmadinejad in Iran regime-change operation</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Iran regime change</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/20/aps-konaseema-district-set-to-implement-plasma-technology-for-garbage-disposal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-09/bjmzcu4n/C_35_1_CH1576_66951541.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:04:35.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP's Konaseema district set to implement plasma technology for garbage disposal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, garbage disposal, plasma technology</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/drunk-teenagers-hurl-petrol-bomb-at-police-outpost-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/um51i39u/1_1_tvlie19_boom01_1905tvl_6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police then instructed them to appear before the police station along with their parents on Tuesday morning and then left the spot</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:04:33.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drunk teenagers hurl petrol bomb at police outpost in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, petrol bomb</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/20/intrusion-of-fishing-boats-into-coastal-waters-of-ap-will-not-be-tolerated-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/bwrcf2p0/Intrusion.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu having lunch with a fisherman’s family during his visit to Kavali in Nellore district on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/8uedx4kz/transponders.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:03:04.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Intrusion of fishing boats into coastal waters of AP will not be tolerated: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Fishing boat</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/20/fuel-price-hike-raises-kharif-cultivation-costs-deepens-financial-burden-on-ap-ryots</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/zay1tirp/cultivation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Earlier, tractor owners used to charge around Rs 800 per acre for a single round of ploughing or tillage work but now it has reportedly gone up to nearly Rs 1,000 per acre.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T04:02:16.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel price hike raises Kharif cultivation costs, deepens financial burden on AP ryots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Fuel price, kharif crops, financial burden</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/20/ap-govt-puts-ulbs-on-alert-as-heatwave-intensifies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/34z5zdw5/ULBs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Holding a hand fan for comfort, a woman sits in a VMC water kiosk on a sunny afternoon in Vijayawada</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:58:25.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt puts ULBs on alert as heatwave intensifies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Heatwave, Urban Local Body</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/20/ap-govt-rolls-out-energy-ev-mobility-reforms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-26/yva5erpm/ANI_20251226103020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electric vehicle image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:57:07.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt rolls out energy, EV mobility reforms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, electric vehicle, energy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/telangana-hc-orders-encroachment-free-footpaths-action-on-illegal-parking</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/v2s7rsvl/202603233717774.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The petitioners told the court that encroachments, irregular parking and the absence of proper pavements had made it difficult for pedestrians, particularly senior citizens, to move safely or access public transport.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:51:32.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC orders encroachment-free footpaths, action on illegal parking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/telangana-government-aims-to-transform-dumpyards-into-development-centres-dy-cm-mallu-bhatti</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/4j7eu15k/dumpyards.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka speaks during the National Review Meeting on Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 in New Delhi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:49:53.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government aims to transform dumpyards into development centres: Dy CM Mallu Bhatti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mallu Bhatti</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/20/cm-orders-expeditious-land-acquisition-for-prlis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/uvmch2ez/expeditious.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy speaks during a meeting with ministers and MLAs from the erstwhile Mahbubnagar district in Hyderabad on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:47:43.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM orders expeditious land acquisition for PRLIS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/20/italy-india-strategic-push-for-the-indo-mediterranean</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/odyzi8qi/modi-meloni101046.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the Joint Press Statement at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Thursday, March 02, 2023</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:47:24.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Italy &amp; India: Strategic push for the Indo-Mediterranean</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, PM Modi, India-Italy ties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/terminate-contract-of-waste-management-firm-cpm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-12/3n642267/C_32_1_CH1536_73967141.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPM Madurai district secretary M Ganesan alleged that the corporation administration had failed to appoint adequate sanitation workers despite the city’s growing population.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:45:30.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Terminate contract of waste management firm: CPM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CPM, waste management firm</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/20/ap-raises-cotton-shrimp-tobacco-issues-with-union-minister-piyush-goyal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/83rckync/AP-raises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Narasaraopet MP Lavu Sri Krishna Devarayalu and Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu at a meeting with Union Minister Piyush Goyal in Delhi I Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:44:53.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP raises cotton, shrimp, tobacco issues with Union minister Piyush Goyal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Piyush Goyal, tobacco, Cotton</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/madras-hc-tells-ordnance-factory-to-revise-wages-of-contract-staff</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/0zwlx3ye/HC-transfers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:43:02.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC tells ordnance factory to revise wages of contract staff</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, contract staff</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/anna-university-to-begin-college-inspections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-29/13zkh54k/C_1_1_CH1404_109869027.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Anna University, College of Engineering, Guindy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:42:24.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anna University to begin college inspections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Anna University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/circumstantial-proof-of-adultery-is-sufficient-for-dissolution-of-marriage-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-28/8yv0nzv1/C_1_1_CH1402_119513539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court made the observations recently while setting aside an order of a family court in Villupuram which dismissed a divorce petition filed by a constable attached to the CRPF.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:41:42.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Circumstantial proof of adultery is sufficient for dissolution of marriage: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, marriage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/provide-records-on-recovered-panchami-land-ncsc-to-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/fqeq3adk/Provide-records-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The notice was issued following a complaint alleging that revenue authorities, after recovering Panchami and Adi Dravidar land from encroachers</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:39:14.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Provide records on recovered Panchami land: NCSC to TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Panchami land</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/20/brunt-of-unscientific-development-anganwadi-homes-in-mulluvila-colony-face-flood-threat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/1/17/original/Welfare_fund_for_IT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Technopark at Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:38:10.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brunt of unscientific development: Anganwadi, homes in Mulluvila Colony face flood threat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Technopark, Mulluvila Colony</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/20/brotherhood-beats-in-motherland-penn-masala-to-perform-in-bengaluru-this-weekend</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/wnqocu95/PNG-image.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Penn Masala</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:37:24.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brotherhood Beats in Motherland: Penn Masala to perform in Bengaluru this weekend</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bollywood, Music, performance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/20/excise-arrests-four-with-200g-of-mdma</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-26/w919drsc/New-Project-77.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Excise officials said the MDMA had been brought from Bengaluru for sale in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:34:51.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Excise arrests four with 200g of MDMA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, MDMA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/20/artillery-shell-caught-in-net-off-tiruvallur-coast</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/mo4mkcnm/Artillery-shell.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police sources recalled that a similar shell-like object was recovered during renovation work at a house in Mannadi last year.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:33:54.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artillery shell caught in net off Tiruvallur coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Artillery shelling</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/20/kerala-startup-mission-invites-eois</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-26/qpijarqm/C_32_1_CH1213_67241220.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Startups with established products and revenue can leverage this initiative titled ‘Business for Startups’ aimed at strategic industry partnerships, market access and opportunities to showcase innovative solutions.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:33:40.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Startup Mission invites EoIs </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/20/ap-dy-cm-orders-transparent-survey-to-identify-infrastructure-gaps-in-villages</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/r3klwq3o/Dy-CM.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Panchayat Raj Minister Pawan Kalyan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:33:00.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP Dy CM orders transparent survey to identify infrastructure gaps in villages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, survey, infrstructure gap</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/20/bharat-forge-signs-mou-with-ap-for-indias-first-private-marine-gas-turbine-unit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-12/vhnen4pq/P_4475120258.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bharat Forge vice chairman Amit Kalyani met Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and discussed with him on setting up industries in Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:32:00.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bharat Forge signs MoU with AP for India’s first private marine gas turbine unit </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, memorandum of understanding, Bharat Forge, marine gas turbine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/20/two-minors-among-seven-held-for-murder-of-gana-singers-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-18/upd2gvaf/Arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The attackers hacked Bharath and Seenu before fleeing the spot. Bharath died inside the house, while Seenu collapsed near the entrance in a pool of blood.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:31:02.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two minors among seven held for murder of ‘gana’ singers in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, minors arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/20/two-held-for-setting-ablaze-car-seized-by-cops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/9/30/original/Arrest12.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>2026-05-20T03:30:30.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two held for setting ablaze car seized by cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Car accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/20/efforts-begin-to-repatriate-seven-historic-copper-plate-charters-from-scotland-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/i7gh9zkx/plateProject.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The historic copper plate charters, currently preserved at the Edinburgh University Library in Scotland.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:30:21.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Efforts begin to repatriate seven historic copper plate charters from Scotland</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, copper plate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/20/delayed-sea-breeze-pushes-chennai-temperatures-close-to-40-degrees-celsius</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/xcu1116q/City-sweats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishing boats remain moored at Kasimedu harbour under a blazing summer sun as Chennai reeled under intense heat on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:28:24.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delayed sea breeze pushes Chennai temperatures close to 40 degrees Celsius</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Delayed sea breeze</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/tn-forest-officials-invited-for-international-big-cat-alliance-summit-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/6nxizjsi/ANI_20260511065708.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu, regarded as one of the leading states in tiger conservation, has five notified tiger reserves: Mudumalai, Sathyamangalam, Anamalai, Kalakad Mundanthurai and Srivilliputhur Megamalai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:25:43.693Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN forest officials invited for International Big Cat Alliance summit in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, International Big Cat Alliance summit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/tn-talent-research-wing-to-identify-promising-sportspersons</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/wyut082o/202605193793923.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to a release from the department, the minister issued instructions to officials to form the wing during a review meeting held on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:24:25.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN talent research wing to identify  promising sportspersons</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN talent research wing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/20/seven-held-with-35-kg-ganja-in-twin-raids-in-aluva-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/3/6/original/Police_Express_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:23:23.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven held with 35 kg ganja in twin raids in Aluva</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Ganja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/tvk-mla-kanimozhi-faces-criticism-over-meeting-officials-at-astrology-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/5e74c3gw/TVK-MLA-lands-in-‘sofagate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA Kanimozhi Santhosh seated on a sofa while corporation health officials occupied chairs during a meeting at her “astrology office”</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:22:51.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK MLA Kanimozhi faces criticism over meeting officials at ‘astrology office’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK MLA Kanimozhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/death-toll-reaches-22-in-china-rains-20-more-missing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/don38dwb/AP23213230028340-1690950975.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nearly 24,000 people were evacuated in affected areas across Hunan, Guizhou and Hubei.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:21:25.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll reaches 22 in China rains, 20 more missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Torrential rains, China rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/20/students-at-fisat-build-agrobot-mars-rover-to-help-farming-and-explore-space</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/olqpmxcq/Students-build.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FISAT Rover Team with a Mars rover named ‘DAWN’ developed by them.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/2481aror/build_Agrobot_Mar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Developed over four months at an estimated cost of Rs 7.5 lakh, the rover was built for simulated Martian exploration and life-detection missions.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:21:21.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students at FISAT build Agrobot, Mars rover to help farming and explore space</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/20/annual-feast-of-holy-virgin-mary-begins-at-vallarpadam-basilica</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/oz804ze3/Annual-feast.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ceremonial flag of the 502nd feast of Holy Virgin Mary being hoisted at Vallarpadam Basilica.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:19:05.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Annual feast of Holy Virgin Mary begins at Vallarpadam Basilica</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Vallarpadam Basilica, Holy Vallarpadam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/20/drainage-water-supply-networks-in-city-to-be-mapped-under-amrut</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/2r1jio3x/Drainage-water.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Thevara-Perandoor canal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:16:56.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drainage, water supply networks in city to be mapped under AMRUT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, AMRUT, Uralungal Society</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/us-lost-42-aircraft-including-fighter-jets-mq-9-reaper-drones-in-iran-war-says-report</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/qma1zj6j/AFP20260513B2NZ9G6v1HighResUsIranIsraelWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This US Navy handout photo released on May 12, 2026, by US Central Command Public Affairs shows an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron 151, and an EA-18G Growler, attached to Electronic Attack Squadron 133, launching from the flight deck of Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln on May 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:16:50.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US lost 42 aircraft, including fighter jets, MQ-9 Reaper drones in Iran war, says report</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Operation Epic Fury</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/pudukkottai-gang-rape-second-accused-held-kin-allege-medical-negligence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/cb27jv59/202605143787163.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The victim’s family alleged that she was not properly attended to at the hospital on the night of the incident and was asked to return home.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:13:39.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pudukkottai gang rape second accused held; kin allege medical negligence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Pudukkottai gang rape</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/actor-ismail-among-two-killed-in-car-accident-at-kannur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/ui4fyue6/202604123744950.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to reports, the car was travelling from the Kannavam side towards Koothuparamba when the accident occurred.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:12:20.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Ismail among two killed in car accident at Kannur </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malayalam, Accident, actor Ismail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/neet-against-rights-of-states-rural-students-tn-minister-arunraj</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/qhfloc5s/C_1_1_CH1104_12002466.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister KG Arunraj.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:11:50.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET against rights of states, rural students: TN Minister Arunraj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NEET, TN Minister Arunraj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/man-shot-dead-outside-college-in-north-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/e7m1wr0e/ANI_20260426111229.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:06:32.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man shot dead outside college in North Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi crime, gun violence, Delhi shooting, Welcome area</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/divided-loyalty-kerala-hc-denies-advocate-enrolment-to-homoeopath</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/0t86h2df/C_53_1_CH1537_43410340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Splitting one’s professional soul between two masters can lead to a loss of focus in both professions, the court observed.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:04:51.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Divided loyalty': Kerala HC denies advocate enrolment to homoeopath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala HC, homoeopathy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/israeli-forces-intercept-the-remaining-activist-flotilla-vessels-headed-for-gaza-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/msh5ag5s/AP26139389163027.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protesters chant pro-Palestinian slogans outside Greece's Foreign Ministry after Israel's navy intercepted an activist flotilla in waters off of Cyprus, in Athens, Tuesday, May 19, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:02:59.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli forces intercept the remaining activist flotilla vessels headed for Gaza</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Gaza genocide, The Global Sumud Flotilla, Gaza flotilla, Gaza's naval blockade</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/kerala-hc-to-pronounce-verdict-in-madhu-lynching-case-on-may-25</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/yfar60kk/202604243762623.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The prosecution argued that the sentences imposed were not commensurate with the gravity of the offence, contending that the homicide committed by the accused warranted harsher punishment.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T03:00:52.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC to pronounce verdict in Madhu lynching case on May 25</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala HC, Madhu Lynching case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/malabar-milma-launches-newready-to-cook-milk-bhatura</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-22/18fq4jm4/Milma-packets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:56:05.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malabar Milma launches new
