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<image:caption>Raghav Chadha, replaced by Ashok Mittal, had raised key public issues in House</image:caption>
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<news:title>Amid AAP row over claims he failed to raise Punjab issues in Parliament, Chadha hits back, defends record</news:title>
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<news:title>Gadkari says BJP is against infiltrators, not Muslims; confident of wins in Assam, West Bengal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/05/wildlife-from-rajaji-tiger-reserve-expands-range-across-north-india-signals-thriving-ecosystem</loc>
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<news:title>Wildlife from Rajaji Tiger Reserve expands range across north India, signals thriving ecosystem</news:title>
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<news:title>Two dead, three injured as multi-storied lodge collapses in Madhya Pradesh’s Anuppur </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/tnstc-crew-accused-of-violating-mcc-engaging-in-political-activity-across-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:51:51.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNSTC crew accused of violating MCC, engaging in political activity across Tamil Nadu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/drinking-is-personal-choice-but-public-nuisance-must-be-looked-into-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:39:16.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drinking is personal choice, but public nuisance must be looked into: HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/new-roads-bring-democracy-home-to-tribal-residents-of-bodhamalai</loc>
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<image:caption>Officials expect this improved connectivity to significantly increase voter turnout in the region.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:37:38.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New roads bring democracy home to tribal residents of Bodhamalai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/05/taiwan-opposition-leader-to-make-peace-visit-to-china-first-in-10-years</loc>
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<image:caption>Kuomintang (KMT) leader Cheng Li-wun delivers her speech during the KMT's 12th National Congress in Taipei on November 1, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Taiwan opposition leader to make 'peace' visit to China, first in 10 years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/05/six-test-positive-for-drugs-in-taramati-baradari-raid</loc>
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<image:caption>Acting on a tip-off, the officials raided the venue where a private event was being held under the name ‘More Than Friends’ and conducted urine drug tests on attendees.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Six test positive for drugs in Taramati Baradari raid</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/05/hyderabad-alert-over-whatsapp-impersonation-scam-targeting-ceos-cfos-companies-lose-crores</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image of cyber crime.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:25:37.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad alert over WhatsApp impersonation scam targeting CEOs, CFOs; companies lose crores</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/05/tension-in-hyderabad-as-traders-resist-ghmc-anti-encroachment-drive-in-monda-market-madina</loc>
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<image:caption>Demolitions at MJ Market, Hyderabad | Vinay Madapu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:21:08.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension in Hyderabad as traders resist GHMC anti-encroachment drive in Monda Market, Madina</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/05/3-year-old-immigrant-suffered-alleged-sexual-abuse-during-months-in-us-government-custody</loc>
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<image:caption>As the sun sets, migrants wait outside a gate in the border fence to enter El Paso, Texas, to be processed by Border Patrol, May 11, 2023.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:20:49.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>3-year-old immigrant suffered alleged sexual abuse during months in US government custody</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, child sexual abuse, Detention camps, US immigrants, Trump Immigration Policy, US Immigration Crackdown</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/05/reusable-launch-vehicle-closer-as-hyderabad-startup-completes-engine-test</loc>
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<news:title>Reusable launch vehicle closer as Hyderabad startup completes engine test</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/05/citys-past-unfolds-on-foot-hyderabad-launches-heritage-walks-between-charminar-and-chowmahalla-palace</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:20:00.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>City’s past unfolds on foot: Hyderabad launches heritage walks between Charminar and Chowmahalla Palace</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/bhatti-campaigns-in-kerala-seeks-udf-victory-slams-ldf-over-governance-sabarimala-issues</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka takes part in an election campaign at Pathanamthitta in Kerala on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:17:52.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhatti campaigns in Kerala, seeks UDF victory, slams LDF over governance, Sabarimala issues</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/telangana-to-roll-out-heli-tourism-on-srisailam-route-3</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:15:43.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to roll out heli-tourism on Srisailam route</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/telangana-high-court-upholds-hospitals-denial-of-compassionate-job-claim</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:13:57.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana High Court upholds hospital’s denial of compassionate job claim</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/telangana-to-roll-out-health-atms-in-busy-hospitals-after-successful-pilot</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:12:40.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to roll out Health ATMs in busy hospitals after successful pilot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/revanth-reddy-orders-ttd-style-temple-rules-bans-political-meetings-in-telangana-temples</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy chairs a review meeting on the Basara development master plan in Hyderabad on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:07:32.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revanth Reddy orders TTD-style temple rules, bans political meetings in Telangana temples</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/odisha-man-kills-mom-by-feeding-her-insecticide-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/fkwxy5dn/C_53_1_CH1509_43147210.