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<image:caption>Jharkhand chief minister Hemant Soren.</image:caption>
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<news:title>CM Hemant Soren promises exam reforms, assures Jharkhand youth of action against irregularities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/land-subsidence-near-rampur-market-threatens-kedarnath-highway-connectivity</loc>
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<image:caption>Land subsidence near Rampur market on the Kedarnath highway</image:caption>
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<news:title>Land subsidence near Rampur market threatens Kedarnath highway connectivity</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/restoring-jks-special-status-statehood-essential-to-strengthen-federalism-cm-omar-abdullah</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah speaks during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at Bakshi Stadium, in Srinagar.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Restoring J&amp;K's special status, statehood essential to strengthen federalism: CM Omar Abdullah</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/15/thiruvananthapuram-in-tricolour-hues</loc>
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<image:caption>A migrant vendor sells flags at busy Pattom juntion</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A scene from the practice session ahead of Independence Day Paarade at the Central Stadium</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Customers buying festive supplies at a stall in Chalai Market</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An Air Force helicopter showers petals as part of preperations for the parade at Central Stadium</image:caption>
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<image:caption>An NCC cadet during a practice session at Cenrtral Stadium</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Children check out national flags displayed for sale at a roadside shop</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A customer browses Independence Day merchandise at a shop in Chalai market</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:28:36.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvananthapuram in Tricolour hues</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/bjp-rss-spreading-hatred-and-dividing-people-congress-opening-mohabbat-ki-dukaan-aicc-president-kharge</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge hoists the national tricolour.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:14:46.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP-RSS spreading hatred and dividing people, Congress opening ‘mohabbat ki dukaan’: AICC president Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP-RSS, AICC President Kharge, ‘mohabbat ki dukaan’</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/live/2026/Aug/15/pm-modi-hoists-the-national-flag-at-the-red-fort-on-80th-independence-day</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:12:38.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi hoists the National flag at the Red Fort on 80th Independence Day</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/15/bangladesh-closes-in-on-historic-win-as-australias-batting-woes-return-on-day-3-of-first-test</loc>
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<image:caption>Mehidy Hasan Miraz of Bangladesh bats during play on day three of the first cricket test in Darwin, Australia, Saturday, Aug.15, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:08:33.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh closes in on historic win as Australia's batting woes return on Day 3 of first test</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/live/2026/Aug/15/cm-vijay-hoists-national-flag-at-fort-st-george-on-80th-independence-day</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:07:31.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay Hoists National Flag at Fort St. George on 80th Independence Day</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/full-six-stanzas-of-vande-mataram-rendered-at-red-fort-for-first-time-on-i-day</loc>
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<image:caption>Defense Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and others during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T10:05:40.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Full six stanzas of ‘Vande Mataram’ rendered at Red Fort for first time on I-Day</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/ramdev-warns-of-wider-youth-protests-over-alleged-exam-recruitment-irregularities</loc>
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<image:caption>Yoga guru Baba Ramdev.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:59:56.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramdev warns of wider youth protests over alleged exam, recruitment irregularities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Baba Ramdev, Independence Day, NEET paper leak case, Jantar Mantar protests, CJP protests</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/chandigarh-police-use-tear-gas-water-cannons-as-protesters-march-for-release-of-sikh-prisoners</loc>
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<image:caption>Police fired several rounds of tear gas and used water cannons to disperse them.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:50:17.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandigarh police use tear gas, water cannons as protesters march for release of Sikh prisoners</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, tear gas, water cannons, Sikh prisoners</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Aug/15/kochi-in-tricolour-hues</loc>
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<image:caption>Mather Bazar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rajendra Maidan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Scene from MG Road</image:caption>
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<image:caption>St Antony’s HSS, Kacheripady</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Broadway</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:49:18.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi in Tricolour hues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Independence Day</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/i-support-prashant-kishors-politics-but-future-will-be-challenging-union-minister-chirag-paswan</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Chirag Paswan and others during the 80th Independence Day celebrations, at his residence, in Patna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:39:50.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I support Prashant Kishor's politics, but future will be challenging: Union Minister Chirag Paswan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Prashant Kishor, Union Minister Chirag Paswan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Aug/15/nadhamaram-blooms-with-melody-masala-in-uk-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:34:22.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Nadhamaram’ blooms with melody &amp; masala in UK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Music, Sound of Trees</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/nalsar-student-body-condemns-bci-over-withdrawn-enrolment-order-demands-apology-from-chairperson</loc>
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<image:caption>NALSAR University of Law.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:33:54.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NALSAR student body condemns BCI over withdrawn enrolment order, demands apology from chairperson</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BCI, NALSAR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/15/government-launches-voluntary-scheme-for-small-taxpayers-to-disclose-undisclosed-foreign-assets</loc>
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<image:caption>The fair market value of assets will be determined as of March 31, 2026, the CBDT said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:25:28.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government launches voluntary scheme for small taxpayers to disclose undisclosed foreign assets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Taxpayers, voluntary scheme</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/bjp-accuses-sonia-gandhi-of-objecting-to-full-vande-mataram-rendition-congress-denies-charge</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress Parliamentary Party (CPP) Chairperson Sonia Gandhi and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at AICC headquarters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:20:45.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP accuses Sonia Gandhi of objecting to full Vande Mataram rendition; Congress denies charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonia gandhi, Vande Mataram</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/himachals-shipki-la-border-trade-hits-roadblock-over-igst-traders-suspend-operations</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Tribal Minister Jagat Singh Negi along with ITBP officials at Shipki-La on June 10, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:16:56.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal's Shipki La border trade hits roadblock over IGST, traders suspend operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Himachal Pradesh, IGST, Shipki La border</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/cjp-convenor-dipke-launches-school-thik-karo-campaign-on-i-day-seeks-cap-on-private-school-fees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/qthzc41o/ANI_20260805072209.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dipke travelled to his native village, Santuk Pimpri, and attended a flag hoisting ceremony on the occasion of Independence Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T09:00:20.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP convenor Dipke launches ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign on I-Day, seeks cap on private school fees</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, abhijeet dipke, ‘School Thik Karo’ campaign</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/cm-mohan-charan-majhi-urges-youths-not-to-be-influenced-by-forces-trying-to-divide-them</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi hoisted the national flag at Mahatma Gandhi Marg in Bhubaneswar and addressed the people of the State on August 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T08:46:23.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Charan Majhi urges youths not to be influenced by forces trying to divide them</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, Independence Day 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/iran-fires-back-at-trumps-threat-to-declare-hormuz-a-us-territory</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/rfq8jlk6/ANI_20260814212004.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Strait of Hormuz cannot be seized by tweet or election speech": Iran hits back at Trump's 'US territory' remark</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T08:41:17.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran fires back at Trump's threat to declare Hormuz a US territory</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Kazem Gharibabadi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/youth-are-demographic-dividend-can-become-burden-if-not-guided-properly-mohan-bhagwat</loc>
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<image:caption>Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T08:24:46.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth are demographic dividend, can become burden if not guided properly: Mohan Bhagwat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RSS chief  Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/indias-domestic-hockey-reforms-drove-olympic-success-pakistan-missed-out-salman-akbar</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Pakistan captain Salman Akbar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T08:15:47.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's domestic hockey reforms drove Olympic success, Pakistan missed out: Salman Akbar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Former Pakistan captain Salman Akbar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/15/gujarat-high-court-launches-study-circle-for-advocates-with-up-to-10-years-practice-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/1qajay3r/Photo-of-function-gujarat-highcourt.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gujarat High Court launches study circle for advocates with up to 10 years’ practice</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T08:11:15.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat High Court launches study circle for advocates with up to 10 years’ practice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat High Court, advocates</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/national-geographic-fame-but-no-bridge-keralas-kakkathuruthu-islanders-struggle-for-basic-facilities</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/we3nf0sc/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-15-at-12.38.17.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pillars for Kakkathuruthu bridge erected in Vembanad lake more than a decade ago.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:42:05.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Geographic fame, but no bridge: Kerala's Kakkathuruthu islanders struggle for basic facilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kakkathuruthu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/congress-slams-modi-over-womens-reservation-promise-calls-it-dishonest-pitch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ctqovs8g/New-Project-2026-08-15T130257.911.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh and Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:36:45.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress slams Modi over women’s reservation promise, calls it ‘dishonest pitch’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/15/india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-test-play-resumes-after-rain-delays-rahul-padikkal-hits-fifty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7rwhgy6p/AP26227237213629.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Devdutt Padikkal, left, and KL Rahul leave the field for lunch break during the day one of the first cricket test match between Sri Lanka and India in Galle, Sri Lanka, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:29:39.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Play resumes after rain delays; Rahul, Padikkal hits fifty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, India vs Sri Lanka, Devdutt Padikkal, ​  KL Rahul ​</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/15/artists-potluck-at-durbar-hall</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/4jxuykgq/Artists’-potluck.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Scenes from the exhibition at Durbar Hall Art Gallery</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/umiojnn8/potluck-at-Durbar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photos: T P Sooraj</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:27:41.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artists’ potluck at Durbar Hall </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/pm-modi-urges-citizens-to-identify-and-isolate-intellectual-naxals-in-independence-day-address</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7f3h5t7p/PTI08152026000272A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets addresses the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T07:15:44.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi urges citizens to identify and isolate 'intellectual Naxals' in Independence Day address</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, 80th Independence Day, dimaagi Naxals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/15/mahua-moitra-writes-to-ls-speaker-over-house-eviction-order-seeks-safety-and-dignity-for-women-mps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/iyolkxn4/Mahua-Moitra.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC MP Mahua Moitra</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:58:14.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahua Moitra writes to LS Speaker over house eviction order, seeks safety and dignity for women MPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Mahua Moitra, LS Speaker Om Birla</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/pm-modi-urges-youngsters-to-help-family-members-provide-accurate-information-digitally-during-census</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7jo03tit/PTI08152026000274A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:56:26.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi urges youngsters to help family members provide accurate information digitally during Census</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Census 2027, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Aug/15/venus-williams-falls-again-at-cincinnati-open-singles-skid-hits-13-with-6-2-6-2-loss-to-qualifier-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/dnuo86r4/AP26214726883987.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Venus Williams reacts during her straight sets defeat by Kamilla Rakhimova during the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Toronto, Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:46:43.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venus Williams falls again at Cincinnati Open, singles skid hits 13 with 6-2, 6-2 loss to qualifier</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Venus Williams, Cincinnati Open</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/peace-is-the-path-to-development-in-manipur-says-cm-khemchand-singh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-04/sobro522/202607043852123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur CM Khemchand Singh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:42:07.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peace is the path to development in Manipur, says CM Khemchand Singh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur CM Khemchand Singh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/15/praggnanandhaa-draws-with-wesley-so-in-first-round-of-sinquefield-cup</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/n5rutwmu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-03-at-01.23.23.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Praggnanandhaa</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:41:29.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Praggnanandhaa draws with Wesley So in first round of Sinquefield Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Praggnanandhaa, Sinquefield Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/15/as-lal-bagh-blooms-with-ganga-dynasty-displays-a-look-at-its-bengaluru-roots</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/sdu3d3h4/temple.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nageshwara Temple in Begur</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/jl24f3n8/lal-bagh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lal Bagh's recreation of the Nageshwara temple</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:29:07.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As Lal Bagh blooms with Ganga Dynasty displays, a look at its Bengaluru roots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Flower Show, history, Lal Bagh Botanical Garden, Lal Bagh, Western Ganga Dynasty, Bengaluru History</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/telangana-cm-unveils-roadmap-to-make-state-a-role-model-for-nation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/4qv1yccx/20250917081f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:26:04.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana CM unveils roadmap to make state a role model for nation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, role model</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/four-dead-five-army-personnel-missing-after-landslide-flash-flood-in-arunachal-pradesh-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/rk8fmov6/20260624219f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:24:54.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four dead, five Army personnel missing after landslide, flash flood in Arunachal Pradesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Arunachal Pradesh flash flood</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/lebanon-state-media-says-israeli-strike-on-south-kills-seven</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/xv5fim6e/AP26218373614149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man removes a damaged scooter from the debris of a destroyed house that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in the village of Burj al-Shamali, southern Lebanon, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:17:29.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lebanon state media says Israeli strike on south kills seven</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israeli Strike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/youngest-black-professor-at-cambridge-who-faced-plagiarism-claims-is-found-dead</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/wpb8vjra/AP26218282881622.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Torchbearer Jason Arday carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg between Sutton and Merton, in London, July 23, 2012.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:16:13.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youngest Black professor at Cambridge who faced plagiarism claims is found dead</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, University of Cambridge, plagiarism, Jason Arday</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/conviction-for-rape-of-specially-abled-upheld-in-delhi-high-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/e441404d-58e1-4c05-bb19-11fa26acafc0/Delhi%20High%20Court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T06:02:20.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conviction for rape of specially abled upheld in Delhi High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Conviction for rape</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/constitutional-rights-should-be-protected-says-v-d-satheesan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/vlxphn7c/P’thitta-first-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:59:41.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Constitutional rights should be protected, says V D Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, constitutional rights, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/caste-to-debut-in-census-2027-as-open-ended-question</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/4txb7dch/Census-2027.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said the caste column will remain open-ended, with enumerators recording the exact caste or sub-caste declared by the respondent.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:58:58.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Caste to debut in Census 2027 as open-ended question</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Census 2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/15/magnitude-77-earthquake-strikes-off-indonesias-coast-killing-at-least-38-and-toppling-buildings</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/myhre91b/AP26227063972379.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indonesian National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS), rescuers attempt to clear debris at building damaged by an earthquake in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:58:38.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 38 and toppling buildings</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Indonesia, earthquake, tsunami warning, 7.7-magnitude earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/congress-hits-back-at-modi-over-dimaagi-naxals-remark-calls-it-a-sign-of-desperation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/owuc38p6/ANI_20260710091657.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:54:15.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress hits back at Modi over ‘dimaagi Naxals’ remark, calls it a sign of desperation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Jairam Ramesh, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/15/why-is-savarkar-still-the-object-of-hate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/w8hx1owz/savarkar3.webp</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/vozsoym9/savarkar2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Savarkar in Cellular Jail, Andamans.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/8oiyyoyj/savarkar-stamp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The stamp bearing Savarkar's image released during Indira Gandhi's tenure as PM.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/q4802gmi/J.Devika.Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>J Devika</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/r9fgvlnj/sreejith.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sreejith Panicker</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/0izsbxo0/karassery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>M N Karassery</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/6c1zy8yl/ravi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>C. Ravichandran</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/bqazz206/joy-mathew.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Joy Mathew</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/w8y6ha9t/Prof.M.G.Sasibhooshan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MG Sashibooshan</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/iwvemgd5/ganesh.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>K N Ganesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:50:26.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why is Savarkar still the object of hate? </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kochi, Kalapani, Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Veer Savarkar, Joy Mathew, J Devika, SREEJITH PANICKER, M N Karassery, c ravichandran, cellular jail, m g sashibooshan, k n ganesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/odisha-farmer-ends-life-after-rains-wash-away-paddy-nursery</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/b9kuz6ld/Farmer-Suicide.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:41:09.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha farmer ends life after rains wash away paddy nursery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Farmer suicide, paddy nursery</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/cjps-instagram-account-briefly-taken-down-on-independence-day-later-restored</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/h2ejncvs/PTI06112026000033A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:37:00.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP’s Instagram account briefly taken down on Independence Day, later restored</news:title>
<news:keywords>CJP, Instagram account, Abhijeet Dipke , Independence Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/maoist-free-chhattisgarhs-bastar-embarks-on-an-era-of-growth-and-reconstruction-cm-sai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/pwro5bbc/IMG-20260815-WA0025.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maoist-free Chhattisgarh's Bastar embarks on an era of growth and reconstruction: CM Sai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:36:20.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maoist-free Chhattisgarh's Bastar embarks on an era of growth and reconstruction: CM Sai</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh CM Sai, Maoist-free Chhattisgarh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/15/draft-plan-seeks-widening-of-major-drains-to-check-urban-flooding-bmc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/1lzedfyo/C_40_1_CH1555_36588951.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Open water pipeline in drainage canal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:35:12.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Draft plan seeks widening of major drains to check urban flooding: BMC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation, major drains</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/15/covid-returns-to-capital-as-50-yr-old-man-tests-positive-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-30/e36lzoef/COVID-19-Vaccine.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:31:15.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Covid returns to capital as 50-yr-old man tests positive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar COVID, active covid cases</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/15/govt-cuts-windfall-gains-tax-on-petrol-diesel-atf-exports-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/to3f7xb2/202607013846970.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The duty on petrol exports has been cut to nil effective August 15, from Rs 3.5 per litre levied on August 3.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:30:44.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt cuts windfall gains tax on petrol, diesel, ATF exports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, ATF, SAED</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/cmc-council-meet-turns-stormy-over-civic-issues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/0tj3c6ci/toilet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Community facing problems for using community toilets.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:28:13.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMC council meet turns stormy over civic issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, civic issues, Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/womans-body-found-in-pond</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-07/xirvmyd5/killed-one-hurt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tapaswini was killed by her husband over a dowry.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:23:12.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman’s body found in pond</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, pond, Woman’s body, dowry-related dispute.</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/missing-koraput-woman-murdered-body-found-buried-in-andhra-two-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/7wo1kaqb/202608133902325.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Woman found dead and bured.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:19:51.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Missing Koraput woman murdered, body found buried in Andhra; Two held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Andhra, woman murdered, body found buried</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/15/maharashtra-will-play-key-role-in-indias-journey-towards-viksit-bharat-fadnavis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-28/ilazpm7p/20260718485F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:18:41.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra will play key role in India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat: Fadnavis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/arts/2026/Aug/15/neville-tulis-swaraj-reimagines-indias-political-history-through-art-and-archives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/6y93lp8f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-13-at-23.46.09.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From the exhibition</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/2rz6ja91/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-13-at-13.37.25.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neville Tuli, author, archivist and founder of the Tuli Research Centre for India Studies (TRIS)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/9u7idcnu/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-13-at-20.09.04.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India Shining I (Gandhi and the Laptop), 2007, by Debanjan Roy; painted fibreglass with mattress and bolster</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:15:24.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neville Tuli’s 'SWARAJ' reimagines India’s political history through art and archives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Arts, Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/15/fadnaviss-response-on-closure-of-36000-companies-in-maharashtra-a-verbal-jugglery-ncp-sp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-01/qfygnagk/20260606359f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:15:21.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fadnavis's response on closure of 36,000 companies in Maharashtra a verbal jugglery: NCP (SP) </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, NCP leader Sharad Pawar, CM Devendra Fadnavis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/elephant-razes-house-tramples-child-in-karanjia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/b9jklbul/Forest-dept.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE PIC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:11:30.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elephant razes house, tramples child in Karanjia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Karanjia forest division, Elephant razes house</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/pm-modi-backs-womens-quota-announces-youth-initiatives-in-independence-day-address</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/3mrxui84/PTI08152026000097A-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:08:16.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi backs women’s quota, announces youth initiatives in Independence Day address</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/several-villages-inundated-as-jajpur-faces-fourth-deluge-this-monsoon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/1b518e0c-ebaa-4b32-855d-97b721a59567/FLOOD%20O.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:07:47.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Several villages inundated as Jajpur faces fourth deluge this monsoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Flood, Jajpur, Kani river</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/25000-people-affected-in-odishas-balasore-and-mayurbhanj</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-22/7t52b4uq/Flood-situation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Administration evacuated more than 19,000 people.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:02:52.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25,000 people affected in Odisha's Balasore and Mayurbhanj </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, flood affected, Balasore and Mayurbhanj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/fresh-jpsc-row-successful-candidates-oppose-pt-exam-cancellation-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/03vr4fjr/JPSC-Protest-Fresh-Row.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Successful candidates oppose PT exam cancellation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:02:25.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh JPSC row: Successful candidates oppose PT exam cancellation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JPSC, jharkhand student protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Aug/15/live-vande-mataram-played-at-red-fort-as-india-celebrates-80th-independence-day-celebrations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/o2h9n80x/PTI08152026000101B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T05:01:26.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | Need to isolate 'dimaagi Naxals', says PM Modi in 80th I-Day address</news:title>
