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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/19/india-vs-new-zealand-all-eyes-on-what-top-order-batters-can-provide-in-tough-test-series</loc>
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<image:caption>Yashasvi Jaiswal will hope to give India strong starts</image:caption>
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<news:title>India vs New Zealand: All eyes on what top-order batters can provide in tough Test series</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/father-dies-by-suicide-two-minor-sons-found-dead-inside-car-outside-mp-railway-station</loc>
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<news:title>Father dies by suicide, two minor sons found dead inside car outside MP railway station</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/19/would-still-rate-the-fourth-place-finish-at-the-olympics-as-better-than-the-asian-games-gold-marijne</loc>
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<image:caption>India players lift coach Sjoerd Marijne after winning the Asian Games gold medal in Japan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Would still rate the fourth-place finish at the Olympics as better than the Asian Games gold: Marijne </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/must-make-you-feel-very-strongdipke-targets-pm-modi-after-das-and-rankas-judicial-custody-extended</loc>
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<image:caption>Accusing the administration of high-handedness and weaponising law enforcement, Dipke targeted the Prime Minister over the police action via a self-made video on X.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Must make you feel very strong: Dipke targets PM Modi after Das and Ranka's judicial custody extended</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/us-very-close-to-finalising-trade-deal-with-india-says-marco-rubio</loc>
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<image:caption>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio</image:caption>
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<news:title>US ‘very close’ to finalising trade deal with India, says Marco Rubio</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/big-blow-to-maharashtras-ruling-mahayuti-as-congress-led-panel-wins-majority-in-kolhapur-milk-federation-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajarshi Shahu Shetkari Samvichari Aghadi, headed by MLC Satej Patil, won 16 of the 25 seats in the election to the Kolhapur District Cooperative Milk Producers’ Union,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:35:55.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Big blow to Maharashtra’s ruling Mahayuti as Congress-led panel wins majority in Kolhapur milk federation polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/reduce-minimum-qualifying-percentile-for-neet-ug-2026-dmk-mp-urges-pm</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:29:14.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reduce minimum qualifying percentile for NEET-UG 2026: DMK MP urges PM</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, DMK Rajya Sabha MP P Wilson, NEET-UG 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/19/left-parties-have-right-to-set-up-bookstalls-vandalising-those-is-act-of-cowardice-rss-leader</loc>
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<image:caption>Alleged vandalism of Left parties’ bookstalls during Durga Puja in West Bengal has exposed differences within the BJP over Suvendu Adhikari’s opposition to the stalls.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:23:28.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal BJP leaders contradict Adhikari, defend Left parties’ right to set up Puja bookstalls</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, RSS, durga puja, Left Parties Book Stalls</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/from-france-to-albania-social-unrest-is-setting-europes-streets-ablaze</loc>
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<image:caption>A protester holds a French flag at Republic Square during a demonstration against rising living costs, joining students' grievances, in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:09:06.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From France to Albania, social unrest is setting Europe's streets ablaze</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, France protests, Italy protests, Europe protests</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/allahabad-hc-stays-murder-convicts-sentence-after-he-expresses-desire-to-contest-2027-up-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Allahabad High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T17:05:18.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allahabad HC stays murder convict's sentence after he expresses desire to contest 2027 UP polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, allahabad high court, 2027 UP polls</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/fssai-directs-food-business-operators-to-comply-with-labelling-norms-warnings-for-plant-based-ingredients</loc>
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<image:caption>FSSAI warns manufacturers against missing cautionary labels on herbal ingredients</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T16:59:02.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI directs food business operators to comply with labelling norms, warnings for plant-based ingredients</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/maharashtra-opposition-alleges-bjp-bishnoi-gang-nexus-after-tiger-shroff-shooting</loc>
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<image:caption>Superintendent of Police (SP) Tejaswini Gautam addresses a press conference after suspects were arrested in connection with firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car at Juhu, in Kota, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T16:54:32.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra Opposition alleges BJP-Bishnoi gang nexus after Tiger Shroff shooting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Tiger shroff shooting</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/indian-embassy-in-rome-urges-nationals-to-avoid-protest-sites-amid-unrest-in-italian-cities</loc>
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<image:caption>A fire burns following clashes between police and "Italia in Piazza" protesters in front of the Milan Cathedral in Milan, Italy, on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T15:54:27.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Embassy in Rome urges nationals to avoid protest sites amid unrest in Italian cities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Italy protests, India advisory</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/cjps-ratna-singh-alleges-liberty-being-curtailed-as-saurav-das-ashutosh-ranka-sent-back-to-judicial-custody</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Legal Affairs Head Ratna Singh along with defense lawyers addresses the media outside the Mandir Marg police station regarding the legal proceedings and judicial custody of party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, in New Delhi, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T15:46:33.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP’s Ratna Singh alleges ‘liberty being curtailed’ as Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka sent back to judicial custody</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ashutosh Ranka, CJP, Saurav Das</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/19/fss-surya-launch-why-has-the-navy-waited-so-long-and-why-does-the-indian-ocean-demand-them</loc>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils the naming plaque of the first Fleet Support Ship ``Surya' at Hindustan Shipyard Limited in Visakhapatnam in th</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T15:31:19.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSS Surya launch: Why has the Navy waited so long, and why does the Indian Ocean demand them?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fleet Support Ships, , FSS, Indian Navy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/cybercrime-unit-flags-fake-welfare-scheme-ads-using-deepfake-videos-of-pm-modi-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T15:17:24.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cybercrime unit flags fake welfare scheme ads using deepfake videos of PM Modi, Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, cybercrime, AI cybercrime, deepfake videos</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/tiger-shroff-firing-accused-was-out-on-bail-in-arms-act-case-says-father</loc>
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<image:caption>The suspects arrested in connection with firing on Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff's car at Juhu, in Kota, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T15:12:05.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing: Accused was out on bail in Arms Act case, says father</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tiger shroff shooting</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/railways-warn-passengers-against-loud-music-on-trains-violations-may-invite-jail-term</loc>
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<image:caption>(Representative image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T14:38:26.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railways warn passengers against loud music on trains, violations may invite jail term</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/three-shot-dead-by-militants-in-manipur-locals-protest-with-bodies-outside-cms-house</loc>
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<image:caption>Protesters outside Manipur CM's residence in Imphal on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T14:08:00.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three shot dead by militants in Manipur; locals protest with bodies outside CM's house</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur violence, Manipur Ethnic Violence</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/19/special-police-team-arrested-main-accused-of-retired-commissioner-murder-at-kolkata-airport</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/4pnk9gmj/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T14:07:27.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special police team arrested main accused of retired Commissioner murder at Kolkata airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, arrest, Kolkata airport, Special Task Force</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/72-hour-medical-delay-does-not-weaken-rape-survivors-testimony-says-jharkhand-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:59:48.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>72-hour medical delay does not weaken rape survivor’s testimony, says Jharkhand HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, rape, Jharkhand HC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/cjp-leaders-saurav-das-ashutosh-ranka-produced-before-sem-after-judicial-custody</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) co-convenors Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka (unseen) appear before the Mandir Marg Police Station for the bail hearing in New Delhi on Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:52:00.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP leaders Saurav Das, Ashutosh Ranka’s judicial custody extended by two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ashutosh Ranka, Saurav Das, CJP protest, Jantar Mantar protests</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/punjab-cms-aide-rajbir-ghuman-appears-before-cbi-for-second-round-of-questioning-in-corruption-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajbir Singh Ghuman, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) to Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:50:02.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM’s aide Rajbir Ghuman appears before CBI for second round of questioning in corruption case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, Corruption case, Rajbir Ghuman</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/indian-origin-students-researchers-across-27-countries-criticise-anti-cec-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Oct. 17, 2026, students and citizens raise slogans as they conduct a march under the banner ‘Reclaim Jantar Mantar’, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, in New Delhi on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:49:12.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian-origin students, researchers across 27 countries criticise anti-CEC protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Protests, CJP protest, INDIA bloc protest, Anti-CEC Protest</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/nhai-introduces-new-arrangement-to-collect-feedback-on-experience-at-toll-plazas</loc>
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<image:caption>The annual FasTag pass users will be asked to submit their response each time they cross a fee plaza. Other users may access the “Toll Plaza Feeback” feature in the app to share their feedback.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:48:45.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI introduces new arrangement to collect feedback on experience at toll plazas</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NHAI, MORTH, Toll gate</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/19/ranji-trophy-2026-27-pradosh-cracks-ton-keeps-tamil-nadu-in-dominant-position-against-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:caption>Pradosh Ranjan Paul (L) and Baba Indrajith (R) batted in tandem on Monday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mayank Mishra (L) celebrates a wicket on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:37:09.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Pradosh cracks ton, keeps Tamil Nadu in dominant position against Uttarakhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Tamil Nadu cricket, Pradosh Ranjan Paul, Baba Indrajith, BCCI Ranji Trophy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/rijiju-questions-congress-demand-for-all-party-meet-seeks-cooperation-on-womens-quota-bill</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:31:33.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rijiju questions Congress’ demand for all-party meet, seeks cooperation on women’s quota bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kiren Rijiju, women quota bill, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/tiger-shroff-firing-no-minor-among-three-accused-motive-under-probe-say-mumbai-police</loc>
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<image:caption>Mumbai Crime Branch DCP Raj Tilak Roushan speaks to the media on the arrest of three accused by Kota Police in connection with the actor Tiger Shroff firing case, in Mumbai on Monday, Oct 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:29:52.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing: No minor among three accused; motive under probe, say Mumbai Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Mumbai police, Tiger Shroff, Tiger shroff shooting</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/19/sensex-nifty-fall-over-1-each-as-selling-in-private-banks-and-elevated-oil-prices-rattle-markets</loc>
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<image:caption>Sensex, Nifty fall 1 pc in early trade as US-Iran tensions keep oil prices elevated</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:26:47.692Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex, Nifty fall over 1% each as selling in private banks and elevated oil prices rattle markets
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<news:keywords>Indian equities, market decline</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/gangs-in-haiti-target-foreign-troops-in-biggest-attack-since-new-force-began-operations</loc>
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<image:caption>The Armed Forces of El Salvador said in a statement Monday that the four aviation technicians were returning to camp when the armored vehicle was attacked with explosives and set on fire.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T13:26:11.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gangs in Haiti target foreign troops in biggest attack since new force began operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, U.N. Security Council, attacks, Haiti gangs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/19/wholesale-inflation-hits-1139-per-cent-as-energy-costs-surge</loc>
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<image:caption>Fuel and power inflation climbed to 25.85%, while manufactured product inflation reached 9.76%, according to data released by the Commerce and Industry Ministry. The rise in wholesale prices contrasts with a 0.43% fall in wholesale electricity prices.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mineral oil prices rose 40.02% year-on-year, while coal and lignite prices increased 9.31%.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Electricity prices followed a different trend. Wholesale electricity prices fell 0.43% year-on-year in September, compared with a 1.73% decline in August, even as the broader fuel and power index rose 25.85%.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:54:02.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wholesale inflation hits 11.39 per cent as energy costs surge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, WPI inflation, crude petroleum</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/labourer-killed-four-injured-in-landslide-during-road-work-in-j-ks-poonch</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:41:30.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Labourer killed, four injured in landslide during road work in J-K's Poonch</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu and Kashmir, Poonch Landslide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/19/elon-musk-pledges-a-share-of-his-spacex-company-to-every-kid-in-america</loc>
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<image:caption>Elon Musk arrives to speak at an indoor presidential inauguration parade event in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:37:46.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elon Musk pledges a share of his SpaceX company to 'every kid in America'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tech, Elon Musk, SpaceX, Anthropic, SpaceX Shares</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/drdo-working-on-laser-weapon-pod-for-helicopters-development-to-be-completed-by-2029</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:16:16.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRDO working on laser weapon pod for helicopters; development to be completed by 2029</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, DRDO, laser weapon pod</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Oct/19/meet-the-horror-specialist-behind-dracula-of-malayalam-literature-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:12:20.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet the horror specialist behind ‘Dracula of Malayalam literature’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Karuthachan, S K Harinath, horror novel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/19/chorbagan-stampede-couldve-been-averted-had-govt-made-proper-planning-before-durga-puja-adhir-ranjan</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury speaks to the media in Murshidabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T12:11:39.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chorbagan stampede could've been averted had govt made proper planning before Durga Puja: Adhir Ranjan</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Kolkata puja pandal tragedy, Kolkata Stampede, Chorbagan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/anti-drug-activist-murder-will-seek-cbi-probe-from-amit-shah-says-jhotas-father</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Oct. 14, 2026, Bhim Singh, father of anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota, who was shot dead, addresses a press conference in Mansa.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:56:17.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-drug activist murder: Will seek CBI probe from Amit Shah, says Jhota's father</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Anti-drug activist Jhota, Parvinder Singh Jhota, Jhota Murder Case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/rs-450-crore-in-idle-medical-equipment-waste-negligence-or-collusion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/pdyztv95/hospital-equipments-jpg.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Unused ventilators in one of the government hospitals in Keralam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:53:33.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 450 crore in idle medical equipment: Waste, negligence or collusion?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government hospitals in Kerala , Medical equipment scam in Kerala, Healthcare services in Kerala , K K Shailaja, K Muralidharan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/tiger-shroff-firing-puts-anil-pandit-alleged-lawrence-bishnoi-gang-operative-under-focus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/15a1xbkq/New-Project-93.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bollwyood actor Tiger Shroff</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:48:27.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing puts Anil Pandit, alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang operative, under focus</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Tiger Shroff attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/aisas-neha-bora-moves-delhi-hc-against-police-notice-asking-her-to-execute-peace-bond</loc>
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<image:caption>AISA National President Neha Bora speaks to the media following her release from RK Puram Police Station after being detained by Delhi Police in New Delhi on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:35:28.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AISA's Neha Bora moves Delhi HC against police notice asking her to execute peace bond</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Protests, Neha Bora</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/19/eight-arrested-for-allegedly-gang-raping-woman-assaulting-husband-in-bihars-east-champaran</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:31:04.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight arrested for allegedly gang-raping woman, assaulting husband in Bihar’s East Champaran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, East Champaran, Bihar gang rape case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/owaisis-call-to-muslim-youth-to-shun-nehru-gandhi-yadav-families-draws-opposition-fire</loc>
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<image:caption>AIMIM Chief Asaduddin Owaisi addresses a public rally in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:26:38.868Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Owaisi's call to Muslim youth to shun Nehru-Gandhi, Yadav families draws opposition fire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Congress, Samajwadi Party, AIMIM, Asaduddin Owaisi ​, 2027 Uttar Pradesh Elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/19/anthropic-commits-5-of-its-stock-to-a-new-public-benefit-fund</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/uomr21ue/AP26283549290505.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pages from the Anthropic website and the company's logos are displayed on a computer screen in New York on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T11:05:48.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anthropic commits 5% of its stock to a new 'public benefit' fund</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tech, Anthropic, public benefit</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/sad-mp-harsimrat-seeks-cbi-probe-into-murder-of-anti-drug-activist-in-punjabs-mansa</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T10:58:44.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SAD MP Harsimrat seeks CBI probe into murder of anti-drug activist in Punjab's Mansa</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Anti-drug activist Jhota, Parvinder Singh Jhota, Jhota Murder Case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/houthi-rebels-strike-a-government-military-camp-in-southern-yemen-killing-at-least-20-fighters</loc>
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<image:caption>People ride in a pickup truck during a funeral procession for a Houthi officer in Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The Arabic banner reads, "Martyr Mazen Abdallah."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T10:58:03.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Houthis strike government military camp in southern Yemen, killing at least 20 fighters</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Houthi attacks, Iran-US war</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/overdue-chhattisgarh-skywalk-project-misses-deadline-chokes-raipurs-arteries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/gs3txhr6/IMG20210624154000.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After languishing for nearly eight years as an abandoned skeleton in the heart of the city, the Vishnu Deo Sai-led BJP government breathed fresh life into the stalled project with a ₹37.75-crore completion package.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T10:47:29.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Overdue Chhattisgarh skywalk project misses deadline, chokes Raipur’s arteries</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ACB, Public Works Department (PWD), Chhattisgarh chief minister Vishnu Deo sai, Economic Offences Wing (EOW), skywalk project</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/mea-rejects-oics-anti-india-references-says-grouping-misused-by-pakistans-bigoted-agenda</loc>
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<image:caption>Delegates pose during the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in Iraq's capital Baghdad on Sunday, October 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T10:45:52.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MEA rejects OIC's anti-India references, says grouping 'misused' by Pakistan's 'bigoted agenda'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu and Kashmir, India-Pakistan Tensions, OIC nations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/19/surat-embroidery-workers-stir-to-intensify-as-union-plans-next-phase-of-agitation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/1zpht93j/202609243952541.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>Surat embroidery workers’ stir to intensify as union plans next phase of agitation</news:title>
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<image:caption>French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and Defense Minister Catherine Vautrin (back) meet with the Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (C), at Bayan Palace in Kuwait City on October 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A currency trader talks on the phone at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Oct. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T10:06:57.203Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Film producer Amit Jani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:41:47.531Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/19/gujarat-power-crisis-hits-industry-before-diwali-eight-hour-cuts-threaten-rs-1000s-crores-loss</loc>
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<image:caption>The Southern Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SGCCI) has warned that the disruption could trigger losses worth thousands of crores of rupees and jeopardise the livelihoods of nearly 25 lakh workers across the industrial belt they also wrote a letter to Gujarat CM.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:34:56.215Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>A view of the Bombay High Court in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:06:46.267Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>President Volodymyr Zelensky</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:04:22.054Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Deva</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:04:14.461Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Anil Sunkara, Sai Durga Tej and Teja Kakumanu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T09:02:55.388Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited (RJIL) Chairman Akash Ambani, along with the company's Non-Executive Director Isha Ambani, Kotak Securities Chairperson Uday Kotak and Jio Platforms CEO Pankaj Pawar, speaks at the Jio Platforms initial public offering (IPO) announcement event in Mumbai on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:47:07.768Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Visual of the crushed truck which ran over several people near Sheetla Mata Mandir, in Gwalior on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:43:37.844Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Sananth and Rishikanth in a still from Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Washington Post photojournalist Heidi Levine receives treatment at Beilinson Hospital in Petah Tikva, Israel, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, after being injured in an attack by Israeli settlers while covering clashes that erupted during the Palestinian olive harvest in the West Bank village of Abu Falah on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Philippine foreign ministry summoned Beijing's ambassador to Manila on October 19 after he said China would "easily win" a conflict between the countries, with local senators calling for his expulsion.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:36:23.825Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister and Revenue Minister G Parameshwara</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:29:35.066Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>A protester runs through tear gas while a flea market is taking place during clashes between protestors and police officers in Paris, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:23:25.522Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>US Secretary of State Marco Rubio</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:12:43.156Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Vice Chief of Naval Staff (VCNS) Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T08:00:36.937Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Bell Bottom maker’s next, Hubballi Hunters, locks December release date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/19/aman-by-rahul-roye-wins-best-short-film-at-bfi-london-film-festival-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A still from ‘Aman’</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:49:29.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Aman' by Rahul Roye wins best short film at BFI London Film Festival</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/rubio-says-no-pause-in-us-intel-sharing-with-ukraine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/xy7h9oxd/UzbekistanUSRubioCentralAsia69796.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a meeting in Samarkand, Uzbekistan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:36:14.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rubio says no pause in US intel sharing with Ukraine</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, United States, Marco Rubio, Ukraine-Russsia war</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/centre-asks-meta-to-ensure-recommendation-systems-do-not-expose-users-to-limited-set-of-narratives</loc>
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<image:caption>Govt asks Meta to ensure its recommendation systems do not expose users to a limited set of narratives.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:28:52.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre asks Meta to ensure recommendation systems do not expose users to 'limited set of 