ready-to-cook 'milk bhatura'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malabar Milma, milk bhatura</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/the-kattunaikkar-tribes-adventurous-1740-metres-high-trek-for-honey</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/g4o1jeok/Kattunai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The honey collected from Pakshipathalam, an extraordinary thick, intensely flavoured one, yielding barely 150 kilograms in a good year but carrying every drop of the biodiversity of the place it comes from.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/959ycgme/high.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aakkolly tribesmen making smoldering bundles to calm bees.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/3s8g25sv/Kattunaikkars_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jithin, Sunoj</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:53:20.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Kattunaikkar tribe's adventurous 1,740 metres high trek for honey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, honey, Kattunaikkar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/mcd-authorises-officers-to-impose-civil-penalties-under-jan-vishwas-act-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-13/iv13mneh/MCD-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Corporation of Delhi building.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:53:19.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD authorises officers to impose civil penalties under Jan Vishwas Act</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi MCD, Jan Vishwas Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/ensure-sufficient-fertiliser-supply-during-kharif-tn-cm-vijay-urges-pm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/7x3yldqd/20260512223F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CM also urged the PM to instruct the authorities to supply the required quantities to meet demand for the rest of Kharif season.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:51:58.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensure sufficient fertiliser supply during Kharif: TN CM Vijay urges PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, fertiliser supply, Tamil Nadu CM Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/delhis-three-landfill-sites-await-processing-of-44-lmt-legacy-waste</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/li5zrqyq/bhalswa04081432.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The landfill-flattening exercise forms part of Delhi’s broader push to eliminate the city’s infamous garbage mountains through biomining.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/6o2fauo4/Screenshot-2026-05-20-031430.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:51:18.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi's three landfill sites await processing of 44 LMT legacy waste</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Bhalswa landfill, Okhla landfill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/technical-issues-disrupt-class-xii-re-evaluation-process-date-extended</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/tz99u94f/cbse102636.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>What many expected to be a quick application process turned into a stressful experience because of slow-loading pages and frequent portal glitches.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:48:56.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Technical issues disrupt Class XII 
re-evaluation process, date extended</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CBSE, Class XII, re-evaluation process</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/amid-aiadmk-rift-efforts-are-on-to-broker-peace-between-eps-shanmugam-camp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/ae18ryam/Rebel-faction.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami leaves after meeting district secretaries at the party headquarters in Chennai on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:47:32.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid AIADMK rift, efforts are on to broker peace between EPS, Shanmugam camp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CVe Shanmugam, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami, AIADMK rift</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/kodagu-shadowdamsel-discovered-last-year-spotted-in-kasaragod</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/b9tatyeb/Kodagu-shadowdamsel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sooryaprakasha (female)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/onqzlvuq/discovered-last-year.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sooryaprakasha (male)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:46:22.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kodagu shadowdamsel, discovered last year, spotted in Kasaragod </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sooryaprakashi, Kodagu shadowdamsel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/pharmacists-commercial-vehicle-operators-to-go-on-strike-on-financial-concern</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/9h4e35x9/cars111330.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Drivers are demanding an immediate hike in auto and taxi fares to cope with rising petrol, diesel and CNG prices.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:45:02.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pharmacists, commercial vehicle operators to go on strike on financial concern</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Strike, Delhi-NCR, Commercial Vehicle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/forgotten-guns-and-radios-gateway-in-kunnamkulam-still-echoes-notes-of-history-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/6qcpxi1k/ANI_20260415073446.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>In those days, owning a radio was considered a matter of prestige in ordinary households. A firearm, meanwhile, symbolised authority and protection. (Representative image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:44:22.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forgotten 'Guns and Radios' gateway in Kunnamkulam still echoes notes of history</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kunnamkulam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/dgca-officers-to-inspect-boeing-fuel-control-switch-at-us-facility-in-june</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-02/0owbetcj/202602023659822.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:43:27.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGCA officers to inspect Boeing fuel control switch at US facility in June</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DGCA, Boeing, Fuel Control Switch</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/aicc-youth-congress-issues-showcause-notices-after-clash-between-rival-karnataka-factions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/xx688ro3/C_35_1_CH1101_68293654.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Youth Congress members clash at the KPCC office during a meeting regarding NEET protest. / Express</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:42:25.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AICC Youth Congress issues showcause notices after clash between rival Karnataka factions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, show cause notice, Youth Congress</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/delhi-heatwave-sattu-ors-to-help-workers-beat-rising-heat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/3vnnyoax/1-53-19051-pti05192026000100b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Man takes a nap in front of the cooler taking shade from the scorching sun.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:40:35.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi heatwave: Sattu, ORS to help workers beat rising heat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, Delhi heatwave, ORS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/summer-marks-revival-of-old-school-ways-matkas-khus-curtains-for-relief</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/elkjf6i4/weather05054632.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People seen out on a hot day at India Gate, on May 19, 2026 in New Delhi.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/xt0utifd/whatsapp_image_2026_05_19_at_104020_pm104433.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Roadside markets that were once filled only with simple clay pots are now crowded with colourful matkas.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:39:09.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Summer marks revival of old-school ways; matkas, khus curtains for relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, summer, Delhi heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/over-26k-pharmacies-in-karnataka-to-shut-for-24-hours-over-online-medicine-sales-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/8j1483cp/ANI_20260519053755.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:38:56.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 26K pharmacies in Karnataka to shut for 24 hours over online medicine sales row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, bandh, Pharmacy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/in-a-first-karnataka-to-launch-ai-platform-for-smart-document-access</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/16/original/documentation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for repesentative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:37:54.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In a first, Karnataka to launch AI platform for smart document access</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, artificial intelligence, smart document, documentation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/capital-records-seasons-highest-power-demand-touches-7776-mw-mark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/wgnc54hk/bses104410.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The BSES discoms met the peak power demand of 3,492 MW and 1,683 MW in their respective areas.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:34:40.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Capital records season’s highest power demand, touches 7,776 MW mark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Power demand, Delhi heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/cbses-new-two-indian-language-rule-leaves-french-spanish-students-in-limbo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-14/vcpg3d4j/cbse%20(1).jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:34:20.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE’s new two-Indian-language rule 
leaves French, Spanish students in limbo </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CBSE, foreign language</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/over-8l-women-receive-pink-card-says-government</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/n0saigkg/20260307376L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, with others, poses with a pink NCMC card as she travels in a DTC bus in New Delhi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:33:31.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 8L women receive Pink Card, says government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Pink Saheli Smart Card, Pink Card</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/mani-c-kappan-likely-to-be-offered-post-with-cabinet-rank</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/2/10/original/WhatsApp_Image_2021-01-24_at_10.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mani C Kappan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:33:02.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mani C Kappan likely to be offered post with cabinet rank</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mani C Kappan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/kharges-lunch-meeting-sparks-buzz-over-karnataka-leadership-change-cabinet-reshuffle-talks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-08/465gb5bg/kharge101451.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:32:24.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge's lunch meeting sparks buzz over Karnataka leadership change, cabinet reshuffle talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mallikarjun Kharge, Karnataka leadership tussle, lunch meeting</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/electoral-defeat-is-not-end-of-cpm-will-return-stronger-says-pinarayi-vijayan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/rsfh1zue/C_32_1_CH1536_73393924.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Kerala chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:31:24.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Electoral defeat is not end of CPM, will return stronger, says Pinarayi Vijayan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, CPM</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/20/four-workers-hospitalised-after-inhaling-toxic-fumes-while-cleaning-factory-tank-near-sriperumbudur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/19724903/cleanin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Co-workers rescuing workers who collapsed while cleaning a waste storage tank at United Industries Plastic Private Limited near Sriperumbudur on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:31:16.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four workers hospitalised after inhaling toxic fumes while cleaning factory tank near Sriperumbudur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Toxic fumes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/project-sangam-begins-after-lg-taranjit-singh-sandhu-direction</loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:31:09.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Project Sangam begins after LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu direction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi traffic police, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Project SANGAM</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/government-to-set-up-centres-for-dignified-recycling-of-damaged-religious-idols</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/xrhloxv7/20260503310f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:28:33.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government to set up centres for ‘dignified recycling’ of damaged religious idols</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, religious idols</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/karnataka-home-minister-parameshwara-wants-tumakuru-ditrict-declared-as-bengaluru-north</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/505hyt0v/wants-Tumakuru.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLC KN Rajendra welcomes Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara to the ‘Sadhana Samarpana Samavesha’ organised by the Congress to mark three years in office</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:28:01.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka home minister Parameshwara wants Tumakuru ditrict declared as Bengaluru North </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, G Parameshwara, Tumakuru district, Bengaluru North</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/three-years-of-misgovernance-bjp-slams-karnataka-govt-over-corruption-stalled-development-claims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/2oow1umj/ANI_20260519075753.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka BJP chief BY Vijayendra</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:27:44.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Three years of misgovernance’: BJP slams Karnataka govt over corruption, stalled development claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Karnataka Congress government</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/cpi-to-stay-firm-on-claim-for-dty-lop-post</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/5z2r1hdy/ANI_20260328093308.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI Kerala Secretary Binoy Viswam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:27:10.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI to stay firm on claim for Dty LoP post </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPI, Binoy Viswam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/eight-year-old-boy-dies-after-mtc-bus-brushes-past-two-wheeler</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-01/uk3eh8m2/ANI_20240901115936.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MTC officials said departmental action will be taken against the driver after submission of an inquiry report by the safety officer.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:27:00.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight-year-old boy dies after MTC bus brushes past two-wheeler</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MTC bus accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/three-electrocuted-to-death-during-bid-to-remove-rainwater-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/o3jexkie/ANI_20260320045441.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While removing the water, he came into contact with an electric source and was electrocuted on the spot.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:26:02.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three electrocuted to death during bid to remove rainwater in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, electrocuted</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/man-sets-himself-ablaze-outside-wifes-home-dies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/q7ow8tx5/ANI_20260519053705.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:26:01.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man sets himself ablaze outside wife’s home, dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, self immolation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/citys-chief-poll-officer-meets-parties-to-discuss-sir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/kjw1g7qe/sir113216.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The party representatives were given a brief on the whole exercise, and their questions were answered.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:24:32.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>City’s chief poll officer meets parties to discuss SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi SIR</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/20/stray-dog-menace-kerala-struggles-to-implement-sc-order</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/mpurtvft/Kerala-struggles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Local bodies across Kerala continue to cite a lack of shelters, insufficient animal birth control (ABC) centres, inadequate funds, and the absence of a clear legal framework to permanently house dogs removed from public spaces.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:24:30.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stray dog menace: Kerala struggles to implement SC order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Supreme Court, stray dog</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/drdo-completes-final-trials-of-drone-launched-missile-for-tanks-aerial-targets</loc>