<news:keywords>LIVE, India, Vande Mataram, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/freedom-means-liberation-from-poverty-illiteracy-and-inequality-yogi-adityanath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/3d38e0gx/202608143904052.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:56:38.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freedom means liberation from poverty, illiteracy and inequality: Yogi Adityanath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/unprecedented-flood-drainage-system-failed-rourkela-after-skies-opened-up</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-07/qgyrbbpa/Surat-Rains.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The relentless downpour quickly overwhelmed the drainage system, leaving roads, residential societies and low-lying neighbourhoods submerged.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:56:18.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unprecedented flood: Drainage system 
failed Rourkela after skies opened up </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Flood, Rourkela Municipal Corporation, drainage system</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/complaint-raises-questions-over-jamia-registrars-qualifications-career-progression</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/rj9dwuvf/Girls’-hostel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students of Jamia Millia Islamia allege new girls' hostel renewal policy is gender-biased.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:56:11.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Complaint raises questions over Jamia registrar’s qualifications, career progression</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Jamia Millia Islamia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/delhi-police-bust-indo-nepal-charas-syndicate-seize-106-kg-contraband-worth-rs-109-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/grwmhcni/whatsapp-image-2026-08-14-at-74530-pm074646.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The arrest follows an intelligence input received on June 29 about the involvement of Nepalese nationals in the supply of charas in Delhi-NCR.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:54:44.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi police bust Indo-Nepal charas syndicate, seize 106 kg contraband worth Rs 109 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/12-year-old-girl-run-over-by-dtc-bus</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7ipjhb36/death-1-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:52:35.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12-year-old girl run over by DTC bus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, road accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/delhi-bjp-takes-stories-of-partition-violence-resilience-to-people</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/im106jug/BJP-core.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:52:18.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi BJP takes stories of partition violence, resilience to people</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, BJP, Partition</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/partition-divided-indias-thousand-year-old-civilisation-says-vice-president-radhakrishnan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/7vrupd8f/ANI_20260214024234.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice President C P Radhakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:51:31.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Partition divided India’s thousand-year-old civilisation, says Vice-President Radhakrishnan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/contaminated-water-puts-citizens-health-in-jeopardy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-13/39om656d/C_40_1_CH1412_2755119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Rajamahendravaram, the urban water supply network extends over 465 km, with the authorities replacing nearly 30 km of main pipelines in recent years.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:51:29.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contaminated water puts citizens’ health in jeopardy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, contaminated water, citizens’ health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/mineral-power-grab-naveen-asks-majhi-to-call-special-assemly-session</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-18/w1fvvnvg/Naveen-Patnaik.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik at conference</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:51:05.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mineral power grab: Naveen asks Majhi to call special assemly session</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/15/india-vs-sri-lanka-1st-test-india-opt-to-bat-after-winning-toss</loc>
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<image:caption>Sri Lanka captain Dhananjaya de Silva (L) and India captain Shubman Gill.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:50:31.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: India opt to bat after winning toss</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, India vs Srilanka, Devdutt Padikkal, India skipper Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/red-fort-area-gets-multi-layered-security-for-i-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/mzm9jo73/Red-Fort-area.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security Personnel keeping vigil Inside a CCTV camera room at Red Fort on the eve of Independence Day Celebration in New Delhi on Friday.Express Photo by</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:46:09.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Red Fort area gets multi-layered security for I-Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Red fort, Independence Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/over-two-lakh-people-in-odishas-six-districts-affected-by-fresh-floods</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/9ilda500/Flood-situation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The flooded area of rural Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:45:14.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over two lakh people in Odisha's six 
districts affected by fresh floods</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/father-of-the-nations-deep-connection-with-temple-town</loc>
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<image:caption>Father of the Nation’s deep connection with temple town</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:41:24.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Father of the Nation’s deep connection with temple town</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Mahatma Gandhi, Tirupati, Father of the Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/17-delhi-police-officers-get-medals-on-eve-of-i-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/aezpqt9m/flag03063723.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students of Vidya Bal Bhawan Senior Secondary School carry a 100-foot-long tricolour on the eve of the 80th Independence Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:39:55.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17 Delhi Police officers get medals on eve of I-Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, medals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/india-strong-contender-to-host-2036-olympics-nationwide-talent-hunt-for-5-to-15-year-olds-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ar86nk6x/PTI08152026000112B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:39:55.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India strong contender to host 2036 Olympics, nationwide talent hunt for 5 to 15-year-olds: PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, 2036 Olympics, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/17-odisha-cops-to-receive-medals-for-gallantry-service</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three commandos including Santosh Gurung, Suman Pun and Suresh Chandra Puta.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:35:40.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17 Odisha cops to receive medals for gallantry, service</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Gallantry award, service, 17 medals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/delhi-to-get-8-more-material-recovery-facilities-as-mcd-expands-waste-processing-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/rj4o0mec/waste-1120038.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MRFs are used to segregate and recover recyclable material from collected waste, helping reduce the amount of junk sent to landfills.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:33:09.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi to get 8 more material recovery facilities as MCD expands waste processing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi MCD, waste processing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/trade-business-strong-bases-for-viksit-bharat-vision-cm-rekha-gupta</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/w6vj9kf7/New-Project-2026-08-15T095909.417.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rekha Gupta takes part in pottery-making a session at the Indian Business Summit 2026 on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:31:22.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trade, business strong bases for Viksit Bharat vision: CM Rekha Gupta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CM Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/independence-day-address-brought-650-new-universities-doubled-medical-seats-since-2014-says-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/xr0lrdop/PTI08152026000092B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the nation during the 8oth Independence Day celebrations, at Red Fort in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:27:48.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Independence Day address: Brought 650 new universities, doubled medical seats since 2014, says PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, medical seats, 80th Independence Day, free online coaching</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/odisha-cb-conducts-statewide-cyber-awareness-campaign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/f6vgtusq/ANI_20260415084246.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:23:03.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CB conducts statewide cyber awareness campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Cyber awareness</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/odisha-govt-honours-families-of-24-organ-donors-with-suraj-samman-rs-5-lakh-cash-award</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/m862456l/C_32_1_CH0348_7463869.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>organ donation</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:20:52.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt honours families of 24 organ donors with ‘Suraj Samman’, Rs 5 lakh cash award</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Organ donation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/odishas-ravenshaw-university-row-teachers-body-writes-to-vice-chancellor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-03/5xk90phr/11-rav_12-03-2008_23_22_58.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Ravenshaw University, formerly known as Ravenshaw College, in Cuttack, Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:13:57.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Ravenshaw university row: Teachers body writes to Vice-chancellor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, vice-chancellor, Ravenshaw University, teachers’ association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/15/schoolmates-attack-murder-class-12-student-over-10-under-police-lens-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:10:33.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Schoolmates attack, murder Class 12 student; over 10 under police lens in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/15/deepavali-opening-likely-for-kilambakkam-halt-railway-station</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/gsukmxsm/Deepava.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As connectivity via public transport to the Kilambakkam bus terminus is limited to MTC services, commuters face severe hardship in reaching the bus stand.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:09:30.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deepavali opening likely for Kilambakkam halt railway station</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Deepavali</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/delhi-government-mulls-restructuring-of-skill-university</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/8afh7kwh/Govt-mulls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government is evaluating an expert committee’s report on the university’s functioning.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:08:12.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government mulls restructuring of skill university </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Skill University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/15/domestic-help-held-for-murdering-elderly-woman-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/d627uryl/death-1-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:03:45.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Domestic help held for murdering elderly woman in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, domestic help</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/eight-murders-in-11-days-jolt-madurai-raise-concerns-over-policing-and-gang-violence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T04:01:06.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight murders in 11 days jolt Madurai, raise concerns over policing and gang violence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, policing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/highway-protest-in-tns-chinthamani-over-assault-ends-after-police-arrest-four-youths</loc>
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<image:caption>Residents on Friday staged a road blockade on the Thirumangalam-Kollam National Highway at Chinthamani in Tenkasi, condemning Thursday night's attack on a father and son by four youths belonging to another community. Around 100 police personnel were</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:58:29.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Highway protest in TN's Chinthamani over assault ends after police arrest four youths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/tamil-nadu-forest-staff-seek-permanent-jobs-after-years-of-anti-poaching-protection-work</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-15/odhar1wm/1_1_nilgiris2_1511cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:53:31.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu forest staff seek permanent jobs after years of anti-poaching, protection work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, forest staff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/kpsc-eyes-upsc-model-wants-to-fast-track-results</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-05/y2reqdfp/images-42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Public Service commission (KPSC)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:50:49.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KPSC eyes UPSC model, wants to fast-track results</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Public Service Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/shallot-prices-hit-rs-100kg-in-madurai-as-arrivals-fall</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/o1e6is78/C_1_1_CH1510_122896755.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Festive season demand and downed arrival has causwd the the prices of Shallots to double in the district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:48:51.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shallot prices hit Rs 100/kg in Madurai as arrivals fall</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Shallot</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/sslv-booster-upgrade-clears-test</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/3a7e65vc/SSLV-booster.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Performance of the motor was close to the predicted performance</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:48:23.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SSLV booster upgrade clears test</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SSLV</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/isro-announces-re-entry-of-lvm3-m5</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-02/7avmme2f/C_32_1_CH0353_7042034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LVM3-M5</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:47:43.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO announces re-entry of LVM3-M5</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LVM3-M5</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/public-property-bill-triggers-slugfest-between-karnataka-congress-and-bjp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/7f4y8y02/Public-property.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former chief minister Siddaramaiah and BJP leader CT Ravi arrive for the monsoon session at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:46:16.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Public property Bill triggers slugfest between Karnataka Congress and BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Public property Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/priyank-and-ashoka-in-war-of-words-over-rss</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-12/oj9qbqbj/State-will.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Priyank Kharge.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:45:35.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyank and Ashoka in war of words over RSS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/drought-stress-in-64-per-cent-of-farmland-in-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-09/6e54z38v/drought.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The area affected is currently 38% more than it was in the same period last year, reflecting increased agricultural stress.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:45:34.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drought stress in 64 per cent of farmland in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Drought stress</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/28-model-school-students-ace-neet-at-first-shot-join-mbbs-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/k71qubkx/NEET.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:42:35.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>28 model school students ace NEET at first shot, join MBBS in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NEET, MBBS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/offered-dy-speakers-post-mankal-vaidya-not-too-keen</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/mx4k96k3/whatsapp_image_2026_08_14_at_75345_pm075748.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mankal Vaidya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:41:14.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Offered Dy Speaker’s post, Mankal Vaidya not too keen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mankal Vaidya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/new-csr-policy-on-the-anvil-to-develop-panchayat-schools-karnataka-cm-dk-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/rfsidanl/ANI_20260811130231.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:40:21.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New CSR policy on the anvil to develop panchayat schools: Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/will-not-use-my-position-against-anyone-karnataka-cm-d-k-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/p2wlzf9p/Will-not-use-my.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister D K Shivakumar speaks in the Assembly on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:38:50.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will not use my position against anyone: Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, Pralhad Joshi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/coimbatores-singanallur-flyover-work-likely-to-begin-next-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/qjdy0my7/1-1-singanallur51408cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Highways wing of the State Highways Department is all set to acquire lands for the long pending Singanallur flyover project works and will be kick-starting the works soon.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:37:20.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore's Singanallur flyover work likely to begin next month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Singanallur flyover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Aug/15/power-politics-women-who-led-india-after-1947</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/augm62k7/87.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/89wfr0ye/88.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/cczikw0t/89.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/0rgfa6ro/90.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ofckra0l/91.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/akyqwhb1/92.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:37:17.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power &amp; Politics: Women Who Led India After 1947</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, politics, India After 1947</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/karnataka-bjp-targets-zameer-over-flag-letter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-05/o5z9pr1d/P_404372028.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:35:56.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka BJP targets Zameer over flag letter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka BJP, B Z Zameer Ahmed Khan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/ed-arrests-neelannavar-of-shivam-associates-in-ponzi-scam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/7xrw163a/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:31:38.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED arrests Neelannavar of 
Shivam Associates in Ponzi scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ED arrest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/bsnl-plans-wider-4g-network-in-karnataka-villages-towns</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-12/80d8du20/BSNL.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>BSNL</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:30:15.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSNL plans wider 4G network in Karnataka villages, towns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BSNL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/karnataka-govt-told-to-reconsider-income-limit-for-pwd-pension</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/n7lbcsph/New-Project-2026-08-15T085734.211.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:29:38.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt told to reconsider income limit for PwD pension</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, PWD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/class-1-girl-killed-in-road-accident-in-coimbatore-two-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-10/4bs5yc0f/202607103859007.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:28:55.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Class 1 girl killed in road accident in Coimbatore; two arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, road accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/anganwadi-roof-plaster-collapses-in-karnataka-four-kids-injured</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/y7n2qeb1/Anganwadi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The cement plaster suddenly peeled off from the roof, injuring the children.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:26:55.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anganwadi roof plaster collapses in Karnataka, four kids injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Anganwadi, roof collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/odisha-government-to-prevent-ganja-farming-in-six-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-19/o2fxm04a/C_32_1_CH1535_75211215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>field-level vigilance to prevent cannabis cultivation on government and revenue land.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:24:11.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government to prevent ganja farming in six districts </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha government, Odisha police, Ganja farming</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/karnataka-hc-scst-panel-has-no-power-to-decide-land-title-disputes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/nlaukj90/202607203871185.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:23:53.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC: SC/ST panel has no power to decide land title disputes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/all-vinayakar-idols-in-madurai-to-be-immersed-on-september-15</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/8/21/original/chennai_shoppers-_EPS_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:23:20.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All Vinayakar idols in Madurai to be immersed on September 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ganesh idol immersion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/southern-railway-announces-special-trains-from-karnataka-tamil-nadu-to-ease-onam-rush</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-01/eze1wzgk/Big-train-mishaps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:18:54.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southern Railway announces special trains from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu to ease Onam rush</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, special trains</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/karnataka-halts-bpl-card-revision-amid-complaints</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-06/sy31e642/ANI_20260306090216.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rizwan Arshad</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:16:08.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka halts BPL card revision amid complaints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rizwan Arshad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/youth-hacked-to-death-in-drunken-brawl-one-held-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/bbxqwc8k/ILLUSNOV02801-12-20181559213.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:14:01.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth hacked to death in drunken brawl, one held in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, hacked to death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/15/drunk-car-owner-friend-create-ruckus-in-traffic-police-station-held-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-27/fcxsmv32/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:13:30.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drunk car owner, friend create ruckus in traffic police station, held in Bengaluru </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, arrested, Drunk car driver</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/15/cant-quash-proceedings-against-earth-recycler-karnataka-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-20/nlaukj90/202607203871185.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:12:29.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can’t quash proceedings against Earth Recycler: Karnataka HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka, Karnataka HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/15/project-to-install-gps-in-waste-collection-autos-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-20/nmjlgox5/Gz7clpibEAEqB5A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru South Municipal Corporation Commissioner KN Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:11:16.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Project to install GPS in waste collection autos in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, bengaluru south city corporation, BSCC Commissioner KN Ramesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/odisha-cm-mohan-charan-majhi-pushes-for-resolve-of-unity-integrity-of-country</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/6aofp5dj/mohan094647.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi garlands a photo of Bharat Mata at the partition horrors remembrance day</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:08:14.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi  pushes for resolve of unity, integrity of country </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha CM, CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/15/hal-ties-up-with-adani-defence-beml-for-lch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/7gji0i2w/HAL-ties-up-with.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the agreement, BEML and Adani Defence will manufacture 48 and 42 fuselage structures, respectively</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:07:41.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HAL ties up with Adani Defence, BEML for LCH</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, HAL, BEML, Adani Defence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/15/stone-laid-for-rs-8114-crore-water-plant-in-vijayawada</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/zkqwfxyf/Stone.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sivanath said he considered it fortunate to participate in the foundation-laying ceremony for the project, which would address the long-pending drinking water problem in the area.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:05:19.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stone laid for Rs 81.14 crore water plant in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Vijayawada, water plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/16-year-old-boy-held-in-sexual-assault-of-nine-year-old-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/0wj6m3dl/Crime-Against-Childrens-2-Express-Illustrations.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:04:39.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16-year-old boy held in sexual assault of nine-year-old in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, sexual assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/15/tight-security-traffic-curbs-as-8k-people-expected-at-independence-day-event</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/5if5zqje/Tight-security-traffic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vidhana Soudha lit up on the eve of Freedom Habba, an event to celebrate the 80th Independence Day, in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:04:29.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tight security, traffic curbs as 8K people expected at Independence Day event</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/15/amaravati-a-mega-loot-project-ambati-rambabu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/b6th2vls/ANI_20260814151449.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Amaravati becoming mega loot project": YSRCP's Ambati Rambabu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:00:57.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amaravati a mega loot project: Ambati Rambabu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Amaravati, Ambati Rambabu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/15/amid-sc-lens-vinaytosh-getsadditional-charge-of-odisha-dgp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/r4qnnd2q/New-Project-2026-08-15T080901.755.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vinaytosh Mishra</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T03:00:38.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid SC lens, Vinaytosh gets