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<news:keywords>India, social media, IT Ministry, Meta</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/indian-air-ambulance-makes-emergency-landing-in-bangladesh-patient-dies-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The Beechcraft King Air C90A aircraft, registered as VT-HYA, was flying from Agartala to Kolkata on Sunday when it encountered a technical fault that caused the aircraft's door to partially open mid-air while climbing through 12,000 feet</image:caption>
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<news:title>Indian air ambulance makes emergency landing in Bangladesh; patient dies</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/jamia-millia-islamia-forms-seven-member-panel-to-address-protesting-students-demands</loc>
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<image:caption>The announcement comes amid an escalating standoff between the protesting students and the university administration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:24:16.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jamia Millia Islamia forms seven-member panel to address protesting students’ demands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia University, Student protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/19/bengal-fire-department-issues-notices-to-three-kolkata-durga-puja-committees-over-safety-lapses</loc>
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<image:caption>Footwear and other items lie scattered at the site after a stampede at Chor Bagan Durga Puja Pandal, in Kolkata on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:24:13.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal fire department issues notices to three Kolkata Durga Puja committees over safety lapses</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata Durga Puja, Bengal fire department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/father-son-duo-arrested-for-murder-of-spo-in-jks-kishtwar-district</loc>
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<image:caption>The police official said the duo was detained for questioning and during quizzing they revealed a conspiracy and motive behind the murder of SPO.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:22:11.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Father-son duo arrested for murder of SPO in J&amp;K’s Kishtwar district</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu &amp; Kashmir, father-son duo, Special Police Officer, SPO murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/french-president-macron-refuses-interior-minister-laurent-nunezs-resignation-after-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>French President Emmanuel Macron.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:20:17.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>French President Macron refuses Interior Minister Laurent Nunez's resignation after protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Emmanuel Macron, France students protest, Minister Laurent Nunez</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/albanian-pm-refuses-to-quit-as-violent-protests-enter-sixth-day</loc>
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<image:caption>A protester runs during clashes with police during an anti-government protest by students in Tirana, Albania, October 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:07:33.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Albanian PM refuses to quit as violent protests enter sixth day</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, corruption, Albania, anti-government protests, Prime Minister Edi Rama, high tuition fees</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/after-haryana-kashmir-bound-bus-attacked-with-stones-near-ludhiana-in-punjab</loc>
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<image:caption>The stone pelting attack on a 40-seater sleeper passenger bus operated by Star World Ventures, which was on way from Delhi to Srinagar, took place while it was traveling near Ludhiana in Punjab at around 11 pm yesterday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T07:05:32.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Haryana, Kashmir-bound bus attacked with stones near Ludhiana in Punjab</news:title>
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<image:caption>Shooter Mona Agarwal celebrates after winning gold in the women's 10m air rifle event.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:59:02.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mona Agarwal wins gold, Avani Lekhara takes silver in women’s 10m air rifle final at Asian Para Games 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Asian Games, Mona Agarwal, Asian Para Games 2026</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Dosanjh shared a picture of Jhota on his Instagram account on Sunday, writing, “Shaheed Parvinder Singh. The entire Punjab is with the family in this hour of grief. The family should get justice.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:57:11.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh calls slain anti-drug activist 'martyr'; Neeru Bajwa holds movie screening</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/minor-boy-stripped-assaulted-in-maharashtras-latur-one-held-after-video-surfaces-online</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:43:04.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor boy stripped, assaulted in Maharashtra's Latur; one held after video surfaces online</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra, arrested, assaulted, stripped</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/englishnews2026oct17antonio-banderas-joins-nicolas-cage-in-true-detective-season-5</loc>
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<image:caption>True Detective season 5 stars Antonio Banderas (L) and Nicolas Cage</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Antonio Banderas joins Nicolas Cage in True Detective season 5</news:title>
<news:keywords>Antonio Banderas, Nicolas Cage, True Detective season 5</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/three-suspects-detained-from-rajasthans-kota-over-firing-at-tiger-shroffs-car</loc>
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<image:caption>Three held in Rajasthan over firing at Tiger Shroff’s car.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:39:02.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three suspected shooters arrested in Kota over firing on actor Tiger Shroff’s car</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, Rajasthan, gunmen, Lawrence Bishnoi gang, Tiger Shroff firing</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/19/spectacle-over-safety-mamata-led-tmc-questions-award-to-pandal-where-19-died-in-stampede</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/3ifnd8bl/20261018152L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Footwear and other items lie scattered at the site after a stampede at Chor Bagan Durga Puja Pandal, in Kolkata on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:35:39.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Spectacle over safety?': Mamata-led TMC questions award to pandal where 19 died in stampede</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/bombay-hc-to-hear-on-october-26-plea-filed-by-actor-imran-khan-against-leave-india-order</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Imran Khan is detained from Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan, which was the proposed protest venue in support of CJP’s protest, Oct. 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:35:10.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bombay HC to hear on October 26 plea filed by actor Imran Khan against 'Leave India' order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Bombay HC, Actor Imran Khan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/punjab-godown-owners-ask-pungrain-to-vacate-facilities-as-rent-not-increased-in-14-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/hxwv3kp2/Food_Corporation_of_India_PTI1723_07285548.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:28:28.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab godown owners ask Pungrain to vacate facilities as rent not increased in 14 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, godowns, storage space, Pungrain, storage charges</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/19/bundesliga-maza-and-schick-help-bayer-leverkusen-clip-freiburgs-wings</loc>
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<image:caption>Schick's goal 14 minutes from time made him the first Leverkusen player to score in each of the first six matches in a Bundesliga season.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:27:43.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bundesliga: Maza and Schick help Bayer Leverkusen clip Freiburg's wings</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/19/lyon-go-top-of-ligue-1-as-monaco-fall-to-first-defeat-of-the-season</loc>
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<image:caption>Lyon's Swiss defender #13 Zachary Athekame (C) fights for the ball with Nice's French midfielder #35 Xavier Mandza (L) during the French L1 football match between Olympique Lyonnais (OL) and OGC Nice at the Groupama Stadium in Decines-Charpieu, central-eastern France, on October 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T06:12:06.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lyon go top of Ligue 1 as Monaco fall to first defeat of the season</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/lawrence-bishnoi-sahab-cjps-dipke-slams-delhi-police-over-respect-for-gangsters</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder and convener Abhijeet Dipke.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:59:04.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Lawrence Bishnoi Sahab': CJP's Dipke slams Delhi Police over 'respect for gangsters'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lawrence Bishnoi, abhijeet dipke, Tiger Shroff firing</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/action-committee-seeking-justice-for-jhotas-murder-objects-to-hm-amit-shahs-visit</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:48:27.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Action committee seeking justice for Jhota's murder objects to HM Amit Shah's visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah​, Parminder Singh Jhota, Insaaf Action Committee</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/19/laliga-mbappe-stars-as-madrid-beats-sevilla-4-1ahead-of-el-clasico</loc>
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<image:caption>Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe scores second goal during the La Liga soccer match between Real Madrid and Sevilla in Madrid, Spain, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:47:41.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LaLiga: Mbappe stars as Madrid beats Sevilla 4-1ahead of El Clasico</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/telugunews2026oct17puri-jagannadh-wraps-up-shooting-of-vijay-sethupathi-starrer-slum-dog</loc>
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<image:caption>Working still of Slum Dog: 33 Temple Road</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puri Jagannadh wraps up shooting of Vijay Sethupathi-starrer Slum Dog</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/stalin-accuses-vijay-of-negligence-over-tamil-nadus-law-and-order-drug-trafficking</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK president M K Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:44:05.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin accuses Vijay of negligence over Tamil Nadu’s law and order, drug trafficking</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/peta-india-calls-for-withdrawal-of-centres-proposed-rules-on-animal-experimentation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:40:48.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PETA India calls for withdrawal of Centre's proposed rules on animal experimentation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/19/serie-a-2026-27-lazio-crush-juventus-to-move-level-with-serie-a-leaders-inter-ac-milan-como-also-win</loc>
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<image:caption>Oliver Provstgaard, a 1.93m centre back, leapt high above the home defence after 37 minutes and guided a header inside the far post for Lazio’s first goal.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/zp5wx4yh/ItalySerieASoccer73454.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Juventus, which was booed off by its fans, has won just one of its last five league matches and is eighth, eight points adrift.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/5zi784jl/ItalySerieASoccer86817.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AC Milan's Goncalo Ramos scores the opening goal by a penalty. Milan’s club-record signing Ramos placed it inside Marco Carnesecchi’s left-hand post.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Como's Robert Sanchez and coach Cesc Fabregas celebrate after the match. For the side, it was a first win in four matches, going back over the international break to mid-September.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:33:12.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Serie A 2026-27: Lazio crush Juventus to move level with Serie A leaders Inter; AC Milan, Como also win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Serie A, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Lazio, Como</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/tamilinterviews2026oct16apeksha-porwal-on-jailer-2-superstar-is-a-small-word-for-rajinikanth-sir</loc>
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<image:caption>Apeksha Porwal with Rajinikanth at the sets of Jailer 2; Apeksha Porwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apeksha Porwal on Jailer 2: Superstar is a small word for Rajinikanth sir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Apeksha Porwal, Jailer 2, Rajinikanth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/maharashtra-cong-says-ex-mla-pressured-to-join-bjp-refused-after-rahul-gandhis-intervention</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Congress MLA Rahul Bondre.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:28:20.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra Cong says ex-MLA pressured to join BJP, refused after Rahul Gandhi's intervention</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra Congress, ​Rahul Gandhi, Rahul Bondre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/19/arsenal-snatch-late-win-to-keep-pressure-on-man-city-as-man-utd-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/4h51rhza/BritainPremierLeagueSoccer48694.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It was Madueke (in picture) who provided the key intervention, cutting in from the left flank to unleash a powerful drive that deflected past Forest keeper Matz Sels in the 80th minute.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:16:58.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arsenal snatch late win to keep pressure on Man City as Man Utd held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Arsenal, Manchester United, Manchester City, English Premier League</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/tiger-shroff-firing-eyewitness-recounts-details-of-shooting-in-mumbais-juhu</loc>
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<image:caption>Police and forensic officials conduct investigation at the crime scene where gunmen opened fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, near Pushpa Park under Juhu police station, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:13:01.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing: Eyewitness recounts details of shooting in Mumbai’s Juhu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Tiger shroff shooting, Tiger Shroff firing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/maharashtra-cm-vows-speedy-arrests-in-tiger-shroff-car-firing-fir-filed-against-three-unidentified-shooters</loc>
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<image:caption>Tiger Shroff with dressings on his shoulder and chest and a bandage on his right arm (R); A forensic team collects samples from the spot where shots were fired at him, in Mumbai (L).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:10:52.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra CM vows speedy arrests in Tiger Shroff car firing; FIR filed against three unidentified shooters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Tiger Shroff, Tiger Shroff firing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/israeli-pm-netanyahu-warns-of-potentially-hostile-future-us-president-calls-for-alliances-with-india-latin-america-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T05:08:40.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli PM Netanyahu warns of potentially hostile future US president, calls for alliances with India, Latin America</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, india, Benjamin Netanyahu, US president, Latin America, Israel-US Ties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/19/stock-markets-trim-most-of-sharp-early-losses-amid-buying-in-sbi-reliance-industries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-10/vvffxs83/ANI_20251010104851.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HDFC Bank, Infosys, Bajaj Finserv, Hindustan Unilever and Trent were also among the major laggards.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:51:46.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets trim most of sharp early losses amid buying in SBI, Reliance Industries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, BSE Sensex, Stock market, Nifty50</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/venezuela-opposition-alliance-confirms-nobel-laureate-machado-as-leader</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/tjb37tn3/IMGNorwayNobelPeaceP21D9FFQH6D.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:51:44.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venezuela opposition alliance confirms Nobel laureate Machado as leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Venezuela, María Corina Machado</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/dmk-ysrcp-backing-cecs-removal-clouds-centres-delimitation-push-amid-buzz-of-special-parliament-session</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/sijw914f/Jagan-Stalin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and MK Stalin have backed the demand for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s removal, raising questions over their parties’ support for the Centre’s delimitation push.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:51:20.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK, YSRCP backing CEC’s removal clouds Centre’s delimitation push amid buzz of special Parliament session</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, DMK, YSRCP, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/19/firing-at-tiger-shroffs-car-shinde-warns-against-gang-wars-says-bullets-will-be-answered-with-bullets</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde with Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:45:26.903Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Firing at Tiger Shroff's car: Shinde warns against gang wars, says 'bullets will be answered with bullets'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, Tiger Shroff, Tiger shroff shooting, Tiger Shroff firing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ani/business/2026/Oct/19/rupee-rises-9-paise-to-9480-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/fbuum0uq/ANI_20250805082340.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:44:55.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 9 paise to 94.80 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, rupee against dollar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/tamilnews2026oct18arjun-das-madhumitas-next-titled-john-doe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/k4epjfba/AD.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arjun Das; John Doe title reveal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:20:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arjun Das-Madhumita's next titled John Doe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Arjun Das, Madhumita, John Doe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/19/three-hailing-from-odishas-jagatpur-arrested-for-stealing-10-excavator-hyva-batteries</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:04:03.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three hailing from Odisha's Jagatpur arrested for stealing 10 excavator, Hyva batteries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, stealing, Jagatpur</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/wait-of-faith-in-odisha-goddess-bhairabis-16-day-secret-worship-at-boudhs-purunakatak</loc>
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<image:caption>Servitors of Maa Bhairabi temple carrying out the traditional procession as part of Shodasha Upachara Puja rituals.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T04:00:36.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wait of faith in Odisha: Goddess Bhairabi’s 16-day secret worship at Boudh’s Purunakatak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Purunakatak-Boudh, Goddess Bhairabi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/odisha-this-shakti-peetha-in-paralakhemundi-opens-only-during-durga-puja</loc>
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<image:caption>(From left) Three sisters, Goddess Dandamaramma, Goddess Dandu Maa and Goddess Mokkatotamma.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:58:36.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: This Shakti Peetha in Paralakhemundi opens only during Durga Puja  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Paralakhemundi, Shakti Peetha, Durga Puja 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/15l-farmers-to-attend-aiks-meet-in-nalgonda-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/3/21/original/All_india_kisan_sabha-_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flag of All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:58:09.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15L farmers to attend AIKS meet 
in Nalgonda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Nalgonda, All India Kisan Sabha, AIKS meet</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/man-killed-wife-hurt-after-moped-collides-with-auto-in-paralakhemundi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/mji9snio/202608273919842.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:56:39.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man killed, wife hurt after moped collides with auto in Paralakhemundi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Man killed, Paralakhemundi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/collector-emphasises-safety-proper-traffic-management-for-lakshmi-puja-in-dhenkanal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/zgw1pukb/Security-tightened.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:54:42.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Collector emphasises safety, proper traffic management for Lakshmi Puja in Dhenkanal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Dhenkanal, Lakshmi Puja</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/water-hyacinth-chokes-century-old-jamboo-canal-in-odishas-kendrapara-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/u62p3ol7/hyacinth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Jamboo canal filled with water hyacinth.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:52:23.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water hyacinth chokes century-old Jamboo canal in Odisha's Kendrapara district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Water hyacinth, Kendrapara district, Jamboo canal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/ganjam-district-constables-body-found-near-roadside-pond</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-03/4r761ogs/drown_D1QAUKz.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>By the time they realised she had not come out of the pond, her body was found floating.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:50:03.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganjam district constable’s body found near roadside pond</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ganjam district, body</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/poor-infrastructure-staff-shortage-hobble-anganwadis-in-odishas-mayurbhanj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/3v6snj51/National_education_policy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Owing to the lack of basic facilities, anganwadi workers are being forced to work from rented buildings, school premises, community resource centres and in some cases, even under trees.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:49:19.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poor infrastructure, staff shortage hobble anganwadis in Odisha's Mayurbhanj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mayurbhanj, Poor Infrastructure, staff shortage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/one-killed-several-injured-in-clashes-in-manipurs-thoubal-district-prohibitory-orders-imposed</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:48:20.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, several injured in clashes in Manipur's Thoubal district; prohibitory orders imposed</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Prohibitory orders, Community Clash, Khangabok</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/mlas-disqualification-bjd-chief-whip-seeks-odisha-hc-nod-to-move-speaker-afresh</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:46:51.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLAs’ disqualification: BJD chief whip seeks Odisha HC nod to move Speaker afresh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha High Court, BJD chief</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/tomcom-cheated-youth-with-german-jobs-promise-brs-leader-t-harish-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/ygjyw5m9/Only-eight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS leader T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:46:38.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TOMCOM cheated youth with 
German jobs promise: BRS leader T Harish Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, T Harish Rao, TOMCOM, German jobs</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/15-year-old-boy-murdered-over-suspected-love-affair-in-cuttack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/plg5a05q/New-Project-2026-10-19T091329.687.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police suspect that the murder may be linked to a love affair involving a girl.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:44:54.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15-year-old boy ‘murdered’ over suspected love affair in Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Cuttack, murder in Cuttack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/telangana-anti-pharma-city-committee-alleges-forcible-land-acquisition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/3o69wani/ANI_20251114143747.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:44:48.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Anti-Pharma City committee alleges forcible land acquisition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revanth Reddy, Anti-Pharma City Struggle Committee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/india-governed-by-constitution-and-votes-not-mobs-on-streets-cm-mohan-charan-majhi</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi addressing elected student representatives at a massive meeting at Indoor Stadium in Cuttack on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:41:28.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'India governed by Constitution and votes, not mobs on streets': CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Constitution, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/bjd-lodges-complaint-alleging-circulation-of-women-leaders-deepfake-videos</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/93cwqtrj/202604303770702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused altered and modulated the voice of a former IAS officer and uploaded a deepfake video.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:39:07.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD lodges complaint alleging circulation of women leaders' deepfake videos</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Deepfake, Biju Janata Dal (BJD)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/cm-revanth-reddy-to-inaugurate-future-city-police-commissionerate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/i4gnrrmv/Revanth-to-inaugurate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:35:06.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy to inaugurate Future City Police Commissionerate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Revanth Reddy, Future City Police Commissionerate</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/odisha-ready-to-thwart-kotia-poll-plan-of-ap-minister-suresh-pujari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/xrui58c4/ANI_20260830032633.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha's Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:32:23.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha ready to thwart Kotia poll plan of AP: Minister Suresh Pujari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha minister Suresh Pujari, Kotia poll</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/19/telangana-chief-secretary-sanjay-jaju-urged-to-cut-water-supply-to-industries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/qm5l7pmr/CS-urged-to-cut.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:31:27.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju urged to cut water supply to industries </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, water shortage, Telangana Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/19/hyderabad-mvsr-management-booked-for-students-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-09/omt5pbvm/police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:29:21.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad: MVSR management booked for student’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, student death, MVSR college</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/idol-immersion-in-bhubaneswar-on-october-22-dj-crackers-banned</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/pwbfgvsu/baramunda1810chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>One of the Durga Puja Pandals in Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:29:03.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Idol immersion in Bhubaneswar on October 22; DJ, crackers banned</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Durga idol immersion, Durga Puja 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/napm-slams-crackdown-on-protesters-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/y4004u8c/New-Project-2026-10-19T085600.372.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Alliance of People’s Movements</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:27:13.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NAPM slams crackdown on protesters 