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<image:caption>The ministry said the successful trials confirmed readiness for serial production of the missile system.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:21:00.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRDO completes final trials of drone launched missile for tanks, aerial targets</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, missile, DRDO</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/delivered-what-we-promised-will-retain-karnataka-in-2028-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/f705va3y/Delivere.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara and others at an exhibition organised as part of the ‘Sadhana Samarpana Samavesha’ organised by the Congress to mark three years in office in Karnataka, at Tumakuru on Tuesday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:20:48.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delivered what we promised, will retain Karnataka in 2028: CM Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Shivakumar, CM Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Congress government</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/indian-flyers-call-out-vietnam-airlines-for-racism-discrimination</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/d9s59asv/vietnam-airlines-rep-pic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:20:34.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian flyers call out Vietnam Airlines for racism, discrimination</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, racism, Vietnam airlines</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/20/one-held-two-absconding-after-assaulting-bmtc-driver-over-road-rage-incident</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/mj7ppcpq/P_4705201298.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BMTC bus image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:18:47.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One held, two absconding after assaulting BMTC driver over road rage incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, BMTC, Road rage, Assault</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/tasmac-halts-closure-of-717-liquor-shops-amid-confusion-over-500-metre-rule</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/gsjytkej/1_1_dsc_6308_copy_4928x3264_1605tvl_6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On condition of anonymity, a district manager of Tasmac said that several liquor outlets across the state are functioning within the prohibited 500-metre radius.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:17:41.224Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tasmac halts closure of 717 liquor shops amid confusion over 500-metre rule</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TASMAC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/kolkata-diary-45k-car-and-two-wheeler-owners-fined-in-10-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/kjrtocho/lkolkata-police095123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Most cases of unauthorised parking were recorded in the South traffic guard area.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:17:23.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata Diary: 45K car and two-wheeler owners fined in 10 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, narcotics, traffic violation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/new-tvk-government-firms-up-tns-stand-on-two-language-policy-rejects-pm-shri-school-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/3b9mz0wr/New-TVK-govt-firms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>School Education Minister Rajmohan inaugurating a teachers’ training session on new textbooks in Chennai on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:14:29.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New TVK government firms up TN’s stand on two-language policy, rejects PM SHRI school scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, two-language policy, TVK Government, PM SHRI school scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/20/hoysala-cops-save-bengaluru-man-attempting-to-kill-self-over-family-dispute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/9amngffx/Police.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:12:20.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hoysala cops save Bengaluru man attempting to kill self over family dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, police, Suicide Attempt</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/20/cbi-starts-probe-into-rs-1-crore-tiruppur-crematorium</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/nu7bn3zy/202605193794159.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The trust’s secretary filed a petition in the Madras High Court alleging that, despite the trust’s readiness to construct an electric crematorium free of cost.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:11:43.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC orders CBI probe into construction of Rs 1.4 crore electric crematorium in Palladam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CBI, Tiruppur crematorium</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/india-vietnam-ink-pacts-for-free-indo-pacific</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-30/o4j5hdoj/Rajnath-Singh-PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:11:09.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Vietnam ink pacts for free Indo-Pacific</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajnath Singh, General Phan Van Giang, India-Vietnam ties</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/work-on-six-road-infrastructure-projects-in-ncr-to-begin-by-april-next-year-nitin-gadkari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/7duzatmo/highways01062347.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nitin Gadkari along with Chief Minister of Haryana, Sh. Nayab Singh Saini and Chief Minister of NCT of Delhi, Rekha Gupta during inspection of the stretches of Six lane access controlled highway from DND Maharani Bagh to Junction with Jaitpur Pusta Road Section of NH-148 NA in NCT of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/bofvh0l1/Screenshot-2026-05-20-031612.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:11:01.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Work on six road infrastructure projects in NCR to begin by April next year: Nitin Gadkari</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NCR, Nitin Gadkari, Infrastructure projects</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/india-in-green-tech-accord-with-nordics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/vwp3snq3/1-53-19051-pti05192026000272b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo, Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson, Icelandic Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir and Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen during the Nordic-India Summit, in Oslo, Norway.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:05:34.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India in green tech accord with Nordics</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Oslo, Nordic Summit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/karnataka-government-hiding-data-on-farmer-suicides-in-state-hd-kumaraswamy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/jsczbdpc/farmer-suicide.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:04:54.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka government hiding data on farmer suicides in state: HD Kumaraswamy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy, Karnataka Government, Farmer suicide</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/no-trusting-anyone-says-ministry-on-neet-re-test</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/zrovk43c/pradhan-neet101533.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan reviews the re-exam preparations in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T02:01:33.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No trusting anyone’, says ministry on NEET re-test</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dharmendra Pradhan, NEET paper leak, NEET retest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/20/us-based-nri-arrested-in-bengaluru-for-allegedly-possessing-seven-live-bullets-illegally</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:59:15.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US-based NRI arrested in Bengaluru for allegedly possessing seven live bullets illegally </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, arrest, NRI, live bullets</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/consider-how-to-destroy-recover-data-kept-abroad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:58:25.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Consider how to destroy, recover data kept abroad’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, Data, Meity Secretary S Krishnan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/rajasthan-karnataka-mp-key-states-for-congress-to-improve-rajya-sabha-tally</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/dozfzr4a/C_53_1_CH1509_43203028.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge speaks in the House.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:56:49.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan, Karnataka, MP key states for Congress to improve Rajya Sabha tally</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Rajya Sabha seats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/newly-wed-woman-ends-life-over-dowry-in-karnatakas-ballari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/fq9dhtyt/Newly-wed-woman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File photo of Aishwarya (R) with her husband and accused Pradeep Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:54:19.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newly-wed woman ends life over dowry in Karnataka's Ballari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, dowry harassment, ends life</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/karnataka-lags-in-solar-power-contribution-to-national-grid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/2ympzlbt/K’taka-lags-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Though Karnataka leads in solar power generation, contribution from the state to the central grid was less due to cloud cover in most places.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:52:03.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka lags in solar power contribution to national grid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Solar energy, power contribution</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/20/use-ammonium-sulphate-instead-of-urea-icar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ztponv8c/ANI_20260405053138.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:51:40.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Use ammonium sulphate instead of urea: ICAR</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ICAR, West Asia conflict, Fertilizer shortage, ammonium sulphate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/karnataka-police-data-centre-gets-iso-certification-for-information-security-management-systems</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/r1qgs5ec/IEC-tag-for-K’taka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DGP Pronab Mohanty (second from the right) receives the award.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:48:48.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Police Data Centre gets ISO certification for information security management systems</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka police, ISO certificate, information security</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/delhi-hc-refuses-relief-to-300-families-in-yamuna-bazar-eviction-likely-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/ecwznjfe/ANI_20260311074230.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:46:15.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC refuses relief to 300 families in Yamuna Bazar, eviction likely today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Demolition drive, Yamuna Bazar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/city-scorched-ridge-temperature-crosses-46c-orange-alert-till-monday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/svnda53m/1-53-19051-pti05192026000097a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>omen cover themselves on a hot summer day, at Red Fort, in New Delhi, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:44:15.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>City scorched: Ridge temperature crosses 46°C, orange alert till Monday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, orange alert, Delhi heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/karnataka-hc-seeks-consideration-of-census-duty-exemption-plea-on-medical-grounds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/ye5el0su/HC-sets-rules.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:43:46.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC seeks consideration of census duty exemption plea on medical grounds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High Court , medical grounds, census duty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/kempegowda-international-airport-to-be-key-pillar-in-wisdom-valley</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/3f1etqz8/Indira-Gandhi-International-Airport-1-1900.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:40:40.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kempegowda International Airport to be key pillar in Wisdom Valley</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kempegowda International Airport, wisdom valley</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/krs-opposes-proposed-anekal-cricket-stadium-cites-threat-to-bannerghatta-national-park-ecosystem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/21/original/Bannar_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bannerghatta Biological Park</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:38:11.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KRS opposes proposed Anekal cricket stadium; cites threat to Bannerghatta National Park ecosystem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bannerghatta National Park, Anekal cricket stadium</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/20/we-are-partners-of-choice-canadian-envoy-to-karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/k8vjzaw2/cmo111905chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A delegation led by Canadian High Commissioner Chris Cooter today met Chief Minister Siddaramaiah at his Kaveri residence and discussed ways to enhance ties between the two countries.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:34:41.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We are partners of choice, Canadian envoy to Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, canadian envoy, bilateral engagement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/20/why-omakase-dining-is-taking-over-delhis-restaurants-bars-and-cafes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/38pwod9v/22.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At ATE Omakase in Gurugram</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/j97t2lem/oko.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From the Michelin-style omakase pop-up, Tokyo Gastronomic Affair, by Chef Shun Sato and Chef Fumiyuki Kinsu at Oko, The Lalit New Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/vhs98rea/Libertario1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pour-over coffee omakase at Libertario Coffee Co. &amp; Roasters</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/ji9q4nyt/BAR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Questions about drink preferences at a Delhi Omakase bar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:27:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Omakase dining is taking over Delhi's restaurants, bars and cafes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Food, omakase, omakase cafe, Omakase experience, Omakase restaurants, Omakase bars</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/trump-says-war-will-end-very-quickly-as-iran-wants-to-make-deal-so-badly-predicts-oil-prices-to-plummet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-12/3pgniiib/AP26132024195906.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:16:13.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says war will end 'very quickly' as Iran wants to make deal 'so badly'; predicts 'oil prices to plummet'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, oil price, Iran War, West Asia crisis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/20/israeli-strikes-on-southern-lebanon-kill-19-including-children-and-women-amid-ceasefire-tensions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/adibcbqn/AP26137607745586.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man walks next to buildings destroyed in Israeli airstrikes the previous day in the southern village of Maarakeh, Lebanon, Sunday, May 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T01:03:21.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon kill 19, including children and women, amid ceasefire tensions</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia crisis, Israel Lebanon conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/20/printing-atms-chennai-based-entreprenuers-build-printing-kiosks-to-ease-the-struggle-of-crowded-xerox-shops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/edzc38cb/Founders-with-the-kiosk.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Printing ATMs: Chennai based entreprenuers build printing kiosks to ease the struggle of crowded xerox shops</news:title>
<news:keywords>qwikprint, printing kiosks, kioska , printing, xerox shop, xerox, print outs, 60 seconds, colleges, universities,  pranav senthil, Subeshwar P, chennai, Qwikprint Technologies Private Limited, rajalakshmi engineering college, psg itech, Dhaanish Ahmed College of Engineering, coimbatore, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/20/lit-eerie-ture-bengaluru-to-witness-its-first-crime-lit-fest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/vkk1qxil/Chain-of-Custody-Anita-Nair.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/15gctsld/The-Whistleblowers-Wife-Biman-Nath.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lit-eerie-ture: Bengaluru to witness its first crime lit fest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Books, Bengaluru Literature Festival, Book, crime fiction, BLF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/20/summer-2026-ice-apple-recipies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/cuejaiqc/ice-apples.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/ds5ei1og/Mango-Ice-Apple-Sabja-Dessert.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/9fnrw77n/Ice-Apple-Mango-Cooler.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/5pv3opu3/Ice-Apple-Chia-Pudding.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/ntwg002v/Tadgola-Aamrus-Bomb-by-Lesha.JPEG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/i56tcrgp/Ice-apple-coconut-cooler.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Summer 2026: Ice apple recipies </news:title>
<news:keywords>Summer 2026: Ice apple recipies ,  Ice apple recipies , palmyra tree, panai maram, nungu, nungu recipes, chennai, chennai summer, summer recipes, summer iceapple recipes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/20/priyankas-cannes-debut-celebrates-india-today-through-fashion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/7cfsd7s7/Priyanka-Chigurupati-at-Cannes-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priyanka Chigurupati</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyanka’s Cannes debut celebrates ‘India Today’ through fashion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Fashion, Priyanka Chigurupati, 79th Cannes Film Festival, Cannes outfit, Ekaya Banaras</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/20/oh-mother-of-mine-vasudhendras-award-winning-kannada-essay-collection-gets-english-translation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/q6n4x5jc/Cover.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oh, Mother of Mine! Vasudhendra's award winning Kannada essay collection gets English translation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Kannada literature, Book, Kannada translation, regional literature</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/20/staying-cool-starts-within-the-role-of-diet-water-and-skin-care-in-heat-defense</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/cpulby19/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-19-at-7.15.38-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Staying Cool Starts Within: The Role of Diet, Water, and Skin Care in Heat Defense</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Health, diet, skincare, summer heat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/20/india-shines-bright-at-79th-cannes-film-festival</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/8h938nf9/Ashna-Vaswanis-collection-for-Cannes.JPEG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ashna Vaswani's collection for Cannes</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/cpobjh6x/Baya-Designs-for-Cannes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Baya Designs for Cannes</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/q99tdsjo/Amit-Aggarwal-Diana-Penty.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Couturier Amit Aggarwal makes his debut with actress Diana Penty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-20T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India shines bright at 79th Cannes Film Festival</news:title>
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<image:caption>The illegal influx of Bangladeshis is a vexed issue impacting Assam, West Bengal and other bordering states for several decades</image:caption>
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<news:title>WHO worried about 'scale and speed' of deadly Ebola outbreak</news:title>
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<image:caption>Piyush Goyal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T18:04:11.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India must leverage FTAs to minimise risk of higher imports, says Piyush Goyal</news:title>
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<image:caption>Industrial AI adoption</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T18:01:27.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Industrial AI adoption moving beyond software into real-time machine control: LTTS CTO</news:title>
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<image:caption>Anand Roy, MD and CEO of Star Health and Allied Insurance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T17:58:20.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Affordability key constraint in health insurance penetration: Star Health and Allied Insurance CEO</news:title>
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<image:caption>Virat Kohli (R) at RCB Innovation Lab Indian Sports Summit powered by Leaders | Special Arrangement</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T17:57:51.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kohli on life beyond cricket and more</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T17:54:52.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Made for Test cricket', Manav earns India call-up</news:title>
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<image:caption>Power consumption</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T17:54:41.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s peak power demand hits record 260.45 GW amid intensifying heatwave</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T17:52:20.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI may transfer Rs2.8-3.4 lakh crore surplus fund to govt </news:title>
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<image:caption>Rishabh Pant has now been dropped from both the white-ball formats</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey has listed out a few agendas and among them was reviewing all the reported cases in recent times</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US Apache attack helicopters(Representative Image)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A view of demolished structures following an anti-encroachment drive conducted by Forest Department and the police to clear alleged illegal settlements on the forest lands surrounding the lower side of Mahamaya Temple, in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, Tuesday, May 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi addresses the gathering during 'Gram Vikas Samvad' programme, at Bachhrawan, in Raebareli district, Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T12:09:46.963Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Former Uttarakhand chief minister and senior BJP leader Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T12:05:36.945Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T12:05:30.741Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T12:05:26.453Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T11:55:22.197Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Kenyan anti-riot Police confront protesters during a public transport strike over fuel prices in Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, May 18, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T11:52:00.792Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>TVK functionary fulfils vow at church by walking on Knees after Vijay's assembly election victory</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T11:34:56.783Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Protesters burn a mock US flag to condemn the war in Iran as they hold a rally that coincides with the 48th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings in Cebu, central Philippines on Friday May, 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T11:26:15.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Qatar says US-Iran negotiations need 'more time'</news:title>