additional charge of Odisha DGP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Vinaytosh Mishra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/coimbatore-corporation-relieves-54-junior-assistants-after-sc-upholds-illegal-appointments</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-16/9m25clc1/Coimbatore%20City%20Municipal%20Corporation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC)</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:58:35.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore Corporation relieves 54 junior assistants after SC upholds illegal appointments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, CCMC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/22-personnel-to-receive-service-medals-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/5nknulgu/22-personnel-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A mass singing of Vande Mataram was organised on Friday at the Subsidiary Training Centre (STC) at Border Security Force (BSF) Bengaluru as part of the nationwide commemoration of 150 years of the national song. The programme was organised under the directions of the union Ministry of Home Affairs and the BSF headquarters</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:58:19.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>22 personnel to receive service medals in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/15/sravana-masam-fete-begins-at-sri-durga-malleswara</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/1c2c5pyo/Sravana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sravana Masam festivities began at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:56:14.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sravana Masam fete begins at Sri Durga Malleswara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamivarla Devasthanam, Sravana Masam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/20-tn-police-personnel-selected-for-presidents-medals-15-for-cms-police-medals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/nf9nyysd/New-Project-2026-07-16T083903.946.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu police</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:55:30.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>20 TN police personnel selected for President’s Medals, 15 for CM’s Police Medals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/use-nice-land-for-bidadi-township-karnataka-guv-tells-govt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-27/dsf32i26/Thaawarchand%20Gehlot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:54:47.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Use NICE land for Bidadi Township,  Karnataka Guv tells govt </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot, Bidadi Township</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/15/vignan-inks-mou-with-taiwan-university</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/ohivqx3p/5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vignan University</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:53:47.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vignan inks MoU with Taiwan University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Vignan University, Vijayawada, Taiwan University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/15/karnataka-bill-proposes-up-to-2-year-jail-rs-1-lakh-fine-for-unauthorised-use-of-public-property</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/u9o345tu/f259a7973d4517842f60ae65d1ecb703.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:52:34.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Bill proposes up to 2-year jail, Rs 1 lakh fine for unauthorised use of public property</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/allow-bjp-to-hold-national-flag-rally-in-coimbatore-madras-hc-to-cops</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-03/j2ygjuxm/Using-kids-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:52:11.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Allow BJP to hold national flag rally in Coimbatore: Madras HC to cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, BJP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/space-is-now-thrown-open-to-all</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/5cwn80zn/Space-is-now-thrown.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:51:54.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Space is now thrown open to all</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NASA, disrobed, Vikram-1</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/police-arrest-one-more-suspect-in-coimbatore-engineering-student-murder-invoke-scst-act-provisions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:50:26.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police arrest one more suspect in Coimbatore engineering student murder, invoke SC/ST Act provisions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Student murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/15/second-flood-station-to-come-up-at-amaravati</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/5sxbyi81/station.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhoomi Pooja was performed on Friday for the construction of Amaravati’s second flood control pumping station along the Krishna River bund</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:48:01.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Second flood station to come up at Amaravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Amaravati, Second flood station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/freedom-to-demand-accountability</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/0otcj3pz/Freedom-to-demand.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:47:02.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freedom to demand accountability</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Independence Day, Gen Z, accountability</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/384-black-corridors-identified-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-06/lzlt7ukb/ANI_20250306052056.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>384 black corridor stretches have been identified on National Highways in Andhra Pradesh based on accident data for 2023-25, with East Godavari accounting for the highest number at 46, the Centre informed the Lok Sabha.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:45:28.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>384 black corridors identified in Andhra Pradesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh accident, black corridors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/not-part-of-india-bloc-met-speaker-to-discuss-parliament-seating-kanimozhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/sussjjff/tvlie26kanimoli1585x10500104tvl6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK deputy general secretary and MP Kanimozhi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:44:29.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not part of INDIA bloc, met Speaker to discuss Parliament seating: Kanimozhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK Kanimozhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/independence-day-brings-new-hope-for-bonded-labour-survivors</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/zqcvsoke/brings.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Independence Day brings new hope for bonded labour survivors</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:41:40.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Independence Day brings new hope for bonded labour survivors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Bonded labourer, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/dmk-surrendering-tns-interest-as-bonded-slave-to-centre-says-minister-ctr-nirmal-kumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/1hk9ibl7/C_1_1_CH1372_12188389.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CTR Nirmal Kumar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:41:16.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK surrendering TN’s interest as bonded slave to centre, says Minister  CTR Nirmal Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Law Minister CTR Nirmal Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/bhogapuram-airport-to-begin-commercial-operations-from-august-17</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/5h3pcphi/Bhogapuram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:39:45.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhogapuram airport to begin commercial operations from August 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bhogapuram Airport project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/rs-623-crore-allocated-for-guntur-drainage-system-revamp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-28/tx28a8ve/202510283555132.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rs 6.23 crore allocated for Guntur drainage system revamp</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:38:24.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 6.23 crore allocated for Guntur drainage system revamp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Guntur drainage system, Mondigate drainage problem</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/erode-pet-trader-booked-for-possession-of-exotic-species-without-valid-papers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representatiev Image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:38:04.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Erode pet trader booked for possession of exotic species without valid papers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, exotic pets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/ponguru-narayana-defends-deputy-cms-absence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-19/8n34oncd/AP-1-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister Ponguru Narayana</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:36:39.410Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ponguru Narayana defends Deputy CM’s absence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, Minister Ponguru Narayana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/dmk-leader-rs-bharathi-draws-flak-for-good-death-remark-targeting-voters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-05/fm8di784/rs-bharathi122123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK organising secretary RS Bharathi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:35:14.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK leader RS Bharathi draws flak for ‘good death’ remark targeting voters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, RS Bharathi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/ysrcp-misleading-youth-says-seedap-g-deepak-reddy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/ua3pyzmn/C_40_1_CH1456_3658945.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seedap G Deepak Reddy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:34:28.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP misleading youth, says Seedap G Deepak Reddy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, Seedap G Deepak Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/lucknow-diary-battle-of-doles-for-women-ahead-of-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-05/mqctuye6/202608053892626.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Akhilesh Yadav</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:34:23.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lucknow Diary | Battle of doles for women ahead of polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, BJP, Akhilesh Yadav, SP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/madras-hc-stays-dvac-probe-against-accused-in-tasmac-tender-scam-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/pzkxytp6/HC-madras.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:33:51.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC stays DVAC probe against accused in Tasmac tender scam case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TASMAC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/madras-hc-denies-compassionate-job-to-daughter-of-slain-cop</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/e91w2fnv/C_1_1_CH1344_120762713.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:31:22.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC denies compassionate job to daughter of slain cop</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/103-member-bjp-executive-panel-formed-for-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>103-member BJP executive panel formed for Andhra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:30:58.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>103-member BJP executive panel formed for Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/wont-rest-until-justice-is-served-says-udhayanidhi-on-coimbatore-student-murder</loc>
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<image:caption>Members of DMK students wing staging a protest at Othakkalmandapam in Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:29:58.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Won’t rest until justice is served', says Udhayanidhi on Coimbatore student murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/ambati-gets-high-court-relief-cops-told-to-follow-law</loc>
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<image:caption>Former minister Ambati Rambabu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:28:43.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ambati gets High Court relief, cops told to follow law</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, High Court, Ambati Rambabu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/tasmac-halts-sale-transfer-of-11-liquor-brands-after-fssai-flags-artificial-flavouring</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:27:30.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TASMAC halts sale, transfer of 11 liquor brands after FSSAI flags artificial flavouring</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, FSSAI, TASMAC, artificial flavouring</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/stree-shakti-turns-one-clocks-over-87-crore-trips</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-01/92m6gl9q/P_465147469.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh’s flagship ‘Stree Shakti’ scheme, which provides free bus travel for women in Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) services, marks its first anniversary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:25:11.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stree Shakti turns one, clocks over 87 crore trips</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation, Stree Shakti free travel scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/15/freedom-at-midnight-women-reclaim-the-streets-of-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/fh6nv8y3/albi8055811.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A roadside petty shop displays a colourful array of national flags and Independence Day merchandise ahead of the 80th Independence Day celebrations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:25:10.417Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freedom at Midnight: Women reclaim the streets of Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/tiger-parts-seized-in-karnataka-raise-questions-over-burnt-big-cat-carcass-in-str</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/igqystdg/animal-parts085339.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canine teeth, molars, and claw recovered by the Karnataka forest officials.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:23:00.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger parts seized in Karnataka raise questions over burnt big cat carcass in STR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiger, STR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/polavaram-works-will-be-completed-by-end-of-march-2027-says-nimmala</loc>
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<image:caption>Water Resources Minister Nimmala Ramanaidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:22:42.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polavaram works will be completed by end of March 2027, says Nimmala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram, Nimmala Ramanaidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/15/thiruvanthapuram-headmasters-study-sheds-new-light-on-1721-anjengo-revolt-agitation-began-in-1694-says-thesis</loc>
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<image:caption>Fort Anjengo built by the British</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:21:48.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thiruvanthapuram headmaster’s study sheds new light on 1721 Anjengo revolt; agitation began in 1694, says thesis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Anchuthengu, Anjengo Revolt</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/andhra-pradesh-gets-58-new-firefighting-vehicles-rescue-gear</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/ya8h9xzk/P_4915793422.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu flagged off the new firefighting vehicles on the Seed Access Road on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:21:14.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh gets 58 new firefighting vehicles, rescue gear</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, firefighting vehicles</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/15/e-journal-on-experimental-biology-makes-waves-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/hllpih45/New-Project-2026-08-15T075001.150.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:20:49.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>E-journal on experimental biology makes waves in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, E-journal, University College Zoology Alumni Association</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/schoolgirls-allegedly-consume-liquor-on-campus-in-kanniyakumari-hm-transferred</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/11/24/original/liquor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:20:19.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Schoolgirls allegedly consume liquor on campus in Kanniyakumari; HM transferred</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, liquor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/15/researchers-develop-new-strategy-to-create-unnatural-amino-acids</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/l1w1u0hr/ANI_20260814101523.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IIT Delhi researchers develop visible-light strategy to synthesise unnatural amino acids</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:19:58.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Researchers develop new strategy to create unnatural amino acids</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IIT-Delhi, amino acids</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/prioritise-drinking-water-naidu-tells-water-resources-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/vk058b5d/Prioritise.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu flagging off the new firefighting vehicles on the Seed Access Road on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:19:18.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prioritise drinking water, Naidu tells Water Resources officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, drinking water, Andhra Pradesh Water Resources Department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/35-of-40-rtc-employees-issues-resolved-15k-new-buses-soon-n-balasubramanyam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/3jft9dqn/employees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>35 of 40 RTC employees’ issues resolved, 1.5K new buses soon: VC&amp;MD</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:17:02.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>35 of 40 RTC employees’ issues resolved, 1.5K new buses soon:  N Balasubramanyam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, RTC employees, new buses</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/andhra-pradesh-gets-251l-mt-fertiliser-allocation-for-rabi-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-05/0z57lzwe/20260101225f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh gets 25.1L MT fertiliser allocation for Rabi season</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:13:28.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh gets 25.1L MT fertiliser allocation for Rabi season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Rabi season, Fertiliser</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/woman-hacks-mason-for-sexually-assaulting-her-four-year-old-granddaughter-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/vwya7k4q/14ykarur21408try4094015.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 31-year-old construction worker was allegedly assaulted by the grandmother of a four-year-old girl with a sickle in Kulithalai in Karur district on Friday after he allegedly sexually assaulted the child.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:13:12.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman hacks mason for sexually assaulting her four-year-old granddaughter in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sexual Assualt</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/bsnl-set-to-roll-out-5g-mobile-services-by-year-end-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/xn9yt1no/New-Project-2026-08-15T074204.268.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:12:55.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSNL set to roll out 5G mobile services by year end</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, BSNL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/aadhaar-e-kyc-enabled-across-ulbs-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-02/eoih2r0i/202512023594192.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aadhaar e-KYC enabled across ULBs</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:11:41.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aadhaar e-KYC enabled across ULBs in Andhra Pradesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, urban local bodies, Aadhaar e-KYC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/15/two-men-die-of-electrocution-after-temple-car-hits-power-line-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/hvo7ym6c/C_1_1_CH1344_122905217.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two men were electrocuted after the top portion of a temple chariot accidentally came into contact with a high-voltage power line while preparation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:10:23.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two men die of electrocution after temple car hits power line in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Electrocution</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/bidadi-crash-sabotage-angle-in-focus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/4g5h1lh2/202608113900473.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:10:14.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bidadi crash: Sabotage angle in focus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Accident, Bidadi crash, Mysuru-Bengaluru highway</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/exclusive-second-instance-of-ai-flight-hydraulic-fault-in-10-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/34i1eoil/202608143903480.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:08:49.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exclusive | Second instance of AI flight hydraulic fault in 10 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air India, hydraulics glitch</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/15/bsnl-launches-rs-1-freedom-20-offer-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/825bd1ni/BSNL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>General Manager of BSNL AP Circle, M Seshachalam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:08:46.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSNL launches Rs 1 Freedom 2.0 offer in  Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, BSNL</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/idukki-gears-up-to-welcome-visitors-for-neelakurinji-season</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/wy43npjv/Idukki-gears-up.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neelakurinji</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:07:37.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Idukki gears up to welcome visitors for neelakurinji season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, neelakurinji</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/deterrence-factor-curbs-criminal-instincts-vds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/213muwa0/Deterrence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan and Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala during the launch of Kerala Police’s My Police Station initiative at Peroorkada police station on Friday. They are accompanied by State Police Chief Ravada A Chandrasekhar and other dignitaries</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:05:41.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deterrence factor curbs criminal instincts: VDS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/nagarjuna-recalls-dodging-scam-warns-against-fraudsters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2012/5/16/17/original/3008-Nagarjuna-E-L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Akkineni Nagarjuna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T02:03:47.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagarjuna recalls dodging scam, warns against fraudsters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Scams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/tpcc-boss-warns-leaders-against-crossing-party-lines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/v8p563ah/TPCC-appoints-panel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud</image:caption>
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<news:title>TPCC boss warns leaders against crossing party lines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TPCC, B Mahesh Kumar Goud</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/rajgopal-says-he-is-with-congress-but-intrigue-remains-3</loc>
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<image:caption>A file photo of Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy with Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:59:16.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajgopal says he is with Congress, but intrigue remains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress, Komatireddy Rajgopal Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/future-city-plan-to-be-unveiled-at-global-summit-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-09/vr3lro8p/ANI_20260809040249.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-15/y09adb5d/Future.PNG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The move is expected to benefit 3.42 crore people.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:57:20.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Future City plan to be unveiled at global summit in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hyderabad, global summit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/high-court-rejects-harishs-pil-on-crop-loss-compensation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/ciapog6b/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:53:19.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High Court rejects Harish’s PIL on crop loss compensation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, High Court, crop loss compensation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/yadadri-board-proposes-solar-project-vedic-varsity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-31/jg6ygvvl/202607313886017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The board also gave preliminary approval for a Veda Pathashala, Vedic University and a 40-acre model Goshala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:51:51.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yadadri board proposes solar project, Vedic varsity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Yadagirigutta Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy, Sita Kalyana Mandapam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/15/reels-of-nationalism-in-cinema</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/ielusus3/Thyagaboomi1939film.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from 'Thyaga Bhoomi'</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/vx2xmv65/AlamAraposter1931.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poster of Alam-Ara</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/6mzrqvvq/Kalidas1931Songbook.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reels of nationalism in cinema</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/15/telangana-to-hire-metro-p-2-consultant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/18/original/road124013.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The MGBS-Chandrayangutta corridor was tendered in May this year but the tender was cancelled after receiving only one bid. It has now been included in the present Phase-2 Package-1.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:49:35.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to hire Metro P-2 consultant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana, Metro P-2 cost</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/15/hmda-gets-transferable-development-rights-for-project-land</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-06/1hpsnknx/New%20Project%20-%202024-09-06T114345.387.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:46:45.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HMDA gets transferable development rights for project land</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority (HMDA), Transferable Development Rights</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/nalsar-alumni-condemn-bci-bid-to-target-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/3dnx5gta/Bar-Council.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NALSAR University of Law.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:43:26.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NALSAR alumni condemn BCI bid to target students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BCI, NALSAR</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/private-medical-colleges-told-not-to-charge-internship-fees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/7/23/original/Doctors.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:41:31.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Private medical colleges told not to charge internship fees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, medical colleges, internship</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/speed-up-preparation-for-annual-sabarimala-pilgrimage-muraleedharan-to-tdb</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/giq49k5s/Speed-up-prep-for-annual.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabarimala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:39:50.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speed up preparation for annual Sabarimala pilgrimage: Muraleedharan to TDB</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Travancore Devaswom Board, Devaswom Minister K Muraleedharan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/man-wildlife-management-telangana-got-rs-11-crore-in-four-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/110650uc/W-Ghats-master-policy-unscientific.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Man-wildlife management: Telangana got Rs 11 crore in four years</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:39:12.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man-wildlife management: Telangana got Rs 11 crore in four years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, human-wildlife conflicts</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/no-vande-mataram-reference-in-independence-day-circular-for-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/1qzke7u1/School-student.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:38:11.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No Vande Mataram reference in Independence Day circular for schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vande Mataram, Independence Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/rs-1k-crore-for-godavari-pushkaralu-works</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/q5mgwhrg/Godavari.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IT &amp; Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu speaks during the Godavari Pushkaralu 2027 Cabinet sub-committee meeting at Secretariat in Hyderabad on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:36:15.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 1K crore for Godavari Pushkaralu works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, D Sridhar Babu, Godavari Pushkaralu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/murli-calls-for-regulation-of-private-school-fees-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/166abstq/Regulation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:33:55.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Murli calls for regulation of private school fees in Telangana </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, Private school fees</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/kerala-cops-tighten-vigil-on-child-abuse-complaints</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/6axhgq36/202608073895241.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:33:38.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala cops tighten vigil on child abuse complaints</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Police, SHO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/study-finds-land-crop-risk-protection-out-of-scs-grasp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-01/eoruqzan/Maize-cultivation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Only 0.68% of the SC farmers surveyed had crop insurance.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:30:22.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study finds land, crop risk protection out of SCs’ grasp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Scheduled Caste, crop risk protection</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/15/kerala-reverts-to-si-led-police-stations-63-inspectors-retained-as-shos-63-women-sis-to-take-charge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/6bb4rs7t/421-police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:27:44.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala reverts to SI-led police stations; 63 inspectors retained as SHOs, 63 women SIs to take charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Station House Officers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/15/supreme-court-asks-kukis-nagas-to-plan-for-reopening-of-national-highways</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/7/9/original/Supreme_court_EPS011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:26:46.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court asks Kukis, Nagas to plan for reopening of national highways</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nagas, Kukis, national highways blocked</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/15/fee-sop-to-be-disbursed-in-advance-says-a-revanth-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/pkikw26y/ANI_20260814192310.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rs 2,400 crore fee reimbursement to be deposited in advance from this academic year: Telangana CM Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:26:21.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fee sop to be disbursed in advance, says A Revanth Reddy  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, reimbursement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/15/kerala-hc-judges-to-assess-waste-management-at-brahmapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-21/uuisjywe/P_4818565545.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court Building, Ernakulam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:22:16.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC judges to assess waste management at Brahmapuram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kerala HC, Brahmapuram dump site</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Aug/15/honda-unicorn-bike-why-everyday-usability-matters-more-than-feature-count</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:17:36.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Honda Unicorn bike: Why everyday usability matters more than feature count</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/15/final-draft-ready-vyttila-local-area-plan-awaits-nod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-28/elloqpzb/New-council.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kochi Corporation office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:16:11.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Final draft ready, Vyttila Local Area Plan awaits nod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Corporation, Vyttila Local Area Plan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/15/jln-stadium-makeover-gcda-takes-more-heat-over-pending-payments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/qol1392c/JLN-Stadium.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The floodlights at JLN Stadium, Kaloor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T01:08:57.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JLN Stadium makeover: GCDA takes more heat over pending payments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, GCDA, JLN Stadium</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/15/chhota-bheem-café-welcome-to-dholakpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/w1mgiu5l/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-14.50.59-2.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhota Bheem Café: Welcome to Dholakpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Food, Chhota Bheem, Green Gold Animation, Chhota Bheem Café</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/15/independence-day-over-the-ages</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-15T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Independence Day over the ages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Jana Gana Mana, 80th Independence Day, Independence Day in Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/15/modern-italian-flavours-take-over-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Chef Prajwal Sannala (Left) and Chef Sreekar Kapuganti</image:caption>
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<news:title>Modern Italian flavours take over Hyderabad</news:title>
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<image:caption>Madras Christian College</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Deepak Kant Gir with his 1939 Packard</image:caption>
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<image:caption>1948 Triumph Speed Twin</image:caption>
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<image:caption>1920 Paratrooper</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Col Nasser Hussain Dubey</image:caption>
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<image:caption>1947 Hindustan 10</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Sudhakar Yadav</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Putta Brothers with their 1983 Austin 7</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Raghu Ram Vyas with his 1952 Matchless G80</image:caption>
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<image:caption>B T Raghavendra with his 1973 Premier President</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Murlesh Agarwal with his 1936 Cadillac</image:caption>
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<news:title>'India-Germany must work together to
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<image:caption>A Brahmos supersonic cruise missile on display.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T19:54:18.540Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses a biweekly media briefing in New Delhi, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>India rejects Norway minister's Kashmir remarks, examines Bangladesh fuel request</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Oct. 18, 2014, Beant Singh assassination accused Jagtar Singh Hawara is being produced at the Patiala House court in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva speaks during a meeting with members of the Homeless Workers Movement marking its 30th anniversary in Taboao da Serra, greater Sao Paulo area, Brazil Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives with Austrian Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger, to the Treaty Room at the State Department, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:title>With US-Iran talks stalled, diplomatic efforts expand to unlikely European players</news:title>