in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Delhi Protests, NAPM, Anti SIR protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/19/teen-killed-over-old-grudge-in-bengaluru-two-minors-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taking advantage of Arfaath being alone on October 11, the two minors allegedly attacked and killed him, the police said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:24:00.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen killed over old grudge in Bengaluru; two minors held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, murder, Teen, grudge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/telangana-govt-allocated-rs-2500-crore-for-temple-development-dcm-mallu-bhatti-vikramarka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/5w0oqd3t/Govt-allocated.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka offers prayers at the Sri Adbhutha Venkateswara Swamy temple at Nacharam in Enkoor mandal of Khammam district on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:23:03.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana govt allocated Rs 2,500 crore for temple development: DCM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, temple development</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/odisha-vigilance-department-busts-decade-long-fraud-three-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/bdpqu9jn/202608313924933.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The investigation revealed that the principal accused, Jena, exploited his administrative access to siphon off public funds into private bank accounts belonging to himself, his family members, and co-conspirators.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:22:40.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Vigilance Department busts decade-long fraud, three held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, fraud, Odisha Vigilance department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/mute-unmute-the-changing-protest-map-of-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/e79r39na/New-Project-2026-10-19T084006.160.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The landmarks have changed, and the causes have evolved, but the streets of the capital have continued to serve as a stage for public dissent.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/u5xb0xob/BURARI-GROUND.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/i91gi40b/RED-FORT.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/2vft7r3s/anna212-10-20112002065354.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/g21xde3f/wrestlers_pro065407.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/idlpfycw/SHAHEEN-BAGH.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/sd85i7p8/INDIA-GATE.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:22:32.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mute, Unmute: The changing protest map of Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Jantar Mantar, Delhi Protests, Shaheen Bagh Protests, anti-CAA protests, Ramlila Maidan, Red fort, Farmers Protests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/19/chemical-laden-tanker-catches-fire-on-nice-rd-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/qp7jnkvl/fire-1102621.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gas tanker overturns and catches fire on NICE Road; traffic disrupted for hours.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:21:39.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chemical-laden tanker catches fire on NICE Rd in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Fire, NICE Road, chemical-laden tanker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/haphazard-parking-on-roads-chokes-traffic-at-shopping-hubs-in-madurai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/dvilktjt/madurai-jam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shoppers bear the brunt of traffic chaos due to indiscriminate parking</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:21:04.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haphazard parking on roads chokes traffic at shopping hubs in Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, traffic, Madurai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/429-assistant-professor-posts-to-be-filled-in-telangana-universities</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-28/p3l0sxo3/OU-Evaluated.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Osmania University accounts for the highest number of vacancies at 252</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:20:55.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>429 assistant professor posts to be filled in Telangana universities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana universities, assistant professor vacancies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/ailing-tusker-dies-in-odishas-rairakhol-forest-division-officials-rebut-poaching</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/evx6hw9g/tusker.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The carcass of the tusker.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:19:29.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ailing tusker dies in Odisha's Rairakhol forest division, officials rebut poaching</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Poaching, tusker, Rairakhol forest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/governor-shiv-pratap-shukla-performs-ayudha-puja-at-lok-bhavan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/bjlamwuc/PERFORMS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla performed Ayudha Puja at Lok Bhavan on Sunday, offering prayers to Goddess Durga and Goddess Pochamma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:19:05.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla performs Ayudha Puja at Lok Bhavan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Ayudha Puja, Lok Bhavan, Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/a-year-on-panjappur-truck-terminal-remains-unused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/jyaxuybk/C_1_1_CH1405_124936837.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The truck terminal in Panjappur in Tiruchy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:18:49.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A year on, Panjappur truck terminal remains unused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy Corporation, Panjappur truck terminal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/19/life-convict-absconding-for-seven-years-arrested-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/nnhv3d3u/Narasimha-Reddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused has been identified as Narasimha Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:17:55.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Life convict absconding for seven years arrested in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, absconding, life convict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/three-scribes-among-six-booked-for-officials-suicide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2024/1/1/original/police__eps213_pic___.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Customers buy vegetables at Monda Market amid the hike in prices | Vinay Madapu</image:caption>
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<news:title>Festive joy dims as veggie prices go up in Telangana</news:title>
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<news:title>137 kg meth seizure: Rs 10 lakh cash seized, four remanded to custody in TN</news:title>
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<image:caption>Many set up temporary stalls near puja pandals, doing brisk business during the five-day festivities from Shashthi to Vijaya Dashami.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Cuttack’s Durga Puja creates business opportunity for artisans</news:title>
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<image:caption>On demands for the State Government to contribute financially towards the support price for sugarcane, Shivakumar said the matter could be discussed, adding that the government had to consider the interests of all categories of farmers in the state.</image:caption>
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<news:title>CM DK Shivakumar: Will discuss cane growers’ woes with PM Modi</news:title>
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<image:caption>Massive crowd at Rasulgarh Durga Puja Pandal in Bhubaneswar.</image:caption>
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<news:title>After Kolkata stampede tragedy, pandals in Odisha adopt queue darshan</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:12:19.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DPR for Tambaram 24x7 water supply: 3 firms clear evaluation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/lack-of-clarity-on-ai-usage-causes-confusion-in-telanganas-commercial-tax-department</loc>
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<news:title>Lack of clarity on AI usage causes confusion in Telangana's Commercial Tax department</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/19/dasara-rush-steep-bus-fare-hike-riles-pax-in-telangana</loc>
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<news:title>Dasara rush: Steep bus fare hike riles pax in Telangana</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/19/odishas-forest-department-identifies-12-sites-for-adventure-ecotourism</loc>
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<image:caption>Sana Ghagara waterfall in Odisha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:08:58.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's forest department identifies 12 sites for adventure ecotourism</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/19/grass-fire-at-canadian-military-base-kills-4-soldiers-and-critically-injures-19-other-people</loc>
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<image:caption>Paramedics load an injured person into an ambulance at the Wainwright Health center after a fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, outside of Wainwright, Alberta Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:08:27.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grass fire at Canadian military base kills 4 soldiers and critically injures 19 other people</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/19/telangana-bathukamma-fervour-grips-tank-bund</loc>
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<image:caption>Fireworks light up the sky; Bathukamma floating (right) at Hussainsagar during the Saddula Bathukamma celebrations in Hyderabad on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:07:28.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Bathukamma fervour grips Tank Bund</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/gen-z-turning-grievances-into-legal-challenges</loc>
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<image:caption>Students' Organisation stage a protest to condemn the PG building collapse incident at Satya Niketan that claimed 7 lives at Delhi University North Campus, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:06:30.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gen Z turning grievances into legal challenges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Gen Z</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/express-dialogues-karnataka-govt-using-sir-sting-ops-to-divert-attention-from-real-issues-lop-r-ashoka</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Karnataka Legislative Assembly R Ashoka in an exclusive conversation with TNIE during Express Dialogues.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Express Dialogues | ‘Karnataka govt using SIR, sting ops to divert attention from real issues’: LoP R Ashoka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drought, DK Shivakumar, sting operation, R Ashoka, Sir</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/19/hyderabads-jubilee-hills-pub-fined-rs-20000-for-water-misuse</loc>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:04:35.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad's Jubilee Hills pub fined Rs 20,000 for water misuse</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/feat-of-clay-vellore-family-preserves-decades-old-golu-dolls-for-generations</loc>
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<image:caption>Navratri golu dolls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:02:34.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Feat of clay: Vellore family preserves decades-old golu dolls for generations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/dont-allow-resorts-in-anaikatti-without-licence-to-operate-madras-hc</loc>
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<news:title>Don’t allow resorts in Anaikatti without licence to operate: Madras HC</news:title>
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<image:caption>Hemidactylus cairnicola (above) and H koyaorum (below)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T03:00:26.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two new gecko species add to Telangana’s reptile riches</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/delhi-cabinet-approves-rs-50-cr-foundation-to-support-startups</loc>
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<image:caption>The approval was granted at a recent Cabinet meeting chaired by CM Rekha Gupta.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Delhi cabinet approves Rs 50 cr foundation to support startups </news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:59:46.539Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:58:35.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three relatives arrested for abetting suicide of Greater Noida family</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/voters-can-use-form-6-to-restore-deleted-names-in-electoral-rolls-eci-tells-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>High Court of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:56:56.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Voters can use Form 6 to restore deleted names in electoral rolls, ECI tells Delhi HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/19/two-boys-feared-drowned-while-bathing-in-lake-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The agriculture officer inspected shops and fields, warning traders against violations and directing officials to remain accessible.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:54:13.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Protect paddy crop at ripening stage': Eluru district agriculture officer tells farmers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/ncrtc-expects-nod-for-two-new-namo-bharat-routes</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:53:55.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCRTC expects nod for two new Namo Bharat routes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/why-siddaramaiah-quiet-despite-sting-operation-by-own-party-union-minister-hd-kumaraswamy</loc>
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<image:caption>Siddaramaiah (L) &amp; Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:title>Why Siddaramaiah quiet despite sting operation by own party: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/19/two-spa-owners-arrested-for-exploitation-of-minor-girl-in-kovalam</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Two spa owners arrested for exploitation of minor girl in Kovalam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, alleged sexual explotation, spa owners</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/protests-detentions-continue-in-delhi-amid-security</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/ahmlzapo/Protests-detentions.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NSUI activists participate in an ‘Ungli Toh Uthegi-Hallabol March’ from its headquarters to Jantar Mantar, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Police detain protesters during a protest march from India Gate to Rashtrapati Bhavan, seeking justice in Ankita Bhandari murder case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:51:49.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protests, detentions continue in Delhi amid security</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/keralam-udf-govt-puts-horti-wine-rule-in-cold-storage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-19/oywfo4v5/wine3101621.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:51:41.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: UDF govt puts horti wine rule in cold storage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Keralam UDF government, horti wine</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/30-migrant-kids-rescued-in-six-days-in-mysuru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhubaneswar DCP Umashankar Dash said the home guard has been placed under suspension, and a detailed enquiry has been started.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:49:06.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>30 migrant kids rescued in six days in Mysuru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mysuru Dasara, migrant kids</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/bus-shortage-inadequate-crowd-management-anger-sabarimala-devotees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-01/h1icscco/20251119529f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A large crowd of devotees gathers at the Sabarimala Sannidhanam during the ongoing pilgrimage season, in Pathanamthitta on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:48:17.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus shortage &amp; inadequate crowd management anger Sabarimala devotees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala season, lack of bus service</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/ysrcp-skips-punganur-polls-seeks-andhra-high-courts-intervention</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/hpzvro1h/Access-to-electricity-is.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:48:17.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP skips Punganur polls, seeks Andhra High Court's intervention</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Andhra high court, Punganur violence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/19/delhi-govt-mulls-capping-e-rickshaw-tally-to-25-lakh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/a7bv3p26/e-rick123813.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi govt mulls capping e-rickshaw tally to 2.5 lakh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:47:34.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi govt mulls capping e-rickshaw tally to 2.5 lakh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, road safety, e-rickshaw, traffic congestion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/new-waqf-chief-contradicts-cm-satheesan-over-munambam</loc>
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<image:caption>New Waqf Board chairperson M C Mayin Haji</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:46:06.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Waqf chief contradicts CM Satheesan over Munambam </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Munambam Waqf land, Kerala CM Satheesan, Keralam Waqf Board</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/violence-clashes-mar-final-day-of-ulb-nomination-filings-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/fncyodce/40-143-1-kadapa71810chn421.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police interventions, preventive house arrests of senior leaders, and mild lathi-charge were reported from several towns.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:45:37.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Violence, clashes mar final day of ULB nomination filings across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, ULB polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/drought-in-karnataka-hits-animal-poultry-nutrition-scientists-scramble-to-find-solutions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/81eyhbm1/drought.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The assessment by ICAR-NIANP scientists in 226 of 240 taluks has found that prevailing drought conditions induced water scarcity, heat stress, malnutrition and starvation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:45:20.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drought in Karnataka hits animal, poultry nutrition, scientists scramble to find solutions  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drought, poultry nutrition</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/silent-heroes-who-assist-flights-navigate-indias-skies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/2npnc6rm/Silent-heroes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAI manages 2.8 million square nautical miles of airspace</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:44:37.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Silent heroes who assist flights navigate India’s skies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Bay of Bengal, Airports Authority of India (AAI)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/pinarayi-defends-kiifb-allocation-for-kannur-cites-long-term-development</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-22/q303owaa/Pinarayi-Vijayan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:44:15.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pinarayi defends KIIFB allocation for Kannur, cites long-term development</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, KIIFB</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/keralam-loading-scenic-trips-via-misty-hills-greenery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/v0nyuikp/loading.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The coach has been introduced on a temporary basis on the Madurai-Guruvayur-Madurai Express (16327/16328).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:42:51.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Loading... scenic trips via misty hills, greenery  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Southern Railway</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/keralam-stocked-up-after-a-long-wait-for-licence-this-mala-baker-is-left-confused</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:41:02.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Stocked up after a long wait for licence, this Mala baker is left confused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala bakery owner, low-alcohol wine</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/poll-violence-tdp-bjp-hit-back-at-ysrcp-president-jagan-mohan-reddys-claims</loc>
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<image:caption>TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu (left) and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:40:28.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poll violence: TDP, BJP hit back at YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy's claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, BJP, Jagan Mohan Reddy, Andhra Polls, Andhra TDP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/chhattisgarh-teachers-get-lucrative-posting-with-fake-orders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/hpjunawk/teacher-resignation.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chhattisgarh teachers get lucrative posting with fake orders.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:40:07.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh teachers get lucrative posting with fake orders</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, forged documents, School Education Department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/19/tamilinterviews2026oct18sony-pictures-networks-indias-rajaraman-s-we-want-all-our-shows-to-have-a-finite-arc</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajaraman S, Chief Content Officer, South Regional, Sony Pictures Networks India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sony Pictures Networks India's Rajaraman S: We want all our shows to have a finite arc</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajaraman S, Sony Pictures Networks India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/six-year-old-among-three-killed-as-car-rams-into-mini-truck-near-vikravandi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/udk9s7ji/year-old-among-three-killed-as-car.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mangled remains of the car at the accident spot near Vikravandi on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:37:59.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six-year-old among three killed as car rams into mini-truck near Vikravandi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vikravandi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/karnataka-portal-by-chikkamagaluru-police-checks-credentials-of-illegal-migrant-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/joyfe05v/New-Project-2026-10-05T083519.945.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chikkamagaluru district, on an average, sees an influx of around three lakh migrant workers during the two coffee seasons.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:37:54.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Portal by Chikkamagaluru police checks credentials of illegal migrant workers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chikkamagaluru, portal, illegal migrant workers, credentials</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/devotees-throng-andhras-sri-durga-malleswara-swamyvarla-devasthanam-for-darshan</loc>
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<image:caption>Nagarotsavam of Goddess Kanaka Durga being taken out in Vijayawada on Sunday as part of Navaratri festivities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:37:41.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Devotees throng Andhra's Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam for darshan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/two-held-for-attack-on-jk-bound-bus-in-haryana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/e7m5oe7s/ANI_20261018091905.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kashmir-bound bus attacked in Haryana’s Karnal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:36:08.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two held for attack on J&amp;K-bound bus in Haryana</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Stone pelting, parking dispute, bus attacked</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/keralam-operation-spa-cracks-down-on-sexual-offences</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:34:09.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: ‘Operation Spa’ cracks down on sexual offences</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Operation Spa</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/surya-prabha-chandra-prabha-vahanams-illuminate-tirumala</loc>
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<image:caption>Surya Prabha and Chandra Prabha Vahana Sevas being performed at Tirumala on Sunday as part of Navaratri Brahmotsavams.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:33:28.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surya Prabha, Chandra Prabha Vahanams illuminate Tirumala</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/dehradun-diary-stars-shine-in-the-hills-boost-for-local-economy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/33xmipig/img-20261018-wa0084082111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar with Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:32:19.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dehradun Diary | Stars shine in the hills, boost for local economy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Akshay Kumar, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Ankita Bhandari case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/government-doctors-across-karnataka-must-mark-attendance-at-9-pm-from-november-1</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:30:11.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government doctors across Karnataka must mark attendance at 9 pm from November 1</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/tnrera-cant-act-on-realtors-for-plan-violations-tribunal</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Real Estate Regulatory Authority (TNRERA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:29:54.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNRERA can’t act on realtors for plan violations: Tribunal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNRERA, TNREAT</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/godavari-river-turns-blue-at-andhras-polavaram-with-decline-in-flood-intensity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/k21ebi67/decline.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Godavari river</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:29:52.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Godavari river turns blue at Andhra's Polavaram with decline in flood intensity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Godavari, Polavaram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/amid-anti-sir-protests-keralam-ceo-holds-multiple-offices-opposition-cries-foul</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/pl53xp3o/Amid-anti-SIR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incumbent, D Sajith Babu, has also been serving as the special secretary of the general education and minority welfare departments for the past two months.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:29:47.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid anti-SIR protests, Keralam CEO holds multiple offices; opposition cries foul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, anti-SIR protest, Keralam Election commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/ladakh-activists-reject-mha-offer-decide-to-continue-struggle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/hhsx3jy9/ladakh-demonstration103320.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:28:56.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh activists reject MHA offer, decide to continue struggle</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ladakh statehood, Kargil Democratic Alliance, Leh Apex Body</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/once-awestruck-by-karate-skills-this-66-year-old-kochi-man-now-trains-commandos</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/kao49cmd/Once-awestruck-by-karate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Xavier Correya, a resident of Palluruthy in Kochi, he urges all to learn martial arts to acquire discipline and confidence in life.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:27:46.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Once awestruck by karate skills, this 66-year-old Kochi man now trains commandos</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi, Karate, Kochi resident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/andhra-pradesh-high-court-refuses-extension-of-nomination-deadline</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/3uf8yw2r/HC-reserves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:27:25.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh High Court refuses extension of nomination deadline</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, nomination</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/19/cannot-stop-guarantees-to-waive-farm-loans-kpcc-president-hariprasad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/871caab9-9247-4c24-a3d5-013f241c45d4/C_35_1_CH0282_54437319.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KPCC president BK Hariprasad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:27:23.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cannot stop guarantees to waive farm loans: KPCC president Hariprasad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KPCC, BK Hariprasad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/tn-plans-to-fund-degrees-in-worlds-top-100-varsities-make-students-pay-in-kind</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/3mwkgtr4/TN-plans-to-fund-degrees.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>2026-10-19T02:26:10.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN plans to fund degrees in world’s top 100 varsities, make students pay in kind</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, degrees</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/keralam-pray-for-saudi-salafi-leaders-urge-muslims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/5yxr4jhh/c26cbea5d2d240a2a9869afbe934f666.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File photo of Salafi group general secretary T K Ashraf</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:25:56.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Pray for Saudi, Salafi leaders urge Muslims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Saudi Arabia, Houthi rebels, Saudi Arabia's Yemen strikes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/chinese-ambassador-lauds-handicrafts-of-shgs-at-andhras-national-saras-mela</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/rb7w5ily/Chinese.