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<image:caption>A videograb shows the elephants crushing the woman tourist in Dubare, while her husband and child watch the nightmare unfold before their eyes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T11:13:21.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka elephant clash: Jumbo succumbs to injuries</news:title>
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<image:caption>A poster for Country Made - Part 2 (L) and director Aravind Kaushik as Bombay Bunty in a poster for the film (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T11:10:15.629Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Stills from September 21 (L) and director Karen Kshiti Suvarna (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T11:09:12.496Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Keanu Reeves to voice lead samurai movie Hidari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T11:08:44.150Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Bharathi balakumaran; Still from the upcoming film featuring Rahman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T11:08:04.737Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Karthik Subbaraj and Ilaiyaaraja</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T11:07:28.132Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Clockwise from Top Left: A still from Take Me Home, producer Apoorva Guru Charan, and the team of Joyland at Cannes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T11:06:51.841Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T11:00:55.504Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Abhishek Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T10:50:06.731Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Twisha, an MBA graduate, former Miss Pune, Telugu film actor and model, had met Samarth through a dating app in 2024 and married him in December 2025 after approval from both families.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The aftermath of an Israeli airstrike is seen in the village of Maʿshūq in the district of Tyre, southern Lebanon, on May 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A suburban train heading towards Chengalpattu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T10:39:38.449Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The sanctioned works include slope stabilisation, rehabilitation measures, and treatment of tunnel seepage problems, among others.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Communal workers clean debris in the courtyard of a damaged residential building following an air attack in Dnipro on May 18, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>"PepsiCo looks at India as a market of potential because there is still a huge opportunity to grow here," said its India and South Asia CEO Jagrut Kotecha</image:caption>
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<news:title>PepsiCo India to invest Rs 5,700 cr by 2030 on capacity expansion</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/May/19/eight-month-old-battling-for-life-after-mother-fed-her-acid-in-rajasthan</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T09:24:36.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight-month-old battling for life after mother fed her acid in Rajasthan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Infant fed acid</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/railways-unveils-indias-first-proposed-bullet-train-picture</loc>
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<image:caption>A picture of the country's first proposed bullet train displayed at the Ministry of Railways. The picture has been installed at Gate Number 4, in New Delhi on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T09:13:35.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railways unveils India's first proposed bullet train picture</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/May/19/ed-gets-court-nod-to-arrest-godman-ashok-kharat-in-rs-70-crore-money-laundering-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:59:11.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED gets court nod to arrest 'godman' Ashok Kharat in Rs 70 crore money laundering case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai, Enforcement Directorate, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, self-styled godman Ashok Kharat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/19/ncp-to-rope-in-i-pac-for-campaigning-ahead-of-2029-maharashtra-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>I-PAC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:58:28.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCP to rope in I-PAC for campaigning ahead of 2029 Maharashtra polls</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/bjp-defends-90-paise-fuel-price-hike-says-it-is-worlds-lowest-outside-gulf-nations</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP leader Amit Malviya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:56:48.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP defends 90 paise fuel price hike, says it is world's lowest outside Gulf nations </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Fuel price hike</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/19/congo-health-ministry-reports-131-deaths-513-suspected-ebola-cases-in-eastern-congo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/350eegfb/AP26136414260878.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wait to have their temperature taken in front of Kibuli Muslim Hospital in Kampala, Uganda, Saturday, May 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:41:45.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congo health ministry reports 131 deaths, 513 suspected Ebola cases in eastern Congo</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Congo health ministry, Ebola cases</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/19/finnish-divers-recover-2-of-the-dead-italians-from-an-underwater-cave-in-the-maldives</loc>
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<image:caption>This image released by the Maldives President’s Media Division, shows divers preparing to search for the four missing Italian divers near Alimathaa Island, Vaavu Atoll, Maldives, Saturday, May 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:40:45.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Finnish divers recover 2 of the dead Italians from an underwater cave in the Maldives</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Maldives underwater cave, Italian divers, Finnish divers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/19/iran-warns-trump-against-military-action-says-us-will-be-forced-to-retreat-and-surrender</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-15/1cc7w30h/ANI_20260315004822.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior Advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mohsen Rezaee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:24:36.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran warns Trump against military action, says US will be forced to ‘retreat and surrender’</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/19/a-sweet-fruitful-space-growing-under-a-mango-tree-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Pushpa R Menon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:16:45.079Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A sweet, fruitful space growing under a mango tree</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Sanctum</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/19/new-zealands-government-plans-to-cut-14-of-public-sector-jobs-to-slash-spending</loc>
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<image:caption>New Zealand Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, holds a press conference in her office at Parliament in Wellington, New Zealand, March 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:14:47.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Zealand's government plans to cut 14% of public sector jobs to slash spending</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, New Zealand, Job cuts, public sector jobs</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/May/19/siblings-sizzle-up-buzz-with-smashy-burgers-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T08:08:46.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siblings sizzle up buzz with ‘Smashy’ burgers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Food, BURGER</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/May/19/clickety-clack-of-a-time-machine-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:59:53.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clickety clack of a ‘time machine’  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Teleport Typewriters, art installation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/19/kerala-police-crack-alleged-sex-trafficking-racket-operating-under-guise-of-modelling-industry</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of Kerala police used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:59:37.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala police crack sex trafficking racket allegedly operating under guise of modelling industry, three arrested </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Police, sex trafficking racket, modelling industry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/19/the-breathless-korean-sci-fi-monster-movie-hope-leaves-the-cannes-film-festival-floored</loc>
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<image:caption>Director Na Hong-jin poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Hope' during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:45:20.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The breathless Korean sci-fi monster movie ‘Hope’ leaves the Cannes Film Festival floored</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Cannes Film Festival, Hope, Korean sci-fi monster movie</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/19/us-military-watchdog-probes-strikes-on-boats-in-caribbean-eastern-pacific-ocean-over-drug-trafficking-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>This image from video provided by US South Command, shows a vessel accused of trafficking drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean shortly before it was destroyed by the US military, killing two and injuring one, on Jan. 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:39:11.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US military watchdog probes strikes on boats in Caribbean, eastern Pacific Ocean over 'drug trafficking' allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, boat, drug trafficking, US strikes, narco-terrorists</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/19/the-suryakumar-yadav-quandary-and-way-forward-for-indian-t20i-team</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/9gvdop11/C_1_1_CH0198_12007437.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suryakumar Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:37:45.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Suryakumar Yadav quandary and way forward for Indian T20I team</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Hardik Pandya, Indian cricket, Shreyas Iyer, Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/19/csk-in-clear-transition-phase-post-dhoni-era-says-ashwin-amid-leadership-debate-over-gaikwad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-24/uyv0sv8w/Ravichandran-Ashwin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ravichandran Ashwin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:32:49.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSK in clear transition phase post-Dhoni era, says Ashwin amid leadership debate over Gaikwad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ruturaj Gaikwad, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/robbing-common-people-giving-free-pass-to-adani-kharge-slams-pm-modi-on-fuel-price-hike</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:32:30.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Robbing common people, giving free pass to Adani': Kharge slams PM Modi on fuel price hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Adani, Fuel price hike, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/May/19/fuel-pain-deepens-as-petrol-and-diesel-prices-climb-another-90-paise-per-litre</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:31:13.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel pain deepens as petrol and diesel prices climb another 90 paise per litre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Fuel price hike</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/19/xi-hosts-putin-in-beijing-days-after-trump-what-to-know</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/96tnjrt2/AP26138439082215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, speaks with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a walk at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing, China, Sept. 2, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:24:16.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Xi hosts Putin in Beijing days after Trump: What to know</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, Russia China Ties, Putin Xi meet</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/May/19/assam-crime-branch-summons-randeep-surjewala-in-cm-himantas-wife-passport-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior congress leader Randeep Surjewala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:22:34.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam Crime Branch summons Randeep Surjewala in CM Himanta's wife passport row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Randeep Surjewala, Himanta Biswa Sarma, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, passport row, Assam Crime Branch</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/19/cannes-standout-paper-tiger-reveals-a-new-side-to-miles-teller-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Director James Gray, left, and Miles Teller pose for portrait photographs for the film 'Paper Tiger' during the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Sunday, May 17, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:21:24.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Cannes Film Festival, Miles Teller, Paper Tiger, James Gray</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/19/under-trump-pressure-eu-eyes-deal-to-end-trade-standoff</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:13:45.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Under Trump pressure, EU eyes deal to end trade standoff</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, European Union, US President Donald Trump, Trump's tariffs</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/19/messi-event-organiser-files-police-complaint-against-former-bengal-sports-minister-aroop-biswas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/h4k2zo69/ANI_20260519040828.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In his complaint, Satadru Dutta alleged that the former government officials "deliberately intruded into the Field of Play on 13.12.2025 in a completely unauthorised manner."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:13:08.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Messi's Kolkata event organiser files police complaint against former Bengal sports minister Aroop Biswas</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Rajeev Kumar, Kolkata Messi event, Aroop Biswas</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/sit-probes-social-media-posts-alleging-influence-over-telangana-hc-judge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-07/6s0fxnbl/Justice-T-Madhavi-Devi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice T. Madhavi Devi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:11:36.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT probes social media posts alleging influence over Telangana HC judge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, social media posts, Justice T Madhavi Devi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/sc-upholds-stray-dog-relocation-order-allows-euthanasia-of-aggressive-dogs-if-necessary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/8rvcx8rq/Screenshot-2026-05-07-144640.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:01:48.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC upholds stray dog relocation order, allows euthanasia of aggressive dogs if necessary</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, euthanasia, Dog sterilisation, stray dog relocation, anti-rabies medicine</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/karnataka-hc-bars-state-transport-employees-from-going-on-strike-from-may-20</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/60dovagd/202604153749983.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T07:00:14.935Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC bars state transport employees from going on strike from May 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC, state transport employees</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/19/a-krishyi-boost-for-local-krishi-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/lsg9yfpr/KRISHI1071714.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/09gqoesn/KRISHI2071648.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T06:56:47.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A KRISHYi boost for local ‘krishi’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Sustainable agriculture, KRISHYi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/19/no-more-bin-bound-kerala-startup-builds-marketplace-for-surplus-food</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/uht6qpl8/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-21-at-5.10.38-PM-1-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Plenti app team</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T06:51:07.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No more bin bound: Kerala startup builds marketplace for surplus food</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, startup, surplus food, Plenti app</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/19/oil-marketing-companies-rally-over-3-per-cent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/5zn7vaht/P_4770526251.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T06:46:22.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil marketing companies rally over 3 per cent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, HPCL, OMC, diesel hike, Petrol hike</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/petrol-diesel-prices-raised-again-fuel-rates-up-90-paise-per-litre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/wme65wx9/C_1_1_CH1035_119553830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Petrol pump attendant filling the tank of a Car with petrol after hike in the prices of petrol and diesel in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T06:46:07.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petrol, diesel prices raised again; fuel rates up 90 paise per litre</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Business, West Asia conflict, diesel hike, Iran War, Petrol hike</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/congress-terms-arunachal-cm-khandus-continuation-in-office-a-travesty-after-sc-probe-order-in-corruption-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-17/je8qrwzg/202605173790974.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T06:45:20.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress terms Arunachal CM Khandu’s continuation in office a ‘travesty’ after SC probe order in corruption case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, corruption, Arunachal Pradesh, CBI probe, Chief Minister Pema Khandu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/19/a-filmmaking-tool-or-an-existential-threat-cannes-film-festival-weighs-the-rise-of-ai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/tik9pn29/Cannes-festival-AI.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>A person takes a photo outside the Palais des Festivals during preparations for the 79th international film festival, Cannes, southern France, Monday, May 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T06:43:12.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A filmmaking tool or an existential threat: Cannes Film Festival weighs the rise of AI</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, artificial intelligence, Cannes Film Festival</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/19/neymar-picked-for-brazils-world-cup-squad-despite-doubts-on-fitness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/ewpadpe2/AP26138704869384.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A fan poses with a poster of Brazilian soccer player Neymar, reading in Portuguese "Go Neymar, our hope for a sixth World Cup title"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T06:34:09.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neymar picked for Brazil's World Cup squad despite doubts on fitness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Neymar, Brazil's World Cup squad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/19/delhi-hc-issue-notice-to-kejriwal-sisodia-and-others-in-criminal-contempt-case-by-justice-swarana-sharma</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/m88kj3ar/ANI_20260425040209.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T06:31:14.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC issue notice to Kejriwal, Sisodia and others in criminal contempt case by Justice Swarana Sharma</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia, Delhi Excise Policy case, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/sc-declines-to-entertain-plea-over-renaming-navi-mumbai-international-airport</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/nnb69l75/ANI_20260508120738.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The top court said it was not inclined to entertain the plea challenging a November 2025 Bombay High Court order dismissing the petition.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T06:19:18.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC declines to entertain plea over renaming Navi Mumbai International Airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, Maharashtra government, Navi Mumbai International Airport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/19/mp-cm-bjp-state-leadership-conduct-one-to-one-meetings-with-ministers-to-assess-ground-situation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-01/otpj7nfw/Hemant-Khandelwal.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav with state BJP President Hemant Khandelwal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T06:17:06.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP: CM, BJP state leadership conduct one-to-one meetings with ministers to assess ground situation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh BJP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/vadodara-delhi-indigo-passengers-left-sweating-in-dark-after-ground-power-unit-malfunction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/5wqjk9bc/ANI_20260125153911.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IndiGo flight. (Representational image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T06:04:23.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vadodara-Delhi IndiGo passengers left sweating in dark after ground power unit malfunction</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indigo flight, air conditioning, ground power unit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/19/arsenal-on-the-verge-of-premier-league-title-after-beating-burnley-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/vmrfzru0/AP26138713641531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arsenal's Kai Havertz, left, scores their side's first goal during the English Premier League soccer.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:58:05.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arsenal on the verge of Premier League title after beating Burnley</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Arsenal, Premier League, Burnley</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/19/hgcl-plans-to-construct-musi-bridge-service-roads-near-orr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/10/23/original/ORR3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The damaged ORR service road bridge at Hyderabad's Rajendranagar.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/2k9kqyg0/HGCL-plans-Musi-bridge.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:57:14.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HGCL plans to construct Musi bridge, service roads near ORR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, HGCL, Musi bridge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/cash-discovery-row-report-on-allegations-against-justice-varma-submited-to-om-birla-to-be-tabled-in-parliament</loc>