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<image:caption>Drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya in custody of the Narcotics Control Bureau, brought to Rouse Avenue Court, in New Delhi on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>NCB repatriates fugitive drug kingpin Virender Singh Basoya from UAE</news:title>
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<image:caption>LJP (Ram Vilas) Chief and Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Chirag Paswan addresses a meeting in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Israeli army soldiers turn back activists who marched with food and water supplies toward the houses of three Palestinian families that have been besieged by Israeli settlers for six days, in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, south of Nablus, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Israeli army soldiers block the road leading to the houses of three Palestinian families that have been besieged by Israeli settlers for six days, while activists march to deliver food and water supplies for the residents, in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, south of Nablus, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Palestinians besieged in West Bank village fear Israeli settlers will seize their homes</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Union government is targeting $1 trillion in exports this fiscal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>BCI Chair and BJP MP Manan Kumar Mishra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nalsar episode shines light on freedoms to guard and reinforce</news:title>
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<image:caption>Subhas Chandra Bose's motto, “To be free or at least to die in the pursuit of freedom,” echoes through generations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Purna Swaraj, time to revive call for Purna Samyavada</news:title>
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<image:caption>Balraj Sahni as Salim Mirza in Ritwik Ghatak's Garm Hava (Scorching Winds, 1974)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The torn screen of Partition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Aug/14/quick-take-colder-shoulders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/2sfp0lv8/afp.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Border Security Force soldiers and Pakistani Rangers during the Beating the Retreat ceremony at Wagah border post</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Colder shoulders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/centre-lifts-12-minute-ad-duration-cap-for-tv-channels-cites-changing-broadcast-landscape</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/u2nuhrfq/TV-Ads.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:52:00.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre lifts 12-minute ad duration cap for TV channels, cites changing broadcast landscape</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Advertisements, TV channels, I&amp;B ministry, 12-Minute Cap</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/14/tn-player-fined-rs-1-lakh-for-violating-anti-corruption-rules</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/6/19/original/TNPL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN Premier League logo. Image used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:42:00.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN player fined Rs 1 lakh for violating anti-corruption rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, anti-corruption, TNPL, Tamil Nadu Premier League</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/14/food-safety-drive-maharashtra-fda-suspends-licences-of-14-blinkit-zepto-instamart-outlets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/74hcyl22/202608143904370.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Of the 14 suspended licences, five were linked to Blinkit establishments, five to Zepto, two to Instamart, one to Bhagwati Stores and one to Swinsta Ent Pvt Ltd, the FDA said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:36:11.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Food safety drive: Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 14 Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart outlets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Health, Zepto, Blinkit, Maharashtra FDA, Instamart</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/bob-raises-700-mn-via-overseas-bonds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/qpp51hmy/ANI_20260814132117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The unsecured fixed rate notes received a strong investor response</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:35:28.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BoB raises $700 mn  via overseas bonds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bank of Baroda, BoB, BoB fundraising</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/14/india-in-sri-lanka-gill-and-co-set-for-big-test-at-galle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/g635rmah/Cricket1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India captain Shubman Gill (R) and his Sri Lankan counterpart Dhananjaya de Silva pose with the trophy on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:33:14.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India in Sri Lanka: Gill and Co set for big Test at Galle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Sports, Other, ICC World Test Championship, India Vs Sri Lanka Test Series, India coach Gautam Gambhir, skipper Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/govt-depts-asked-to-ease-eligibility-norms-for-consultancy-firms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/comkdyei/Consulting-firm-freepik.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:32:34.122Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt depts asked to ease eligibility norms for consultancy firms </news:title>
<news:keywords>consultancy firms, Government e-Marketplace</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/14/shubham-jaglan-fires-final-round-64-to-bag-maiden-title</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-29/3mrcaj6b/202601293655759.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shubham Jaglan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:31:51.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shubham Jaglan fires final-round 64 to bag maiden title</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sports, Indian golf, PGTI, Shubham Jaglan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/sat-allows-zee-entertainment-to-proceed-with-rs-3100-crore-warrant-issue</loc>
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<image:caption>Zee Entertainment</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:25:36.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SAT allows Zee Entertainment to proceed with Rs 3,100 crore warrant issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Zee Entertainment , Zee Entertainment warrant issue, SAT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/14/maresca-discusses-rodri-enzo-fernandez-as-reijnders-prepares-to-leave-man-city-in-midfield-overhaul-4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/44abbf9b-79a3-40bb-a3d8-239b2fdcb861/ANI_20240520154651.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Man City's Rodri during an EPL match</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:22:07.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maresca discusses Rodri, Enzo Fernandez as Reijnders prepares to leave Man City in midfield overhaul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Other, Manchester City, English Premier League, English football, Rodri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Aug/14/praggnanandhaa-bounces-back-crushes-van-foreest-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/uvem54mm/ANI_20260812043125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India GM Praggnanandhaa beats Javokhir Sindarov at Sinquefield Cup</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:16:19.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Praggnanandhaa bounces back; crushes Van Foreest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Other</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/rbi-closes-special-nri-deposit-window-by-aug-31-as-inflows-touch-52-bn</loc>
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<image:caption>RBI special NRI deposit window</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:07:26.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI closes special NRI deposit window by Aug 31 as inflows touch $52 bn</news:title>
<news:keywords>NRI deposits, FCNR(B) deposits</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/electronics-drive-indias-export-surge-to-china</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-25/uft7yx4x/202502283340018.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electronics exports from India</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:03:30.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Electronics drive India’s export surge to China</news:title>
<news:keywords>Electronics , India exports, Indiaexports to China</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/luigi-mangione-pleads-guilty-to-killing-healthcare-ceo-in-a-crime-that-shook-america</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/7m4iwbv6/Luigi-Mangione.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Luigi Mangione appears for a pre-trial hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T17:03:15.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to killing healthcare CEO in a crime that shook America</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UnitedHealthcare CEO, Brian Thompson, Luigi Mangione</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/army-inks-rs-1577-crore-deals-for-long-range-suicide-drones</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/8ywreino/HPr2wH8aEAADjgP.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Ministry of Defence signed contracts for procurement of loiter munition systems, loiter munitions and accessories for the Indian Army in New Delhi, Aug 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T16:55:43.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army inks Rs. 1,577 crore deals for long-range suicide drones</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Army, combat drones, Suicide Drones, Loiter Munition Systems</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/rahul-gandhi-gets-aug-28-deadline-to-respond-to-ls-privilege-notices-over-shah-remarks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/jvn3962i/20260812080L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi speaks to the media at the Parliament premises during the ongoing Monsoon Session in New Delhi, Aug. 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T16:49:17.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi gets Aug 28 deadline to respond to LS privilege notices over Shah remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, LS debate, LoP Rahul Gandhi, Monsoon Session 2026, Rahul Privilege Notice</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/india-can-become-the-largest-market-for-evtols-will-look-at-manufacturing-opportunities-here-skydrive</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/5kvo50gx/Captureaa.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>With a wingspan of 7.5 metres, the aircraft is the largest private eVTOL demonstrator currently under development in India. Photo for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T16:46:36.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India can become the largest market for eVTOLs, will look at manufacturing opportunities here: SkyDrive </news:title>
<news:keywords>eVTOLs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/14/not-everything-well-within-efis-ad-hoc-committee</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/jzyb3hb1/EFI-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T16:35:57.686Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not everything well within EFI's ad-hoc committee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Sports, Equestrian Federation of India (EFI), Yashodhara Raje Scindia, Ad-hoc committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/president-murmu-reiterates-exam-reform-push-highlights-youth-welfare-economy-in-i-day-eve-address</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/qxf2iru6/PTI08142026000362B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu speaks in her address to the nation on the eve of the 80th Independence Day.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T16:33:53.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Murmu reiterates exam reform push, highlights youth welfare, economy in I-Day eve address</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Droupadi Murmu, President's address, 80th Independence Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Aug/14/arjun-erigaisi-nihal-sarin-finish-in-top-8-at-esports-world-cup</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/covwb7h4/Gen.G-Esports-Arjun-Erigaisi-against-Team-Falcons-Hikaru-Nakamura-in-the-quarterfinals-of-Chess-at-Esports-World-Cup-2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arjun Erigaisi and Hikaru Nakamura in action at Esports World Cup 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T16:03:24.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arjun Erigaisi, Nihal Sarin finish in top 8 at Esports World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Other, Magnus Carlsen, Nihal Sarin, Arjun Erigaisi, Indian chess, Hikaru Nakamura</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/uae-claims-iran-attacked-two-vessels-of-state-owned-oil-firm-in-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/a8su55ci/AP26225375678305.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oil residue lines the shore near fishing boats on Qeshm Island, Iran, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, amid ongoing wartime attacks on vessels and infrastructure in and around the Strait of Hormuz, though the spill's source has not been independently determined.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T15:59:24.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UAE claims Iran attacked two vessels of state-owned oil firm in Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Adnoc, Iran attack, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Attack on UAE vessels</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/saw-death-coming-chamoli-tunnel-flood-survivors-recall-colleagues-being-swept-away</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/qriho8kv/PTI08142026RPT011A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue personnel at the site after water and debris entered a tunnel under construction at a hydroelectric project site on Thursday in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T15:44:39.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Saw death coming': Chamoli tunnel flood survivors recall colleagues being swept away</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand tunnel, Chamoli Tunnel Flooding, Tunnel Accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/trump-asks-us-supreme-court-to-let-white-house-ballroom-construction-continue-during-appeal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/1hhmbonh/AP26217653890614.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>White House Ballroom construction continues Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, at the White House in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T15:27:17.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump asks US Supreme Court to let White House ballroom construction continue during appeal</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US Supreme Court, White House ballroom</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/14/why-did-n-chandrasekaran-exit-tata-sons</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/1/27/original/PTI2_12_2020_000112A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T15:21:32.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why did N Chandrasekaran exit Tata Sons?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tata Sons, N Chandrasekaran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/abvp-slams-bar-council-directive-against-nalsar-graduates-enrolment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/6/original/ABVP_EPS.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>ABVP flag used for representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T15:10:28.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ABVP slams Bar Council directive against NALSAR graduates’ enrolment</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ABVP, NALSAR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/14/world-surf-league-indians-bow-out-japan-dominate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/rwkh1xx8/202605253801247.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Picture for representative purpose only</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/nine-kirti-chakras-seven-of-them-posthumous-in-independence-day-gallantry-list</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:53:44.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine Kirti Chakras, seven of them posthumous, in Independence Day gallantry list</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/mea-urges-respectful-approach-amid-row-over-remarks-on-italian-pm-meloni</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal addresses the weekly media briefing in New Delhi on Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:44:18.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MEA urges ‘respectful’ approach amid row over remarks on Italian PM Meloni</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/14/rodrigues-out-of-asia-cup-and-asiad-due-to-hamstring-injury</loc>
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<image:caption>Jemimah Rodrigues</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:40:12.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rodrigues out of Asia Cup and Asiad due to hamstring injury</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/union-minister-rao-inderjit-questions-bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-over-local-mps-absence-at-gurugram-event</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP national president Nitin Nabin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:29:53.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister Rao Inderjit questions BJP chief Nitin Nabin over local MP’s absence at Gurugram event</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/reliance-foundation-launches-rs-100-crore-all-inclusive-scholarship-to-5100-ug-pg-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-21/n5us3zhr/ANI_20250821092413.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reliance Foundation's flagship scholarships open applications for 5,100 UG and PG students</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:28:20.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance Foundation launches Rs 100-crore all-inclusive scholarship to 5,100 UG &amp; PG students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Reliance scholarship</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/rajnath-singh-attacks-rahul-gandhi-over-remarks-on-pm-modi-foreign-policy</loc>
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<image:caption>(L-R) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Union minister Rajnath Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:14:23.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh attacks Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM Modi, foreign policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rahul Gandhi, Rajnath Singh, Modi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/forex-kitty-swells-141-b-to-4-month-high-of-707-b-on-strong-dollar-inflows</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/eov7qthl/ANI_20260814114942.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's forex reserves jump USD 14.14 billion to USD 707 billion</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T14:03:48.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forex kitty swells $14.1 b to 4-month high of $707 b on strong dollar inflows</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/punjab-youths-video-highlights-dangers-of-illegal-donkey-route-to-us</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/kh60ox5q/g6usqga8donkey625x30014August26.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the 33-second video, reportedly uploaded on August 13, the youth is seen pleading with folded hands and urging people not to travel to Mexico through the illegal route.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:55:59.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab youth’s video highlights dangers of illegal ‘donkey’ route to US</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/reliance-and-rolls-royce-join-hands-to-develop-amca-engine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/gju7obzx/amca-fighter-jet-1786713564.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed Aero Gas Turbine Complex will seek to create sovereign, end-to-end Indian capabilities across the design, development, manufacturing, testing, production and through-life support of aero engines</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:44:44.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance and Rolls-Royce join hands to develop AMCA engine</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/making-room-for-new</loc>
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<image:caption>By C Douglas</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:38:43.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Making Room For New</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, exhibition, Culture</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/toxic-gas-leak-at-bangladesh-shipbreaking-yard-kills-at-least-eight-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-24/u8w33qli/202506243436031.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The initial death toll was six, he said, but two others died after being transported from the scene.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:33:10.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toxic gas leak at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills at least eight workers</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/two-killed-two-injured-in-manipur-attack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-17/ctfqas9p/202512173611039.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security beefed up in Manipur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:26:59.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two killed, two injured in Manipur attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kangpokpi, Manipur attack, Langka Naga village</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/rough-cut/2026/Aug/14/batwara-1947-review-sunny-deol-shabana-azmi-a-film-that-still-believes-in-india</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:25:14.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Batwara 1947 Review: Sunny Deol, Shabana Azmi &amp; A Film That Still Believes in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rough Cut</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/congress-accuses-centre-of-avoiding-questions-on-key-issues-during-monsoon-session</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 of Congress flag used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:19:17.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress accuses Centre of avoiding questions on key issues during Monsoon Session</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Monsoon Session 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/suffering-sacrifices-of-partition-must-be-remembered-so-that-they-dont-repeat-v-p-radhakrishnan</loc>
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<image:caption>Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan at an exhibition organised by the ICHR and the University of Delhi on the occasion of Partition Remembrance Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:18:37.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suffering, sacrifices of Partition must be remembered so that they don't repeat: V-P Radhakrishnan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/14/nhrc-seeks-report-from-maharashtra-govt-after-three-tribal-girls-die-of-snakebite-at-gadchiroli-hostel</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:13:49.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC seeks report from Maharashtra govt after three tribal girls die of snakebite at Gadchiroli hostel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, NHRC, Snakebite</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/14/why-harmanpreet-co-can-medal-at-the-world-cup-something-no-indian-side-has-done-in-over-half-a-century</loc>
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<image:caption>Harmanpreet Singh-led India eye new chapter</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:10:08.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Harmanpreet &amp; Co can medal at the World Cup, something no Indian side has done in over half a century</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Harmanpreet Singh, Craig Fulton, 2026 FIH World Cup</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/delhi-court-allows-cbis-plea-seeking-further-probe-in-neet-paper-leak-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi court allows CBI's plea seeking further probe in NEET paper leak case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T13:08:08.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court allows CBI's plea seeking further probe in NEET paper leak case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/14/west-bengal-police-file-fir-against-bjp-mp-ananta-maharaj-over-remarks-on-netaji</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP Rajya Sabha MP Nagendra Ray alias Ananta Maharaj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T12:36:45.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal police file FIR against BJP MP Ananta Maharaj over remarks on Netaji</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Police, Ananta Maharaj</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/in-a-first-chandigarh-launches-digital-currency-based-food-subsidy-transfer</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, right, being greeted by Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, at his residence, in Chandigarh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T12:26:31.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In a first, Chandigarh launches digital currency-based food subsidy transfer </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/14/tata-steel-transfers-jamshedpur-fc-rights-to-churchill-for-100</loc>
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<image:caption>Jamshedpur FC won the ISL shield in the 2021-22 seaspmn</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T12:22:32.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Steel transfers Jamshedpur FC rights to Churchill for ₹100</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, ISL, Tata Steel, Jamshedpur FC, Churchill Brothers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/pil-in-jharkhand-hc-seeks-cbi-probe-into-alleged-irregularities-in-jpsc-jssc-exams</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T12:19:31.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PIL in Jharkhand HC seeks CBI probe into alleged irregularities in JPSC, JSSC exams</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/14/sule-calls-ncp-shiv-sena-splits-wrong-dangerous-for-democracy-alleges-ec-misuse</loc>
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<image:caption>NCP-SP Working National President and MP Supriya Sule addresses a press conference in Mumbai on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T12:03:33.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sule calls NCP, Shiv Sena splits 'wrong', 'dangerous for democracy'; alleges EC misuse</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/heavy-rain-causes-flooding-near-tokyo-that-kills-at-least-five-strands-travellers</loc>
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<image:caption>Cars make their way through flooded road after heavy rain in Oamishirasato.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:59:55.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain causes flooding near Tokyo that kills at least five, strands travellers</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, heavy rain, Tokyo flooding</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/afghanistan-marks-five-years-under-the-taliban-with-safer-streets-but-pleas-for-jobs-education</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/3py0xsgg/AP26225641178399.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man offers Taliban flags for sale ahead of celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan and the start of Taliban rule.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:54:54.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Afghanistan marks five years under the Taliban with safer streets but pleas for jobs, education</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Afghanistan, Afghan Taliban</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Aug/14/know-about-advocate-loan-and-its-eligibility-and-access-financing-easily</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:50:53.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Know about advocate loan and its eligibility and access financing easily</news:title>
<news:keywords>Express Connect</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/european-countries-battle-multiple-wildfires-as-record-heat-grips-the-continent</loc>
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<image:caption>A general view of a wildfire near Omis, southern Croatia early Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:49:55.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>European countries battle multiple wildfires as record heat grips the continent</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Wildfires, European countries</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/14/former-tmc-mla-nirmal-ghosh-ex-councillor-attacked-during-court-appearance-in-rg-kar-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/4wluqjz4/nirmal-ghosh-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Nirmal Ghosh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:48:17.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RG Kar case: Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh, ex- councillor attacked during court appearance</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal Police, TMC Trinamool Congress, Nirmal Ghosh, RG Kar case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/rahul-gandhi-to-visit-amritsar-this-month-in-a-likely-effort-to-quell-infighting-fissures-in-punjab-unit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-14/ln3pdupp/Rahul%20Gandhi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:41:01.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi to visit Amritsar this month in a likely effort to quell infighting, fissures in Punjab unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amritsar, ​Rahul Gandhi, infighting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/cockroach-row-cji-kant-says-remarks-misquoted-used-with-malicious-intent-to-mislead-countrys-youth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/ymyzeyiu/ANI_20260516154313.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Justice of India Surya Kant.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:40:59.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cockroach row: CJI Kant says remarks 'misquoted', used with 'malicious intent' to mislead country's youth</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Surya Kant, Cockroach Janta Party, cockroach remarks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/farage-wins-uk-by-election-as-count-binface-claims-moral-victory</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/1/11/original/nigel_farage_AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brexit campaigner Nigel Farage (Photo | AP)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:26:22.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farage wins UK by-election as Count Binface claims 'moral victory'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nigel Farage, UK by-election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/14/gujarat-hc-seeks-immediate-transfer-of-surat-dcp-in-connection-with-public-assault-of-handcuffed-accused</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:20:45.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat HC seeks immediate transfer of Surat DCP in connection with public assault of handcuffed accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat HC, public assault, Surat DCP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/tvk-government-approached-sc-belatedly-for-cauvery-water-eps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-24/5w0g9uk2/Edappadi-Palaniswami.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:17:56.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK Government approached SC belatedly for Cauvery water: EPS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Cauvery water dispute, Farm Loan Waivers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/14/21-year-old-youngster-stabs-three-children-to-death-injures-another-with-sickle-in-west-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-02/szz0frzu/New-Project-2025-04-02T173900.805.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:09:14.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>21-year-old youngster stabs three children to death, injures another with sickle in West Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, murder, West Bengal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/14/kpacs-ashwamedham-returns-to-the-stage-after-26-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/1toacypp/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-4.11.08-PM-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Ashwamedham' play</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T11:08:35.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KPAC's 'Ashwamedham' returns to the stage after 26 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Communists, Thoppil Bhasi, KPAC, Ashwamedham</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/mp-gets-rs-8635-cr-investment-proposals-at-ahmedabad-dialogue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-01/l6b6m0s9/C_53_1_CH1506_43564239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T10:58:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP gets Rs 8,635 Cr investment proposals at Ahmedabad Dialogue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Mohan Yadav, Investment Dialogue</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/cm-omar-abdullah-hits-out-at-pakistan-over-claim-on-jk-river-waters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/zgm0alf4/ANI_20260723031406.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Omar Abdullah said that out of the six rivers, India kept three, which belonged to Punjab, and "our three rivers were handed over to Pakistan", and J-K has suffered since then.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T10:57:24.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Omar Abdullah hits out at Pakistan over claim on J&amp;K river waters</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CM Omar Abdullah, J&amp;K river waters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/sc-quashes-cases-against-samay-raina-four-others-over-remarks-on-persons-with-disabilities</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-15/r9czxdhc/ANI_20250715131807.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The plea filed by the foundation flagged jokes made by "India's Got Latent" host Raina and other social media influencers Goyal, Ghai, Thakkar and Tanwar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T10:42:30.