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National SARAS Mela-2026 is being organised at Punnami Ghat from October 17 to 30, providing rural women a vital stage to showcase their products, connect with customers, and explore new business horizons.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:25:44.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chinese Ambassador lauds handicrafts of SHGs at Andhra's National SARAS Mela</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chinese Ambassador, National SARAS Mela 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/insider-track-speculation-on-united-front-for-ecs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/hv8ul3bj/ecs061457.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar (centre) and Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu (L) and Vivek Joshi (R).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:25:29.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Insider track | Speculation on united front for ECs</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Election commision, Yogi Adityanath, Jagdeep Dhankhar, Pushkar Singh Dhami</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/kulasai-eyes-unesco-tag-for-dussehra-festival-but-poor-infra-a-concern</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/6mgnolt4/Unesco-tag-for-Dussehra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devotees and tourists from far and wide attend the ceremonies held during the 11-day Dussehra festival at Kulasekarapattinam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:22:42.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kulasai eyes Unesco tag for Dussehra festival, but poor infra a concern   </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, UNESCO, Kulasai dasara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/who-is-flying-what-drone-keralam-police-want-to-know</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ou68vp6u/Who-is-flying.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:21:36.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who is flying what drone? Keralam police want to know</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Keralam police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/national-saras-mela-in-vijayawada-showcases-indias-rich-craft-traditions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/6ozv85f2/Saras.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Being held in Vijayawada for the first time, the mela features 1,500 women entrepreneurs from across the country, with stalls showcasing handicrafts, handlooms, regional products, and live food counters offering diverse cuisines.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:20:56.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Saras Mela in Vijayawada showcases India’s rich craft traditions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, Vijayawada, Indian crafts, National SARAS Mela 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/bangladesh-france-type-of-unrest-planned-union-minister-rijiju</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-08/l4dfh00w/ANI_20251101173531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:20:38.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh, France-type of unrest planned: Union Minister Rijiju</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kiren Rijiju, Pradeep Bhandari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/ksfdc-to-fast-track-completion-of-four-cinemas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/y73wf33g/images-2026-10-19T074857.963.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:19:51.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSFDC to fast-track completion of four cinemas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSFDC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/19/keralam-confined-to-a-wheelchair-sheebas-energy-spices-up-lives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/l8ly9tp4/Confined-to-a-wheelchair.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sheeba at her processing unit</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:18:23.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Confined to a wheelchair, Sheeba’s energy spices up lives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Keralam woman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/works-on-grounded-bangladesh-ship-trigger-eco-concerns-at-visakhapatnams-tenneti-park</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/ji737xi2/Bangla.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The grounded cargo vessel MV Maa near Tenneti Park in Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:16:56.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Works on grounded Bangladesh ship trigger eco concerns at Visakhapatnam's Tenneti Park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam, Tenneti Park, Bangladesh ship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/railways-earns-rs-74k-crore-from-sleeper-class</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/xnn43rss/train-non-ac083534.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/mqf515qt/Screenshot-2026-10-19-025048.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:14:08.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Railways earns Rs 74K crore from sleeper class </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Railways, passengers, non-AC sleeper coach</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/road-network-revamp-major-national-highway-expansion-on-anvil-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/obeqwe3l/road.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Restoration works covering 10,238 km are currently underway, while routine annual maintenance is being executed for another 22,602 km.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:13:54.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Road network revamp, major national highway expansion on anvil in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, national highway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/ysrcp-president-jagan-mohan-reddy-meets-governor-seeks-central-forces-for-ulb-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/kyhn1a4k/Jagan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP president and former CM YS Jagan Mohan Reddy meets AP State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha in Vijayawada on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:11:38.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy meets Governor, seeks Central forces for ULB polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Former Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/black-hanuman-gets-seven-times-base-bid-price-at-auction-of-pms-mementos</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/t066ixk9/pm-momento1095312.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘Black Hanuman’ gets seven times base bid price at auction of PM’s mementos.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:11:14.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Black Hanuman’ gets seven times base bid price at auction of PM’s mementos </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, auction, PM Narendra Modi​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/kamma-kapu-political-equation-to-fore-again-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/pks6vvia/mayoral.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The decision to allot the mayor post to the JSP has reportedly disappointed some sections of the TDP who had been preparing for the civic elections with hopes of securing the post.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:09:19.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kamma-Kapu political equation to fore again in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Telugu Desam Party, Kamma-Kapu, Vangaveeti Radhakrishna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/19/andhra-pradesh-nominations-flood-civic-bodies-in-ntr-krishna-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-19/ioj33gz3/Nominations.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T02:05:00.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: Nominations flood civic bodies in NTR, Krishna districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Krishna district, Andhra urban local body polls, NTR District</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/19/naga-sp-moved-out-day-after-kuki-civilians-killing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naga SP moved out day after Kuki civilian’s killing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:57:25.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naga SP moved out day after Kuki civilian’s killing</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nagas, Manipur police, Kukis, Kamjong district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/19/keralam-man-held-for-slashing-youth-over-online-comment-in</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/td95uqbs/202604113743718.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:52:54.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam man held for slashing youth over online comment in </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, murder attempt, Keralam police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/dont-sell-meds-sans-prescription-chemists-told</loc>
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<news:title>Don’t sell meds sans prescription, chemists told </news:title>
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<news:title>Keralam: Vigilance conduct raid at CPM councillor’s house over bribe allegation</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chempazhanthy Anil and Manacaud Suresh have emerged as the frontrunners for the post.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Discussions under way for new Thiruvananthapuram DCC president, three in the race</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/green-power-generated-in-tn-to-be-tracked-every-7-sec-from-2027</loc>
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<news:title>Green power generated in TN to be tracked every 7 sec from 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, State Load Despatch Centre, Tamil Nadu Electricity Grid Code</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/egmore-tiruchy-track-upgrade-to-be-over-next-year</loc>
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<image:caption>Tracks being fitted with thick web switches to enhance the speed of the trains to 130 kmph at Pallavaram railway station</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:41:18.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Egmore-Tiruchy track upgrade to be over next year </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/19/keralam-researchers-land-grant-for-cancer-detection-device</loc>
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<news:title>Keralam: Researchers land grant for cancer detection device</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/19/police-take-kochi-synagogue-arson-accused-for-evidence-collection</loc>
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<news:title>Police take Kochi synagogue arson accused for evidence collection  </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/19/founding-vc-of-kufos-passes-away</loc>
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<image:caption>Founding vice-chancellor of Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos), Prof B Madhusoodana Kurup</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:33:02.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Founding VC of Kufos passes away</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/19/water-levels-in-chennais-five-reservoirs-rise-by-237-mcft</loc>
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<news:title>Water levels in Chennai’s five reservoirs rise by 237 mcft</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/19/downpour-no-dampener-15-lakh-leave-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>Slow-moving traffic near Perungalathur on Saturday night with people leaving for their native places ahead of the Ayudha Puja holidays</image:caption>
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<news:title>Downpour no dampener, 1.5 lakh leave Chennai</news:title>
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<image:caption>The car that was involved in the accident at Nedumbassery in Kochi on Sunday. Three youngsters were killed in the accident.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Nedumbassery car crash accused’s mom appeals for privacy, expresses solidarity with bereaved</news:title>
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<image:caption>People wade through flooded street at Pattalam in Chennai after the city witnessed heavy rain on the early hours on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:27:22.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yellow alert for Chennai, rain to continue across the state till October 24</news:title>
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<image:caption>People wade through an inundated street at Pattalam on Sunday;</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:24:59.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM reviews rain relief work, asks ministers to return to city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Actor Vijay, GCC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/19/third-time-lucky-for-pcbs-defunct-aqi-monitoring-systems-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:caption>The ambient noise monitoring system in front of the GCDA quality control office at Kadavanthra also remains defunct</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:23:40.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Third time lucky for PCB’s defunct AQI monitoring systems in Kochi?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala State Pollution Control Board, pollution board</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/monsoon-rains-spark-second-wave-of-butterfly-migration-in-western-tn</loc>
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<image:caption>Blue Tiger butterflies spotted during the seasonal migration</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:22:52.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon rains spark second wave of butterfly migration in western TN</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/off-the-cuff-en-vazhi-no-fine-vazhi</loc>
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<news:title>Off the cuff | En vazhi, no fine vazhi</news:title>
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<image:caption>Deva’s mortal remains were brought from Chennai to his farm around 3 pm.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:14:04.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thenisai Thendral Deva laid to rest with state honours in Ranipet</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/19/indias-first-dengue-vaccination-drive-begins-in-tenkasi</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for Health, Medical Education and Family Welfare KG Arunraj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:06:28.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s first dengue vaccination drive begins in Tenkasi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/19/battle-of-wits-mops-bustle-2026-brings-corporate-minds-together-for-its-20th-edition</loc>
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<image:caption>Winners of Bustle</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T01:04:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Battle of Wits: MOP’s Bustle 2026 brings corporate minds together for its 20th edition</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/19/devoted-to-dasara-bengalurus-rajput-community-celebrates-with-aplomb</loc>
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<image:caption>A glimpse of the celebrations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-19T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Devoted to Dasara: Bengaluru's Rajput community celebrates with aplomb</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/19/navaratri-and-the-spirit-of-play-it-instills-in-adults</loc>
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<news:title>Navaratri and the spirit of play it instills in adults</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/18/indias-birds-in-the-dark-wins-big-at-busan-international-film-festival</loc>
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<image:caption>A still from Birds In The Dark</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Writer, director and cinematographer Shashank Walia at the 31st Busan International Film Festival</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T22:58:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s Birds In The Dark wins big at  Busan International Film Festival</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/myths-on-the-plate</loc>
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<image:caption>Author and public health researcher Dr Sylvia Karpagam</image:caption>
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<image:caption>'The Meat of the Matter' by Dr Sylvia Karpagam</image:caption>
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<news:title>Myths on the Plate</news:title>
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<image:caption>A protestor holds a poster of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar during a protest by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members against the CEC, in New Delhi, Wednesday, September 23, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:title>Election panel must go beyond retreats to restore public trust</news:title>
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<image:caption>A vehicle sprays water using an anti-smog gun to curb air pollution on a smoggy winter morning in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T19:35:28.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turn right to clean air into a civic duty</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Oct/18/quick-take-unwired-dimension</loc>
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<image:caption>Quantum computing has opened innumerable future avenues</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/monitoring-epilepsy-patients-to-ddcas-chief-curator-dattas-unconventional-but-inspiring-journey</loc>
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<image:caption>Ankit Datta (C) with ground staff at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ankit Datta (R) with Delhi &amp; District Cricket Association president Rohan Jaitley</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T19:09:49.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monitoring epilepsy patients to DDCA's chief curator: Datta's unconventional but inspiring journey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, BCCI, IPL, GB Pant hospital, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Rohan Jaitley, Delhi and District Cricket Association</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/cjp-alleges-delay-in-release-of-saurav-das-and-ashutosh-ranka-four-sureties-rejected</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/i1t8vi3y/20261012068L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from Oct. 12, 2026, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Ashutosh Ranka (R) and Saurav Das (L) speak to the media while leaving the Parliament Street police station after meeting the police representatives, in New Delhi on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T19:05:54.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP alleges delay in release of Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka; four sureties rejected</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ashutosh Rana, Cockroach Janata Party, Saurav Das, CJP protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/jamia-hunger-strike-enters-seventh-day-as-students-demand-union-restoration-withdrawal-of-suspensions</loc>
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<image:caption>In a press conference held from within the varsity gates on Sunday, the group of students put forth three demands: the immediate reinstatement of JMISU, revocation of all ongoing disciplinary action against students involved in the movement and an end to further punitive measures. The protesters also demanded the resignation of the chief proctor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T19:03:54.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jamia hunger strike enters seventh day as students demand union restoration, withdrawal of suspensions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Jamia Milia Islamia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/18/bihar-panchayat-imposes-rs-25000-social-fine-for-drug-use-and-sale-urges-families-not-to-seek-bail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-27/nay2f29z/New-Project-2025-10-27T080646.769.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:59:34.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar panchayat imposes Rs 25,000 social fine for drug use and sale, urges families not to seek bail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/simple-things-made-a-huge-difference-how-andhra-spinners-helped-team-get-back-against-hyderabad-in-ranji-trophy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/9sjtqyx6/Andhra-Ranji.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tripurana Vijay in action during Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:57:59.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Simple things made a huge difference': How Andhra spinners helped team get back against Hyderabad in Ranji Trophy</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/valley-of-flowers-carrying-capacity-to-shape-tourism-rules-under-proposed-eco-sensitive-zone</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/wade0va2/IMG-20260527-WA01711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At the Valley of Flowers, the focus will be on managing visitor numbers and tourism activity to limit pressure on the fragile ecosystem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:56:12.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Valley of Flowers’ carrying capacity to shape tourism rules under proposed eco-sensitive zone</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/ranji-trophy-2026-27-hyderabad-opener-abhirath-wants-to-make-his-opportunity-count</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/v4mf5da1/HydRanjiFin.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhirath Reddy in action</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:53:35.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Hyderabad opener Abhirath wants to make his opportunity count</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Hyderabad Cricket Association, Hyderabad cricket, BCCI Ranji Trophy, Hyderabad vs Andhra, Abhirath Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/uttarakhand-defends-investment-record-says-small-businesses-matter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/b1ku2n59/IMG-20261018-WA0336.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vinay Shankar Pandey</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:52:25.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand defends investment record, says small businesses matter</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/oddler-dies-after-uncle-allegedly-hands-him-a-pistol-when-he-asks-for-chocolate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-06/ay9sfq91/newindianexpress2025-05-12rgms79ciShotDeadgun.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of gun used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:46:53.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toddler dies after uncle allegedly hands him a pistol when he asks for chocolate</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/in-coal-polluted-dhanbad-durga-puja-pandal-uses-1-lakh-plants-to-spread-green-message</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/fbo03hxe/Dhanbad-4.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:41:19.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In coal-polluted Dhanbad, Durga Puja pandal uses 1 lakh plants to spread green message</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/egypts-top-security-body-agrees-to-help-saudi-arabia-defend-itself-against-houthi-attacks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/q8ahs68f/AP26290343511963.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People ride in a pickup truck during a funeral procession for a Houthi officer in Sanaa, Yemen, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026. The Arabic banner reads, "Martyr Mazen Abdallah."</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:37:59.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Egypt's top security body agrees to help Saudi Arabia defend itself against Houthi attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Houthis, Saudi-Houthis Conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/trump-backs-ally-netanyahu-ahead-of-israels-tight-election</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/vbyda0x6/AP26208782971465.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump listens as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks at President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago club, Dec. 29, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:33:25.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump backs ally Netanyahu ahead of Israel's tight election</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel elections, Doanld Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/18/a-region-that-can-no-longer-afford-endless-conflict</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/y0fqsarr/18oct2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For India, West Asia is no distant theatre. Economic interdependence creates opportunities, but it also transmits instability with great speed</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A region that can no longer afford endless conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/bhilai-steel-plant-dismisses-privatisation-reports-as-false-baseless-and-misleading</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/10/9/original/Bhillai_Fire_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhilai Steel Plant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:30:19.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhilai Steel Plant dismisses privatisation reports as ‘false, baseless and misleading’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bhilai Steel plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/18/faithline-the-flow-of-light</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/lvt100cy/AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Light lives on as a flowing river</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faithline | The flow of light</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Oct/18/japans-mmx-mission-targets-mars-moon-samples</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/5q03ou4x/Mars1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T18:27:38.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan’s MMX mission targets Mars moon samples</news:title>
<news:keywords>Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, Tanegashima Space Center , H3 rocket, IDEFIX, Phobos , Rover, Mars, Martian Moons eXploration, Solar System</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/eight-vb-g-ram-g-workers-killed-12-injured-as-speeding-car-runs-over-group-in-punjabs-sangrur</loc>
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<image:caption>An injured victim being taken to a hospital after a car ran over workers on Lehragaga-Jakhal road, killing at least eight people and injuring 12 others, in Sangrur district, Punjab, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. The incident occurred near Alisher village when a group of more than 20 workers enrolled under Viksit Bharat Guarantee Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission Gramin (VB-G RAM G), several among them women, were engaged in some work.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T17:58:10.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight VB-G RAM G workers killed, 12 injured as speeding car runs over group in Punjab's Sangrur</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, VB-G RAM G</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/gold-etf-doors-shut-this-diwali-is-digital-gold-a-safe-substitute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/tg3s1mzo/ANI_20260619055308.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gold ETF</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T17:41:05.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gold ETF doors shut this Diwali. Is digital gold a safe substitute?</news:title>
<news:keywords>digital gold, Gold ETF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/jm-frictech-plans-to-achieve-rs-1000-revenue-in-three-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/eon53q5f/Madhavan-JMI.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T17:33:38.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JM Frictech plans to achieve Rs 1,000 revenue in three years</news:title>
<news:keywords>JM Frictech, E Madhavan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/tiger-shroff-escapes-unhurt-after-firing-in-mumbais-juhu-two-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ooli9n0u/PTI10182026000470B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police and forensic officials conduct investigation at the crime scene where gunmen opened fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, near Pushpa Park under Juhu police station, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. The actor escaped unhurt while his driver and another driver of an autorickshaw were injured in the incident, police said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T17:04:44.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing: Bishnoi gang claims responsibility on social media; actor escapes unhurt</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Entertainment News, Maharashtra, Tiger Shroff, Tiger Shroff attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/there-is-no-easy-market-renault-group-india-ceo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/06agoiuc/Deblaise-Renault.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stéphane Deblaise, Chief Executive Officer, Renault Group India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:58:24.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>There is no easy market: Renault Group India CEO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Renault, Duster</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/vedanta-doubles-south-africa-zinc-capacity-with-600-million-investment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-22/ba0jnfnl/ANI_20250722044932.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vedanta Zinc</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:53:20.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedanta doubles South Africa zinc capacity with $600 million investment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vedanta, Vedanta South Africa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/nine-police-personnel-face-action-after-truck-kills-15-devotees-outside-gwalior-temple</loc>