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<image:caption>Justice Yashwant Varma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:56:13.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cash discovery row: Report on  allegations against Justice Varma submited to Om Birla; to be tabled in Parliament </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Justice Yashwant Varma, Cash discovery row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/19/brazilian-artisan-crafts-replica-world-cup-trophies-to-the-joy-of-locals-celebrities-alike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/e7xatt45/AP26135758002510.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jarbas Meneghini Carlini shows off FIFA World Cup trophy replicas he made, now decorations in front of his house.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:55:29.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazilian artisan crafts replica World Cup trophies to the joy of locals, celebrities alike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Lifestyle, Brazilian artisan, World Cup trophies</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/19/malkajgiri-cybercrime-cops-crack-five-cases-arrest-six</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-25/rviksegf/AI-driving-force.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:54:48.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malkajgiri cybercrime cops crack five cases, arrest six</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Cybercrimes, Malkajgiri police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/19/hyderabad-police-launch-ai-based-social-media-monitoring-portal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/12/4/original/police_eps2131dessd____.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:53:12.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad police launch AI-based social media monitoring portal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/mulugu-sp-warns-of-strict-action-against-erring-mills-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/l103ktle/Mulugu-SP-warns.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mulugu SP Sudhir Ramnath Kekan directed the management to ensure transparent procurement and warned that strict action would be taken if irregularities in weighment were found.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:48:33.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mulugu SP warns of strict action against erring mills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Mulugu, Superintendent of Police, farmers woes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/did-kcr-resign-bjp-defends-minister-bandi-sanjay-kumar-amid-demands-for-his-removal-over-sons-pocso-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/66efw03i/BRS-men-have.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP state president N Ramchander Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:48:06.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Did KCR resign?': BJP defends Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar amid demands for  his removal over son's POCSO case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/stray-dog-attacks-leave-several-injured-in-telanganas-peddapalli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/2sjmiba3/Stray-dog-attacks-leave.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:45:48.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stray dog attacks leave several injured in Telangana's Peddapalli </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, peddapalli, stray dog attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/revised-childhood-myopia-guidelines-urge-annual-eye-checks-two-hours-outdoors-for-children</loc>
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<image:caption>The guidelines, aimed at equipping ophthalmologists, parents, educators and healthcare professionals with evidence-based recommendations to address the rising burden of myopia among children.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Revised childhood myopia guidelines urge annual eye checks, two hours outdoors for children</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/three-coaches-of-empty-ujjaini-express-derail-near-rishikesh-no-casualties-reported</loc>
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<image:caption>Ujjaini Express derail near Rishikesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:44:59.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three coaches of empty Ujjaini Express derail near Rishikesh, no casualties reported</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/moinabad-double-murder-accused-planned-to-kill-at-least-6-other-women-suspect-cops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-30/ti7ul1e2/Police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:44:31.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Moinabad double murder accused planned to kill at least 6 other women, suspect cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana police, Moinabad double murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/cm-revanth-reddy-appears-to-be-eager-to-join-bjp-claims-mp-dharmapuri-arvind</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/yyskydam/Revanth-appears.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nizamabad BJP MP Dharmapuri Arvind</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:41:33.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy appears to be eager to join BJP, claims MP Dharmapuri Arvind</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CM Revanth Reddy, MP Dharmapuri Arvind</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/telangana-hc-asked-jharkhand-dgms-to-examine-allegations-of-soil-diversion-by-meil</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:40:00.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC asked Jharkhand DGMS to examine allegations of soil diversion by MEIL</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/former-jharkhand-congress-chief-balmuchu-alleges-bjp-jmm-secret-deal-ahead-of-rajya-sabha-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>One seat has remained vacant since the demise of Dishom Guru Shibu Soren last year, while the other will fall vacant as the tenure of BJP leader Deepak Prakash comes to an end.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:36:17.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Jharkhand Congress chief Balmuchu alleges BJP-JMM ‘secret deal’ ahead of Rajya Sabha polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajya Sabha Polls, Pradeep Balmuchu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/telangana-govt-trying-to-strengthen-disaster-response-system-minister-ponguleti-srinivasa-reddy</loc>
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<image:caption>SDRF members conduct a mock drill in Nirmal district on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T05:35:41.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana govt trying to strengthen disaster response system: Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, Telangana disaster management</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/19/putin-visits-china-to-reaffirm-russia-ties-as-xi-also-seeks-stable-us-relations-after-trump-summit-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping greet each other in Tianji.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:57:01.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Putin visits China to reaffirm Russia ties as Xi also seeks stable US relations after Trump summit</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, President Vladimir Putin, China-US relations, Chinese leader Xi Jinping</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/rabi-procurement-40-lmt-paddy-lifted-rs-6462-crore-paid-to-farmers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-23/a650qi0e/TN-to-foot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:54:14.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rabi procurement: 40 LMT paddy lifted, Rs 6,462 crore paid to farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, procurement centres, Rabi procurement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/19/empowerment-key-to-elderly-welfare-experts</loc>
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<image:caption>Governor Rajendra Arlekar has a word with CM-designate V D Satheesan before the swearing-in ceremony at Central Stadium.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:52:39.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Empowerment key to elderly welfare: Experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, VD Satheesan, elderly welfare</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/19/top-grade-phcs-in-andhra-rise-with-quality-services</loc>
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<image:caption>The assessment was based on data recorded in the Health Management Information System (HMIS), which tracks monthly performance of all 1,144 PHCs in the State.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:50:59.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top-grade PHCs in Andhra rise with quality services</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Top-grade PHC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/no-fuel-or-lpg-shortage-in-state-say-telangana-oil-companies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-15/pzvf0efq/ANI_20260315113115.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A total of 20.06 lakh domestic LPG cylinders have been delivered in Telangana so far this month, which officials described as normal for the season.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:50:12.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No fuel or LPG shortage in state, say Telangana oil companies </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, LPG, Fuel shortage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/19/nearly-80-pc-qualify-in-andhra-lawcet-pglcet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/11/22/original/TSCHE_revises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:49:41.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nearly 80 pc qualify in Andhra LAWCET, PGLCET</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra LAWCET, PGLCET</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/19/rupee-slips-18-paise-to-9638-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/26/original/WhatsApp_Images_2019-01-09_at_4.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:48:57.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee slips 18 paise to 96.38 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/19/caste-tensions-flare-up-over-temple-entry-in-kurnool</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-08/5ektzsl5/cast-out-caste.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:47:40.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Caste tensions flare up over temple entry in Kurnool</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, caste tensions</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/sc-orders-halt-to-tree-felling-around-kbr-park</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/jer31x3s/Apex-court-orders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A stretch of road around the KBR Park in Hyderabad lies barren after trees there had been felled before Monday’s Supreme Court order.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/96s9fpjg/Activists_welcome.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PIC: SRI LOGANATHAN VELMURUGAN</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:47:40.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC orders halt to tree felling around KBR Park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Supreme Court, KBR Park</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/19/safe-drinking-water-is-a-fundamental-right-andhra-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:46:14.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Safe drinking water is a fundamental right: Andhra HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, drinking water</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/19/sanction-power-connections-quickly-andhra-minister-gottipati-ravi-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/si1vepqy/Constitution.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/wpfniky0/Sanction-power.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:45:30.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanction power connections quickly: Andhra Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/telangana-government-plans-rs-5-crore-boost-for-sihm-in-zaheerabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-27/pa2titoq/Jupally.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Tourism, Culture and Excise Minister Jupally Krishna Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:45:29.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government plans Rs 5 crore boost for SIHM in Zaheerabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, State Institute of Hospitality Management</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/19/pawan-kalyan-orders-public-dashboard-to-track-road-works-pushes-expansion-of-green-shop-initiative</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/orq2fkt3/preferred-stability.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Deputy Chief Minister said the Panchayat Raj Department had implemented transparent online tax collection through the Swarna Panchayat portal during the 2025-26 financial year</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:44:55.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pawan Kalyan orders public dashboard to track road works, pushes expansion of Green Shop initiative</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/19/stock-markets-climb-after-trump-halts-strikes-on-iran-hints-at-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/qs6yxr2h/20260201422f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stock markets climb in early trade on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:44:30.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets climb after Trump halts strikes on Iran, hints at deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US President Donald Trump, stock markets, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/May/19/essential-documents-needed-for-buying-health-insurance-online</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:42:51.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Essential Documents Needed for Buying Health Insurance Online</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/parliamentary-panel-exposes-laxity-in-filling-sc-st-posts-at-hyderabad-university</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/1yyq5ki3/Physicis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Of the total 419 teaching staff at the university, 59 faculty members (14 per cent) and 25 staff (6 per cent) belong to SC and ST communities respectively.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:42:27.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliamentary panel exposes 'laxity' in filling SC, ST posts at Hyderabad University  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/19/speed-transparency-are-key-factors-for-governance-andhra-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/m5qt9qwr/C_53_1_CH1537_44081519.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naidu said AP’s governance model was receiving national attention following the rapid clearance and launch of the AMCA project.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:41:53.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speed, transparency are key factors for governance: Andhra CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/telangana-hc-suspends-eviction-notice-over-alleged-unauthorised-use-of-land</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-20/cxv5irqn/GST-Appellate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:39:29.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC suspends eviction notice over alleged unauthorised use of land </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/amit-shah-felicitates-telangana-cops-for-anti-maoist-operations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-13/31h2xzb0/Amit%20Shah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:37:41.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah felicitates Telangana cops for anti-Maoist operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Amit Shah, anti-Maoist operations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/19/severe-heatwave-scorches-telangana-mercury-crosses-45c</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/l69ipnam/202604093740501.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The highest temperature was recorded at Kotgiri in Nizamabad district at 45.6°C, followed by Bhichkunda in Kamareddy district at 45.5°C.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:36:04.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Severe heatwave scorches Telangana, mercury crosses 45°C </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/odisha-couple-flogged-with-batons-in-full-public-view</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-14/63j6zu4x/202510143541668.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:28:56.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha couple flogged with batons in full public view</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha couple, physical assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/orissa-court-pulls-up-police-after-robbery-accused-walk-free-due-to-chargesheet-delay</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/5ii1gxy3/C_53_1_CH1214_41857728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:25:38.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa Court pulls up police after robbery accused walk free due to chargesheet delay </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/coal-transport-rivalry-miscreants-open-fire-near-odisha-businessmans-residence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/hnunsqfc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-28-at-3.43.30-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:24:38.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coal transport rivalry: Miscreants open fire near Odisha businessman’s residence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Gun fire attack, Odisha businessman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/union-home-minister-amit-shah-fetes-odisha-police-for-naxal-elimination</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/9gje6xtz/Amit-Shah-fetes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amit Shah felicitates Odisha Police for making state Naxal-free</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:18:45.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Home Minister Amit Shah fetes Odisha Police for Naxal elimination</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Amit Shah, Odisha police, naxal elimination</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/lost-near-tamil-nadus-coimbatore-siblings-reunited-with-family-after-12-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/6zc7s9zm/Lost-near-Coimbatore.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The siblings with their parents at the CWC office in Koraput on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:16:34.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lost near Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore, siblings reunited with family after 12 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Coimbatore, Missing siblings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/19/homes-in-east-bengaluru-in-a-mess-sai-layout-bears-brunt-again</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/jd8wxpu2/Homes-in-East-B’luru.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It was business as usual for a food delivery executive as he rides on a rainy Monday evening in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/xek8jmaj/Hom.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A motorist struggles to balance his over loaded motorbike in the rain.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/o3vftj5p/Homes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BMTC drivers, conductrors and passengers get off the buses and wait for traffic to clear at Balekundri Circle in the Central Business District .</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:12:24.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Homes in East Bengaluru in a mess, Sai Layout bears brunt again</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru rain</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/odisha-woman-booked-for-killing-husband-after-dispute</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/fkwxy5dn/C_53_1_CH1509_43147210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:12:19.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha woman booked for killing husband after dispute </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, murder, Family dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/sjta-urges-up-administration-to-stop-untimely-rath-yatra-in-hapur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-13/zg77mbgz/202601133637754.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File photo of Rath Yatra used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:10:13.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SJTA urges UP administration to stop ‘untimely’ Rath Yatra in Hapur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, rath yatra, SJTA, Hapur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/eight-families-face-social-boycott-over-inter-caste-marriages</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/nywj4jpx/families-face-social.