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:07:22.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha man kills mom by feeding her insecticide, held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, murder</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/supreme-court-upheld-orissa-hcs-order-on-grant-in-aid-for-school-staff</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:06:20.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supreme Court upheld Orissa HC’s order on grant-in-aid for school staff </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, India Supreme Court</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/bombs-hurled-villagers-threatened-as-sand-mining-stand-off-intensifies-in-odishas-kakatpur</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:04:38.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bombs hurled, villagers threatened as sand mining stand-off intensifies in Odisha's Kakatpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sand mining, Kakatpur</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/west-asia-tensions-begin-to-strain-indias-pharma-supply-chain-says-commerce-secretary</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajesh Agrawal, IAS, Commerce Secretary, Department of Commerce &amp; Industry, speaks during the Pharmexcils Chintan Shivir in Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:04:00.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia tensions begin to strain India’s pharma supply chain, says Commerce Secretary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/mild-tremors-felt-after-earthquake-hits-odishas-koraput</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-19/7b1lvo09/ANI_20250419075529.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:03:13.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mild tremors felt after earthquake hits Odisha's Koraput</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Koraput, earthquake</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/ppa-chief-engineer-inspects-site-for-cruise-terminal-in-puri</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:02:07.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PPA chief engineer inspects site for cruise terminal in Puri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Puri, International Cruise Terminal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/05/we-got-him-trump-says-missing-us-jet-pilot-rescued-as-iran-claims-it-downed-search-aircraft</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump arrives from the Blue Room to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T05:01:25.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'WE GOT HIM!': Trump says missing US airman rescued as Iran claims it downed search aircraft</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/indias-pharma-exports-hit-usd-2829-billion-growth-driven-by-generics-and-global-demand</loc>
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<news:title>India’s pharma exports hit USD 28.29 billion, growth driven by generics and global demand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/two-men-tied-to-pole-on-theft-charges-in-odisha-thrashed-by-mob</loc>
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<image:caption>The duo, Ajit Dakua and Banamali Nath of MV-41 were tied and thrashed for around four hours before being rescued by police</image:caption>
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<news:title>Two men tied to pole on theft charges in Odisha, thrashed by mob</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/telanganas-khanapur-municipal-chairman-poll-postponed-amid-bjp-brs-protest-tense-standoff-at-office</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS and BJP leaders staged a demonstration outside the municipal office and later sat inside the council hall, alleging misuse of power</image:caption>
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<news:title>Telangana's Khanapur municipal chairman poll postponed amid BJP-BRS protest, tense standoff at office</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jagatsinghgpur SP Ankit Kumar Verma and other personnel along with the accused</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:58:37.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Jagatsinghpur police busts job scam: 26 youths freed, Rs 50 lakh fraud suspected</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/05/police-rescue-family-of-four-from-suicide-bid-in-andhras-palnadu</loc>
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<news:title>Police rescue family of four from suicide bid in Andhra's Palnadu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/strive-to-become-job-creators-rather-than-seekers-odisha-governor-tells-iim-sambalpur-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/y5p8xat0/IIM-S-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati awarding the IIM Sambalpur Gold Medal to Manya Singh for best all-round performance during the convocation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:57:26.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Strive to become job creators rather than seekers, Odisha governor tells IIM-Sambalpur students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, IIM-Sambalpur, Odisha Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/mla-sujana-feted-by-farmers-women-for-support-to-amaravati-movement</loc>
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<image:caption>Farmers and women felicitate Vijayawada West MLA YS Chowdary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:55:32.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLA Sujana feted by farmers, women for support to Amaravati movement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Yalamanchili Satyanarayana Chowdary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/constable-found-dead-inside-abandoned-building-of-umerkote-police-station-in-odisha</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:55:30.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Constable found dead inside abandoned building of Umerkote police station in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, suicide, Odisha police constable</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/cid-grills-brs-mla-kaushik-reddy-wife-for-blocking-road-during-jatara</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/oi7ompjf/New-Project-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Speaking to the media after being questioned by CID officials, Kaushik Reddy said it seemed like a joke that the CID was investigating the case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:53:39.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CID grills BRS MLA Kaushik Reddy, wife  for ‘blocking’ road during jatara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/05/sri-durga-malleswara-swamy-temple-tightens-security-after-hundi-counting-irregularity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-06/kyf6zj1y/Bhavani.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:53:22.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple tightens security after hundi counting irregularity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Kanaka Durga temple</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Apr/05/shantilata-keeps-lands-fertile-from-20-ft-up</loc>