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<image:caption>Wreckage of a truck after it ploughed into several devotees before crashing into a temple's entry gate, in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Fourteen persons were killed, and at least 28 others suffered injuries in the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:33:29.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine police personnel face action after truck kills 15 devotees outside Gwalior temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Sheetla Mata temple accident, Gwalior temple accident</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/how-attention-bias-affects-your-investments</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-01/tticjdz9/202602013658150.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Investing</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:19:26.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How attention bias affects your investments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Investing,  institutional investors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/18/tiger-shroff-firing-puts-fadnavis-under-opposition-fire-over-maharashtras-law-and-order</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/i6qst3fx/PTI10182026000473A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police and forensic officials conduct investigation at the crime scene where gunmen opened fire at Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff, near Pushpa Park under Juhu police station, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. The actor escaped unhurt while his driver and another driver of an autorickshaw were injured in the incident, police said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:14:32.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Shroff firing puts Fadnavis under Opposition fire over Maharashtra's law and order</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra law and order, Tiger shroff shooting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/seeking-opportunities-amidst-adversity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/mzhjfmvg/202610113974310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stock market</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:13:06.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seeking opportunities amidst adversity </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/18/kolkata-stampede-casts-shadow-over-durga-puja-as-bengal-orders-safety-overhaul</loc>
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<image:caption>Family member of a victim mourns during the handover of mortal remains of victims to their family members following a stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal, in Kolkata, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026. Nineteen people died, and 25 others were injured in the stampede following a crowd surge amid rain on Saturday evening.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T16:03:07.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata stampede casts shadow over Durga Puja as Bengal orders safety overhaul</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Durga Puja 2026, Kolkata Stampede</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/supreme-court-raps-states-for-failing-to-comply-with-order-on-menstrual-hygiene-facilities-in-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-15/14z5w51y/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T15:55:37.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court raps states for failing to comply with order on menstrual hygiene facilities in schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, menstrual hygiene</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/the-swagger-is-back-sammy-hopes-promising-show-vs-india-will-revitalise-wi-cricket</loc>
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<image:caption>India and West Indies players shake hands after the fifth and final T20I in Bengaluru was called off due to rain on Saturday; The two teams shared the series honours</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T15:55:11.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'The swagger is back': Sammy hopes promising show vs India will revitalise WI cricket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, West Indies Cricket, India vs West Indies, Daren Sammy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/sai-kishore-gurjapneet-put-tamil-nadu-in-drivers-seat-against-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu players celebrate a wicket on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T15:25:27.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sai Kishore, Gurjapneet put Tamil Nadu in driver's seat against Uttarakhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Chepauk, MA Chidambaram stadium, Tamil Nadu Cricket Association, R Sai Kishore, Gurjapneet Singh, Ranji Trophy 2026-27</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/latino-voters-helped-put-trump-back-in-the-white-house-whats-their-next-move</loc>
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<image:caption>JoAnna Mendoza (D), standing second from right, an Arizona Congressional District 6 candidate, talks with campaign volunteers before a weekly neighbourhood canvass, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, in Oro Valley, Ariz.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T15:10:55.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Latino voters helped put Trump back in the White House. What's their next move?</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, 2026 US midterm Elections, Latino Voters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/what-is-holding-up-the-india-us-trade-deal</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Feb. 13, 2025, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi shake hands during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T15:01:30.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What is holding up the India-US trade deal?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India-US Trade Deal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/18/dp-world-extends-partnership-of-dp-world-india-championship-through-2035-2</loc>
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<image:caption>(L–R) Amandeep Johl, CEO of the DP World PGTI; Kapil Dev, President of the DP World PGTI; Yuvraj Narayan, Group Chief Executive Officer of DP World; Rizwan Soomar, CEO &amp; Managing Director for DP World's Subcontinent, Central Asia, Levant and Egypt region; Hemant Kumar Ruia, Country Manager, Subcontinent (India), DP World; and Guy Kinnings, Chief Executive Officer, European Tour group, at the 2026 DP World India Championship, Delhi Golf Club</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:54:41.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DP World extends partnership of DP World India Championship through 2035</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Kapil Dev, DP World PGTI, DP World India Championship</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/analysis-for-trump-results-have-often-revealed-the-art-of-no-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/9tf09v5w/AP26287792043203.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Then-Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up his book "The Art of the Deal", given to him by a fan as he speaks during a campaign stop, Nov. 21, 2015, in Birmingham, Ala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:45:02.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Analysis: For Trump, results have often revealed the art of 'no deal'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Trump administration, 2026 US midterm Elections, Art of the Deal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/suffocated-in-bjp-biggest-mistake-in-five-days-uttarakhand-netas-switch-sides-ahead-of-2027-election</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Pauri MLA Yashpal Benam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:43:07.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suffocated in BJP, biggest mistake in five days: Uttarakhand netas switch sides ahead of 2027 election</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/congress-gears-up-for-2027-uttarakhand-elections-aicc-assigns-tasks-to-new-office-bearers-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-30/63zllt25/Congress%20contesting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:37:53.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress gears up for 2027 Uttarakhand elections: AICC assigns tasks to new office-bearers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/18/aamir-khan-meets-raj-thackeray-amid-nephew-imrans-legal-tangles-over-citizenship-and-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Aamir Khan with MNS chief Raj Thackeray in Mumbai on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:34:28.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aamir Khan meets Raj Thackeray amid nephew Imran's legal tangles over citizenship and protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Aamir Khan, Raj Thackeray, Actor Imran Khan, Imran Deportation Row</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/18/dalit-hamlet-attacked-houses-set-on-fire-after-20-year-old-youths-murder-in-bihar</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:26:10.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalit hamlet attacked, houses set on fire after 20-year-old youth's murder in Bihar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/delhi-police-register-10-firs-arrest-five-over-alleged-assaults-on-anti-cec-protesters</loc>
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<image:caption>A protestor holds a poster of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar during a protest by Indian Youth Congress (IYC) members against the CEC, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:17:55.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police register 10 FIRs, arrest five over alleged assaults on anti-CEC protesters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, India, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, anti-CEC protesters</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/union-minister-amit-shah-to-visit-punjab-on-october-20-bjp-leader-ravneet</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:17:26.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah to visit Punjab on October 20, meet families of three who died amid anti-drug push</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, Ravneet Singh Bittu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/18/relatives-of-the-deceased-assemble-at-the-morgue-to-collect-bodies-amidst-festival-in-kolkata</loc>
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<image:caption>Mortal remains of a victim of the stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal are being taken in a dead body carrier vehicle in Kolkata on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:06:37.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relatives of the deceased assemble at the morgue to collect bodies amidst festival in Kolkata </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata Stampede</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/18/zubeen-garg-death-case-assam-government-to-move-sc-against-grant-of-bail-to-accused</loc>
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<image:caption>In this file photo from Sep. 19, 2026, people light earthen lamps (diyas) to pay tribute to the late singer Zubeen Garg on his first death anniversary in Guwahati.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T14:01:33.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zubeen Garg death case: Assam government to move SC against grant of bail to accused</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/rs-230-crore-chandigarh-heritage-furniture-set-for-auction-in-france-activist-seeks-mea-intervention</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T13:52:42.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2.30 crore Chandigarh heritage furniture set for Auction in France; activist seeks MEA intervention</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, auction, The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/modi-plans-vote-chori-shah-operationalises-cec-gyanesh-implements-it-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi participates in the party's 'Goy Rakhonn Yatra' in Margao on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T13:49:58.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi plans ‘vote chori’, Shah operationalises, CEC Gyanesh implements it: Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, ​Rahul Gandhi, 2027 Goa Elections, Save Goa Campaign, Goy Rakhonn Yatra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/18/chennais-360-mm-deluge-exposes-limits-of-forecasting-hyperlocal-extreme-rain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/juta0zv9/PTI10182026000217A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters wade through a waterlogged street following heavy rain in Chennai, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T13:36:06.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai’s 360-mm deluge exposes limits of forecasting hyperlocal extreme rain</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/cji-surya-kant-inaugurates-ladakh-bench-announces-special-sc-listing</loc>
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<image:caption>Ladakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena, Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant and others in a group photograph during the inauguration of Ladakh Bench of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, in Leh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T13:14:18.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJI Surya Kant inaugurates Ladakh bench, announces Special SC listing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/india-vs-new-zealand-stern-test-lies-ahead-for-gill-and-co</loc>
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<image:caption>Test &amp; ODI skipper Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir have a tough task ahead</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Former New Zealand coach Gary Stead</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T13:13:32.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs New Zealand: Stern Test lies ahead for Gill and Co</news:title>
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<image:caption>A view of the dilapidated Ram Leela Temple in Dera Ismail Khan district of Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T13:12:25.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan seals 200-year-old Hindu temple after demolition attempt sparks protests</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/18/eviction-drive-in-assams-lutumari-reserved-forest-500-families-affected</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/xechdkuy/Lutumari-Reserved-Forest-Eviction.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this file image from Nov 30, 2025, an eviction drive is being carried out at the Lutumari Reserve Forest in Assam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T12:53:43.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eviction drive in Assam’s Lutumari Reserved Forest, 500 families affected</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/four-including-tvk-functionary-remanded-in-137-kg-methamphetamine-seizure-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/lor7ck7u/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T12:46:46.093Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four including TVK functionary remanded in 137 kg methamphetamine seizure case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NDPS Act, Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), TVK cadres</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/pope-leo-tells-faithful-in-st-peters-square-he-will-gradually-resume-duties-after-cancer-surgery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/g7gv6btr/AP26291383943443.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV appears at the window of his study in the Apostolic Palace overlooking St. Peter's Square at the Vatican for the traditional noon blessing after praying the Angelus, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, a day after he returned from the hospital, where he had lung cancer removed on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T12:31:16.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope Leo tells faithful in St. Peter's Square he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Lung Cancer, Pope Leo XIV, Pope Leo</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/west-bengal-native-arrested-in-kalaburagi-over-suspicion-of-link-with-terrorist-organisation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-03/xr0s9e8j/202602033660310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Priyank Kharge, who addressed a press conference here on Sunday, has said that the Central Intelligence Agency and Karnataka police have conducted a joint operation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T12:29:10.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal native arrested in Kalaburagi over suspicion of link with terrorist organisation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SoPs, Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Terrorist links</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/tn-monsoon-fury-chennai-braces-for-extremely-heavy-rain-as-red-alert-issued</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/w35aj5m5/PTI10182026000219B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters wade through a waterlogged street following heavy rain, in Chennai, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T12:22:58.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN monsoon fury: Chennai braces for extremely heavy rain as red alert issued </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Chennai rains, Northeast monsoon, Tamil Nadu monsoon</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/onion-prices-double-as-indias-food-inflation-climbs-to-774-per-cent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/6/original/ONION3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>International markets are also recording higher prices. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s Food Price Index averaged 136.0 points in September, up 1.5% from August and 5.8% from a year earlier.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/dokx4cx6/Screenshot-2026-10-18-164451.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>September 2026 CPI release. Negative rates indicate prices below their levels a year earlier.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/gre6mi33/Screenshot-2026-10-18-163327.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI on Base 2024=100 for September 2026*, released October 12, 2026. September figures are provisional; August figures are final.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T11:22:01.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Onion prices double as India’s food inflation climbs to 7.74 per cent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India, Inflation, onion prices, MoSPI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/ex-bangladesh-air-force-chief-sheikh-abdul-hannan-arrested-in-qatar-over-graft-charges</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ekeyyp6w/Sheikh-Abdul-Hannan.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Bangladesh Air Force chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T11:15:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-Bangladesh air force chief Sheikh Abdul Hannan arrested in Qatar over graft charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Bangladesh Air Force, Sheikh Abdul Hannan, Hannan Graft Case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/israel-lebanon-agreement-shines-light-on-long-lost-jewish-community-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/8668etht/AP26289315448504.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman walks beneath a sign that reads in Arabic "Jewish Quarter," in the old city of Sidon, southern Lebanon, Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/locct2p6/AP26289315826291.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The interior of the abandoned Bhamdoun Synagogue is seen through an archway in Bhamdoun, Lebanon, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/qtbfb8ic/AP26289315609187.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stone steps lead to the entrance of the abandoned Bhamdoun Synagogue in Bhamdoun, Lebanon, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T11:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel-Lebanon agreement shines light on long-lost Jewish community</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Lebanon, Israel-Lebanon framework agreement, Lebanon Jews</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/actor-imran-khan-not-indian-citizen-shouldnt-have-been-at-mumbai-protests-chirag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/u2iyh59m/202610113974286.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union minister Chirag Paswan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:55:11.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Imran Khan not Indian citizen, shouldn't have been at Mumbai protests: Chirag </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chirag Paswan, OCI card, Actor Imran Khan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/15-killed-28-injured-as-truck-runs-over-devotees-near-temple-in-madhya-pradeshs-gwalior</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/1p5lg4ru/PTI10182026000024B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police gather at the site after thirteen persons were killed and nearly 40 others suffered injuries when a truck crashed into several devotees waiting near a temple, in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior city, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:54:21.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15 killed, 28 injured as truck runs over devotees near temple in Madhya Pradesh’s Gwalior</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Accident, Sheetlamata Mandir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Oct/18/bjp-government-turning-blind-eye-to-drought-conditions-in-rajasthan-ex-cm-gehlot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/zkiou7kt/Ashok-Gehlot.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from Oct. 13, 2026, Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot addresses a press conference in Bikaner.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:51:12.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP government turning blind eye to drought conditions in Rajasthan: Ex-CM Gehlot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Ashok Gehlot, BJP government, Rajasthan Drought</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/over-1800-arrested-as-france-counts-cost-of-violent-protests-widespread-damage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/uaikhvu8/AP26291332516603.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A protester holds a board with a photo of French president Emmanuel Macron in front of a burning tourism office during a demonstration against rising living costs and in solidarity with students' grievances in Lyon, France, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 1,800 arrested as France counts cost of violent protests, widespread damage</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, France protests, France school protests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/18/kolkata-stampede-chorbagan-residents-cite-rain-overcrowding-and-inadequate-police-presence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/pkimyrhw/PTI10182026000134B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mortal remains of a victim of the stampede at Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal are being taken in a dead body carrier vehicle in Kolkata on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:33:55.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata stampede: Chorbagan residents cite rain, overcrowding and inadequate police presence</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, durga puja, Kolkata puja pandal tragedy, Kolkata Stampede</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/fmcg-firms-grapple-with-input-cost-inflation-in-q2-brace-for-margin-pressure-in-h2-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/0ky5v6e3/202608113899824.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Input-cost pressures intensified in the September quarter, reversing some of the moderation seen in the preceding quarter, which squeezed margins even as companies absorbed part of it to protect consumer demand during the festive season.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:27:02.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FMCG firms grapple with input cost inflation in Q2, brace for margin pressure in H2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, FMCG, price hikes, El Nino conditions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/education-now-an-exclusion-system-designed-to-keep-millions-of-youth-out-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-07/bvr55dgk/Rahul-Gandhi-LoP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in the lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:24:29.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Education now an 'exclusion system' designed to keep millions of youth out: Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, education system, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Oct/18/india-will-be-targeting-100-medals-at-asian-para-games-satyanarayana-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/lusk9f9v/ANI-20261018083535.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Para athletics head coach Satyanarayana.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:19:50.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India will be targeting 100 medals at Asian Para Games: Satyanarayana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Asian Para Games, Paralympics coach Satyanarayana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/blaze-at-st-petersburg-oil-sites-as-kyiv-launches-more-than-1000-drones-at-russia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/lr8kc9jj/AP26290438012568.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A car burns after a Russian airstrike on a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:12:48.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blaze at St Petersburg oil sites as Kyiv launches more than 1,000 drones at Russia</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ukraine war, Ukraine Airstrikes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/fssai-enforces-cold-chain-rules-for-meat-dairy-and-fish</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-16/ty7joff4/ANI_20250530065706.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FSSAI mentioned that it has specified hygienic and sanitary requirements for FBOs under Schedule 4 of the Food Safety and Standards (Licensing and Registration of Food Businesses) Regulations, 2011.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:09:57.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI enforces cold chain rules for meat, dairy and fish</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India, Health, FSSAI, Public Health, FBO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/irans-new-defence-minister-mehrdad-akhlaghi-threatens-enormous-damage-if-us-attacks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/fz7hqdc2/AP26281814949502.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Demonstrators wave Iranian flags during a pro-government gathering at a square in Tehran, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:06:55.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's new defence minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi threatens 'enormous damage' if US attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Mehrdad Akhlaghi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Oct/18/charles-matata-wins-delhi-half-marathon-mens-race-with-course-record-alemu-takes-womens-crown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-12/e8a18q2i/20251012001f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 29-year-old Matata's feat of setting a new course record was noteworthy as the humidity was high at around 90 per cent and the temperature of around 21 degrees Celsius was not ideal for long-distance running.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T10:05:13.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Charles Matata wins Delhi Half Marathon men's race with course record, Alemu takes women's crown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Delhi Half Marathon, USD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/temple-tragedy-mp-cm-removes-gwalior-city-sp-suspends-8-cops-announces-rs-4-lakh-ex-gratia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/5ey0kcqz/C_53_1_CH1506_43564239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:58:18.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temple tragedy: MP CM removes Gwalior City SP, suspends 8 cops, announces Rs 4 lakh ex gratia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, Sheetla Mata temple accident, Gwalior temple accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/consistency-overrated-in-t20s-for-top-order-batters-samson-never-out-of-form-pujara-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-06/m9c7qvor/AFP20260305A23J2YJv1HighResCricketIccMensT20Wc2026IndEng.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India batsman Sanju Samson.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:51:09.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consistency overrated in T20s for top-order batters, Samson never out of form: Pujara </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Cheteshwar Pujara, Sanju Samson, T20 cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/tata-trusts-disbursed-rs-1556-crore-in-fy26-plans-40-50-not-for-profit-hospitals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/kk130sl6/ANI_20261017115333.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rural upliftment took the largest share at Rs 457.62 crore, followed by education (Rs 270.26 crore), cancer care (Rs 178.46 crore), institutions (Rs 169.31 crore) and healthcare (Rs 105.97 crore).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:40:54.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Trusts disbursed Rs 1,556 crore in FY26, plans 40-50 not-for-profit hospitals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tata Trusts, Noel Tata</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/the-silent-heroes-guiding-the-skies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-02/en4hp84t/ANI_20260628110312.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T09:22:21.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The silent heroes guiding the skies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Good News, AAI, Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal, East Asia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/vance-defends-indentured-servants-remark-on-h-1b-workers-admits-his-rhetoric-was-imperfect</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/0k2xfrtm/AP26288775059017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice President JD Vance speaks at a midterm campaign rally at the LevelUp Training Complex in Monroe, Mich., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/adaniconnexs-vizag-data-centres-to-use-air-cooling-cut-freshwater-consumption</loc>
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<news:title>AdaniConneX's Vizag data centres to use air cooling, cut freshwater consumption</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/18/kolkata-stampede-mamata-aitc-targets-cm-suvendu-questions-nephews-role-in-puja-committee</loc>
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<image:caption>Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal remains sealed following a stampede, in Kolkata, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:42:24.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata stampede: Mamata AITC targets CM Suvendu, questions nephew's role in puja committee</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/indian-refiners-fuel-exports-to-the-west-jump-43-per-cent-as-they-keep-processing-russian-crude</loc>
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<image:caption>Exports reported as destined for EU ports from refineries running on Russian crude rose 80 per cent in value, including a single 104,000-tonne cargo of gasoil (diesel) from Jamnagar still en route to Rotterdam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:38:15.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian refiners' fuel exports to the West jump 43 per cent as they keep processing Russian crude </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/18/daniel-dubois-destroys-wardley-to-retain-wbo-heavyweight-crown</loc>