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the affected families at the grievance cell meeting on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:08:38.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight families face social boycott over inter-caste marriages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, social boycott, Inter-Caste Marriages</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/19/russia-unleashes-another-aerial-barrage-on-ukraine-as-the-wars-long-range-strikes-escalate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/vgh671k7/AP26138243916940.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Services on Monday, May 18, 2026, a residential building is seen damaged after a Russian strike on Dnipro, Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:07:46.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia unleashes another aerial barrage on Ukraine as the war's long-range strikes escalate</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Russia-Ukraine war, missile barrage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/injured-man-dies-as-bike-runs-out-of-fuel-on-way-to-hospital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/sp7e1dm0/Injured-man.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Victim Basanta Khila and his family members at Malkangiri DHH</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:07:05.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Injured man dies as bike runs out of fuel on way to hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Accident victim, Fuel shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/19/dclutter-logs-5k-downloads-500-bookings-in-three-days</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/68u4fi73/202604253763733.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BSWML Chief Executive Officer Karee Gowda said BSWML vehicles would reach the locations pinned on the app to collect the items at the doorsteps free of cost.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:06:21.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DClutter logs 5k downloads, 500 bookings in three days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Dclutter app</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/gajam-youth-killed-in-ukrainian-drone-attack-in-russia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/apftg33y/Gajam-youth-killed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File photo of A Rameya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:04:37.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gajam youth killed in Ukrainian drone attack in Russia </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha youth dead, Ukrainian drone attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/no-fuel-shortage-in-odisha-do-not-panic-chief-secretary-anu-garg</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/nfl7dyj8/No-fuel-shortage-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha state chief secretary Anu Garg addressing a meeting with higher officials</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:03:28.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No fuel shortage in Odisha, do not panic: Chief secretary Anu Garg </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Fuel shortage, Chief secretary Anu Garg</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/three-orissa-hc-judges-cycle-to-attend-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/w5vce5bt/Orissa-HC-judges-cycle.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice Savitri Ratho (middle), Justice Sibo Sankar Mishra (left) and Justice V Narasingh (right) ride bicycles to the High Court on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T04:00:35.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three Orissa HC judges cycle to attend court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court judges</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/nitin-nabins-365-day-activity-mantra-for-bjp-unit-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/nkf0kr3q/Nabin’s-365-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP national president Nitin Nabin with CM Mohan Charan Majhi at the meeting</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:56:22.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nitin Nabin’s 365-day activity mantra for  BJP unit in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJP Odisha, BJP chief Nitin Nabin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/19/migrant-workers-pushed-to-check-limits-in-monsoon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/p9c8gm7d/PTI04292026000470B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'We collect that garbage with no gloves, safety gumboots, or rain coats. We often get into stagnant rainwater, which is a breeding ground for mosquitoes, infections and diseases', a labourer said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:55:06.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Migrant workers pushed to check limits in monsoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru rains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/odishas-investor-base-has-increased-10-fold-in-last-decade-says-sebi-chief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/ok9zjwm9/Odisha’s-investor-base.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:53:58.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha’s investor base has increased 
10-fold in last decade, says SEBI chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sebi, Odisha investments</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/19/cctv-batteries-from-bengaluru-safe-city-project-stolen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-09/bpv73zl4/CCTV-cameras.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative imgae of CCTV cameras.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:51:19.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CCTV batteries from Bengaluru Safe City project stolen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/19/custodial-deaths-cases-to-be-filed-immediately</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/11/2/original/tamil_nadu_police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Any delays in collecting physical and digital evidence often result in deterioration of crucial material, hampering justice delivery and judicial scrutiny, an order by the Director General and Inspector General of Police said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:50:45.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Custodial deaths: Cases to be filed immediately</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, custodial deaths</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/19/odisha-police-nluo-begin-training-on-child-protection</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/4z69m0xi/Odisha-Police-NLUO-begin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Police and NLUO officials at the launch of the training programme</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:48:30.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha police, NLUO begin training on child protection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha police, Child Protection, NLUO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/east-coast-railway-official-arrested-for-sexual-harassment-of-female-colleague</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-04/dtc3yc7w/newindianexpress2025-05-12aunvvgqs202505123401997.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:47:16.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>East Coast Railway official arrested for sexual harassment of female colleague</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, sexual assault, East Coast Railway, railway officer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/19/woman-seeks-help-at-atm-gets-robbed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/o295ra9y/Woman-seeks-help.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The complainant, a garment factory worker, was advised to block the ATM card as the accused had her card and also knew the PIN.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:45:07.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman seeks help at ATM, gets robbed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/odisha-govt-to-bring-new-rr-policy-for-displaced-people-minister-suresh-pujari</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/b48sflp4/Sambalpur-tehsil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Revenue Minister Suresh Pujari.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:44:08.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt to bring new R&amp;R policy for displaced people: Minister Suresh Pujari </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, Minister Suresh Pujari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/19/andhra-cm-naidu-to-disburse-rs-262-crore-to-fishermen-under-matsyakaarula-sevalo-scheme</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/k3wkglzg/CM-to-disburse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nellore District Collector Himanshu Shukla, along with Kavali MLA D Krishna, inspecting arrangements for CM Naidu’s visit to Tummalapenta village.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:42:11.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM Naidu to disburse Rs 262 crore to fishermen under 'Matsyakaarula Sevalo' scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Matsyakaarula Sevalo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/19/west-bengal-govt-sanctions-prosecution-of-former-rg-kar-principal-sandip-ghosh-in-financial-irregularities-case</loc>
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<image:caption>CBI officials produce the former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh, arrested in connection with the alleged financial irregularities case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:41:26.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal govt sanctions prosecution of former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh in financial irregularities case</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, India, Graft case, West Bengal government, financial irregularities, Sandip Ghosh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/19/odisha-plus-ii-exam-results-to-be-declared-on-may-20-informs-sme-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/5/20/original/Plus_II_science_results.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students checking their Plus II Science result in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:41:14.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Plus II exam results to be declared on May 20, informs SME minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Plus II exams</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/19/five-including-two-minors-arrested-for-alleged-assault-robbery-in-two-separate-incidents</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:41:12.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five, including two minors arrested for alleged assault, robbery in two separate incidents  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, robbery</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/19/andhra-eyes-rs-10-lakh-crore-investment-in-clean-energy-nara-lokesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/hxzy0w8p/AP-eyes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for IT Nara Lokesh at the ‘U.S. Executive Nuclear Mission to India’ meeting held in New Delhi on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:39:17.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra eyes Rs 10 lakh crore investment in clean energy: Nara Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/19/ama-bus-services-hit-in-bhubaneswar-as-crew-stages-stir-over-late-pay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/ozdvg3rc/Ama-Bus-services.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ama Bus staff staging protest at Patrapada depot in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:38:37.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ama Bus services hit in Bhubaneswar as crew stages stir over late pay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Ama Bus services</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/19/royal-enfield-to-invest-rs-2500-crore-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/0ixfsvqo/Royal-Enfield.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed facility will include an advanced manufacturing unit, a testing track, a research and development centre, and a vendor park ecosystem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:38:34.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Royal Enfield to invest Rs 2,500 crore in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Royal Enfield</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/19/irrigation-water-schedule-released-for-projects-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/bajfuzub/Irrigation-water-schedule.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu and Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu during a coordination meeting at the Secretariat on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:37:51.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Irrigation water schedule released for projects in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Irrigation water schedule</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/19/governor-highlights-andhras-growth-in-innovation-during-yuva-sangam-programme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/zl9x6mne/Guv-highlights-AP’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Emphasising Andhra’s growing reputation as an education and innovation centre.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:37:06.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Governor highlights Andhra’s growth in innovation during Yuva Sangam programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Yuva Sangam programme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/19/museums-are-knowledge-hubs-reflecting-evolution-of-civilisation-aptdc-chief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/kabwg8ub/Museums-are-knowledge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR Collector G Lakshmisha said competitions such as drawing, quiz were organised to create awareness among youth about heritage conservation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:36:03.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Museums are knowledge hubs reflecting evolution of civilisation: APTDC chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, APTDC chief</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/19/low-prices-high-rejections-big-worry-for-tobacco-ryots-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/1oid0c89/Low-prices-high-rejections.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The meeting unanimously passed resolutions to build pressure on the Tobacco Board as well as on public leaders of the State.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:35:24.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low prices, high rejections big worry for tobacco ryots in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, tobacco growers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/19/avian-flu-eight-human-samples-from-maharashtras-nandurbar-to-be-sent-to-niv</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-27/etv9zxm7/ANI_20240827021355.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:32:02.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Avian flu: Eight human samples from Maharashtra's Nandurbar to be sent to NIV</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra, Bird flu, Avian flu, Nandurbar district</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/19/special-court-in-chennai-drops-pmla-case-against-four-firms-linked-to-coal-quality-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/9/22/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image of gavel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:31:03.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special court in Chennai drops PMLA case against four firms linked to coal quality scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, coal quality scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/19/jumbo-herd-sparks-panic-in-tirupati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/wnohcodo/Jumbo-herd-sparks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists stopped their vehicles as the animals remained on the road, leading to jam stretching about one kilometre on both sides of ghat section.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:29:49.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jumbo herd sparks panic in Tirupati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jumbo herd</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/19/stick-to-irrigation-calendar-ensure-non-stop-funding-for-projects-andhra-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/apcqcz7p/Stick-to-Irrigation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu addressing a review meeting on Polavaram and other irrigation projects, at the Secretariat in Velagapudi on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:29:02.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stick to Irrigation Calendar, ensure non-stop funding for projects: Andhra CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Irrigation Calendar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/mines-department-funds-used-to-train-students-for-neet-jeein-virudhunagar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/91qxzg0i/WINGS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:27:49.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mines department funds used to train students for NEET, JEE in Virudhunagar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NEET, Virudhunagar, JEE </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/19/cyber-cops-arrest-man-for-rs-528-crore-bank-loan-fraud-with-mule-accounts-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:caption>Vijayawada Cybercrime DCP K Krishna Prasanna takes a look at the gadgets used in `5.28 crore loan scam during a press conference on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:27:32.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyber cops arrest man for Rs 5.28 crore bank loan fraud with mule accounts in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, bank loan fraud</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/hosur-bracing-for-another-traffic-issue-due-to-flyover-construction-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/ae56792d-9254-470f-b23f-ba61c630d0ed/C_23_1_CH1236_27577935.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic congestion near the Bathlapalli new bus stand in Hosur to Krishnagiri National Highway due to flyover construction</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:24:54.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hosur bracing for another traffic issue due to flyover construction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Hosur, Flyover construction</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/school-principal-maths-teachers-held-for-exam-malpractice-near-salem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-23/9mdlpe7f/New-Project-2025-03-23T103615.614.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:23:15.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>School principal, maths teachers held for exam malpractice near Salem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Salem, exam malpractice</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/19/congo-opens-more-centers-to-treat-rare-type-of-ebola-that-has-killed-nearly-120</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/3fq0r96r/AP26137773611362.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman wearing a protective mask stands in the corridor of a hospital in Bunia, Congo, Sunday, May 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/44du0ybu/AP26138582823490.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Medical supplies are stacked inside a World Health Organization (WHO) warehouse in Nairobi, Kenya, Monday, May 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:23:00.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congo opens more centers to treat rare type of Ebola that has killed nearly 120</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Congo, WHO, World Health Organization, Ebola, Humanitarian crisis, Ebola outbreak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/9110-kg-of-plastic-waste-collected-at-coimbatores-velliangiri-foothills-this-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-21/mg2m3h1i/Green-buffs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Volunteers climb Velliangiri hill, collect plastic waste &amp; bring them back to the foothills</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:21:08.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>9,110 kg of plastic waste collected at Coimbatore's Velliangiri foothills this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, plastic waste collected, Velliangiri foothills</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/will-promote-sports-to-rid-tamil-nadu-of-drug-menace-minister-aadhav-arjuna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/ipfyq3tw/C_1_1_CH0198_120074226.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Public Works and Sports Development Minister Aadhav Arjunan interacting with kids during his visit to Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:19:35.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will promote sports to rid Tamil Nadu of drug menace: Minister Aadhav Arjuna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, drug menace, Minister Aadhav Arjuna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/death-of-children-in-blaze-leopard-attack-upa-lokayukta-files-suo-motu-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2024/1/14/original/UpalokayuktaJusticeKNPhaneendra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Upalokayukta Justice KN Phaneendra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:19:07.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death of children in blaze, leopard attack: Upa Lokayukta files suo motu cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Upa Lokayukta</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/five-held-for-robbing-rs-40-lakh-from-financial-firm-in-tiruppur-two-at-large</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-17/lbmib50e/robbery.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:16:37.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five held for robbing Rs 40 lakh from financial firm in Tiruppur, two at large</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, theft case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/19/stage-overrun-as-massive-crowd-threatens-to-derail-security-protocol-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/375uqrb8/Stage-overrun-as-massive.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Chief Minister V D Satheesan, AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretary K C Venugopal and ministers Sunny Joseph and Ramesh Chennithala greet party workers after the swearing-in ceremony at Central Stadium on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:16:28.753Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stage overrun as massive crowd threatens to derail security protocol in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, VD Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/19/g-sudhakarans-role-as-pro-tem-speaker-ignites-discussions-on-post</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/11/6/original/Lapses2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Kerala PWD Minister G Sudhakaran.