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC quashes cases against Samay Raina, four others over remarks on persons with disabilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India's Got Latent show, Samay Raina</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Aug/14/monsoon-magicking</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/pvm5e9cw/FRAGRANCE035558.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T10:27:22.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Monsoon magicking</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Fragrance of Rain, Stephen Alter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/up-schoolboy-approaches-police-over-teachers-alleged-neglect-gets-action</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/10/30/original/-Police-Express__2__zs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T10:26:59.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP schoolboy approaches police over teachers’ alleged neglect, gets action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, police complaint, school teachers, schoolboy, uttar pradesh school</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/14/kidney-transplants-in-gujarat-increase-by-60-per-cent-in-five-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-10/ci8tgeg9/C_32_1_CH1535_75606819.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As of July 27, 2026, 73,646 patients were awaiting kidney transplantation across India.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T10:21:54.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kidney transplants in Gujarat increase by 60 per cent in five years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, Lok Sabha, Kidney transplants</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/sc-quashes-summons-criminal-defamation-complaint-against-rahul-gandhi-for-remarks-against-savarkar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/ga8sut3u/PTI08132026000505B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T09:59:39.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC quashes summons, criminal defamation complaint against Rahul Gandhi for remarks against Savarkar</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rahul Gandhi, VD Savarkar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/14/gujarat-tribal-farmers-forest-land-protest-intensifies-as-administrative-boundary-becomes-new-flashpoint-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/p7go96mv/Sit-in-protest-by-tribals-.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sit-in protest by tribal farmers</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T09:54:28.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat tribal farmers’ forest land protest intensifies as administrative boundary becomes new flashpoint </news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat tribal farmers, Administrative boundary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/indefinite-bandh-begins-in-arunachals-lekang-over-new-government-recruitment-rules</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/8ml6rtv8/ANI_20251209094345.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protesting leaders contended that the policy threatens the livelihood of genuine non-APST residents who hold valid domicile and resident certificates.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T09:50:32.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indefinite bandh begins in Arunachal’s Lekang over new government recruitment rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, recruitment rules, Indefinite bandh, Lekang</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/delhi-university-drops-delhi-sultanate-paper-from-revised-pg-history-syllabus</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-09/87t30s2h/In-a-first-DU-launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi University</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T09:50:32.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi University drops Delhi Sultanate paper from revised PG History syllabus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/zoya-hasans-lecture-on-pluralism-at-delhi-school-called-off-amid-security-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/9/26/original/constitutiosnal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prof Zoya Hasan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T09:33:28.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zoya Hasan's lecture on pluralism at Delhi School called off amid security concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, security concerns, Pluralism, Zoya Hasan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/senior-congress-leader-salim-ahmed-elected-as-karnataka-legislative-council-chairman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/wit5blcs/1050526820231742142DSC098901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior Congress leader and member of the Legislative Council Salim Ahmed</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T09:32:21.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior Congress leader Salim Ahmed elected as Karnataka Legislative Council chairman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Legislative Council, Salim Ahmed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/badal-discharged-after-nanded-attack-says-forces-opposed-to-peace-targeting-him-sad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/wfzyi6nl/ANI_20260813142933.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) president Sukhbir Singh Badal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T09:26:50.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Badal discharged after Nanded attack; says forces opposed to peace targeting him, SAD</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal, Nanded attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/judiciary-must-ensure-environmental-laws-are-implemented-in-letter-and-spirit-cong-leader-jairam-ramesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-30/fkcbgoz4/ANI_20240727175011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T09:18:28.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Judiciary must ensure environmental laws are implemented in letter and spirit: Cong leader Jairam Ramesh </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jairam Ramesh, Indian judiciary, environmental laws</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/cong-chief-kharge-urges-pm-modi-hm-shah-to-respond-on-reports-of-chinese-aggression-in-arunachal-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/iw6fwpat/202608100561F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T09:12:56.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong chief Kharge urges PM Modi, HM Shah to respond on reports of Chinese aggression in Arunachal Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Arunachal Pradesh, Mallikarjun Kharge, India-China Border Standoff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/anti-naxal-fight-propels-chhattisgarh-police-to-the-top-with-141-gallantry-medals-ahead-of-i-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-06/b6npkri6/ANI_20250331072114.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Bastar region has been the epicentre of anti-Naxal operations, with state police personnel playing a key role in recent operations</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T09:12:15.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-Naxal fight propels Chhattisgarh Police to the top with 141 Gallantry Medals ahead of I-Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh Police, Gallantry Medals, Anti-Naxal fight</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/census-2027-centre-notifies-40-questions-including-caste-and-covid-vaccination-details</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/qqv4nxou/ANI_20260717125122.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The new notification significantly broadens the range of information to be collected during Census 2027.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T09:04:48.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census 2027: Centre notifies 40 questions, including caste and Covid vaccination details</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Caste Census, Census 2027, Population enumeration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/14/distant-relative-injures-80-year-old-admitted-to-icu</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T08:30:00.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Distant relative injures 80-year-old; admitted to ICU</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kochi, Domestic Violence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/delhi-hc-igi-airport-receive-bomb-threat-a-day-before-independence-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/izc9qadl/20260807373L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The threats come amid heightened security measures across the country ahead of Independence Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T08:22:58.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC, IGI Airport receive bomb threat a day before Independence Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, Indira Gandhi International Airport, Independence Day 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/indias-generosity-tolerance-should-not-be-seen-as-weakness-nsa-ajit-doval-on-operation-sindoor</loc>
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<image:caption>National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T08:20:30.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's generosity, tolerance should not be seen as weakness: NSA Ajit Doval on Operation Sindoor</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ajit Doval, Operation Sindoor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/chandigarh-war-memorial-gets-first-update-in-20-years-240-names-added-to-roll-of-honour</loc>
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<image:caption>Chandigarh War Memorial is said to be one of the largest post-Independence war memorials in the country.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T08:07:50.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandigarh War Memorial gets first update in 20 years, 240 names added to roll of honour</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Martyrs, Chandigarh War Memorial</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/who-are-you-to-question-govts-policy-sc-stays-madras-hc-order-on-govt-jobs-to-kin-of-karur-victims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T07:41:15.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Who are you to question govt's policy?: SC stays Madras HC order on govt jobs to kin of Karur victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tamil Nadu, TN Government, Madras High Court​, Karur stampede</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/serious-doubts-on-intent-congress-slams-govt-on-caste-census-issue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/owuc38p6/ANI_20260710091657.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T07:35:15.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Serious doubts on intent': Congress slams govt on caste census issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jairam Ramesh, Caste Census, Census 2027</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/ais-phuket-delhi-flight-lost-controls-for-four-seconds-after-multiple-hydraulic-failures-airbus-analysis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/su3bhg6z/ANI_20260813022406.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air India Phuket-Delhi flight logged multiple hydraulic failures.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T07:22:20.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI's Phuket-Delhi flight lost controls for four seconds after multiple hydraulic failures: Airbus analysis</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air India, hydraulic failure, Phuket-Delhi, Phuket-New Delhi flight</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/14/fifa-chief-infantino-receives-support-from-6-arab-federations-amid-revolt-over-world-cup-plan-4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/8canl1oy/AFP20260807C4887HDv3HighResFblColombiaFifa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FIFA's president Gianni Infantino gestures during a visit to a sports complex in Cali, Colombia, on August 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T06:15:01.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA chief Infantino receives support from 6 Arab federations amid revolt over World Cup plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Gianni Infantino</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/three-kanwariyas-from-nepal-killed-10-injured-as-bus-rams-into-truck-in-jharkhand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/8m7jk9nd/accident_2_WrHa63z.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T06:13:01.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three 'kanwariyas' from Nepal killed, 10 injured as bus rams into truck in Jharkhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Nepal accident, Kanwariyas</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/students-have-rights-to-protest-who-are-you-to-interfere-cji-pulls-up-bci-over-nalsar-circular</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/yr0tfp99/ANI_20260803145433.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CJI Surya Kant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T06:10:39.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Students have rights to protest, who are you to interfere': CJI pulls up BCI over NALSAR circular</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bar Council of India, NALSAR University of Law, CJI Surya Kant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/14/woman-passenger-creates-ruckus-at-bhubaneswar-airport-after-indigo-flight-cancellation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-15/tffhv4y1/BMC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T06:05:33.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman passenger creates ruckus at Bhubaneswar airport after IndiGo flight cancellation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, flight cancellation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Aug/14/partition-scars-will-never-be-forgotten-says-assam-cm-himanta-biswa-sarma</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/osl9ad39/ANI_20260812124711.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T06:05:03.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Partition scars will never be forgotten, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/congress-mla-g-s-patil-elected-karnataka-assembly-speaker</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-28/lzwv9gt3/gs090131.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MLA G S Patil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:59:54.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MLA G S Patil elected Karnataka Assembly Speaker</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, D K Shivakumar, Congress MLA G S Patil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/pakistan-pm-shehbaz-sharif-warns-india-over-indus-waters-treaty-in-independence-day-address</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/di0axa48/Screenshot-2026-04-08-180816.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:55:34.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif warns India over Indus Waters Treaty in Independence Day address</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indus Waters Treaty, Shehbaz Sharif</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/union-ministers-rijiju-mandaviya-visit-railways-war-room-to-review-ai-driven-monitoring-system</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/70de4z5l/WhatsApp-Image-2026-08-14-at-1.32.00-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju (middle) and Union Minister for Labour and Employment Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (right) with Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:54:01.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Ministers Rijiju, Mandaviya visit Railways’ war room to review AI-driven monitoring system</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Minister Kiren Rijiju, Railways’ war room</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/bjd-criticises-centre-for-passage-of-mines-amendment-bill-says-odisha-to-suffer-revenue-losses-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/wc3789or/e8ab600c3f5de02a5a5e87a0ab64916a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:53:48.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD criticises Centre for passage of mines amendment bill, says Odisha to suffer revenue losses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/attacks-on-indians-abroad-surge-us-highest-followed-by-uae-uk-and-canada-mea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/g8x0hg6o/UK_airport_AP_2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>These figures come amid heightened debate in the US over immigration, particularly the H-1B visa programme.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:53:02.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attacks on Indians abroad surge, US highest, followed by UAE, UK and Canada: MEA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, UK, Canada, UAE, The United States, Racist attack on Indians, Indian expatriate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/judge-drops-nevada-case-against-electors-accused-of-forging-certificate-in-2020-election</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/yq9wrxmk/AP26225853190400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nevada GOP chair Michael McDonald walks on stage before speaking ahead of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign event, Jan. 27, 2024, in Las Vegas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:44:00.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Judge drops Nevada case against electors accused of forging certificate in 2020 election</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Doanld Trump, Nevada case, forging certificate in 2020 election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/food/2026/Aug/14/chinas-viral-spicy-strips-take-a-bite-of-global-snack-market</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/xwsfof1h/AFP20260814C2XW6B6v1HighResChinaEconomyLifestyleInternetFood.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This picture taken on June 17, 2026 shows children selecting spicy strips at a market in Changsha, in China's central Hunan province.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:43:35.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China's viral 'spicy strips' take a bite of global snack market</news:title>
<news:keywords>China </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/us-takes-u-turn-says-tehrans-nuclear-programme-not-priority-in-iran-war-as-focus-shifts-to-lowering-oil-prices</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/jhoi2984/AP26173409339959.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice President JD Vance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:38:36.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US takes U-turn, says Tehran’s nuclear programme not priority in Iran war as focus shifts to lowering oil prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Oil prices, West Asia conflict, JD Vance, US-Iran war, economic isolation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/rowdy-arrested-in-puducherry-for-petrol-bomb-attack-on-rice-shop-over-extortion-demand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/5gf587a3/ANI_20250501224647.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:32:06.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rowdy arrested in Puducherry for petrol-bomb attack on rice shop over extortion demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, petrol-bomb attack, rice shop</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Aug/14/selena-gomez-mom-mandy-teefey-sued-over-alleged-business-fraud-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/qww7x5z8/ANI_20260814044345.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Selena Gomez, mom Mandy Teefey sued over alleged business fraud</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:31:29.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Selena Gomez, mom Mandy Teefey, sued over alleged business fraud</news:title>
<news:keywords>selena gomez</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/bsp-chief-mayawati-slams-purification-of-kharge-speech-site-in-haldwani</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-15/2ldgppju/Mayawati_PTI12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BSP supremo Mayawati</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:28:56.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BSP chief Mayawati slams 'purification' of Kharge speech site in Haldwani</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mayawati, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/world-war-ii-memorial-in-dc-vandalized-with-bubbles-graffiti</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/978oe68u/World-War-2-Memorial.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman walks near the fountain at the WWII Memorial, in Washington, Wednesday, July 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:24:35.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World War II Memorial in DC vandalized with bubbles, graffiti</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, vandalized, World War II Memorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/six-workers-dead-14-injured-after-water-floods-tunnel-in-uttarakhands-chamoli</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/7590zps7/IMG-20260813-WA0440.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People gather after a landslide in an under-construction tunnel of the Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project, in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:20:53.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven workers dead, three still trapped after water floods tunnel in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand tunnel, Chamoli Tunnel Flooding, Tunnel Accident, Vishnugad-Pipalkoti hydroelectric project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/nia-makes-first-arrest-in-manipur-tranglaobi-ied-attack-case-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-28/y1ku68qd/202505283415071.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NIA</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T05:14:19.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA makes first arrest in Manipur Tranglaobi IED attack case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/children-should-become-good-citizens-who-will-transform-swarajya-to-surajya-gadkari-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Union minister Nitin Gadkari</image:caption>
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<news:title>Children should become good citizens who will transform 'swarajya' to 'surajya': Gadkari</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/rupee-gains-2-paise-to-9543-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:46:58.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee gains 2 paise to 95.43 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/stock-markets-decline-in-early-trade-sensex-down-300-points</loc>
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<image:caption>Market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Stock markets decline in early trade; Sensex down 300 points</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/21-cbi-personnel-among-police-and-fire-service-awardees-on-independence-day</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:37:12.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>21 CBI personnel among police and fire service awardees on Independence Day</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/14/most-asian-stocks-track-wall-street-record-as-us-data-ease-rate-fears</loc>
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<image:caption>Most Asian stocks rose Friday as another soft US inflation reading solidified expectations that the Federal Reserve will hold off on hiking interest rates.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:35:43.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Most Asian stocks track Wall Street record as US data ease rate fears</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/14/iit-kharagpur-student-dies-after-falling-off-third-floor-of-institute-building</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:34:14.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT Kharagpur student dies after falling off third floor of institute building</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/israeli-settlers-siege-of-palestinian-homes-draws-a-sharp-us-rebuke</loc>
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<image:caption>Israeli army soldiers patrol the streets of the occupied West Bank village of Qusra, south of Nablus, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:32:53.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli settlers' siege of Palestinian homes draws a sharp US rebuke</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/badal-attack-investigators-yet-to-find-concrete-reason-despite-questioning-attacker-for-long-hours-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Sukhbir Singh Badal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:28:28.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Badal attack: Investigators yet to find concrete reason despite questioning attacker for long hours</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, SAD President Sukhbir Singh Badal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/andhra-eases-industrial-approvals-allows-clearances-soon-after-apiic-land-allotment</loc>
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<news:title>Andhra eases industrial approvals, allows clearances soon after APIIC land allotment</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/ysrcp-keeps-dsc-row-alive-despite-ndas-counter-gains-political-traction-ahead-of-local-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:title>YSRCP keeps DSC row alive despite NDA’s counter, gains political traction ahead of local polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/andhra-pradesh-ceo-orders-speedy-disposal-of-sir-claims-objections</loc>
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<image:caption>CEO Vivek Yadav, along with Additional Chief Electoral Officer S Dilli Rao, reviewing the disposal of SIR claims at a meeting in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:20:10.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh CEO orders speedy disposal of SIR claims, objections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chief Electoral Officer Vivek Yadav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/jharkhand-job-aspirants-stir-enters-21st-day-students-to-hold-tiranga-yatra-on-i-day</loc>
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<image:caption>Students and aspirants take cover under a plastic sheet during a protest demanding a probe into alleged recruitment exam irregularities conducted by the JPSC and JSSC, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:19:56.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand job aspirants’ stir enters 21st day; students to hold Tiranga Yatra on I-Day</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/two-boys-drown-in-rainwater-filled-pit-in-delhis-narela</loc>
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<image:caption>Police said the exact circumstances in which the children entered the pit and the sequence of events leading to their drowning are being ascertained.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:19:23.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two boys drown in rainwater-filled pit in Delhi's Narela</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/ysrcp-leader-jagan-attacks-andhra-government-over-vindictive-politics-alleges-misuse-of-police-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>YSRCP chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy addressing media at Panchalingala jail after he met Alur MLA Veerupakshi during the mulaqat on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:18:01.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP leader Jagan attacks Andhra government over ‘vindictive politics’, alleges misuse of police cases</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/undocumented-copper-worth-rs-6-crore-seized-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>The seized consignment comprised around 50 tonnes of copper metal and copper scrap, estimated to be worth Rs 6 crore, and around two tonnes of aluminium ingots valued at Rs 4 lakh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:17:16.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Undocumented copper worth Rs 6 crore seized in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, copper seizure</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/custodial-death-of-sai-krishna-andhra-pradesh-hc-stays-case-against-top-police-officers</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:16:19.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Custodial’ death of Sai Krishna: Andhra Pradesh HC stays case against top police officers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/rs-114-crore-srikalahasti-temple-upgrade-plan-awaits-centres-nod</loc>
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<image:caption>Srikalahasteeswara Devasthanam temple view photo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:15:38.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 114-crore Srikalahasti temple upgrade plan awaits Centre’s nod</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/4559-andhra-girls-benefited-from-vigyan-jyoti-minister-jitendra-singh</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:11:59.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>4,559 Andhra girls benefited from Vigyan Jyoti: Minister Jitendra Singh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister Jitendra Singh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/cm-naidu-sets-rs-4-a-unit-procurement-target-by-2029</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during a review meeting on energy department on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:10:53.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu sets Rs 4 a unit procurement target by 2029</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/kumki-operations-helped-cut-human-fatalities-by-70-in-andhra-says-dy-cm-pawan-kalyan</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan attended a national conference in Vizag.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:09:21.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kumki operations helped cut human fatalities by 70% in Andhra, says Dy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/14/new-indigo-vijayawada-kolkata-flight-takes-off</loc>
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<image:caption>Vijayawada International Airport added another link to its air network on Thursday with IndiGo launching a new service connecting Vijayawada with Varanasi and Kolkata.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:07:27.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New IndiGo Vijayawada-Kolkata flight takes off</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/officials-make-presentation-on-outcomes-of-excise-policy-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:caption>Excise minister Kollu Ravindra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:07:05.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Officials make presentation on  outcomes of excise policy in Andhra</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/14/photographer-harasses-woman-held-in-vuyyur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/dxcgnmra/ANI_20250403072736.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photographer harasses woman, held in Vuyyur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:04:41.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Photographer harasses woman, held in Vuyyur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, photographer, alleged harassment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/dwarka-to-get-5-star-hotel-in-l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhus-economic-push</loc>
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<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:04:41.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dwarka to get 5-star hotel in L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu’s economic push</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/14/full-dress-rehearsal-held-ahead-of-80th-independence-day</loc>
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<image:caption>Ahead of Independence Day parade, full dress rehearsal of contingents at the parade ground in Amaravati on Thursday | Prasant Madugula</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:02:35.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Full-dress rehearsal held ahead of 80th Independence Day</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/two-new-slip-road-bridges-opened-in-east-delhis-kondli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-09/fq6abozm/20260707332F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi CM Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:02:25.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two new slip road bridges opened in east Delhi’s Kondli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, 2-lane slip road bridges</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/14/tableaux-to-go-on-public-display-at-three-locations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/1/25/original/RepublicDayParadeTableau20236.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Decorated tableaux showcased at the Independence Day celebrations in Amaravati</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:01:22.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tableaux to go on public display at three locations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Tableaux, Independence Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/sit-report-shows-group-i-exam-lapses-minister-dola</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-29/tm3exs4r/Free.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Social Welfare Minister Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T04:00:33.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT report shows Group I exam lapses: Minister Dola</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister Dola</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/andhra-pradesh-hc-refuses-stay-on-fresh-web-options-for-mbbs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-07/zn5lstw3/PIL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:59:26.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC refuses stay on fresh web options for MBBS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, MBBS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/discoms-given-permission-to-impose-extra-surcharge-for-fuel-cost-increase-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/fjicl5ns/power121127.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The additional surcharge will be levied over and above the existing 10% cap on FPPAS and will be reflected in consumers’ bills in the next billing cycle.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:59:18.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discoms given permission to impose 