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<image:caption>Boxer Daniel Dubois holds the belt after defeating Fabio Wardley in a WBO world heavyweight bout, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2025, in London.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Boxer Daniel Dubois, left, knocks down Fabio Wardley during their WBO world heavyweight bout, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2025, in London.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:36:39.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Daniel Dubois destroys Wardley to retain WBO heavyweight crown</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/came-like-a-storm-eyewitnesses-recall-trucks-deadly-dash-towards-gwalior-temple</loc>
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<image:caption>Police gather at the site after thirteen persons were killed and nearly 40 others suffered injuries when a truck crashed into several devotees waiting near a temple, in Madhya Pradesh's Gwalior city, Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:29:11.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Came like a storm': Eyewitnesses recall truck's deadly dash towards Gwalior temple</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/18/kolkata-durga-puja-stampede-toll-rises-to-19-seven-arrested-amit-shah-visits-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>Footwear lies scattered outside a Durga Puja pandal after the exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, leading to a stampede-like situation, in Kolkata, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:27:03.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata Durga Puja stampede toll rises to 19; seven arrested, Amit Shah visits injured</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/a-year-on-complaints-galore-at-tiruchys-panjappur-bus-terminus</loc>
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<image:caption>Some traders have placed tables and chairs outside their shops and a few have set up cooking areas using electric stoves.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T08:11:54.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A year on, complaints galore at Tiruchy’s Panjappur bus terminus</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/cpm-leader-pinarayi-vijayan-defends-kiifb-fund-allocation-to-kannur-cites-long-term-development</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Keralam CM and CPM leader Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:title>CPM leader Pinarayi Vijayan defends KIIFB fund allocation to Kannur, cites long-term development</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/france-demands-israel-act-after-criminal-violence-against-visiting-mayor</loc>
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<image:caption>France's Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noël Barrot.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:48:11.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>France demands Israel act after 'criminal violence' against visiting mayor</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/18/going-bananas-haaland-keeps-on-scoring-as-scandal-hit-man-city-wins-again-in-premier-league-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side's second goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Ipswich Town, in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct.17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:47:54.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Going bananas: Haaland keeps on scoring as scandal-hit Man City wins again in Premier League</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/18/the-tale-of-two-birthdays</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from November 25, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat pray during the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:43:22.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The tale of two birthdays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Narendra Modi, BJP, RSS, Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/braj-mohan-ram-swears-in-as-odishas-governor</loc>
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<image:caption>Braj Mohan Ram takes oath as Odisha Governor, CM Mohan Charan Majhi attends ceremony.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:25:56.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Braj Mohan Ram swears in as Odisha's Governor</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/18/a-roof-of-hope-on-reclaimed-mafias-land</loc>
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<image:caption>UP CM Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:20:44.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Roof of Hope on reclaimed Mafia’s Land</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/18/heavy-rain-boosts-chennais-five-reservoirs-storage-by-237-mcft-in-two-days</loc>
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<image:caption>Poondi and Chembarambakkam each recorded an increase of 39 mcft.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:19:59.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain boosts Chennai’s five reservoirs’ storage by 237 mcft in two days</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/18/minor-boy-dragged-away-by-leopard-in-maharashtras-chandrapur-rescued-after-hundreds-join-search</loc>
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<image:caption>He was walking alongside a neighbour when a leopard attacked and dragged him away at a spot near Visapur toll naka, a forest official said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:13:51.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor boy dragged away by leopard in Maharashtra’s Chandrapur; rescued after hundreds join search</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/vice-president-vance-faces-tough-questions-on-iran-war-immigration-and-more-in-cbs-town-hall</loc>
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<image:caption>US Vice President JD Vance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:07:59.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vice-President Vance faces tough questions on Iran war, immigration and more in CBS town hall</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/nothing-can-save-gyanesh-kumar-cec-simply-has-to-go-sir-must-be-suspended-forthwith-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP and Congress general secretary in charge of communications leader Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:05:04.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Nothing can save Gyanesh Kumar, CEC simply has to go; SIR must be suspended forthwith': Congress</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/rahul-gandhi-to-join-congresss-save-goa-yatra-ahead-of-2027-assembly-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:04:12.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi to join Congress’s ‘Save Goa’ yatra ahead of 2027 Assembly polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/18/despite-heavy-rain-over-15-lakh-passengers-travel-by-chennai-buses-ahead-of-holidays</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:02:23.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Despite heavy rain, over 1.5 lakh passengers travel by Chennai buses ahead of holidays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, heavy rain, Chennai rain, Chennai buses, Heavy downpour</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/avoid-appointing-eos-sans-temple-custom-knowledge-as-fit-person-madras-hc-tells-hrce</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T07:01:58.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Avoid appointing EOs sans temple custom knowledge as fit person, Madras HC tells HR&amp;CE </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/tamil-nadu-festive-rush-burns-a-hole-in-passengers-pockets-as-omni-bus-fares-soar-to-rs-4500</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:52:19.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Festive rush burns a hole in passengers’ pockets as omni bus fares soar to Rs 4,500</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Oct/18/second-woman-dies-at-rajasthans-kota-hospital-after-c-section-within-24-hours</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:46:42.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Second woman dies at Rajasthan's Kota hospital after C-section within 24 hours</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/interviews/2026/Oct/18/smriti-irani-exclusive-the-irony-of-the-tv-bahu-now-splitting-political-families-q-a</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:37:54.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smriti Irani Exclusive: The Irony of the TV Bahu Now Splitting Political Families | Q &amp; A</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/18/gavaskar-says-hardik-pandya-irreplaceable-india-should-stop-looking-for-like-for-like-replacement-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Hardik Pandya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:26:32.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gavaskar says Hardik Pandya irreplaceable, India should stop looking for like-for-like replacement</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/three-arrested-over-alleged-suicide-of-couple-and-their-three-children-in-greater-noida</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:21:42.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three arrested over alleged suicide of couple and their three children in Greater Noida</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Greater Noida crime, family death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/major-fire-breaks-out-in-alberta-after-deadly-incident-at-military-base</loc>
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<image:caption>File photo of Canada’s Defence Minister David McGuinty.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:21:27.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Major fire breaks out in Alberta after deadly incident at military base</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Fire accident, Canada, Alberta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/elderly-man-injured-as-kashmir-bound-bus-attacked-with-stones-in-haryana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/fboy9fd4/images-2026-10-18T114021.383.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T06:14:17.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly man injured as Kashmir-bound bus attacked with stones in Haryana</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Stone pelting, Haryana, bus attacked</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/new-melsanthis-selected-for-sabarimala-malikappuram-temples</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-01/jcz5glch/sabarimala1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/0jxbemnf/BeFunky-collage-Mammootty-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Subrahmanyan Sankaran Namboothiri of Areekkara Illam Pulimoodu, in Thiruvananthapuram and A. Damodaran Namboothiri of Aayadathu Illam, Vadakara, in Kozhikode</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:58:35.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New melsanthis selected for Sabarimala, Malikappuram temples</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala, Malikappuram temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/mangaluru-police-arrest-absconding-priest-for-sexually-abusing-minor-boy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/93hfdemw/ANI_20251104134632.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Soon after the POCSO case was registered, the accused Church Father went absconding.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:38:32.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mangaluru Police arrest absconding priest for sexually abusing minor boy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Minor, Mangaluru Police, Catholic priest, Sexually abused, Church Father, Father Cyprian Pinto</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/girls-body-recovered-from-canal-near-korakara-in-odisha-one-detained</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After postmortem, the family members, placing the body of the deceased in front of Sadar police station, staged dharna seeking action against the kidnapper.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:37:31.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Girl’s body recovered from canal near Korakara in Odisha, one detained</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kakatpur branch canal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/two-members-of-chandigarh-family-killed-five-injured-in-accident-in-odishas-sambalpur-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/3fv5wtj8/202604213758882.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As per preliminary information, the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, causing it to crash into the concrete divider.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:36:09.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two members of Chandigarh family killed, five injured in accident in Odisha's Sambalpur district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/56k-people-in-ganjam-hit-by-deep-depression-src-gives-over-rs-661-crore-for-relief-measures</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-27/nwxwwt2z/Thousands.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to a district administration release, the deep depression affected an estimated 56,000 people across 22 blocks, 42 gram panchayats, 56 villages and five urban local bodies.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:34:39.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>56K people in Ganjam hit by deep depression, SRC gives over Rs 6.61 crore for relief measures</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ganjam district, 2026 deep depression-induced floods</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/odisha-five-held-over-trafficking-assault-of-brick-kiln-workers-in-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused were identified as Nilkamal Chandrakar (38) alias Golu, Mulchand Sabar (35) and Sanoj Lohar (34) of Nuapada district, and Santosh Agrawal (42) and Anup Agrawal (47) from Chhattisgarh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:31:28.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Five held over trafficking, assault of brick kiln workers in UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, trafficking, brick kiln workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/18/president-murmu-pm-modi-to-visit-odisha-in-october-last-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/wlliu5tb/HLgNZkLa0AAGd7O.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi President Droupadi Murmu</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/cx1twnzw/pm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:29:34.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Murmu, PM Modi to visit Odisha in October last week</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Odisha, Narendra Modi, Droupadi Murmu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/andhra-pradeshs-poll-notice-in-odishas-kotia-villages-draws-congress-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/u3orqhc9/photo-2-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:27:44.292Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh’s poll notice in Odisha's Kotia villages draws Congress protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Andhra Pradesh local body elections, Kotia villages</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/jfls-22-mtpa-integrated-blast-furnace-inaugurated-by-cm-majhi-at-kalinga-nagar-in-jajpur-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/dsmkc49x/Majhiii.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:26:18.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JFL’s 2.2 MTPA integrated blast furnace inaugurated by CM Majhi at Kalinga Nagar in Jajpur district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, blast furnace</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/abvps-victory-run-shows-youth-are-for-nation-first-amit-shah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/273ie5d5/Naxalism-ends-but.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:25:03.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ABVP’s victory run shows youth are for ‘Nation First’: Amit Shah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Amit Shah, ABVP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/bcjd-won-50-seats-in-varsities-60-in-colleges-lop-naveen-patnaik</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/mr8bp1tn/NaveenePatnaik.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Naveen Patnaik</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:23:49.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘BCJD won 50% seats in varsities, 60% in colleges’: LoP Naveen Patnaik </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Naveen Patnaik, BCJD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/five-day-durga-puja-festival-begins-in-cuttack-with-pomp-and-gaiety</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/l7fvn9wd/Millennium.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As the puja committees started the celebration by observing Sasthi Puja rituals on Saturday, devotees started thronging the pandals to have a glimpse of the deities.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:22:44.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five-day Durga Puja festival begins in Cuttack with pomp and gaiety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Durga Puja festival</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/bribe-taking-superintending-engineer-caught-after-night-long-chase-in-odisha-rs-2188l-seized-by-vigilance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/nr9p1kf4/pic11710chn120.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prasanjit Das</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:20:40.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Bribe-taking’ superintending engineer caught after night-long chase in Odisha, Rs 21.88L seized by Vigilance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, bribe, superintending engineer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/varkala-turns-a-surfers-stop-as-schools-sprout-on-coast-to-train-wannabes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/t3v1bv61/Surf1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The surge of excitement and rigour of fun. Surfers at Varkala.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/tmzbrqwp/Surf2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Starting young.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/2ldbhayc/Surf5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Capturing the high moments.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/wa1d38z4/Surf7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Riding high on Varkala waves.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/gkehlv0g/Surf8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vantage view of surfing training along the Varkala coast.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ld5p7yk8/Surf4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On-shore practice before heading to the sea.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/0pxl3ty8/surf3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On-shore practice before heading to the sea.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/1ye1h5yy/Surf6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Varkala coast.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/p58ry2xl/Surf9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Splash of fun.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:20:23.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varkala turns a surfer's stop as schools sprout on coast to train wannabes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Surfing, Varkala, Papanasam, edava</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/18/actors-vijay-deverakonda-rashmika-mandanna-draw-crowds-at-day-7-of-vijayawada-utsav-20</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/mr7iseaj/Vijay-Deverakonda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:20:20.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actors Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna draw crowds at day 7 of  Vijayawada Utsav 2.0</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Entertainment, Vijay Deverakonda, Rashmika Mandanna, Vijayawada Utsav 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/rourkela-police-tighten-vigil-for-durga-puja-use-technology-to-keep-criminals-at-bay</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/5v1qfr31/criminals.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police sources said crime rates have drastically reduced over the last two years by leveraging a robust database of habitual offenders and using advance technology.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:17:48.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rourkela police tighten vigil for Durga Puja, use technology to keep criminals at bay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, durga puja, criminals, Rourkela police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/18/andhra-educationist-turns-annamacharya-keerthanas-into-lifelong-mission</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/t9vcnguc/New-Project-2026-10-18T104426.074.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Classical singer, educationist and lawyer M Lakshmaiah.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:17:24.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Educationist turns Annamacharya Keerthanas into lifelong mission</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, Annamacharya, Annamacharya  Keerthanas, M Lakshmaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/witchcraft-linked-violence-lingers-in-odishas-rairangpur-80-per-cent-victims-are-women</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-19/q4bhdcu8/old-woman.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>2026-10-18T05:16:36.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Witchcraft-linked violence lingers in Odisha's Rairangpur, 80 per cent victims are women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, witchcraft, Rairangpur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/fake-cop-makes-traffic-stop-steals-womans-gold-earrings-near-balugaon-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/y31muqah/Cop-accuses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Express illustration</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:16:04.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake ‘cop’ makes traffic stop, steals woman’s gold earrings near Balugaon in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Fake cop, gold earrings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/vedanta-aluminium-distributes-300-electric-sprayers-to-farmers-in-odishas-kalahandi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/6zvl9xch/whatsapp_image_2026_10_17_at_16_06_38_1710chn_17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vedanta Aluminium distributes 300 electric sprayers to farmers in Kalahandi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:15:03.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedanta Aluminium distributes 300 electric sprayers to farmers in Odisha's  Kalahandi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kalahandi, Vedanta Aluminium, electric sprayers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/18/odisha-pm-modi-to-launch-rbi-data-centre-on-oct-25-president-murmu-to-visit-3-days-later</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/6od0xi9f/20261015195L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:13:33.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: PM Modi to launch RBI data centre on Oct 25, President Murmu to visit 3 days later</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, PM Modi, RBI Reserve Bank of India, President Murmu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/18/trekker-brothers-uncover-hidden-treasures-of-andhras-seshachalam-biosphere-reserve</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/02g41gpj/Trekker.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>By the late 1970s, the brothers were exploring sites such as Malagundam, Avachari wells, Chandragiri forests and Kalyani Dam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:12:06.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trekker Brothers uncover hidden treasures of Andhra's Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, Seshachalam Biosphere Reserve, Andhra trekker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/18/elderly-man-dies-after-high-tension-line-falls-on-him-at-bus-stop-near-thiruninravur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/1sas6hkx/Elderly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles wade through traffic amid heavy rain at Chetpet in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:08:46.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly man dies after high-tension line falls on him at bus stop near Thiruninravur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Thiruninravur flyover, high-tension line</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/18/pilgrimage-sites-to-global-landmarks-pandals-add-grandeur-to-bhubaneswars-durga-puja</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/6oss01b5/Pilgrimage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devotees gather in front of the Saheed Nagar Durga Puja pandal for darshan of Goddess Durga, in Bhubaneswar on Saturday | Shamim Qureshy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:08:16.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pilgrimage sites to global landmarks: Pandals add grandeur to Bhubaneswar’s Durga Puja</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, durga puja</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/18/greater-chennai-corp-to-shift-residents-in-low-lying-areas-to-relief-centres-in-advance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/11/7/original/chennai_rain_EPS13.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The civic body has kept 1,320 motor pumps on standby to clear stagnant rainwater.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T05:03:40.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greater Chennai Corp to shift residents in low-lying areas to relief centres in advance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, Low-lying areas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/vck-president-thol-thirumavalavan-rules-out-contesting-bypoll-from-tiruchy-east</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-11/hezfw9u0/Thiruma-clarifies-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:59:37.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan rules out contesting bypoll from Tiruchy East</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thol Thirumavalavan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/minister-sengottaiyan-junks-claims-says-no-discussion-held-on-cabinet-reshuffle</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/dk8w80t3/Sengottaiyan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister K A Sengottaiyan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:57:18.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Sengottaiyan junks claims, says no discussion held on cabinet reshuffle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, K A Sengottaiyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/seven-used-syringes-found-on-race-course-ground-in-madurai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/xx66i7k4/Govt%20probing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said seven used syringes were found in athlete washrooms inside the race course sports stadium on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:53:03.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven used syringes found on Race Course ground in Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, used syringes, Race Course sports ground</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/body-of-missing-nurse-found-in-decomposed-state-near-perundurai-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-28/vdfp9b2s/202506283439371.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On Saturday, Perundurai police received information that the decomposed body of a woman had been found near a bush in the Pon Nagar area, along the Vijayamangalam–Perundurai Road.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:49:19.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Body of missing nurse found in decomposed state near Perundurai in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, decomposed, missing nurse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/71-year-old-man-dies-of-electrocution-in-tns-thalaivasal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/ovg03690/202610093971863.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karuppannan, who was out early on Friday, is suspected to have stepped on the wire without realising that it was live, resulting in a fatal electric shock.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:47:14.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>71-year-old man dies of electrocution in TN's Thalaivasal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Electrocution death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/tiger-reserve-officials-of-tn-karnataka-and-kerala-meet-to-discuss-coordinated-efforts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ni4sx4s9/wildlife-poaching.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The officials also discussed sharing intelligence on wildlife poaching, particularly cases involving the illegal hunting of elephants for their tusks and big cats for their skins.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:45:22.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger reserve officials of TN, Karnataka and Kerala meet to discuss coordinated efforts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiger reserve officials</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/five-prisoners-convicted-in-98-kovai-bomb-blast-case-granted-60-day-parole</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/29/original/jail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The parole has been granted to the five prisoners for a period of 60 days from Saturday for personal reasons.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:40:17.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five prisoners convicted in '98 Kovai bomb blast case granted 60-day parole</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, parole, 98 Kovai bomb blast case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/tnie-impact-bharathiar-university-reopens-canteen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/drg8zlvg/C_1_1_CH1450_118333416.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of Bharathiar University.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:35:17.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNIE Impact: Bharathiar University reopens canteen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Bharathiar University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/police-ready-to-tackle-monsoon-emergencies-tn-dgp-mahesh-kumar-aggarwal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/to7lepv3/Police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of scheme, a daycare centre was inaugurated at the Avadi SM Nagar Police Quarters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:32:31.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police ready to tackle monsoon emergencies: TN DGP Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DGP Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal, monsoon emergencies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/sravani-vs-kalyani-greater-visakhapatnam-municipal-corporation-to-get-third-woman-mayor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/rocgmjh5/P_5019052180.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP mayoral candidate Varudu Kalyani files her nomination for the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC) Mayor post in Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:26:23.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sravani vs Kalyani: Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation  to get third woman mayor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation, Varudu Kalyani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/no-truce-in-sight-for-aiadmk-as-eps-loyalist-rebuts-velumani-remarks</loc>