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<image:caption>Shantilata operating her drone at her agricultural field in Bandhbahal village in Sundargarh district | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:52:50.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shantilata keeps lands fertile from 20 ft up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Odisha, Drone, farming, Odisha woman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/delay-wont-be-tolerated-in-amaravati-warns-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/bn5vbfnu/Delay-in-Amaravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu addressing a review meet on the construction works in Amaravati at his camp office in Undavalli on Saturday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:52:04.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delay won’t be tolerated in Amaravati, warns CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Amaravati</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/amaravati-firmly-back-as-growth-engine-minister-kinjarapu-atchannaidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/z9f8whlu/vijminister10404chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministers BC Janardhan Reddy, Kinjarapu Atchannaidu and Anagani Satya Prasad during the press conference on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:49:52.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amaravati firmly back as growth engine: Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/sit-seeks-further-custody-of-pilot-rohith-reddy-in-moinabad-drugs-case-cites-money-trail-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/85a487es/farmhouse.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former BRS MLA Pilot Rohith Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:49:38.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT seeks further custody of Pilot Rohith Reddy in Moinabad drugs case, cites money trail probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/illegal-sand-transport-busted-in-sathupalli-fir-filed-against-8-including-congress-mla-aide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/wxorslyn/MLA’s-aide.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:48:24.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal sand transport busted in Sathupalli, FIR filed against 8 including Congress MLA aide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/brs-backed-panel-wins-kythanpally-municipal-body-sandhya-rani-elected-chairperson-with-cpi-support</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ou1qtvlk/HFDB-J7agAAnXmv.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS councillor Godishela Sandhya Rani was elected chairman with the support of CPI. M Saritha of the CPI was elected vice-chairman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:47:35.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS-backed panel wins Kythanpally municipal body, Sandhya Rani elected chairperson with CPI support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/odishas-debrigarh-raises-ecotourism-bar-with-sightings-record-tourist-footfall-revenue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/d3lv062r/Debrigarh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:47:20.496Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Debrigarh raises ecotourism bar, with sightings, record tourist footfall &amp; revenue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Debrigarh wildlife sanctuary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/andhra-pradesh-hc-terms-long-contract-jobs-as-labour-exploitation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-04/7di88r62/Rajani-Kakani.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:47:10.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC terms long contract jobs as labour exploitation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Labour exploitation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/ysrcp-shedding-crocodile-tears-for-fishers-minister-kollu</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister Kollu Ravindra addressing the media on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:46:10.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP shedding crocodile tears for fishers: Minister Kollu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fishermen, Andhra Minister Kollu Ravindra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/cm-mohan-charan-majhi-announces-awcs-merger-with-shishu-vatikas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/rwtfnk45/CM-announces-AWCs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi teaching a girl child to write Odia alphabets on a slate, at a Khadi Chhuan programme in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:45:53.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Charan Majhi announces AWCs merger with Shishu Vatikas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Shishu Vatikas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/minister-lokesh-thanks-karnataka-telugus-for-support-in-difficult-times</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/q1za2utr/Lokesh-thanks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IT Minister Nara Lokesh, Union Ministers HD Kumara Swamy and Sanjay Seth at a rally in Sindhanuru of Karnataka on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:44:26.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Lokesh thanks Karnataka Telugus for support in difficult times</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/cm-naidu-orders-swift-arrest-after-sexual-assault-on-government-staffer-by-subordinate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/aqoxkzdg/Capital-Amaravati’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:43:24.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu orders swift arrest after sexual assault on government staffer by subordinate </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, sexual assault, CM  Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/is-telangana-government-favouring-corporate-educational-institutions-asks-kavitha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/t1wftw51/government-favouring.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kavitha questioned whether the government has any understanding or agreements with corporate educational lobbies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:42:18.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is Telangana government favouring corporate educational institutions, asks Kavitha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/ruckus-after-congress-activists-replace-picture-at-kcrs-office-with-revanths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ax3scy14/Ruck-us-after-Cong.