extra surcharge for fuel cost increase in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, surcharge, Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/14/pocso-court-sentences-pastor-to-20-year-ri-for-abusing-three-minor-girls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/35zy6w2o/202606103820896.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>POCSO court sentences pastor to 20-year RI for abusing three minor girls</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:59:09.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>POCSO court sentences pastor to 20-year RI for abusing three minor girls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, POCSO, Minor girls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Aug/14/speed-up-house-construction-says-hephsiba-korlapati</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/myapuora/G4cp7J8WAAABaUv.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Special Secretary (Housing) and State Housing Corporation In-charge Managing Director Hephsiba Korlapati.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:57:42.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speed up house construction, says  Hephsiba Korlapati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, house construction, Hephsiba Korlapati</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/ordinance-for-establishing-private-universities-in-delhi-likely</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/hk5t7bb9/Ordinance-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi CM Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:56:31.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ordinance for establishing private universities in Delhi likely </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, private universities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Aug/14/cm-naidu-inaugurates-primary-gateway-to-capital-region</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/9yiarv7a/vijcm10095126.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during the inauguration of Seed Access E-3 road along with a steel bridge on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/u9lyfr78/Naidu-envisions.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM, along with Ministers P Narayana and N Manohar, at E-3 road Thursday I Express</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:54:35.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu inaugurates ‘Primary Gateway’ to Capital Region</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/kejriwal-sisodia-move-delhi-hc-seek-rejection-of-cbi-appeal-in-excise-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/fgvmyg6y/P_3946624524.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP leaders Arvind Kejriwal and Manish Sisodia</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:54:17.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kejriwal, Sisodia move Delhi HC, seek rejection of CBI appeal in excise case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Aug/14/rani-mukerji-honoured-at-iffm-2026-with-special-citation-for-excellence-in-acting-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-15/0swevvir/ANI_20260715053950.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rani Mukerji honoured at IFFM 2026 with special citation for Excellence in Acting</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:52:35.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rani Mukerji honoured at IFFM 2026 with special citation for Excellence in Acting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Entertainment News, Rani Mukerji, IFFM 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/pm-modi-remembers-partition-victims-calls-for-harmony-brotherhood-on-partition-horrors-remembrance-day-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-29/s898uztk/ANI_20240918134812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:46:11.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi remembers partition victims; calls for harmony, brotherhood on Partition Horrors Remembrance Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, 1947 Partition</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/over-21-of-votes-in-telangana-could-be-deleted-in-sir-cm-revanth-reddy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/79884xeo/ANI_20260624070457.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:36:03.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 21% of votes in Telangana could be deleted in SIR: CM Revanth Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, Telangana SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/400-ventilators-910-oxygen-concentrators-unused-at-gtb-hospital-delhi-hc-upset</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/5/4/original/Exempt_GST.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court was informed by GTB Hospital that the ventilators and oxygen concentrators were procured or donated during Covid-19 and were now surplus.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:29:48.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>400 ventilators, 910 oxygen concentrators unused at GTB hospital; Delhi HC upset</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, ventilators, oxygen concentrators</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/14/vizhinjam-navaikulam-orr-gets-environmental-clearance-relief-for-6500-affected-families</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-09/yf08me4c/road-widening.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:27:19.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vizhinjam-Navaikulam ORR gets environmental clearance, relief for 6,500 affected families</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Vizhinjam-Navaikulam ORR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/14/odisha-government-plans-priority-corridors-for-ama-bus-in-capital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/3lim022v/priority.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bus priority lane initiative is likely to address traffic congestion and improve the reliability and predictability of public transport.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:25:21.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government plans priority corridors for Ama Bus in capital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha buses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/delhi-logs-lower-dengue-cases-but-sharp-rise-in-mosquito-breeding-sites-mcd</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/y02vdcf1/City-logs-lower.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to data from the civic body accessed by the newspaper, 20,431 houses were found positive for mosquito breeding between July 15 and July 31, as compared to 8,011 houses during July 1-15.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:24:39.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi logs lower dengue cases, but sharp rise in mosquito breeding sites: MCD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, dengue, Mosquito breeding</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/14/rs-10-rs-80hour-rules-in-place-to-streamline-parking-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-26/jzzj8xyp/Mounting-civic-issues-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The draft rules aims at a ban on parking at junctions. Parking of vehicles is banned within at least 25 metre on either side of a bus stop, access points to bus stations, railway stations and parking areas of Metro and rail stations.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/vtr8nheu/Screenshot-2026-08-14-020027.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:24:08.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 10-Rs 80/hour: Rules in place to streamline parking in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, vehicle parking, Greater Bengaluru Area</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Aug/14/dissolution-of-thiruvananthapuram-union-could-see-milma-taking-on-udf-flavour</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/depzkoy9/C_32_1_CH1535_73882948.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:24:05.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dissolution of Thiruvananthapuram Union could see Milma taking on UDF flavour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, UDF</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/cag-flags-rs-2-crore-disparity-in-delhi-university-colleges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/3xq913am/202403073128490.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ram Lal Anand College.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/ubw8rwae/Screenshot-2026-08-14-023240.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:23:24.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CAG flags Rs 2 crore disparity in Delhi University colleges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University Colleges, financial management</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/not-a-rubber-stamp-government-apathy-wont-be-tolerated-deputy-cm-deo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/ut3jd2zj/ANI_20241123082846.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:22:04.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not a rubber-stamp government, apathy won’t be tolerated: Deputy CM Deo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, horticulture</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/14/kochi-corporation-plans-waste-management-overhaul-as-complaints-pile-up</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/jm88cjml/Corporation-plans-waste-mgmt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:19:39.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi Corporation plans waste management overhaul as complaints pile up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Corporation, waste management</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Aug/14/colourful-kites-return-to-old-delhis-lal-quan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/d9gyqwgv/Colourful.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People buying kites ahead of Independence Day at Lal quan market.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:18:44.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Colourful kites return to Old Delhi’s Lal Quan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Colourful kites, Lal Quan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/51-year-old-from-tn-turns-childhood-dream-into-reality-secures-mbbs-seat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/erhx8cpv/Nagai-man-to-pursue.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Suresh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:16:39.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN man to pursue medical seat at 51</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Nagapattinam, MBBS, Suresh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/14/13-years-on-kerala-woman-thrives-with-asias-first-successful-heart-transplant-in-takayasu-patient</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/okwrfmmp/Sruthi-celebrates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sruthi celebrates with the doctors and her family at Lisie Hospital</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:16:36.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13 years on, Kerala woman thrives with Asia’s first successful heart transplant in Takayasu patient</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, heart transplant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/all-ab-pmjay-hospitals-in-odisha-to-have-help-desk-at-main-entrance-by-august-end</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/zapexop7/202608043891342.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:16:04.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All AB-PMJAY hospitals in Odisha to have help desk at main entrance by August-end</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Ayushman Bharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/14/six-bengaluru-hotels-fined-rs-16l-for-food-safety-breach</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/s106xrdw/6-hotels.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The inspections were carried out at eateries and hotels in the Byatarayanapura and Yelahanka divisions on the directions of Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:15:05.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six Bengaluru hotels fined Rs 1.6L for food safety breach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Food safety, fined, Bengaluru hotels</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/14/24-year-old-woman-allegedly-stabbed-to-death-by-boyfriend-in-ernakulam</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:13:38.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>24-year-old woman allegedly stabbed to death by boyfriend in Ernakulam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, stabbed to death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/earthquake-of-magnitude-31-hits-himachal-pradeshs-chamba</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/zx5k6xxt/ANI_20260426211429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 hits Chamba.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:12:31.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Earthquake of magnitude 3.1 hits Himachal Pradesh's Chamba</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Himachal Pradesh, Chamba earthquake</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/guidelines-issued-for-higher-education-institutions-in-odisha-under-gyanodaya-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/magczx47/C_53_1_CH1509_39531217.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:12:22.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guidelines issued for Higher Education Institutions in Odisha under Gyanodaya Scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Gyanodaya - Shikshya Ru Samruddhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/14/residents-protest-blame-poor-road-infrastructure-for-womans-death-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/mrcji3fv/Medha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>32-year-old Medha was killed in a road accident in Ananthnagar near Hebbagodi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:12:07.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Residents protest, blame poor road infrastructure for woman’s death in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, road accident, Pothole</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/jared-kushner-to-visit-israel-and-egypt-next-week-with-board-of-peace-officials-to-talk-gaza</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/5/27/original/Jared_Kushner_AP.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:09:20.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jared Kushner to visit Israel and Egypt next week with Board of Peace officials to talk Gaza</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israel-Palestine conflict, Jared Kushner, Gaza genocide, Gaza Board of Peace</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/kanniyakumari-student-gets-medical-seat-over-video-call-after-missing-counselling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/slyn9nqa/deo-call-after-missing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>V S Nikshitha &amp; V S Nikhil Shreeraam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:08:23.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kanniyakumari student gets medical seat over video call after missing counselling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, medical seat, Kanniyakumari student</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/14/karnataka-hc-rejects-darshans-plea-over-co-accuseds-pardon-appeal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-24/jvba89zh/darshan102902.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor and murder-accused Darshan Srinivas</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:07:58.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC rejects Darshan’s plea over co-accused’s pardon appeal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, actor Darshan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/received-link-to-pay-rto-fine-beware-its-a-trap</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/rshd19zj/Cyber-fraud.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:06:59.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Received link to pay RTO fine? Beware, it’s a trap</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, RTO, cyber fraudsters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/14/kerala-hc-questions-suspension-of-teacher-over-savarkar-quiz-question</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-08/rcckgvgx/P_481856637.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:06:44.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC questions suspension of teacher over Savarkar quiz question</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Savarkar quiz</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/odisha-plans-rs-16k-crore-power-infra-projects-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/zgzkazmy/Odisha-plans.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi taking a review of the Energy Department at Lok Seva Bhavan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:06:04.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha plans Rs 16K crore power infra projects: CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Mohan Charan Mahji</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/womens-shelters-across-karnataka-to-get-better-health-nutrition-digital-record-systems</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/myn3rfkb/C_32_1_CH0992_70968139.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During her third visit to a state women’s shelter in Bengaluru, Chowdhary reviewed the facilities and the health and living conditions of residents.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:06:03.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s shelters across Karnataka to get better health, nutrition, digital record systems</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Women’s shelters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/liquor-out-of-bounds-for-unmarried-youth-in-vilunthamavadi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/8p5k9kni/ngt.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Married men will also face a Rs 5,000 fine if they drink and indulge in heated arguments with their family or create a public menace.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:05:58.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Liquor out of bounds for unmarried youth in Vilunthamavadi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, alcohol, Vilunthamavadi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/paper-valuation-pay-unchanged-since-2015-mku-teachers-seek-hike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-19/eol0kkzs/C_1_1_CH1469_117497831.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Kamaraj University</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:05:09.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paper valuation pay unchanged since 2015, MKU teachers seek hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Kamaraj University</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/trump-orders-the-navy-to-return-to-an-older-system-of-launching-jets-off-aircraft-carriers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-01/qpggfwlp/AP26147613403197.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House as Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, looks on.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:04:06.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump orders the Navy to return to an older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, US Navy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/bjd-opposes-passage-of-mmdr-amendment-bill</loc>
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<image:caption>Parliament House in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:03:54.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD opposes passage of MMDR Amendment Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJD, MMDR Act</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/tn-coastal-communities-slam-amendments-to-mining-law</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/12/1/original/CSG-Kodiyakarai-fishermen.png</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:03:08.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Coastal communities slam amendments to mining law</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN fisherman</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/14/samastha-kanthapuram-faction-to-launch-samastha-graph-digital-platform-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-11/nefmwnz6/C_32_1_CH0343_65253553.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samastha Kerala Jem-Iyyathul Ulama general secretary Kanthapuram A P Aboobacker Musaliyar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:01:54.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samastha Kanthapuram faction to launch ‘Samastha Graph’ digital platform</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Samastha Kanthapuram</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/panel-formed-to-probe-into-irregularities-mku-tells-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/rgp4rxdl/ANI_20260730064240.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:01:02.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panel formed to probe into irregularities: MKU tells Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/odishas-mission-shakti-self-help-groups-prepare-60-lakh-national-flags</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/t9clz6ms/Mission.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The flags were prepared under the Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, achieving the entire target by the due date.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T03:00:17.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Mission Shakti self-help groups prepare 60 lakh national flags</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Self-Help Group, Har Ghar Tiranga</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/14/sabari-rail-project-faces-uncertainty-as-kerala-delays-land-acquisition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/mw1jfri8/train101649.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:59:29.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sabari rail project faces uncertainty as Kerala delays land acquisition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabari rail project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/neomax-scam-investors-want-tn-govt-to-step-in-expedite-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/vkasmd5c/202608043890929.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:59:25.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neomax scam: Investors want TN govt to step in, expedite probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Neomax scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/karnataka-teacher-awarded-25-year-jail-term-for-raping-minor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/q8j5sg9k/202511223583206.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kalaburagi Assistant Commissioner of Police Bindumani RN supervised the investigation and submitted the chargesheet to the Additional District and Sessions POCSO court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:59:04.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Teacher awarded 25-year jail term for raping minor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, rape, Minor, Teacher</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/banker-steals-gold-pledged-by-customers-in-mahbubabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-21/j4qmp982/ANI_20260721094358.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:58:58.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banker steals gold pledged by customers in Mahbubabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, gold, banker</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/tn-private-buses-hike-fare-without-approval-or-notice-cite-operating-costs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-01/02190ae4-337c-4c22-a3ab-2ea1b474051a/P_3389324912.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:56:10.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN private buses hike fare without approval or notice, cite operating costs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, private buses</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/pregnant-tribal-woman-carried-on-cot-to-hospital-in-asifabad</loc>
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<image:caption>A seven-months-pregnant tribal woman was carried on a cot across a local river by her family members</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:55:23.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pregnant tribal woman carried on cot to hospital in Asifabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Asifabad, Pregnant tribal woman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/odisha-high-court-orders-joint-verification-in-violence-over-road-to-mines</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:54:37.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha High Court orders joint verification in violence over road to mines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/outer-ring-road-white-topping-to-start-in-october</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-26/z8ucruvf/to-make-city’s-footpath.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:53:43.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Outer Ring Road white topping to start in October</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Outer Ring Road, Krishna Byre Gowda, white topping</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/five-more-students-arrested-in-19-yr-olds-murder-in-kovai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/3rxa9zpq/C_1_1_CH1332_12283536.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Five more students arrested in 19-yr-old’s murder in Kovai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/bengaluru-gears-up-for-freedom-habba-18000-register-for-event</loc>
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<image:caption>The surroundings of Gandhi Statue near Vidhana Soudha being decked up for Independence Day Freedom Habba on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Flags put up for sale at K R Circle on Thursday | Vinod Kumar T</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bengaluru gears up for Freedom Habba, 18,000 register for event</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/kerala-footballer-dies-in-vehicle-crash-in-kovai</loc>
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<image:caption>M Aseem Koraliyadan</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala footballer dies in vehicle crash in Kovai </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/excise-official-threatened-by-bhooja-ganesh-laddu-winner</loc>
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<image:caption>Excise official ‘threatened’ by Bhooja Ganesh laddu winner</image:caption>
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<news:title>Excise official ‘threatened’ by Bhooja Ganesh laddu winner</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/14/knew-them-but-not-their-drug-link-cm-satheesan-on-mdma-accused</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:50:42.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Knew them, but not their drug link: CM Satheesan on MDMA accused</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/cuttack-chandbali-gang-rape-five-of-six-accused-held</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:49:59.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuttack-Chandbali gang rape: Five of six accused held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha rape, gang rape</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/50-year-old-rider-mowed-down-by-private-college-bus-in-tn</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:49:26.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>50-year-old rider mowed down by private college bus in TN</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/north-korea-slams-us-south-korea-military-drills-and-threatens-strong-response</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - A vehicle from U.S. Army's the Stryker Combat Team crosses a floating bridge on the Namhan River during the combined river-crossing drill between South Korea and the United States as a part of the Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 in Yeoju, South Korea, Aug. 27, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:47:26.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Korea slams US-South Korea military drills and threatens strong response</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, north korea, North Korea- South Korea conflict, US-South Korea military drills</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/man-held-for-raping-impregnating-minor-in-matwada</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:46:41.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man held for raping, impregnating minor in Matwada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, rape, Minor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/tns-stanley-hospital-sanitation-worker-issued-memo-after-viral-egg-distribution-video</loc>
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<image:caption>A clip from the video shows an egg placed purportedly beside a patient’s foot | Express</image:caption>
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<news:title>TN's Stanley hospital sanitation worker issued memo after viral egg distribution video  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Government Stanley Medical College Hospital</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/madras-varsity-to-ink-mou-with-siddha-council</loc>
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<image:caption>University of Madras</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:45:14.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras varsity to ink MoU with Siddha council </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, University of Madras</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/two-technicians-die-in-fire-at-warangal-textile-park</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/dwo2gkre/202608043890686.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two technicians die in fire at Warangal textile park</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:44:26.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two technicians die in fire at Warangal textile park</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/14/gccs-reassessment-exercise-on-hold</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Chennai Corporation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:42:52.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GCC’s reassessment exercise on hold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/24-year-old-killed-by-brother-over-land-sale-proceeds-in-kandhamal-district</loc>
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<news:title>24-year-old killed by brother over land sale proceeds in Kandhamal district </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, murder, Kandhamal district</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/polls-to-elect-new-karnataka-speaker-chairman-today-bjp-to-boycott-speaker-election</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MLC Saleem Ahmed files his nomination for the post of Council Chairman, in Bengaluru on Thursday. CM DK Shivakumar, KPCC president BK Hariprasad, Urban Development Minister Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah and others were present.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:41:19.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Polls to elect new Karnataka Speaker, Chairman today; BJP to boycott Speaker election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Legislative Assembly Speaker</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/tree-branch-falls-on-school-premises-in-bhuvanagiri-class-3-girl-dead</loc>
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<image:caption>Tree branch falls on school premises in Bhuvanagiri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:40:58.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tree branch falls on school premises in Bhuvanagiri; Class 3 girl dead</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/pastor-on-run-after-raping-pregnant-woman-in-kalahandi</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pastor on run after raping pregnant woman in Kalahandi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/14/cmrl-to-study-feasibility-of-70-km-water-metro-corridor-floats-tender</loc>
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<image:caption>Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL)</image:caption>
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<news:title>CMRL to study feasibility of 70-km water metro corridor, floats tender</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai Metro Rail Limited</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/14/jacobite-church-welcomes-kerala-hc-verdict-orthodox-church-to-consult-legal-experts</loc>
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<image:caption>Catholicos Baselios Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:39:22.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jacobite Church welcomes Kerala HC verdict; Orthodox Church to consult legal experts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/onoe-panels-mulls-safeguards-against-midway-dissolving-of-houses-jpc-chair</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from March 25, 2025, Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC), PP Chaudhary, speaks during the JPC meeting on the ONOE Bill in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:38:49.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ONOE panels mulls safeguards against midway dissolving of houses: JPC chair</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Simultaneous polls, One nation one election bill, PP Chaudhary, 129th Constitutional Amendment Bill, JPC on ONOE</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/14/after-chennai-tambaram-corporations-property-tax-revision-draws-flak</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/ewu6tpnl/After-Chennai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:title>After Chennai, Tambaram corporation’s property tax revision draws flak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, Tambaram Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/14/eagle-busts-ganja-network-arrests-four-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/3xbnroaz/EAGLE.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:37:07.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EAGLE busts ganja network, arrests four in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Ganja, EAGLE</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/guwahati-diary-guru-randhawa-chips-in-for-flood-proof-homes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-08/y4wtfffk/ANI_20260608170145.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Guru Randhawa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:37:06.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guwahati Diary | Guru Randhawa chips in for flood-proof homes</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, flood relief, Assam floods, Guru Randhawa</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/two-odisha-officials-held-for-bungling-rs-302-cr-govt-funds</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:35:57.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Odisha officials held for bungling Rs 3.02 crore in government funds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, corruption</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/14/man-gives-kidney-a-new-inning-to-cricketer-son</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/1/2/original/organ-donation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Man gives kidney, a new inning to cricketer son</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:35:27.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man gives kidney, a new inning to cricketer son</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, cricketer, kidney</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/14/governments-stand-on-vande-mataram-will-be-clear-on-august-15-says-cm-satheesan</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:34:27.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government's stand on Vande Mataram will be clear on August 15, says CM Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/terrorist-wanted-for-1991-jammu-railway-station-blast-arrested-after-35-years</loc>