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:12:35.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>G Sudhakaran’s role as pro tem speaker ignites discussions on post</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPI leader G Sudhakaran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/46-yr-old-man-arrested-for-showing-inappropriate-videos-to-minor-girls-in-ambur</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:12:33.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>46-yr-old man arrested for showing inappropriate videos to minor girls in Ambur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ambur, inappropriate video</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/panchayat-in-udupi-district-creates-rural-palliative-care-network</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/vga1ojjm/Panchayat-in-Udupi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The staff of the Community Palliative Care Center at Vandse in Udupi district.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/hcdtvbq1/Panchayat-in-Udupi-district-creates-rural-palliative.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The initiative recently earned Vandse GP the second prize in the ‘Healthy Panchayat’ category under the National Panchayat Awards 2025 announced by the Centre.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:11:30.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panchayat in Udupi district creates rural palliative care network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Palliative care, Vandse Gram Panchayat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/19/four-from-hyderabad-under-kerala-police-scanner-in-rs-25-crore-cyber-fraud-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/owp6f2a3/New-Project-2026-04-29T072804.920.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala police logo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:10:16.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four from Hyderabad under Kerala police scanner in Rs 25-crore cyber fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Cyber fraud case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/13-year-old-boy-killedburied-allegedly-by-school-friends-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/qsq1tn89/Class-7-boy-killed-by-friends-aged-13.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:10:13.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13-year-old boy killed,buried allegedly by school friends in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, Coimbatore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/one-nation-one-election-jpc-chief-says-committee-will-consider-will-of-people-over-that-of-political-parties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/1qeij6o2/P_4775262618.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JPC Chairperson PP Chaudhary.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:08:57.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One Nation, One Election: JPC chief says committee will consider 'will of people' over that of political parties </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, One Nation, One Election</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/cm-vijay-didnt-appreciate-pm-modi-for-return-of-chola-artefacts-says-bjp-leader-vanathi-srinivasan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/w0wh00zs/‘Vijay-didn’t-appreciate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Chola-era copper plates were returned from the Netherlands</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:06:26.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay didn’t appreciate PM Modi for return of Chola artefacts, says BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PM Modi, CM Vijay, BJP leader Vanathi Srinivasan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/19/ernakulam-pins-high-hopes-on-udfs-power-cabinet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/c2ns15zm/Ekm-pins-high-hopes-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress workers at Karukappally celebrate after V D Satheesan was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Kerala on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:04:38.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ernakulam pins high hopes on UDF’s ‘power cabinet’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Ernakulam, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/karnataka-faces-fertilizer-shortage-due-to-west-asia-conflict-says-minister-chaluvarayaswamy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/915k5f7h/Fertiliz.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'This year, the monsoon is expected to arrive in June. Instructions have been given to carry out effective vigilance regarding fertilizer supply', the minister said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:04:16.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka faces fertilizer shortage due to West Asia conflict, says Minister Chaluvarayaswamy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/19/teenage-gunmen-open-fire-on-san-diego-mosque-killing-three-men-both-supects-dead</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/ke8tfrkb/AP26138767643006.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two men embrace at the scene of a shooting outside the Islamic Center of San Diego Monday, May 18, 2026, in San Diego.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/0tjz0sv3/AP26138744432042.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A body is covered with a tarp at the scene of a shooting outside the Islamic Center of San Diego Monday, May 18, 2026, in San Diego.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:02:22.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teenage gunmen open fire on San Diego mosque, killing three men; both supects dead</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, San Diego, gun violence, Hate crime, San Diego mosque shooting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/over-40000-tn-pharmacies-may-shut-shop-on-may-20</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/7y592tzv/deccanherald2026-05-184dpdpb28iStock-471504011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:00:38.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 40,000 TN pharmacies may shut shop on May 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, bandh, Pharmacies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/rtcs-firm-on-strike-to-push-wage-revision-demands-buses-likely-to-go-off-roads-on-may-20</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/5mmio61v/20250805319F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union leaders claimed that transport employees across the four state-run corporations — BMTC, KSRTC, NWKRTC and KKRTC — were strongly backing the strike call.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T03:00:30.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RTCs firm on strike to push wage revision demands, buses likely to go off roads on May 20 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Ramalinga Reddy, Transport union</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/18/newly-formed-kerala-cabinet-clears-free-ksrtc-travel-for-women-asha-pay-hike</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/lb35hp4v/PTI05182026000120B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newly sworn-in Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan chairs the first meeting of the state cabinet, in Thiruvananthapuram, Monday, May 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:59:58.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newly formed Kerala Cabinet clears free KSRTC travel for women, ASHA pay hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC), Chief Minister V D Satheesan, ASHA pay hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/19/portfolio-deadlock-puts-satheesan-led-udf-government-under-early-strain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/6/21/original/Court_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The tension reached a flashpoint as Ministers A P Anil Kumar and K Muraleedharan refused to budge from their claims to health and devaswom.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:58:12.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Portfolio deadlock puts Satheesan-led UDF government under early strain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala UDF government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/tn-minister-rajmohan-releases-new-textbooks-for-classes-1-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/lo53bsja/dt-next2026-05-18tvu1gz89Untitled-design-2026-05-18T141245.313.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Rajmohan (L) releases textbooks in Chennai on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:57:32.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Minister Rajmohan releases new textbooks for classes 1-3</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN Minister Rajmohan, TN school textbooks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/dubare-camp-closed-to-tourists-after-woman-tourist-cushed-to-death-by-elephants</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/5a534cc8-5cf9-4d1b-a241-1007ac77a0cb/Hanging_bridge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourists cross river Cauvery to reach Dubare Camp.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:55:50.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dubare camp closed to tourists after woman tourist crushed to death by elephants </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dubare elephant camp</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/former-minister-palanivel-thiaga-rajan-announces-short-break-from-public-life</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/3zrvb8b0/PTR-announces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former DMK minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:54:01.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former minister Palanivel Thiaga Rajan announces ‘short break’ from public life</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dr Palanivel Thiaga Rajan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/woman-tourist-at-dubare-camp-caught-between-fighting-elephants-crushed-to-death</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/nxmdjb34/New-Project-2026-05-19T081806.573.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A videograb shows the elephants crushing the woman tourist in Dubare, while her husband and child watch the nightmare unfold before their eyes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:51:53.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman tourist at Dubare camp caught between fighting elephants, crushed to death </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Elephant attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/dmk-failed-to-use-social-media-like-tvk-former-cm-stalin</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/xfir7v4u/DMK-failed-to-use-social-media-like-T.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK chief M K Stalin addressing the crowd during a marriage function in the family of a DMK functionary in Thanjavur on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:50:58.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK failed to use social media like TVK: Former CM Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, CM Stalin, TVK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/19/free-travel-will-finish-industry-say-private-bus-operators</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-08/mxehwajl/202507083446741.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>T Gopinathan, general secretary of the All Kerala Bus Operators Organisation (AKBOO), termed the decision a death blow to the private bus industry.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:50:40.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Free travel will finish industry, say private bus operators</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, private bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/tamil-nadu-cm-joseph-vijay-meets-with-industrial-bodies-corporate-groups</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/hghrmsut/Vijay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay with Ramco Group’s founder-chairman P R Venketrama Raja at the secretariat on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:48:28.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay meets with Industrial bodies &amp; corporate groups</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/madurai-man-running-restaurants-in-cambodia-held-for-cyber-slavery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/s4o39325/Madurai-man.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:46:52.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai man running restaurants in Cambodia held for cyber slavery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cambodia, Cyber slavery case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/19/two-arrested-for-sexual-assault-of-minors-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/12/30/original/Child-Abuse-1__.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>2026-05-19T02:43:52.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two arrested for sexual assault of minors in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, sexual assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/iisc-study-finds-way-to-power-bengaluru-metros-blue-line-with-only-solar-energy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/16/original/_Delhi_transport.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An installed solar capacity of 83.3 MWp across station rooftops, elevated viaduct parapets, station canopies and depot rooftops would be sufficient to meet the estimated energy demand.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:43:20.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IISc study finds way to power Bengaluru Metro's Blue Line with only solar energy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru metro</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/19/two-railway-cops-suspended-for-seeking-cash-from-passenger-in-perambur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/di4xres1/202605163790357.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:42:49.224Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two railway cops suspended for seeking cash from passenger in Perambur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Railway Police, suspended, Perambur railway station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/ed-writes-to-chief-secretary-seeks-nod-to-prosecute-former-tn-minister-senthil-balaji-in-cash-for-job-scam-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/awzriypo/IMG_2958.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore South MLA and former minister V Senthil Balaji</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:41:48.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED writes to chief secretary, seeks nod to prosecute former TN minister Senthil Balaji in cash-for-job scam case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, ED, Senthil balaji, DMK leader V Senthil Balaji</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/19/from-policing-to-health-call-for-structural-reforms-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/olmww71z/From-policing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For most citizens, governance is experienced most directly through policing and healthcare, two sectors where experts believe structural reforms can no longer be delayed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:40:45.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From policing to health, call for structural reforms in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, structural reforms</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/ramalinga-defends-governments-wage-revision-calls-jacs-demands-financially-unviable</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Transport minister Ramalinga Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:39:27.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramalinga defends government's wage revision, calls JAC's demands 'financially unviable'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Ramalinga Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/May/19/tamil-film-producer-rajan-killed-self-over-rs-20-crore-unpaid-loans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-17/1s9hjhs8/cinemaexpress2026-05-17quhyf5r0K-Rajan.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veteran Tamil film producer K Rajan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:34:59.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil film producer Rajan killed self over Rs 20 crore unpaid loans’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil, suicide, K Rajan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/bjp-congress-has-no-moral-right-to-hold-meet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-27/57i3ak02/R%20Ashoka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka State Leader of Opposition in the Assembly R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:33:41.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP: Congress has no moral right to hold meet on completing three years </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka BLP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/19/cooling-zone-falls-short-of-promise</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/lashn7wu/cool-1075610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People relax and take shelter inside a cooling zone near Jama Masjid metro station on Monday afternoon.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People relax and take shelter inside a cooling zone near Jama Masjid metro station on Monday afternoon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:33:32.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cooling zone falls short of promise</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Delhi weather, Delhi heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/19/girlfriend-among-two-detained-after-worker-found-dead-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/fkwxy5dn/C_53_1_CH1509_43147210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:32:10.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Girlfriend among two detained after worker found dead in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai Police, suspected death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/19/delhi-braces-for-heatwave-mercury-likely-to-hit-45c</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/48ahu320/plantation04061310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MCD workers planting saplings on Barakhamba Road as Temperature increases to 43 degree on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:30:53.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi braces for heatwave, mercury likely to hit 45°C</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IMD, Heatwave, Delhi weather</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/one-killed-five-injured-in-hotel-ac-unit-blast-in-thanjavur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/u0rfqi0s/1-killed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire and rescue personnel evacuating a worker injured in the AC machine blast at a restaurant in Thanjavur on Monday evening</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:29:35.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, five injured in hotel AC unit blast in Thanjavur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thanjavur, AC unit blast</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/19/its-judges-vs-lawyers-after-delhi-hc-move-judicial-officers-association-weighs-in</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/ecwznjfe/ANI_20260311074230.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:29:34.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It’s judges vs lawyers after Delhi HC move, judicial officers’ association weighs in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Delhi Judicial Service Association</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/17-officers-transferred-in-ias-reshuffle-sameeran-to-head-chennai-city-corporation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-19/dliyotci/transfer-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:27:49.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17 officers transferred in IAS reshuffle, Sameeran to head Chennai city corporation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IAS officers reshuffle</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/19/l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-cm-gupta-back-metro-monday-campaign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/iu986lai/metro-mondya080512.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu takes a metro ride to Central Delhi on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:27:16.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu, CM Gupta back Metro Monday campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Metro, Metro Monday</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/19/dmrc-finds-it-tough-to-manage-extra-rush-daily-commuters-face-delays</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-18/1jgnj9zf/Delhi%20Metro%20ready.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Several commuters reported delays and overcrowding across metro lines during peak hours.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:25:21.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMRC finds it tough to manage extra rush, daily commuters face delays </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, DMRC, Delhi Metro, Metro Monday</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/scuffle-breaks-out-in-kpcc-meeting-as-two-groups-clash</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/9tgz1t5c/Scuffle-breaks-out-in-KPCC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A videograb shows the scuffle between members at the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee office in Bengaluru on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:24:37.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scuffle breaks out in KPCC meeting as two groups clash </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KPCC, Youth Congress</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/19/team-satheesan-kicks-off-on-a-welfare-note</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/2ce6qd1c/Team-Satheesan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan and cabinet colleague Ramesh Chennithala greet each other during the swearing-in of the new UDF government, as Congress leader Rahul Gandhi looks on, at Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:24:13.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Team Satheesan kicks off on a welfare note</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ASHA workers, Chief Minister V D Satheesan, Team Satheesan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/tn-excise-dept-directs-officials-to-verify-activities-of-over-1300-fl2-clubs</loc>