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<image:caption>Edappadi K Palaniswami and other AIADMK members marking the party’s 55th Foundation Day in Chennai on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:25:21.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No truce in sight for AIADMK as EPS loyalist rebuts Velumani remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Edappadi K Palaniswami, S S Krishnamurthy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/18/11-cctvs-3-anprs-yet-hit-and-run-killer-vanishes-from-bhubaneswarsmost-guarded-road</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational purposes</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/l2x26hw7/hit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The car driven by Soumya Ranjan Rath after trying to mow down four persons on Puri By-Pass Road on Oct 12</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/gdh8evyg/hitaa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Mahindra Scorpio which went on a rampage in Ghatikia on Oct 13, killing one person</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:24:28.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 CCTVs &amp; 3 ANPRs, Yet, hit-and-run killer vanishes from Bhubaneswar’s
most guarded road</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, Hit and run case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/andhra-urban-local-body-polls-violence-mars-filing-of-nominations-on-2nd-day</loc>
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<image:caption>Tension at the municipal corporation office in Tirupati on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/m29aktvn/Clashes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A chaotic scene at a nomination centre during the filing of nomination papers by a YSRCP candidate at Pulivendula in Kadapa district on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:23:46.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra urban local body polls: Violence mars filing of nominations on 2nd day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Violence, Andhra urban local body polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/sale-of-fine-rice-at-rs-30kg-in-co-op-outlets-across-tn-goes-live</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/7u7mc3bi/photo-1091904.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministers P Venkataramanan and V Gandhiraj launching the sale of fine rice variety at the Kamadhenu cooperative store in RA Puram of Chennai on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:23:06.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sale of fine rice at Rs 30/kg in co-op outlets across TN goes live</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, fine rice, V Gandhiraj on Saturday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/vizag-beach-sand-contains-high-natural-radionuclides-research</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-12/4o7tqtf9/P_4259715683.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Beach road Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:21:25.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Vizag beach sand contains high natural radionuclides’: Research</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vizag beach, radionuclides</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/andhra-pradesh-retired-irs-officer-abducted-rescued</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/qvwqn78c/abduct-ransom.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The teams rescued Anand Kumar from AAR Homes Guest House and arrested 10 suspects.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:19:16.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: Retired IRS officer abducted, rescued</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, retired IRS officer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/18/three-held-for-providing-mule-accounts-to-cyber-fraudsters-in-bhubaneswar</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>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:19:05.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held for providing mule accounts to cyber fraudsters in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Cyber Crime, mule accounts case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/breaking-bad-party-dmk-chief-stalins-swipe-at-tvk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/m5fu8jcf/Stalin-plea.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK president M K Stalin</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:17:38.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Breaking Bad Party’: DMK chief Stalin’s swipe at TVK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, M K Stalin, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/ysrcp-president-jagan-mohan-reddy-demands-presidents-rule-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/bjvl9hew/ANI_20261017232642.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP president and former AP chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:17:23.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP president Jagan Mohan Reddy demands President’s Rule in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy, President’s rule</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/v-p-c-p-radhakrishnan-governor-arlekar-cm-vijay-and-other-leaders-mourn-music-composer-devas-demise</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/3punttdd/CM-Vijay-Deva.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Vijay pays paid floral tributes to the music director</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:15:40.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>V-P C P Radhakrishnan, Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay and other leaders mourn music composer Deva's demise</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, C P Radhakrishnan, C Joseph Vijay, arlekar, music director Deva</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/mp-cm-mohan-yadav-meets-andhra-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav (right) met Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu (left)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:14:51.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP CM Mohan Yadav meets Andhra CM Naidu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/andhra-election-commissioner-warns-of-stern-action-for-poll-violations</loc>
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<image:caption>SEC Anil Chandra Punetha addressing a press conference in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:12:44.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Election Commissioner warns of stern action for poll violations</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/andhra-election-commission-implements-code-of-conduct-for-local-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:11:26.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Election Commission implements code of conduct for local elections</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/telugu-desam-party-releases-second-list-for-civic-chief-posts</loc>
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<image:caption>Mangalagiri: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and state minister Nara Lokesh during the swearing-in ceremony of the latter as Telugu Desam Party (TDP) National Working President during the oath-taking ceremony of the party’s national and state working committees, in Mangalagiri on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:08:54.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telugu Desam Party releases second list for civic chief posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Telugu Desam Party (TDP)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/brs-diverted-water-from-godavari-to-kcrs-farmhouse-mp-chamala-kiran-kumar-reddy</loc>
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<image:caption>Bhongir MP and TPCC media chairman Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:07:56.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS diverted water from Godavari to KCR’s farmhouse: MP Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, K Chandrasekar Rao, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), Godavari water dispute, Chamala Kiran Kumar Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/18/vijayawada-college-band-takes-music-to-america</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/qps0fzt3/America.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The band NYX is now a professional venture, and they want to build it into a lasting live-music name.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:06:46.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada college band takes music to America</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, America, Vijayawada college, college band</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/over-1-lakh-devotees-visited-sri-durga-malleswara-swamy-temple-in-vijayawada-on-oct-17</loc>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav offer prayers at the temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:05:04.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 1 lakh devotees visited Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy temple in Vijayawada on Oct 17</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/rein-in-price-rise-of-essential-food-items-cpi-to-centre-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-24/qmoif72m/Sugar-surges.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>sugar, which was sold at Rs 48/kg about two months ago, is now priced as high as Rs 70/kg.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:03:01.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rein in price rise of essential food items: CPI to centre, TN </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, rice, price rise, Sugar, essential food items</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telanganas-soil-is-losing-its-thirst-quenching-power</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/4528mv9h/MEMAU257202516591841010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Organic carbon helps soil retain moisture, supports microbial activity and improves nutrient cycling.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/v8gm2d1q/losing-its-thirst-.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:02:38.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana’s soil is losing its thirst-quenching power</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, agricultural economy, El Nino conditions</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/18/andhra-pradesh-government-clears-rs-153-crore-medical-claims-cuts-processing-time-to-one-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-30/hjgsic7p/202510303558255.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:01:47.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh government clears Rs 153 crore medical claims, cuts processing time to one month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh government, medical claims</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-issues-guidelines-for-road-safety-fund-management</loc>
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<image:caption>Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T04:00:01.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana issues guidelines for road safety fund management</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, road safety fund</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/18/six-arrested-for-extortion-of-spa-owner-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/03u2n1zd/202610173981744.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police have recovered Rs 80,000 in cash, seven mobile phones, a car and a two-wheeler allegedly used in the crime.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:59:08.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six arrested for extortion of spa owner in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, extortion, spa owner</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-tech-to-ensure-accurate-resurvey-of-land-says-minister-ponguleti</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:58:30.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Tech to ensure accurate resurvey of land, says Minister Ponguleti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Minister Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/99-per-cent-of-rs-133-cr-donated-to-tvk-made-by-two-ministers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/j96l3kb3/Flags-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK flag is used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:58:00.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>99 per cent of Rs 13.3 cr donated to TVK made by two ministers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, donors, TVK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/18/bengaluru-75-80-protesters-detained-during-anti-sir-agitation-near-town-hall</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/karc6oi2/protesters-detained.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman being detained during a protest against SIR exercise outside Town Hall in Bengaluru on Saturday .</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:56:54.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: 75-80 protesters detained during anti-SIR agitation near Town Hall</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka, Town Hall, protesters clash, anti-SIR protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/congress-opens-talks-with-allies-on-tekangana-mlc-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:56:40.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress opens talks with allies on Tekangana MLC polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress Telangana, Tekangana MLC polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/18/three-road-accidents-claim-four-lives-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/emxq0r7g/202606043813395.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the accident near KR Puram, two men were killed on the spot when their motorcycle collided with a truck near Bhattarahalli at around 2 am on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:54:00.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three road accidents claim four lives in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, road accident, Bengaluru road accidents</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/brs-leader-harish-rao-demands-withdrawal-of-revised-godavari-cauvery-link-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/6zdlr4k5/Harish-demands.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS deputy floor leader T Harish Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:53:38.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS leader Harish Rao demands withdrawal of revised Godavari-Cauvery link plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Godavari-Cauvery Link Project, BRS leader Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/sit-probes-money-gold-trail-in-veeramani-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Gem Granites chairman R Veeramani</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:53:15.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT probes money &amp; gold trail in Veeramani case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Gem Veeramani case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/legal-profession-not-for-faint-hearted-cji-surya-kant-at-nlsiu</loc>
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<image:caption>CJI Surya Kant.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:51:31.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Legal profession not for faint-hearted': CJI Surya Kant at NLSIU</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), CJI Surya Kant</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/dcm-bhatti-vikramarka-urges-young-filmmakers-to-use-cinema-for-change</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/c6017l3k/Bhatti-urges-young-filmmakers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka &amp; his wife present a saree to Rashmika Mandanna as a Dasara gift during her visit to Praja Bhavan with her husband, Vijay Deverakonda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:50:51.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DCM Bhatti Vikramarka urges young filmmakers to use cinema for change</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, DCM Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/centre-ready-to-hold-talks-with-sugarcane-growers-union-food-minister-pralhad-joshi</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Pralhad Joshi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:48:53.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre ready to hold talks with sugarcane growers: Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Sugarcane farmers, Union Food Minister Pralhad Joshi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-30-per-cent-reservation-for-d-ed-candidates-in-sgt-posts-upheld</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/v5v5djcm/C_53_1_CH1214_41857728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:48:50.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: 30 per cent reservation for D Ed candidates in SGT posts upheld</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Secondary Grade Teacher, D Ed candidates</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/thick-foam-chokes-thirumanimutharu-river-in-salem-as-farmers-allege-untreated-effluent-discharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/82ha0mxp/C_1_1_CH1528_12109801.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polluted waters of the Thirumanimutharu River in Salem seen choked with foam after industrial effluents mixed with rainwater.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:46:33.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thick foam chokes Thirumanimutharu River in Salem as farmers allege untreated effluent discharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thirumanimutharu River, Thick foam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/karnataka-hc-directs-officials-to-ensure-safety-of-hubballi-residents-amid-farmers-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ooxhntkz/K’taka-includes-226-taluks-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thousands of sugarcane farmers gather at Hattargi toll plaza on the Karnataka-Maharashtra border on Wednesday. Later, they called off the blockade and undertook a padayatra to Union Minister Pralhad Joshi’s residence in Hubballi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:46:10.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC directs officials to ensure safety of Hubballi residents amid farmers’ protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC, Hubballi, Farmers Protests, Karnataka sugarcane farmers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/12-researchers-of-manonmaniam-sundaranar-university-affiliate-colleges-among-worlds-top-2-scientists</loc>
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<image:caption>Manonmaniam Sundaranar University.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:44:16.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 researchers of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, affiliate colleges among world’s top 2% scientists</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-a-rooftop-refuge-for-winged-visitors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/b6ld7h1e/rooftop-refuge-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Khan, who runs a consultancy firm in the city, has turned his rooftop into a haven for birds by setting up feeders and water pots.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:44:09.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: A rooftop refuge for winged visitors </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, Mohammad Ghaffar Khan, feeding birds</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/18/the-heart-of-gold-weighs-much-more-than-a-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ula380qr/bs09y105734.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The COROAT has helped students from marginalised communities access education, supported goldsmiths, and assisted transgender persons in securing opportunities for self-reliance.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Padmavathi, founder of COROAT</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:41:14.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The heart of gold weighs much more than a deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, M Padmavathi, COROAT</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/18/from-track-dreams-to-throwing-triumphs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/akiggdo8/From-track-dreams.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Garima Joshi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:41:04.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From track dreams to throwing triumphs</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, India, Garima Joshi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/18/aaka-space-plans-indias-first-underwater-human-spaceflight-analog-mission-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/j1hhlzew/nderwate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:40:54.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aaka Space plans india’s first underwater human spaceflight analog mission in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Gujarat, Aaka Space, underwater human spaceflight</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-union-minister-kishan-reddy-unveils-record-72-foot-bathukamma</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/f31ynlg9/Kishan-unveils-record-72-foot-Bathukamma.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 72-foot Bathukamma unveiled by Union Minister G Kishan Reddy in Amberpet</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:40:28.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Union Minister Kishan Reddy unveils record 72-foot Bathukamma</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Bathukamma festival, Union Minister Kishan Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/18/the-fruits-of-an-assam-farmers-foresight</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/do1o69q4/The-fruits-of-a-farmer’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tileswar Handique</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:40:06.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The fruits of an Assam farmer’s foresight</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Assam, Assam, Tileswar Handique</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/think-out-of-the-box-to-thwart-criminals-ips-trainees-told</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/z2erv0mr/Think-out-of-the-box-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan awards trophy to a trainee IPS officer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:38:50.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Think out of the box to thwart criminals, IPS trainees told</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, National Police Academy, Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-where-stones-taught-what-words-could-not</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/clhzavt0/Whe.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sculptures and carvings portraying people in erotic poses at the Narasimha temple in Bejjanki, Siddipet district</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/98hspui5/Where_stones.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:36:27.693Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Where stones taught what words could not</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Narasimha temple</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/18/tenders-floated-by-chennai-corporation-missing-cost-estimates-other-essential-details</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/dphtipdb/Tenders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The tender, floated on October 1 by the Ambattur zone for the one-year operation and maintenance of the LPG crematorium at Pandurangapuram burial ground, does not even carry the title of the work.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:34:51.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tenders floated by Chennai corporation missing cost estimates, other essential details</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, LPG crematorium</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-poetry-forged-against-the-odds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/i62n8hwf/Poetry-forged.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A mechanical engineering student at IIIT-Basara in Nirmal district, Nithin is taking Avadhanam to government schools to kindle interest in Telugu literature</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:34:34.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Poetry forged against the odds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, Telugu literature, Avadhanam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/18/public-argument-on-mahabharata</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/cvx1ab2n/Mahab.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Scintillating scenes from a fair that has been held at Ajgara in Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh district for generations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:33:52.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Public argument on Mahabharata</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Uttar Pradesh, Mahabharata, ​Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/bikers-from-5-states-united-against-drugs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/3i9k6klq/Bikers-from.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bikers start their rally to Gujarat from the state police headquarters in Hyderabad on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:33:09.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bikers from 5 states united against drugs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, anti-drug awareness, bike riders</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-medicine-box-that-speaksso-the-blind-may-heal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/15ayvmry/Medicine-box.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rehan Raza presents his invention, Smart Medicine Box for the Visually Challenged, in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:31:12.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Medicine box that speaks,so the blind may heal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, Medicine box, Rehan Raza</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/telangana-seeks-full-msp-cover-amid-drought</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-20/zs3hd9bx/TNIEimport20231015originalThummala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana state Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:30:06.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana seeks full MSP cover amid drought</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, Crops MSP, drought concerns</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/bjp-hits-back-says-rahul-attempting-to-threaten-democracy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/nobep9dh/Tarun.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tarun Chugh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:29:30.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP hits back, says Rahul attempting to threaten democracy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, The Sunday Standard, AICC leader Rahul Gandhi, BJP national secretary Tarun Chugh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/student-killed-20-injured-as-electric-lighting-pole-falls-at-dandiya-event-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/11/20/original/Death_Phot_TNIE______.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:28:11.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student killed, 20 injured as electric lighting pole falls at Dandiya event in Telangana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/govt-no-diversion-of-sugar-for-ethanol-fuel-blending</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/nh4bmqe6/sugar.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:28:09.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt: No diversion of sugar for ethanol fuel blending</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, The Sunday Standard, ethanol fuel blending</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/man-gets-death-for-rape-murder-of-minor-in-mysuru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/yi143dal/202512263620027.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the investigation, the police found out the accused had a prior criminal record, including an attempt to murder case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:25:49.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man gets death for rape, murder of minor in Mysuru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, POCSO, Mysuru rape</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/18/road-deaths-fall-1632-pedestrians-still-killed-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/rafamjfw/HYMDY7-1-201418-9-1511HYMDYRD.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:24:54.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Road deaths fall, 1,632 pedestrians still killed in Telangana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/18/meet-prema-the-tn-activist-who-helps-abandoned-women-cancer-patients-through-her-charitable-trust-nesam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/lt1ejf7u/nesamprema14105513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women undergo vocational training in tailoring and thread basket-making at a community centre run by Prema’s organisation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:24:21.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet Prema, the TN activist who helps abandoned women, cancer patients through her charitable trust Nesam</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/ai-to-drive-growth-over-next-decade-infosys-co-founder-sd-shibulal</loc>
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<image:caption>Infosys co-founder SD Shibulal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:22:43.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'AI to drive growth over next decade': Infosys co-founder SD Shibulal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/18/acb-finds-rs-2-crore-da-of-suspended-inspector-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/658l90ie/images-2026-10-18T084908.619.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:20:22.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACB finds Rs 2 crore DA of suspended inspector in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/18/bengaluru-north-city-corporation-reviews-care-at-dog-shelter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/ydpygndp/Nightmare%20unfolds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Animal rescuers and members of the Tamil Nadu Animal Welfare Board with the help of police shifted the dogs to two shelters for necessary care.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:19:24.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru North City Corporation reviews care at dog shelter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Dog shelter, Bengaluru North City Corporation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/joint-owners-with-a-ekhata-eligible-for-separate-ekhatas-bengaluru-development-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda during a meeting on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:17:26.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Joint owners with A-eKhata eligible for separate eKhatas': Bengaluru Development Minister</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/keralam-new-policy-to-prioritise-womens-safety-and-mental-well-being</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:16:55.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: New policy to prioritise women’s safety and mental well-being</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, women’s safety, Keralam government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/karnataka-activists-seek-protection-of-indias-pluralism</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:14:42.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Activists seek protection of India’s pluralism</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/18/committee-to-investigate-kerala-university-college-clash</loc>