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<image:caption>The accused was arrested after a long chase of 35 years. (Representational image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:33:43.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Terrorist wanted for 1991 Jammu railway station blast arrested after 35 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu railway station blast</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/sri-lankan-navy-arrests-nine-tn-fishers-vijay-writes-to-jaishankar</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Sri Lankan Navy arrests nine TN fishers; Vijay writes to Jaishankar </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/14/ca-cheated-of-rs-245-crore-in-fake-trading-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/3skcknyj/Cyber-scam-probe-‘peels’-laundering.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CA cheated of Rs 2.45 crore in fake trading scam</image:caption>
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<news:title>CA cheated of Rs 2.45 crore in fake trading scam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/rg-kar-rape-murder-former-tmc-mla-arrested-by-wb-police-from-balasore-hotel</loc>
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<image:caption>Mother of RG Kar rape and murder victim MLA Ratna Debnath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:31:59.628Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RG Kar rape &amp; murder: Former TMC MLA arrested by WB police from Balasore hotel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Balasore, Kolkata RG Kar Hospital horror</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/karnataka-hc-issues-notice-to-state-centre-on-diversion-of-711-acres</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:31:56.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC issues notice to state, Centre on ‘diversion’ of 711 acres </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/para-cricketer-gets-invite-to-presidents-at-home-reception</loc>
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<image:caption>Aamir Hussain Lone has been invited to President Droupadi Murmu’s ‘At Home’ reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Independence Day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:31:29.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Para cricketer gets invite to President’s ‘At Home’ reception</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/14/kerala-hc-asks-state-to-mediate-orthodox-jacobite-dispute-sets-aside-police-protection-to-churches</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala High Court Building, Ernakulam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:29:53.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC asks state to mediate Orthodox-Jacobite dispute, sets aside police protection to churches</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Aug/14/hydraa-secures-park-land-in-chandanagar-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of a park used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:29:06.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HYDRAA secures park land in Chandanagar</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/karnataka-bandh-over-cauvery-issue-evokes-poor-response</loc>
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<image:caption>Kannada activists hit pictures of Tamil Nadu leaders with brooms during the Karnataka bandh in Mysuru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:28:56.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka bandh over Cauvery issue evokes poor response</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/two-teenage-boys-arrested-for-raping-2-first-year-student-in-cuttack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/xc41etih/ANI_20250716024722.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:28:08.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two teenage boys arrested 
for raping +2 first-year student in Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, sexual harassment, Odisha rape</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/velu-extracted-sand-worth-rs-8-crore-from-lake-claims-ngo</loc>
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<image:caption>Former DMK Minister EV Velu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:27:56.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Velu extracted sand worth Rs 8 crore from lake, claims NGO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK leader EV Velu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/power-corridor-rs-chairman-rues-low-productivity</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajya Sabha Chairman CP Radhakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:27:26.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power corridor | RS chairman rues low productivity</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CP Radhakrishnan, Rajys Sabha proceedings</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/fund-misappropriation-at-sri-anjaneya-swamy-temple-four-staff-face-action</loc>
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<image:caption>Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:26:12.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fund misappropriation at Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple: four staff face action </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, funds, Sri Anjaneya Swamy Temple</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/india-bloc-gives-speakers-tea-party-a-miss-dmks-kanimozhi-attends</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla greets in the House during the Monsoon session of Parliament.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:26:12.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc gives Speaker’s tea party a miss; DMK's Kanimozhi attends</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, DMK, Parliament Monsoon Session, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Aug/14/kerala-tripunithura-municipality-scales-up-athachamayam-fete-eyes-heritage-tag</loc>
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<image:caption>Athachamayam procession</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:25:32.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala: Tripunithura municipality scales up Athachamayam fete, eyes heritage tag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Athachamayam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/low-lying-areas-of-balasore-and-mayurbhanj-inundated</loc>
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<image:caption>Houses located near the Budhabalanga River were flooded in Mayurbhanj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:24:39.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low-lying areas of Balasore and Mayurbhanj inundated</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Odisha flood</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/wrd-prepares-project-report-to-curb-pollution-in-cauvery-two-other-rivers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/anufcvlu/WRD-prepares-project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Plastic waste and garbage float in Cauvery water at Hogenakkal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:23:54.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WRD prepares project report to curb pollution in Cauvery, two other rivers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Water Resources department</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Aug/14/odisha-government-plans-to-dredge-rivers-to-tackle-floods</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:22:58.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government plans to dredge rivers to tackle floods</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha rain, Odisha floods</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/cm-dk-shivakumar-takes-leaf-out-of-siddaramaiahs-playbook-with-appointment-of-dalit-muzrai-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>KS Basavanthappa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:22:38.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM DK Shivakumar takes leaf out of Siddaramaiah’s playbook, with appointment of Dalit Muzrai minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, Dalit Muzrai minister, KS Basavanthappa</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/railway-travel-concessions-to-acid-attack-survivors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:19:31.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Railway travel concessions to acid attack survivors’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, acid attack survivors, Travel concessions, Railway concessions</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/307-teams-to-inspect-government-schools-across-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/fdhojf5w/C_23_1_CH1236_35150020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>307 teams to inspect government schools across Telangana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:18:47.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>307 teams to inspect government schools across Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana, 307 teams</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/rourkela-faces-worst-urban-deluge-in-decades-over-5000-evacuated</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/f5psrovr/Rourkela.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cars submerged in storm water at Basanti Colony in Rourkela following heavy rainfall on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/6gq8a9qt/Rourkelaa.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:18:34.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rourkela faces worst urban deluge in decades, over 5,000 evacuated</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, floods, Odisha rain</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/sumit-sarkar-famed-historian-of-modern-india-passes-away-at-87</loc>
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<image:caption>Eminent historian Sumit Sarkar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:18:15.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sumit Sarkar, famed historian of Modern India, passes away at 87</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sumit Sarkar, Historian Sumit Sarkar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/karnataka-cabinet-approves-public-places-access-bill-sets-stage-for-political-storm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/9lzi8vhy/Protest-is.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM DK Shivakumar addresses a gathering in Malur, Kolar, on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:17:58.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet approves Public Places &amp; Access Bill, sets stage for political storm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka cabinet, Public Places &amp; Access Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/pondy-govt-seeks-two-years-to-conduct-civic-body-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/6sc400sl/C_1_1_CH1104_12170011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:16:29.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pondy govt seeks two years to conduct 
civic body polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Aug/14/floods-loom-again-11-districts-in-odisha-put-on-alert</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/9ifradst/Floods-loom.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:16:06.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Floods loom again, 11 districts in Odisha put on alert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Central Water Commission, Odisha floods</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/45l-to-benefit-from-rs-57k-crore-haryana-water-programme</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-18/npxtf6lv/C_1_1_CH1344_102416628.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:15:45.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>45L to benefit from Rs 5.7K crore Haryana water programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana water programme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/13/seven-african-serval-cats-including-three-cubs-found-at-erode-farm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/ppk0aslb/African-serval-cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:15:28.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven African serval cats, including three cubs, found at Erode farm</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Erode farm</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/light-to-moderate-rain-likely-in-telangana-for-two-days-says-imd</loc>
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<image:caption>Light to moderate rain likely in Telangana for two days, says IMD</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:14:11.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Light to moderate rain likely in Telangana for two days, says IMD </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, moderate rain, IMD Alerts</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/karnataka-khadi-tricolour-loses-lustre-workers-in-distress-over-rs-150cr-pending-incentives</loc>
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<image:caption>An employee at the Bengeri flag-making unit in Hubballi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:12:34.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Khadi Tricolour loses lustre, workers in distress over Rs 150cr pending incentives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Khadi Federation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/stone-inscription-on-land-grant-sheds-light-on-mulkanoors-chalukya-link</loc>
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<image:caption>A 10th-century donation inscription discovered at Mulkanoor in Bheemadevarapalli mandal of Hanumakonda district. The damaged inscription also carries religious sculptures of Ganesha, Shiva, Nandi and Mahishasuramardini, while votive Naga stones lie opposite the rock.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Researchers said the discovery is significant as it brings to light both a previously undocumented inscription and a wider archaeological site linked to Mulkanoor’s medieval history.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:11:01.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stone inscription on land grant sheds light on Mulkanoor’s Chalukya link</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, stone inscription, Chalukya</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Aug/14/chutney-confidentials</loc>
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<image:caption>Anjeer (fig) and chocolate chutney</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/5qgcee6z/Sudha-G-Tilak-Pic-credit-G.Venket-Ram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sudha G Tilak, journalist and author</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/u0a9alub/Chutney-Cov.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:11:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chutney Confidentials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/karnataka-maintains-dominance-among-indias-startup-hubs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/sqg3hh7k/Start-up.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:10:02.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka maintains dominance among India’s startup hubs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, startup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/sir-ceo-directs-officials-not-to-accept-family-register-certificates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-05/hvewvcsv/P_3752261854.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>HYDERABAD - Telangana Chief Electoral Officer C Sudharshan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:06:17.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR: CEO directs officials not to accept  family register certificates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Election Commission of India, family register certificates</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/only-12-of-karnatakas-61-railway-stations-upgraded-under-amrit-bharat-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-12/cbwtycsj/Major-upgrades.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Several major stations in the state are still undergoing substantial works.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:04:52.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Only 12 of Karnataka’s 61 railway stations upgraded under Amrit Bharat scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Amrit Bharat scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/revanth-vows-resolution-of-22a-land-listing-issues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/0vrztyeb/Revanth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy breaks ground for the Indiramma Indlu LIG Towers project at KPHB Colony in Hyderabad on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:03:04.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revanth vows resolution of 22A land listing issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, land listing issues</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/brakes-on-off-roading-events-on-i-day-weekend-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister Khandre had noted that such activities include crossing rivers, climbing and descending hills and navigating through muddy roads.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:01:39.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brakes on off-roading events on I-Day weekend in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, off-roading events</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/14/next-odisha-dgp-sc-asks-upsc-not-to-finalise-names-till-agust-18</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/mcvynret/ANI20250926105237-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:00:56.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Next Odisha DGP: SC asks UPSC not to finalise names till Agust 18</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Odisha, Odisha DGP, UPSC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/family-register-certificate-introduced-with-malafide-intent-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-21/75l07k8y/C_23_1_CH1593_36173441.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP state unit president N Ramchander Rao</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T02:00:36.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family register certificate introduced with malafide intent: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BJP chief N Ramchander Rao, FRC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/14/security-guard-among-three-held-in-bengaluru-kalaburagi-over-suspected-links-to-pakistan-based-terror-outfits</loc>
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<image:caption>The police made the arrest on Tuesday based on a tip from an informant.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:52:09.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security guard among three held in Bengaluru, Kalaburagi over suspected links to Pakistan-based terror outfits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, security guard</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/hate-speech-panel-proposes-school-curriculum-dedicated-tribunal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-23/d98ambw6/Focus-back-on-v.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana legislative assembly</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:51:31.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hate speech panel proposes school curriculum, dedicated tribunal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, hate speech, Telangana Legislative Assembly</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/respecting-the-tricolour-beyond-independence-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/l355au2i/Respecting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, police personnel take part in a full dress rehearsal at the historic Golconda Fort in Hyderabad on Saturday | SRI LOGANATHAN VELMURUGAN</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ahead of Independence Day celebrations, police personnel take part in a full dress rehearsal at the historic Golconda Fort</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:48:26.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Respecting the Tricolour beyond Independence Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Independence Day, Tricolour</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/two-southern-districts-attract-rs-28337-crore-in-investments</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Vijay, wearing a ‘v’ badge, attended the investors conclave on Thursday in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:48:21.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two southern districts attract Rs 28,337 crore in investments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi, Vettri Tamil Nadu Investment Conclave</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/brs-government-stability-not-tenth-schedule-criterion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/6mtsfbtj/Defection.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:45:36.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS: Government stability not Tenth Schedule criterion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS, tenth schedule</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/bci-order-on-nalsar-graduates-manifestly-arbitrary-former-a-g</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/3dnx5gta/Bar-Council.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BCI order on NALSAR graduates ‘manifestly arbitrary’: Former A-G</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:43:56.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BCI order on NALSAR graduates 
‘manifestly arbitrary’: Former A-G</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Bar Council of India, NALSAR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/passenger-train-derails-and-11-people-injured-after-carriages-overturn-in-southern-england</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/2pma22s1/AP26225728267499.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A train with around 150 people aboard derailed near the Lewes, England, railway station in East Sussex on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:41:38.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passenger train derails and 11 people injured after carriages overturn in southern England</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, passenger train derailment, southern England</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/high-court-puts-enrolments-by-state-bar-council-on-hold</loc>
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<image:caption>HC puts enrolments by state Bar Council on hold</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:40:59.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High Court puts enrolments by state Bar Council on hold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, High Court, Bar Council</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/high-court-makes-disclosure-of-earlier-fir-quashing-pleas-mandatory</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:38:45.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High Court makes disclosure of earlier FIR quashing pleas mandatory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, FIR, Telangana High court.</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/seven-african-serval-cats-including-three-cubs-found-at-erode-farm-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/3zlnesoi/whatsappimage20260813at40606pm11308chn1-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Press club says reporters barred from recent events involving CM C Joseph Vijay, rejects space and security reasons as inconsistent with the pattern.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-14/40q1q60t/Screenshot20260814031622.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:37:13.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK govt under fire for ‘media ban’ at conclave</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK govt</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/thummala-nageswara-rao-warns-sellers-of-action-over-spurious-fertiliser</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>2026-08-14T01:33:08.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thummala Nageswara Rao warns sellers of action over spurious fertiliser</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Fertiliser, Agriculture Minister Nageswara Rao</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/asi-plans-to-conduct-study-of-sangam-era-structures-found-in-kollidam-riverbed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/4hax7myu/ASI-plans-to-conduct.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brick structures believed to date back to the Sangam era found on the bed of the Kollidam river in Tiruchy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:32:52.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ASI plans to conduct study of Sangam-era structures found in Kollidam riverbed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, ASI, Kollidam riverbed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Aug/14/ngt-orders-telangana-to-stop-sand-mining-at-sitammasagar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-23/rccyxhyt/ANI_20260223122640.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Green Tribunal (NGT), South, has directed Telangana to immediately stop sand extraction from the Sitammasagar Multipurpose Project in Mulugu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:30:44.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT orders Telangana to stop sand mining at Sitammasagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, National Green Tribunal NGT, Sitammasagar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/uk-varsities-refuse-to-accept-tns-ambedkar-scholarship</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/t7a8j0o0/varsities-refuse-to-accept-TN’s-Ambedkar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-14T01:30:08.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK varsities refuse to accept TN’s Ambedkar scholarship</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, UK universities, Annal Ambedkar Overseas Higher Education Scholarship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/14/medical-counselling-begins-neet-repeaters-dominate</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Students attend counselling for MBBS &amp; BDS admissions at Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital, Omandurar Estate, in Chennai on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Medical counselling begins; NEET repeaters dominate</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rescuers in Colombia making last-ditch efforts to locate earthquake survivors early on August 13, 2026, as the critical 72-hour window for rescue operations neared its end.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hopes fade in Colombia as window to find quake survivors shuts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/14/man-used-a-screwdriver-to-kill-his-wife-and-daughter-at-a-minnesota-daycare-police-say</loc>
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<image:caption>Law enforcement respond to a call at a home daycare, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Hopkins, Minn.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Man used a screwdriver to kill his wife and daughter at a Minnesota daycare, police say</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/13/india-vs-sri-lanka-shubman-and-co-face-trial-by-spin</loc>
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<image:caption>India captain Shubman Gill</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T23:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs Sri Lanka: Shubman and Co face trial by spin</news:title>
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<image:caption>The exterior of the Kennedy Center is seen, Friday, July 31, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T20:36:21.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump's name and close for two years, challenging US court order</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/13/neet-ug-paper-leak-case-two-doctors-among-three-arrested-in-bihar-for-ghostwriting</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T20:25:49.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET-UG paper leak case: Two doctors among three arrested in Bihar for ‘ghostwriting’</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T20:11:31.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mystery surrounds deaths of IIT-Kharagpur student, nurse at Kolkata government hospital</news:title>
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<image:caption>On the occasion of World Organ Donation Day, experts said the country's organ donation rate remains below 1% of its population.</image:caption>
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<news:title>World Organ Donation Day: Experts call for awareness to curb myths as India sees record transplants</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/13/lungi-is-innocent-its-politics-isnt</loc>
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<image:caption>The tragedy is that India has repeatedly experienced the politics of cultural ridicule</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T19:59:53.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lungi is innocent, its politics isn't</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/13/massive-trust-deficit-across-aisles-hobbles-parliaments-work</loc>
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<image:caption>MPs during the Monsoon session of Parliament in New Delhi on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T19:59:15.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Massive trust deficit across aisles hobbles Parliament's work</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/13/us-judge-dismisses-trump-administration-lawsuit-alleging-antisemitism-at-harvard-university</loc>
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<image:caption>People take photos near a John Harvard statue, left, on the Harvard University campus, Jan. 2, 2024, in Cambridge, Mass.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T19:22:42.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US judge dismisses Trump administration lawsuit alleging antisemitism at Harvard University</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/13/fssais-warning-to-celebrities-why-it-matters</loc>
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<image:caption>The FSSAI warning comes at a time when celebrity advertising and influencer marketing have become an important part of the food and beverage industry.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:51:52.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI’s warning to celebrities and influencers: Why it matters</news:title>
<news:keywords>FSSAI warning to celebrities </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Aug/13/spacexai-launches-grok-46-as-cheaper-rival-to-openai-and-anthropic</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:44:38.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SpaceXAI launches Grok 4.6 as cheaper rival to OpenAI and Anthropic</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/13/tnpl-royal-show-from-easwaran-takes-nellai-home</loc>
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<image:caption>Rithik Easwaran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:44:24.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNPL: Royal show from Easwaran takes Nellai home</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Aug/13/redmi-note-17-review-big-battery-amoled-display-and-enough-power-for-everyday-use</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:42:18.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Redmi Note 17 review: Big battery, AMOLED display and enough power for everyday use</news:title>
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<image:caption>Student and aspirant Rupesh Kumar Pandey stages a hunger strike during a protest with others demanding a probe into alleged recruitment exam irregularities conducted by the JPSC and JSSC, at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:41:22.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand protesters to hold ‘Tiranga Yatra’ on I-Day, refuse to end stir until demands met</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Aug/13/trai-mycall-app-revamped-consumers-can-now-report-call-quality-issues-directly</loc>
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<news:title>TRAI MyCall app revamped: 
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Aug/13/google-launches-pixel-11-series-in-india-with-tensor-g6-and-gemini-ai</loc>
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<news:title>Google launches Pixel 11 series in India with Tensor G6 and Gemini AI</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Aug/13/teluguinterviews2026aug13uday-chauhan-there-is-more-to-pallaburusu-than-the-toothbrush</loc>
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<image:caption>Uday Chauhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:31:30.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uday Chauhan: There is more to Pallaburusu than the toothbrush</news:title>
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<image:caption>Varun Tej, Chiranjeevi and Nagababu at the success meet of Korean Kanakaraju</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:31:11.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chiranjeevi: It is wrong to say audiences didn’t come to theatres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Korean Kanakaraju, Varun Tej, Chiranjeevi, Merlapaka Gandhi, Ritika Nayak, Thaman S, Comedian Satya</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Aug/13/coming-full-circle-from-the-stroke-of-midnight-hour</loc>
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<image:caption>In India, democracy has struck deeper roots and continues to evolve, although it faces challenges spasmodically</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coming full circle from the stroke of midnight hour</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Aug/13/tvk-delimitation-motion-clarifies-others-stances</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-12/rcusq9uu/ANI_20260812062414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Assembly advocated for a freeze on Lok Sabha seats at 543</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK delimitation motion clarifies others' stances</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Aug/13/hindinews2026aug12aparshakti-khurrana-veer-pahariya-led-prem-keetanu-gets-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Aparshakti Khurana; Veer Pahariya - lead actors of Prem Keetanu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:30:43.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aparshakti Khurrana-Veer Pahariya led Prem Keetanu gets release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prem Keetanu movie, Aparshakti Khurana, Veer Pahariya</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Aug/13/quick-take-accountability-in-ruins</loc>
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<image:caption>Historian Sumit Sarkar breathed his last in New Delhi on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Unsparing eye</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/13/hockey-world-cup-how-india-women-rose-as-one-after-two-tumultuous-years</loc>
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<image:caption>The Indian hockey women before leaving for the World Cup</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:27:25.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hockey World Cup: How India women rose as one after two tumultuous years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Indian hockey, Sjoerd Marijne, Savita Punia, 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/13/special-racquet-tales-of-legendary-pros-more-how-2009-edition-fuelled-satchis-passion-for-game</loc>