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<image:caption>FL2 licensed bar functioning at Kattoor road in Coimbatore on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:23:09.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Excise dept directs officials to verify activities of over 1,300 FL2 clubs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, FL2 recreational clubs, TN Excise department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/19/former-bjp-state-chief-new-djb-vice-chairman-vacancy-filled-after-a-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/es3t1gdw/BJPt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party president and party MLA Satish Upadhyay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:22:50.629Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former BJP state chief new DJB vice chairman, vacancy filled after a year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Jal Board, BJP leader Satish Upadhyay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/as-karnatakas-congress-government-celebrates-three-years-in-office-tumakuru-gets-into-guinness-records</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/n32kng5h/uinness.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara and Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda inspect the stage for the Congress convention to be held in Tumakuru on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:22:49.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Karnataka's Congress government celebrates three years in office, Tumakuru gets into Guinness Records</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tumakuru, Karnataka congress, Guinness World Records</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/19/sabarimala-gold-theft-case-fresh-cases-likely-after-analysis-report-says-sit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-21/ir8at94u/202511213582138.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SIT also sought more time to complete the probe, and the court has granted two weeks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:22:05.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala gold theft case: Fresh cases likely after analysis report, says SIT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sabarimala gold theft case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/19/varkala-to-fly-national-flag-at-un-zero-waste-forum-in-istanbul</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/sog4pqp1/Varkala-to-fly-the.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The opportunity has come on the heels of Varkala being chosen for the prestigious ‘20 Cities Towards Zero Waste’ initiative.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:20:28.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varkala to fly national flag at UN Zero Waste Forum in Istanbul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, UN Zero Waste Forum</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/forest-officials-conducting-study-in-manombolly-to-improve-fodder-availability-for-wild-animals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-03/pmvnx570/C_40_1_CH1553_35146044.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The study was initiated in the said area as elephants face limited fodder availability in the region compared to the plains in Coimbatore and the Thondamuthur surroundings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:19:58.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forest officials conducting study in Manombolly to improve fodder availability for wild animals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Manombolly forest range</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/19/sabarimala-pilgrimage-season-tdb-to-strengthen-food-safety-measures</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/6m8wsghq/Sabarimala-pilgrimage-seaso.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of the proposed reforms, the board is planning to revise tender conditions for hotels functioning at Sannidhanam and Pampa.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:19:41.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabarimala pilgrimage season: TDB to strengthen food safety measures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala pilgrimage, food safety measures</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/19/karnataka-sir-ec-plans-dashboard-and-app-to-track-blo-works</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/n2n73w6o/P_4770912780.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer V Anbukkumar explains the roll out of the SIR exercise in during a press conference on May 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:19:19.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka SIR: EC plans dashboard and app to track BLO works  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka SIR, BLO</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/ranchi-diary-salima-to-lead-womens-hockey-team-in-oz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/ji1sswxt/salim-tete080750.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Star player Salima Tete</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:16:09.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranchi Diary: Salima to lead women’s hockey team in Oz</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jharkhand, medical education, Indian women’s hockey team, Salima Tete, T20 cricket league</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/aut-flags-favouritism-in-re-employment-at-periyar-university</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-25/rt8k98ff/C_1_1_CH0987_10424337.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Periyar University in Salem.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:15:00.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AUT flags favouritism in re-employment at Periyar university</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Periyar University</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/trucks-stranded-in-manipur-amid-kuki-naga-blockades</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/pdnubejx/whatsapp-image-2026-05-18-at-192816080932.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KIM announced the shutdown to protest the killings of the church leaders and the government’s failure to rescue the missing Kukis.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:14:21.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trucks stranded in Manipur amid Kuki, Naga blockades</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur violence, Kuki blockade, Naga blockade</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/odisha-worker-loses-arm-in-crusher-activists-seek-action-against-owner</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-09/62pahkp3/Lokayukta-files-suo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a stone crusher unit used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:13:15.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha worker loses arm in crusher, activists seek action against owner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tenkasi, Odisha worker, crusher unit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/bengal-scraps-religion-based-aid-obc-list</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/at67zpq5/PTI05182026000097B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:11:13.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal scraps religion-based aid, OBC list</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, West Bengal, OBC, Annapurna scheme, West bengal cabinet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/102-prohibition-cases-booked-in-krishnagiri-district-in-10-days</loc>
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<image:caption>512 litres of liquor stored or transported for illegal distribution have been seized in Krishnagiri district</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:10:47.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>102 prohibition cases booked in Krishnagiri district in 10 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Krishnagiri district, Liquor seized</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/tourism-looks-up-in-jk-trekkers-keep-away</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/huh4i9z0/whatsapp-image-2026-05-18-at-210207090905.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism stakeholders believe that the reopening of the trails could boost tourist inflow to the region by at least 20%.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:07:37.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tourism looks up in J&amp;K, trekkers keep away</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, trekking, Pahalgam terror atatck, Jammu&amp;Kashmir tourism</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/19/cargo-operations-may-be-moved-to-rear-side-of-chennai-airport-to-free-up-prime-land-parcel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/n2mv5q5d/Cargo-ops-ma.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The existing space could be used to expand apron &amp; create a dedicated road link from the Chennai Bypass to transport 700 tonnes of air cargo per day</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:06:49.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cargo operations may be moved to rear side of Chennai airport to free up prime land parcel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai airport, air cargo operations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/interview-biggest-challenge-for-northeast-growth-is-mindset</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/lwhbxsb4/106104071835.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meghalaya Chief Minister, Conrad K Sangma</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:03:44.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | ‘Biggest challenge for Northeast growth is mindset’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Meghalaya, Conrad K Sangma, India-Bangladesh ties, Manipur violence, Look East policy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/palaniswami-denies-dmk-pact-charge-slams-cm-joseph-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/14/original/Edappadi_Palaniswami_EPS2116.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T02:00:41.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palaniswami denies DMK-pact charge, slams CM Joseph Vijay </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Edapaddi K Palaniswami, DMK-AIADMK Pact, CM Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/cji-asks-high-courts-to-follow-sc-example-go-virtual-two-days-a-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/fqvl3yko/C_1_1_CH1035_119995611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Justice Surya Kant</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T01:58:30.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJI asks high courts to follow SC example, go virtual two days a week</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, West Asia crisis, CJI Su, virtual meeting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/anbil-mahesh-may-be-dmk-pick-for-tiruchy-bypoll-seat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/n4gu9zja/C_1_1_CH1372_11919462.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T01:58:10.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anbil Mahesh may be DMK pick for Tiruchy bypoll seat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, Tiruchy bypolls</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/19/escalator-repair-work-affects-passengers-at-central-railway-station-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/xpel38ph/Escalator-malfunction.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Railway staff examining the escalator at Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T01:58:01.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Escalator repair work affects passengers at Central railway station in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Escalator repair</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/19/mla-ramya-haridas-maps-out-constituency-reboot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-23/luuybloc/C_32_1_CH0343_6304560.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramya Haridas filing nomination in Chelakkara assembly constituency.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T01:55:53.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLA Ramya Haridas maps out constituency reboot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, MLA Ramya Haridas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/wrd-sought-diversion-of-35-hectares-of-forest-land-for-cauvery-barrage-project-in-namakkal</loc>
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<image:caption>Cauvery river</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T01:55:03.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WRD sought diversion of 35 hectares of forest land for Cauvery barrage project in Namakkal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Namakkal, Cauvery barrage project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/big-train-mishaps-down-by-over-90-per-cent-railways</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/vz27m8u4/Big-train-mishaps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Railway officials said that such accidents had fallen by nearly 90 percent, with only 14 incidents reported in 2025-26 up to February 28, compared with 135 in 2014-15.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/bvt4ylku/Screenshot-2026-05-19-014757.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T01:53:30.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Big train mishaps down by over 90 per cent: Railways</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Railways, train accident, train mishaps</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/tnerc-issues-draft-norms-for-battery-systems-to-boost-renewable-energy-integration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/hov51bmc/Draft-norms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The move assumes significance at a time when TN has been rapidly increasing its RE capacity, particularly in the solar and wind sectors.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T01:52:18.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNERC issues draft norms for battery systems to boost renewable energy integration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Electricity Regulatory Commission (TNERC), BESS</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/museum-to-mark-former-pm-deve-gowdas-birth-anniversary-with-film-shows-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-26/n443y43i/JDS-to-go-it-alone-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former prime minister and Janata Dal (Secular) supremo HD Deve Gowda</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T01:50:55.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Museum to mark former PM Deve Gowda's birth anniversary with film shows today</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, HD Deve Gowda, Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/19/sc-stays-bcd-counting-asks-delhi-hc-to-hear-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/2oh53bak/bcd115316.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bar Council of India.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T01:45:49.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC stays BCD counting, asks Delhi HC to hear case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi HC, Bar Council of Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/19/greater-chennai-corporation-to-send-birth-certificates-of-children-to-parents-through-whatsapp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-19/g6m7zs7m/Screenshot-2026-05-19-070922.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T01:40:11.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Chennai Corporation to send birth certificates of children to parents through WhatsApp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, Birth certificates</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/19/export-processing-zone-clears-projects-worth-rs-450-crore-in-tamil-nadu-6650-new-jobs-likely</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/019pckut/Export-processing-zone-clears.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Among the major proposals cleared was that of Grand Atlantia Panapakkam SEZ Developers Private Limited, which plans to establish an SEZ unit at SIPCOT SEZ in Panapakkam, Ranipet.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T01:33:03.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Export processing zone clears projects worth Rs 450 crore in Tamil Nadu; 6,650 new jobs likely</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, investment projects, MEPZ</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/19/is-ruturaj-gaikwad-the-right-man-to-take-csk-forward-here-is-what-fleming-said</loc>
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<image:caption>Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T00:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is Ruturaj Gaikwad the right man to take CSK forward? Here is what Fleming said</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, MS Dhoni, Chennai Super Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/19/writer-artist-nia-zeras-work-draws-parallels-between-africa-countries-and-dravidian-communities</loc>
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<image:caption>Nia Zera</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Writer-artist Nia Zera's work draws parallels between Africa countries and Dravidian communities</news:title>
<news:keywords>nia zera, artist of chennai , artists of tamil nadu , writers of tamil nadu , wildflower in a saucepan , cobalt blue , art exhibition , art exhibitions in chennai , events in Chennai </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/19/hyderabads-cultural-legacy-shines-at-cannes-with-chand-tara</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/ge72do6j/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-8.20.20-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohammad Ali Baig</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/rini7t7b/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-8.20.21-PM-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Chand Tara</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad’s Cultural Legacy Shines at Cannes with Chand Tara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Arts, Cannes Film Festival, Mohammad Ali Baig, Chand Tara, Taramati</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/19/commute-stress-how-chennais-heat-and-traffic-is-impacting-working-professionals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/yt7bl5jh/heatingtraffic.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commute stress: How Chennai’s heat and traffic is impacting working professionals</news:title>
<news:keywords>commute stress, travel stress, travel to work , chennai , chennai traffic, chennai heat , chennai news, chennai news today , tamil nadu , tamil nadu news, mental stress of commuting to work , long work commute, burnout , stress, mental health </news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/19/mice-take-over-a-noir-detective-game</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/gm62gofx/gamesss.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/7mcvw9vi/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-18-at-11.54.21.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mice take over a noir detective game</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mouse: P.I. for Hire, Mouse: P.I. for Hire: A review, games, gaming, game reviews, video game reviews</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/19/creating-chaos-with-old-masters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/w9czu0dn/43136.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/ocewuaqn/43137.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Creating chaos with old masters </news:title>
<news:keywords>chaos club, safrin ashra, artist, frieda kahlo , monthly muse, backyard, adyar , chennai features, art , paintings, interpretations of art , raja ravi varma </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/19/maddali-soundarya-dancing-through-devotion</loc>
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<image:caption>Maddali Soundarya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maddali Soundarya: Dancing Through Devotion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Arts, Gangavataranam, Maddali Soundarya, Kuchipudi artiste</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/19/when-art-took-the-wheel-at-mg-select</loc>
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<image:caption>Sumanto Chowdhury and Masuram Ravikanth</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When Art Took the Wheel at MG Select</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Arts, Kalakriti Art Gallery, Luxury Meets Art, MG Select, Sumanto Chowdhury</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/19/brief-role-big-dreams-bluru-actor-director-on-her-appearance-in-malayalam-spy-thriller-patriot</loc>
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<image:caption>Eka Lakhani</image:caption>
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<news:title>Eka Lakhani: Weaving Indian craft into global fashion</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/19/chennai-ravishwarar-temple-siva-linga-worshipped-by-surya-and-vyasa</loc>
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<news:title>Chennai Ravishwarar temple: Siva Linga worshipped by Surya and Vyasa</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/19/no-ideology-can-fully-comprehend-the-complexities-says-actor-prakash-belawadi</loc>
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<image:caption>Prakash Belawadi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Prakash Belawadi with Mammootty (Left)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A still of Mammootty and Mohanlal from Patriot</image:caption>
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<news:title>'No ideology can fully comprehend the complexities...,' says actor Prakash Belawadi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/19/where-to-thrift-in-chennai</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where to thrift in Chennai?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/18/india-exporting-only-food-and-essential-items-to-west-asia-via-oman-dubai</loc>
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<image:caption>India's exports and imports with West Asian region has gone down by more than 28% in April</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-18T23:46:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India exporting only food and essential items to West Asia via Oman, Dubai</news:title>
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<image:caption>MS Dhoni and his teammates did a lap of honour after their last home match of the 2026 IPL at Chepauk on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-18T20:16:34.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When CSK faithful finally get to see their Thala Dhoni at Chepauk</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tata Electronics CEO Randhir Thakur and ASML CEO Christophe Fouquet sign a Memorandum of Understanding as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten look on at The Hague on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-18T19:47:22.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's Europe push signals strategic shift led by tech imperatives</news:title>
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<image:caption>P R Sreejesh oversaw India’s third-place finish at the 2025 World Cup</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-18T19:42:53.676Z</news:publication_date>
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