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<image:caption>University College campus and hostel in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:12:20.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Committee to investigate Kerala University College clash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala University College</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/cancer-drug-prices-to-fall-by-up-to-70-from-nov-9-karnataka-health-minister-welcomes-the-move</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister UT Khader.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:12:19.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cancer drug prices to fall by up to 70% from Nov 9: Karnataka Health Minister welcomes the move</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, UT Khader, Karnataka Health Minister, Cancer drug price</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Oct/18/library-built-with-bricks-from-red-hot-kiln-of-prejudice-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:caption>Children read books at the public library in Semmadu village near Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>V Selvakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:10:45.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>library built with bricks from red-hot kiln of prejudice in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Tamil Nadu, public library, V Selvakumar, Semmadu village</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/105-students-skip-nlsiu-bengaluru-convocation-amid-cji-surya-kant-invitation</loc>
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<image:caption>CJI Surya Kant urges NLSIU graduates to uphold ethics, defend justice and constitutional values.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:09:30.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>105 students skip NLSIU Bengaluru convocation amid CJI Surya Kant invitation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CJI Surya Kant, NLSIU convocation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/18/90-per-cent-of-users-save-rs-400-to-700-per-month-through-supplyco-says-study</loc>
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<image:caption>Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob after releasing the report at the Mount Carmel Hall</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:07:56.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>90 per cent of users save Rs 400 to 700 per month through Supplyco, says study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Supplyco</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/18/fir-lodged-in-manaveeyam-protest-mayor-says-the-issue-not-political</loc>
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<image:caption>The anti-SIR protest organised by Collective for Democracy at Manaveeyam Veedhi on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:06:27.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR lodged in Manaveeyam protest; mayor says the issue ‘not political’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Manaveeyam Veedhi, anti-SIR protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/keralam-govt-hikes-da-dr-to-37-per-cent-arrears-order-to-follow</loc>
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<image:caption>Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:04:16.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam govt hikes DA, DR to 37 per cent; arrears order to follow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Keralam govt</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/convict-prisoners-made-to-work-at-digs-residence-says-cb-cid-report</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:03:52.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Convict prisoners made to work at DIG’s residence, says CB-CID report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, convict prisoners, domestic work, deputy inspector general of Prisons</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/guwahati-diary-manipuri-film-premieres-at-vancouver-international-fest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/pt7twe4l/guwahati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘Enoong Ngallamdai’ (Fireflies in the Dark)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:03:13.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guwahati Diary | Manipuri film premieres at Vancouver international fest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, The Sunday Standard, Vancouver international fest, Fireflies in the Dark</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/18/plans-still-in-pipeline-water-crisis-in-kochi-threatens-to-turn-worse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/b034olg1/images-2026-10-18T083034.166.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T03:01:50.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plans still in pipeline, water crisis in Kochi threatens to turn worse </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi, drinking water crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/18/odisha-woman-kills-husband-dumps-body-on-tracks-in-kochi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:59:39.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha woman kills husband, dumps body on tracks in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, murder, Kochi, Odisha woman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/enough-of-discussion-on-sting-op-former-bjp-mp-pratap-simha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/xbovvky6/New-Project-2026-10-18T082648.709.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Simha said former CM Siddaramaiah had filed a complaint and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy had demanded an investigation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:59:33.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Enough of discussion on sting op':  Former BJP MP Pratap Simha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, sting operation, Former BJP MP Pratap Simha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/filmmaker-found-dead-days-after-series-debut</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/86cnx5x7/ilmmak.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Young Malayalam filmmaker Belraj Kalarickal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:56:15.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Filmmaker found dead days after series debut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kappi Squad, Belraj Kalarickal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/tn-government-was-warned-of-power-demand-rise-in-july-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/sq7sevpd/Officials.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) floated tenders to procure power for the period from October 12 to 31 only on October 6.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:55:31.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN government was warned of power demand rise in July: Officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Electricity demand, emergency power</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/karnataka-former-mlc-ramesh-babu-seeks-action-against-dgp-alok</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/ej0lalt7/rb1-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka MLC Ramesh Babu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:52:48.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Former MLC Ramesh Babu seeks action against DGP Alok</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Former MLC Ramesh Babu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/kerala-waqf-board-reconstitution-sparks-discontent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/t5ywt18u/Shamsudheen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Waqf and Minority Affairs N Samsudheen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:52:42.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Waqf Board reconstitution sparks discontent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Keralam Waqf Board</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/18/bjp-accuses-pk-of-distributing-rs-500-notes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-29/p6vo1g07/pk100237.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:52:05.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP accuses PK of distributing Rs 500 notes</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, The Sunday Standard, Jan Suraaj Party, Bihar MLC polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/18/chennai-hit-by-cloudburst-like-rain-1st-300-mm-event-of-northeast-monsoon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/twjs6jb1/cloudburst.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A driver pushing an autorickshaw through a waterlogged road in Perambur on Saturday night.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:50:22.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai hit by cloudburst-like rain, 1st 300 mm event of northeast monsoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Northeast monsoon, cloudburst-like rain</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/18/fracas-in-congress-over-soft-approach-to-pinarayi</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:48:56.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fracas in Congress over ‘soft approach’ to Pinarayi</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, Congress Keralam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/cm-dk-shivakumars-alleged-sting-operation-claims-trigger-political-turmoil</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:44:37.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM DK Shivakumar's alleged sting operation claims trigger political turmoil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka politics, CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/keralam-new-holistic-healthcare-initiative-courts-row-over-mixopathy-practice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/vrojtq4l/New-holistic-healthcare.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:41:09.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: New holistic healthcare initiative courts row over mixopathy practice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mixopathy, Keralam UDF government</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/18/president-trump-wants-60-day-pause-to-analyse-global-impact-of-sanctions-and-tariffs-marco-rubio</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/cvdxlq78/AP26266532812283.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:37:09.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Trump wants 60-day pause to analyse global impact of sanctions and tariffs: Marco Rubio</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, President Donald Trump, US sanctions on Russia, Marco Rubio</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/mahamaga-dispute-advisory-body-comes-out-against-anandavanam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-18/iyw7hs0m/newindianexpress2026-02-14qondcayqAscetics-are.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahamandaleshwar Swami Anandavanam Bharathi Maharaj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:35:46.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahamaga dispute: Advisory body comes out against Anandavanam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Swami Anandavanam, Mahamaga dispute</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/cm-dk-shivakumar-assures-sugarcane-farmers-he-will-talk-to-centre-on-their-demands</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar arrives to garland the statue of Rani Chennamma before addressing the farmers, at Kittur in Belagavi district on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:29:02.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM DK Shivakumar assures sugarcane farmers he will talk to Centre on their demands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Sugarcane farmers, CM DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/faithful-to-climb-rayiranellur-hills-today</loc>
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<image:caption>Thousands of people from Kerala and Tamil Nadu climbed the Rayiranellur hills at Koppam, near Pattambi, in Palakkad as part of the Rayiranellur Malakayattam on Monday. The annual festival is to commemorate the legend of Naranath Bhranthan and the ‘Panthirukulam’ (12-member clan) myth.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:27:35.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faithful to climb Rayiranellur Hills today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Rayiranellur Hills</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/hd-kumaraswamy-takes-out-padayatara-demands-arrest-of-sting-operation-accused</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy and JDS leaders and workers take out a padayatra from the party headquarters to Freedom Park on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan during his visit to Sabarimala Sannidhanam on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sabarimala will be made best pilgrimage centre: CM Satheesan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/18/karnataka-disability-rights-groups-demand-minimum-rs-5000-monthly-pension</loc>
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<news:title>Karnataka: Disability rights groups demand minimum Rs 5,000 monthly pension</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/kerala-hc-declines-to-stay-waqf-board-reconstitution</loc>
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<image:caption>Honorable Kerala High Court</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala HC declines to stay Waqf Board reconstitution</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/how-long-will-india-continue-to-depend-on-foreign-coaches</loc>
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<image:caption>Former India captain P R Sreejesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T02:18:56.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘How long will India continue to depend on foreign coaches?’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, PR Sreejesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/kodiyeri-aide-m-raghavan-seeks-to-quit-cpm-posts-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Raghavan, who cited personal reasons in his letter to district secretary M Rajagopalan, has also resigned as president of Kottachery Service Co-operative Bank and director board member of Kanhangad Co-operative Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kodiyeri aide M Raghavan seeks to quit CPM posts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/cmrl-payoff-case-ed-affixes-summons-at-pinarayis-residence</loc>
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<image:caption>CPM leader Kadakampally Surendran looks at the ED summons pasted at Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<news:title>CMRL payoff case: ED affixes summons at Pinarayi’s residence</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/two-dead-in-separate-road-accidents-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Police personnel inspect site after a DTC bus hit a scooter at Anand Parbat</image:caption>
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<news:title>Two dead in separate road accidents in Delhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/major-fire-breaks-out-at-cantonment-house</loc>
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<image:caption>Fire and Rescue Services officials trying to put out the fire that broke out at Cantonment House on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Major fire breaks out at Cantonment House</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/18/rift-widens-in-congress-as-sudhakaran-joins-chorus-criticising-keralam-govt</loc>
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<image:caption>KPCC president MP K Sudhakaran, interacting with The New Indian Express, TNIE as part of, Express Dialogue Series</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rift widens in Congress as Sudhakaran joins chorus criticising Keralam govt</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/delhi-sees-211-days-of-good-aqi-this-year-best-since-2016-minister-manjinder-singh-sirsa</loc>
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<image:caption>Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa</image:caption>
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<news:title>Delhi sees 211 days of good AQI this year, best since 2016: Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/bhalswa-landfill-cleanup-deadline-extended-to-feb</loc>
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<image:caption>Bhalswa landfill site</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bhalswa landfill cleanup deadline extended to Feb</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/more-machines-to-be-used-to-process-15k-tons-waste-daily</loc>
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<image:caption>CM at inauguration of waste disposal facility in Sarita Vihar on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T01:39:15.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘More machines to be used to process 15k tons waste daily’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Waste Management, Cheief Minister Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/18/journalist-files-police-complaint-against-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Journalist files police complaint against Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/18/five-of-family-found-dead-at-greater-noida-home</loc>
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<news:title>Five of family found dead at Greater Noida home</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/18/dipke-gets-bail-after-peace-bond-bora-freed</loc>
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<image:caption>CJP'S Dipke and AISA's Neha Bora</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T01:22:09.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dipke gets bail after ‘peace bond’, Bora freed</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Oct/18/swr-vigilance-chief-accused-of-using-inspection-coach-to-transport-household-goods-from-jaipur-to-hubballi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T01:14:26.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SWR vigilance chief accused of using inspection coach to transport household goods from Jaipur to Hubballi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/18/reviving-parsi-gara-embroidery-with-mythology-and-modern-silhouettes</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:51:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reviving Parsi Gara Embroidery with Mythology and Modern Silhouettes</news:title>
<news:keywords>ADIL HASAN, The Divine Kingdom, Ashdeen Z Lilaowala’s atelier, latest collection</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/2026/Oct/18/a-natural-glow</loc>
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<news:title>A natural glow</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/2026/Oct/18/indian-designers-transform-ceilings-into-bold-statements-of-craftsmanship-and-style</loc>
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<image:caption>A hand-illustrated ceiling wallpaper by Life n Colors</image:caption>
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<image:caption>a temple-inspired coffered ceiling in a pooja room in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:43:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Designers Transform Ceilings into Bold Statements of Craftsmanship and Style</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Oct/18/a-picture-of-privilege</loc>
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<image:caption>This Garden of Weeds By: V Sanjay Kumar Publisher: Bloomsbury Pages: 266 Price: Rs599</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A picture of privilege</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/18/how-to-turn-the-goddess-vegetarian-2</loc>
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<news:title>How to Turn the Goddess Vegetarian?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/18/the-homeland-music-collection</loc>
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<image:caption>Balti musician Gulzar Hussain</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Homeland Music Collection</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Oct/18/the-sugar-skin-connection</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Sugar Skin Connection</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/18/i-dont-enjoy-watching-myself-on-screen-keri-russell</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:33:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘I don’t enjoy watching myself on screen': Keri Russell</news:title>
<news:keywords>Keri Russell, The Diplomat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Oct/18/portrait-of-a-man-as-a-leather-bag</loc>
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<image:caption>An image from the black bag experiment</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Black Bag By: Luke Kennard Publisher: Hachette Pages: 388 Price: Rs699</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Portrait of a man as a leather bag</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Oct/18/the-four-minute-fitness-fix</loc>
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<news:keywords>Tabata</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Oct/18/a-city-with-plenty-on-its-plate</loc>
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<image:caption>Sea, Salt &amp; Spice By: Meher Mirza Publisher: HarperCollins Pages: 306 Price: Rs999</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A city with plenty on its plate </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sea, Salt &amp; Spice: A History of Mumbai Through Food</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/2026/Oct/18/feline-in-love</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Feline in Love</news:title>
<news:keywords>black cat energy dating</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/spirituality/2026/Oct/18/the-divine-love-triangle</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Divine Love Triangle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Spirituality</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/18/stop-calling-drunk-driving-deaths-accidents</loc>
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<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stop Calling Drunk Driving Deaths Accidents</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/spirituality/2026/Oct/18/being-awake</loc>
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<news:title>Being Awake</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/18/walking-the-wild-side</loc>
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<image:caption>Muskaan and Karishma with other walk participants in Aravali Biodiversity Park</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/5te4r9ho/IMG0251051415.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Participant making a mandala</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A participant showing clay art</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Walking the Wild Side</news:title>
<news:keywords>Reset With Nature Walks, Delhi Nature Walks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/18/where-theres-a-well-theres-a-way</loc>
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<image:caption>Sane Lakshmikanth</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The transformation of the sites</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where There’s a Well, There’s a Way</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/18/grain-of-truth</loc>
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<image:caption>“The goal should not be to find one ‘super grain’, but to include a variety of fibre-rich grains in the diet.” - Dr Pankaj Sharma, Director, Department of Robotics, Bariatric, Laparoscopic and General Surgery at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:caption>“A biscuit doesn’t become healthy just because it contains millet. Don’t read the front of the pack, turn it around. The ingredient list tells the real story.” - Kavita Devgan, dietitian, holistic health consultant</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rice and wheat fed India and the world. The Green Revolution of the 1960s ended famine-era shortages and dependence on food imports</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/bue2fsiq/PRANILLETS033759.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>“Millets can support a healthy lifestyle because they are high in fibre, but they are only one part of your diet.” - Praniti Mehta, Co Founder, Krafted Millets</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grain of Truth</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/18/the-iron-fist-has-taken-off-the-velvet-glove</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Iron Fist Has Taken Off the Velvet Glove</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns, Ravi Shankar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/food/2026/Oct/18/a-celestial-concoction</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Celestial Concoction </news:title>
<news:keywords>Food</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/18/neither-here-nor-there</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neither Here Nor There</news:title>
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</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Oct/18/a-paper-trail-written-in-water</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/okjn7pf2/AMALDA033516.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cartiera F Amatruda</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sheets drying at the mill</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Amatruda’s paper</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Paper Trail Written in Water</news:title>
<news:keywords>paper mill amalfi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Oct/18/lessons-for-oldies-from-the-young-protesters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/ftsd7uwa/P_4827973173.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lessons for oldies from the young protesters</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/2026/Oct/18/styling-simplified</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-18T00:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Styling Simplified</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/neet-paper-leak-protests-sc-panel-launches-portal-for-complaints-over-july-violence-at-jantar-mantar-other-places</loc>
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<image:caption>The Supreme Court constituted the five-member committee to examine all aspects of the July violence in Delhi and other places, including the broader issues surrounding the incidents.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T19:32:50.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET paper leak protests: SC panel launches portal for complaints over July violence at Jantar Mantar, other places</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pellet gun, Jantar Mantar protests, Sansad Chalo march, high-powered committee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/17/police-ask-several-major-durga-pujas-in-kolkata-to-close-pandals-temporarily</loc>
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<image:caption>View of the closed entry gate barricaded by police following a stampede-like situation at another venue in the city, at Chetla Agrani Durga Puja pandal, in Kolkata, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T19:31:52.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police ask several major Durga Pujas in Kolkata to close pandals temporarily</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Durga Puja pandal, Kolkata puja pandal tragedy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/17/18-killed-25-others-injured-in-stampede-at-kolkata-durga-puja-pandal-organisers-detained</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/zst2hw0v/ezgif.com-gif-maker-5.gif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Footwear lies scattered outside a Durga Puja pandal after the exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, leading to a stampede-like situation, in Kolkata, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T19:30:16.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>19 killed, 25 injured in stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal; organisers detained</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata Police, Stampede, Durga Puja pandal, Kolkata puja pandal tragedy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/shankkar-aiyar/2026/Oct/17/chatgpts-billions-meet-bubble-babel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/rgbhjo0w/pexels-tim-witzdam-1081250691-32021560.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T19:16:58.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ChatGPT’s billions meet bubble babel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shankkar Aiyar, Opinion, ChatGPT, OpenAI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/17/many-learnings-for-govt-from-idbi-restructuring-dipam-secretary</loc>
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<image:caption>Strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank has moved to third phase, more clarity before end of FY 27: Secretary DIPAM</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T19:06:09.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Many learnings for govt from IDBI restructuring: DIPAM Secretary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/17/whats-in-a-name-could-be-roots-in-southern-india</loc>
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<image:caption>The Communist leader of Kerala EMS Namboodiripad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T19:02:57.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What’s in a name? Could be roots in southern India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Mylapore, Adyar, Carnatic music, EMS Namboodiripad, Natarajan Ramachandran</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/pc/2026/Oct/17/regime-change-ballot-box-or-street</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/7zcactbh/Npc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T19:01:58.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Regime change: Ballot box or street </news:title>
<news:keywords>Prabhu Chawla, Opinion, emergency, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Jayaprakash Narayan, ​Rahul Gandhi, Regime Change, Anti-CEC Protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/environment/2026/Oct/17/nepals-floods-and-avalanches-are-indias-early-warning</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/buejjkgd/Houses-damaged-by-flash-floods-in-Nepal</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T18:53:47.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal’s floods and avalanches are India’s early warning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Environment</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/17/what-does-bharat-stage-vii-emission-standards-mean</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/n1tvhpg6/20260117055f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T18:50:33.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What does Bharat Stage VII emission standards mean?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainer</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/17/saw-my-mother-die-before-my-eyes-son-recounts-kolkata-puja-pandal-tragedy</loc>
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<image:caption>Footwear lies scattered outside a Durga Puja pandal after the exit gate collapsed due to heavy crowd pressure, leading to a stampede-like situation, in Kolkata, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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