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<image:caption>Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:23:02.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special racquet, tales of legendary pros: How 2009 edition of World C'ships fuelled SatChi's passion for game</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/13/20-firms-bid-for-indias-rare-earth-magnet-manufacturing-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-26/5eelpwfj/202511263588089.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Cabinet okays mega scheme for local manufacturing of Rare Earth Permanent Magnets</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:13:44.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>20 firms bid for India’s rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>rare earth, rare earth magnet manufacturing scheme</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/13/niti-aayog-bats-for-profit-led-manufacturing-push-greater-scale</loc>
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<image:caption>NITI Aayog</image:caption>
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<news:title>NITI Aayog bats for profit-led manufacturing push, greater scale</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/13/nites-files-labour-ministry-complaint-over-wipro-onboarding-delay-for-200-plus-hires</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-16/a0oahzn2/202607163866466.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wipro onboarding delay for 200-plus hires</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:09:01.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NITES files Labour Ministry complaint over Wipro onboarding delay for 200-plus hires</news:title>
<news:keywords>Wipro, Wipro hirings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/13/trade-deficit-hits-six-month-high-at-3198-bn-west-asia-exports-gain-momentum</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/7w0f5mjn/ANI_20260515092506.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Goods trade deficit stood at 26.5% of total merchandise trade in July, compared with 27.3% a year earlier</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:06:14.402Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trade deficit hits six-month high at $31.98 bn; West Asia exports gain momentum</news:title>
<news:keywords>India Trade deficit, India exports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/13/us-100-tariff-threat-a-concern-commerce-ministry</loc>
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<image:caption>US president Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:03:21.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US 100% tariff threat a concern: Commerce ministry</news:title>
<news:keywords>US tariff, US tariff on Russian oil</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/13/ahead-of-iphone-18-launch-apple-devices-run-short-in-india-as-supply-tightens</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/12/23/original/iPhone71-Reuters.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apple device shortages in India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T18:00:37.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Ahead of iPhone 18 launch, Apple devices run short in India as supply tightens</news:title>
<news:keywords>iPhone, Apple devices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/13/human-trafficking-row-finally-greco-roman-wrestlers-get-slovakia-visas-for-u20-worlds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/b8sufd0r/ANI_20240510051343.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:58:33.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Human trafficking' row: Finally, Greco-Roman wrestlers get Slovakia visas for U20 Worlds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, human trafficking, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), U20 World Championships, Slovakia Embassy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/haryana-cabinet-approves-rules-mandating-registration-safety-certificates-for-coaching-centres</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/7h48utp4/student.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Haryana Cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal for framing the Haryana Private Coaching Institutes (Registration and Regulation) Rules, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:43:28.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana Cabinet approves rules mandating registration, safety certificates for coaching centres</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Haryana Coaching Centres, Haryana Coaching Centre Law, Private Coaching Centres</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/13/air-india-to-induct-100-planes-in-2-years-wilson</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/8wo2j4gq/ANI_20251124120540.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air India CEO Campbell Wilson</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:36:45.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India to induct 100 planes in 2 years: Wilson

</news:title>
<news:keywords>Air India fleet expansion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/cji-kant-invite-row-bci-reverses-course-hours-after-halting-enrolment-of-2026-nalsar-graduates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/i8lr4a21/Chief-Justice-of-India-Surya-Kant.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Justice of India Surya Kant interacts with persons with disabilities at the Supreme Court in New Delhi on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:36:42.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJI Kant invite row: BCI reverses course hours after halting enrolment of 2026 NALSAR graduates</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bar Council of India, NALSAR University of Law, CJI Surya Kant, NALSAR Convocation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/13/israeli-settlers-siege-of-palestinian-homes-in-occupied-west-bank-draws-sharp-us-rebuke</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/g1axukfw/AP26224599849869.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli soldiers stand guard next to settlers in front of Palestinian homes that they have blockaded in the village of Qusra, south of Nablus, in the occupied West Bank, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli settlers' siege of Palestinian homes in occupied West Bank draws sharp US rebuke</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israeli settlers, Palestine conflict, West Bank Occupation, Settler Attacks</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/13/tata-motors-passenger-vehicles-reports-80-drop-in-pat-as-jlr-volume-struggles-in-q1</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/cnoh30zr/202608133902615.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Q1 profit plunges 80 pc to Rs 775 crore</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:22:13.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles reports 80% drop in PAT as JLR volume struggles in Q1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tata Motors PV results </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/13/uk-records-hottest-day-of-the-year-as-western-europe-swelters-once-again</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/9j4vixpt/AP26225450514238.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A dog runs over dried grass in front of Tower Bridge during the fifth heatwave of the year in London, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/xtk3laxn/AP26225489613321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A general view of the ancient stone circle Stonehenge amid dried grass in Wiltshire, England, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:15:05.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK records hottest day of the year as western Europe swelters once again</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, climate change, United Kingdom, Europe heatwave, UK Heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/jharkhand-govt-blocks-roads-to-cm-sorens-residence-amid-fears-of-fresh-student-march</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/r4ssxezi/PTI08132026000519B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard near a road blocked amid security concerns, amid the ongoing protest by students and aspirants demanding a probe into alleged recruitment exam irregularities conducted by the JPSC and JSSC, near Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's residence, in Ranchi, Jharkhand, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T17:06:28.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand govt blocks roads to CM Soren's residence amid fears of fresh student march</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Hemant Soren, Jharkhand students protest, JPSC protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Aug/13/shillong-lajong-fc-qualify-for-quarters-after-thrilling-draw-vs-langsning</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/k97qh6ra/Image-7-SLFC-VS-LSFC.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shillong Lajong FC draw their match against Langsning FC on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:58:28.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shillong Lajong FC qualify for quarters after thrilling draw vs Langsning </news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports, Other, Indian football, East Bengal FC, Shillong Lajong FC, Durand Cup, Langsning FC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/13/rajasthan-set-to-become-fifth-bjp-ruled-state-with-ucc-as-cabinet-clears-bill</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/j6btwj0w/Bhajanlal-Sharma.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma speaks at an event in Jaipur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:53:45.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan set to become fifth BJP-ruled state with UCC as Cabinet clears Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Uniform Civil Code, Rajasthan UCC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/13/chennai-corporation-halts-property-tax-reassessment-amid-backlash-fund-crunch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-10/sjefr2xb/ripponbuilding_b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Greater Chennai Corporation office in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:37:39.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai corporation halts property tax reassessment amid backlash, fund crunch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Greater Chennai Corporation, property tax, fund crunch</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Aug/13/india-vs-sri-lanka-why-the-visitors-might-field-three-left-arm-spinners-at-galle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/eii3uckz/BeFunky-collage1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:34:19.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs Sri Lanka: Why the visitors might field three left-arm spinners at Galle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, Manav Suthar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/13/with-good-governance-in-mind-ioc-closely-monitoring-ioas-election-process</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-13/raagx2q1/PT-Usha.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>IOA chief PT Usha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:32:39.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IOA good governance: IOC closely monitoring NOC India's election process</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Indian Olympic Association, International Olympic Committee, National Sports Governance Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Aug/13/18-of-maharashtra-voters-face-exclusion-from-electoral-roll-over-unsubmitted-sir-forms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/0r9dkbe2/Poll-panel-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:23:51.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18% of Maharashtra voters face exclusion from electoral roll over unsubmitted SIR forms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, SIR of electoral rolls, Maharashtra SIR</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/13/who-could-succeed-tata-sons-chair-n-chandrasekaran</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/9w1217mv/202511293590915.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T16:19:34.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who could succeed Tata Sons chair N Chandrasekaran?</news:title>
<news:keywords>N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/13/ttfi-says-sports-ministry-suspension-could-be-third-party-interference-and-against-olympic-charter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/3x2qa66n/TT.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:54:49.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTFI says sports ministry suspension could be third party interference and against Olympic Charter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Indian table tennis</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/badrinath-offering-theft-accuseds-mother-files-rti-on-staff-roles-bktc-appointments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/f96ysavg/Badrinath-Temple.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Badrinath Temple, in Chamoli, Uttarakhand, July 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:41:50.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Badrinath offering theft: Accused’s mother files RTI on staff roles, BKTC appointments</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RTI, Badrinath donation row, BKTC, Badrinath offering theft</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/we-want-our-principal-back-jharkhand-school-students-protest-against-transfer-win-demand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/mcbmz4mq/Garhwa-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The students, who had been agitating over the issue for three days, also staged a protest at the Deputy Commissioner’s office after arriving there in two buses.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:34:17.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'We want our principal back': Jharkhand school students protest against transfer, win demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jharkhand students protest, Kandi Students Protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/attack-on-sukhbir-badal-the-advocate-turned-gurdwara-sewadar-accused-of-wielding-kirpan-at-sad-chief</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/6up30xlg/new-new-72.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The attacker was identified as 62-year-old Jaspal Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:22:00.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attack on Sukhbir Badal: The advocate-turned-gurdwara sewadar accused of wielding kirpan at SAD chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Maharashtra, Sukhbir Singh Badal, knife attack, kirpan, Nihang Sikhs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/stormy-monsoon-session-ends-amid-disruptions-several-bills-passed-without-debate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/uy3djfr5/20260812261L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Birla did not deliver the customary valedictory address highlighting the performance and productivity of the House during the session.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:03:31.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stormy Monsoon Session ends amid disruptions; several bills passed without debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Parliament Monsoon Session, Lok Sabha proceedings, Monsoon Session 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/act-east-gets-military-push-as-iaf-drills-in-malaysia-army-heads-to-thailand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/e0ymu38y/IMG3983.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The IAF has deployed four Rafales from 101 Squadron along with two C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift aircraft from 81 Squadron.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T15:02:25.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Act East gets military push as IAF drills in Malaysia, Army heads to Thailand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/india/2026/Aug/13/modi-thinks-foreign-policy-is-hugs-rahul-gandhi-congress-leader-takes-swipe-at-italian-pm-meloni</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:48:49.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi thinks foreign policy is hugs: Rahul Gandhi, Congress leader takes swipe at Italian PM Meloni</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Aug/13/why-mumbai-floods-every-monsoon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/9/4/original/mumbai-rains0pti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mumbai residents cross a flooded road as vehicles ply on it following heavy monsoon rains.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/5cdea6e8-4918-43f6-a523-70a8e6930537/heavy%20pre.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wait to catch trains at a railway station in Mumbai on Monday. The tracks are covered by flood water.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:43:03.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Mumbai floods every monsoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai rain</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/arunachal-students-march-to-taksing-to-assess-ground-reality-amid-pla-intrusion-claims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/gwrb1efi/New-Project-2026-08-13T195911.290.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The AAPSU’s “Taksing Chalo, Bharat Bachao” march will culminate on August 15 with the hoisting of the national flag.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:31:51.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arunachal students march to Taksing to assess ground reality amid PLA intrusion claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PLA, AAPSU</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/13/iran-rejects-trump-claims-of-us-control-over-strait-of-hormuz-as-lies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/gzpxh7d3/ANI_20260620214113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The comments came a day after Trump said his country is controlling the strait, vital for the flow of global energy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:23:10.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Strait of Hormuz as 'lies'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/13/india-pulls-out-of-asean-cup-for-brazil-friendly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/pn4icgex/rg8gbl7ssa2t0sjqyejq.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India, who failed to qualify for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, has struggled to secure regular high-quality opposition in recent years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:16:43.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India pulls out of ASEAN Cup for Brazil friendly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Indian football team, Brazil national football team, ASEAN Cup, India vs Brazil</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Aug/13/bihar-government-announces-job-financial-aid-for-family-of-man-killed-in-police-encounter</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:08:03.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar government announces job, financial aid for family of man killed in police encounter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, financial aid, Bharat Bhushan Tiwari</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/rahul-gandhi-calls-bjp-rss-bunch-of-jokers-scoffs-at-pm-modis-foreign-policy-over-hugging-leaders</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi addresses the 'Rachnatmak Congress National Convention', at the Constitution Club, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:07:20.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi calls BJP-RSS 'bunch of jokers'; scoffs at PM Modi's foreign policy over 'hugging' leaders</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP-RSS, ​Rahul Gandhi, PM Narendra Modi​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/cm-dhami-urges-uttarakhand-students-to-build-skills-for-technology-driven-jobs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/g4me648v/IMG-20260813-WA0248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T14:03:40.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Dhami urges Uttarakhand students to build skills for technology-driven jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, Pushkar Singh Dhami, Doon University</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Aug/13/tribal-body-gives-assam-police-48-hours-to-arrest-four-from-arunachal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-10/d52s2yt7/202608103899195.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At least 12 Assam residents were injured in the August 10 firing incident, which occurred within Assam’s territory.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:55:29.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal body gives Assam Police 48 hours to arrest four from Arunachal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam Police, Assam Tribal Body</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/centre-invites-bids-for-rs-1-lakh-crore-iaf-transport-aircraft-buy</loc>
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<image:caption>Tata is partnering U.S. firm Lockheed Martin to offer the C-130J Super Hercules, which is already operated by the IAF for special operations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:53:14.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre invites bids for Rs 1 lakh crore IAF transport aircraft buy </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Air Force, India government</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/sad-chief-sukhbir-badal-injured-in-kirpan-attack-by-nihang-in-maharashtras-nanded-one-held</loc>
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<image:caption>A video recorded after the attack showed Badal walking with a saffron cloth wrapped around his right hand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:44:54.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SAD chief Sukhbir Badal out of danger; assailant in custody; Maha CM orders prob </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sukhbir Singh Badal, Nanded</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/cag-flags-poor-planning-funding-gaps-behind-green-india-missions-98-pc-shortfall-in-forest-cover-target</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-15/h90d1zs5/TNIEimport202398originalCAG.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of the CAG office in New Delhi, used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:39:42.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CAG flags poor planning, funding gaps behind Green India Mission’s 98 pc shortfall in forest cover target</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/sukhbir-badal-attack-draws-political-condemnation-pm-modi-enquires-about-health-maharashtra-cm-orders-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiromani Akali Dal chief and former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal with wife and party leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal and others offer prayers during a visit to the Gurudwara Takhat Sachkhand Sri Hazur Sahib, in Nanded, Maharashtra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:25:14.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sukhbir Badal attack draws political condemnation; PM Modi enquires about health, Maharashtra CM orders probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Devendra Fadnavis, Akali Dal, Sukhbir Singh Dalal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/india/2026/Aug/13/sting-of-untouchability-bjp-has-to-answer-mallikarjun-kharges-rally-shuddhikaran-claims</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:15:26.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sting of Untouchability: BJP has to answer Mallikarjun Kharge's Rally 'Shuddhikaran' claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>mallikarjun kharge, purification ritual, bjp, john brittas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Aug/13/gopichand-and-chopra-launch-indian-school-of-coaching-excellence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/iyg2sray/Neeraj.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Through ISCE, the Neeraj Chopra Foundation hopes to create an environment where coaches continue to learn, evolve and inspire generations of athletes to realise their full potential</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:09:52.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gopichand and Chopra launch Indian School of Coaching Excellence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Pullela Gopichand, Neeraj Chopra, Coaches' education</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/13/ex-tmc-mla-nirmal-ghosh-held-over-alleged-role-in-hurried-cremation-of-rg-kar-victim</loc>
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<image:caption>Former TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:05:59.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh held over alleged role in 'hurried cremation' of RG Kar victim</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, RG Kar rape-murder case, Nirmal Ghosh, RG Kar case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/ed-raids-11-properties-in-punjab-over-alleged-illegal-industrial-plot-allotments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-03/zi2wotos/ANI_20251003144234.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The federal probing agency said the raids, carried out from August 4 to 6 in Amritsar, Gurdaspur and Ludhiana, targeted officials of the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC) and their associates.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T13:04:41.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids 11 properties in Punjab over alleged illegal industrial plot allotments</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ED raids, industrial plot allotments</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/parliament-productivity-at-19-in-lok-sabha-39-in-rajya-sabha-rijiju-govt-blames-congress-for-disruptions</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju addresses a press conference after both Houses of Parliament adjourned sine die as the Monsoon session concludes, in New Delhi, Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026. MoS for Parliamentary Affairs Arjun Ram Meghwal, left, and L Murugan, right, are also present.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:58:50.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliament productivity at 19% in Lok Sabha, 39% in Rajya Sabha: Rijiju; govt blames Congress for disruptions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kiren Rijiju, Parliament Monsoon Session, ​Rahul Gandhi, Parliament deadlock, Parliament productivity</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/jharkhand-exam-stir-fir-lodged-against-300-unnamed-people-in-connection-with-aug-10-assembly-march</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/xxh7tju0/PTI08122026000364B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students hold placards during a protest demanding a CBI probe into the alleged JSSC CGL paper leak and irregularities in the JPSC examinations, in Ranchi, Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:50:20.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand exam stir: FIR lodged against 300 unnamed people in connection with Aug 10 Assembly march</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JPSC exam row, JPSC exam protest, Jharkhand students' protest</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Aug/13/tata-trusts-to-begin-search-for-chandras-successor-shortly-noel-likely-to-head-search-panel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-11/ubibborp/Noel-Tata.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Trusts chairman Noel Tata</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:45:17.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Trusts to begin search for Chandra’s successor shortly, Noel likely to head search panel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tata Sons, Tata Trusts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Aug/13/bengal-bjp-government-withdraws-banga-bibhushan-award-conferred-upon-party-mp-nagendra-ray</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Nagendra Ray</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:45:16.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal BJP government withdraws Banga Bibhushan award conferred upon party MP Nagendra Ray</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Banga Bibhushan, MP Nagendra Ray</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/russia-holding-productive-talks-with-countries-including-india-for-cooperation-in-arctic-region-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/2brsa3lm/0cwpbqsu-318x459.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vladislav Maslennikov, Director of the Department of European Problems at the Russian Foreign Ministry.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:42:27.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia holding 'productive' talks with countries including India for cooperation in Arctic region</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, Vladimir Putin, India-Russia relations, Arctic region, Vladislav Maslennikov</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/over-14000-sign-petition-urging-ls-speaker-birla-to-act-over-priyanka-gandhis-gau-mutra-remark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-30/ncn58sq5/Priyanka-Gandhi.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and IIT-Madras director Prof. V. Kamakoti.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:31:42.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 14,000 sign petition urging LS Speaker Birla to act over Priyanka Gandhi's 'gau mutra' remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Priyanka Gandhi, V Kamakoti, gau mutra remark</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Aug/13/body-of-pakistani-climber-recovered-from-broad-peak-two-weeks-after-avalanche-killed-10</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-13/c82v0v0t/AP26223592063647.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Candles burn next to pictures of climbers who lost their lives on Broad Peak during a candlelight vigil in their memory.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:28:54.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Body of Pakistani climber recovered from Broad Peak two weeks after avalanche killed 10</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, avalanche, Broad Peak, Pakistani climber</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Aug/13/iit-madras-cams-explore-accessible-digital-finance-ecosystem-for-disabled</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>IIT Madras</image:caption>
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<news:title>IIT-Madras, CAMS explore accessible digital finance ecosystem for disabled </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Aug/13/infantino-future-should-be-decided-by-election-says-african-football-chief-motsepe</loc>
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<image:caption>Confederation of African Football President Patrice Motsepe (left) is adamant that FIFA President Gianni Infantino’s (right) fate should be decided through the ballot box.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Infantino future should be decided by election, says African football chief Motsepe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Aug/13/bengalurus-12-km-mathikere-double-decker-to-stack-road-and-suburban-rail-on-one-corridor</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:17:22.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru’s 1.2-km Mathikere double-decker to stack road and suburban rail on one corridor</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Aug/13/apsara-reddy-quits-aiadmk-amid-intensifying-factional-tensions</loc>
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<image:caption>Apsara Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:12:05.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apsara Reddy quits AIADMK amid intensifying factional tensions
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<news:keywords>Tamil nadu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/13/free-trips-drive-leisure-travel-ksrtc-staff-feel-hemmed-in</loc>
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<image:caption>Passengers throng Sultan Bathery KSRTC bus stand to board a Priyadarshini bus to Gundlupet</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:10:21.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Free trips drive leisure travel; KSRTC staff feel hemmed in
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/13/stadium-handover-for-messi-match-violated-rules-inquiry-report</loc>
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<image:caption>Lionel Messi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:08:48.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stadium handover for ‘Messi match’ violated rules: Inquiry report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Aug/13/two-700mw-reactors-coming-up-in-karnatakas-kaiga</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T12:06:59.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two 700mw reactors coming up in Karnataka's Kaiga</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Aug/13/ig-ig-r-nishanthini-named-operation-toofan-nodal-officer-replacing-putta-vimaladithya</loc>
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<image:caption>IG R Nishanthini and IG Putta Vimaladithya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:57:15.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IG R Nishanthini named Operation Toofan nodal officer replacing Putta Vimaladithya</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Aug/13/chandipura-virus-gujarat-records-41-confirmed-cases-27-deaths</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:38:48.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandipura virus: Gujarat records 41 confirmed cases, 27 deaths</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, Chandipura virus, Gujarat health scare</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/modi-govt-was-scared-rattled-during-monsoon-session-opposition-unity-was-on-full-display-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi (L) and Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:35:16.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi govt was 'scared, rattled' during Monsoon Session; Opposition unity was on full display: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, Jairam Ramesh, Gaurav Gogoi, Parliament Monsoon Session, PM Narendra Modi​</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/uttarakhand-records-46-pc-of-human-wildlife-conflict-deaths-since-2020</loc>
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<image:caption>The study recorded 954 deaths due to encounters with wild animals between 2000 and 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:24:33.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand records 46 PC of human-wildlife conflict deaths since 2020</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/kharge-raises-haldwani-stage-purification-row-in-rajya-sabha-nadda-says-bjp-has-no-role-in-ritual</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister JP Nadda and Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:21:52.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge raises Haldwani stage ‘purification’ row in Rajya Sabha, Nadda says BJP has no role in ritual</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Aug/13/moefcc-approves-939-hectares-of-forest-land-for-nar-par-girna-river-link-project-2580-people-to-be-affected</loc>
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<image:caption>MoEFCC Logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:18:58.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MoEFCC approves 939 hectares of forest land for Nar Par Girna River Link Project; 2,580 people to be affected</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Aug/13/obc-political-representation-commission-submits-report-to-rajasthan-cm-bhajan-lal-sharma</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan OBC report sparks Major Row as Jats, Gurjars dispute population figures.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-08-13T11:06:19.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OBC political representation commission submits report to Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma</news:title>
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