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Led by District Congress Committee president Anksha Reddy, a group of workers went to the camp office and installed a photograph of Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:40:01.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ruckus after Congress activists replace picture at KCR’s office with Revanth’s</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/zero-tolerance-to-indiscipline-in-tdp-warns-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Chief Minister and TDP supremo N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:39:29.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zero tolerance to indiscipline in TDP, warns CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, TDP</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/centre-approves-rs-447-crore-for-nh-upgrade-to-boost-inter-state-connectivity-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:caption>Union minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/iranian-cafe-offers-taste-of-a-besieged-nation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/7lf1e6xt/Cafe-offers-taste.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irani Mehfil Cafe at Iran Cultural House, Mandi House.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:38:18.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian cafe offers taste of a besieged nation</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/05/once-againwith-purpose-dignity-hyderabad-seniors-turn-into-thrift-entrepreneurs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/859ljfm4/Once-again.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:37:45.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Once again,with purpose &amp; dignity: Hyderabad seniors turn into thrift entrepreneurs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/artistic-vision-meets-technical-precision-in-sculptors-giant-tallapaka-annamacharya-project</loc>
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<image:caption>Sculpture artist world famous karunakar vudayar from nattarameswaram village in West Godavari.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/8s4zrjwf/sculptor.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:37:20.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Artistic vision meets technical precision in sculptor’s giant Tallapaka Annamacharya project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Good News, sculptor, Tallapaka Annamacharya</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/refusing-census-officials-access-to-house-or-providing-false-info-will-attract-action</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-07/zlzvyxfs/2027-Census.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:36:39.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Refusing Census officials access to house or providing false info will attract action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, population census 2027</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/over-300-fishermen-stranded-in-iran-reach-chennai-after-transit-through-armenia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/zm3vle2w/20260404462L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishermen who were stranded in Iran amid the West Asia conflict arrive at the Chennai International Airport on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:36:38.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 300 fishermen stranded in Iran reach Chennai after transit through Armenia</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Tamil Nadu, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/inspired-at-home-powerlifting-to-the-podium-khammam-girl-bhumika-finds-strength-in-sisters-inspiration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/plyhhzk8/Inspire.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:36:00.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inspired at home, powerlifting to the podium: Khammam girl Bhumika finds strength in sister’s inspiration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/sebcs-to-get-1125-per-cent-quota-in-heis-odisha-govt-cabinet-clears-enhanced-rice-support</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:34:51.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SEBCs to get 11.25 per cent quota in HEIs; Odisha govt cabinet clears enhanced rice support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha goverment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/05/taking-safety-into-your-own-hands-mahbubabad-sps-village-model-mandates-helmets-cctv-anti-ganja-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ndw7bzqp/Taking-safety-into.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SP P Shabarish puts on helmets on commuters on the NH-365 in Mahbubabad district</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:34:46.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taking safety into your own hands: Mahbubabad SP’s village model mandates helmets, CCTV, anti-ganja drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/andhra-pradesh-hc-bars-priests-with-foreign-travel-from-sanctum-rituals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/pmucwf49/HC-orders-post-as-per-qualifications.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:34:35.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC bars priests with foreign travel from sanctum rituals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, priests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/bar-bodys-stir-over-saturday-sittings-disrupts-delhi-hc-work</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-27/th72dvbo/ANI_20260218100006.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Delhi High Court in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:33:34.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bar body’s stir over Saturday sittings disrupts Delhi HC work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/delhi-court-reserves-order-on-chargesheet-against-robert-vadra-in-money-laundering-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-15/bs21suvy/WhatsApp-Image-2025-04-15-at-2.37.58-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Robert Vadra, businessman and husband of Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:32:35.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court reserves order on chargesheet against Robert Vadra in money laundering case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Robert Vadra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/05/cm-mohan-charan-majhi-receives-world-athletics-flag-signals-readiness-for-2028-global-event</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/6lqjdvi2/Majhi-receives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Majhi receiving World Athletics Flag from Sports minister Suryabanshi Suraj at Kalinga Stadium</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:32:35.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Charan Majhi receives World Athletics Flag, signals readiness for 2028 global event</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, World Athletics Indoor Championships-2028</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/over-64-lakh-depend-on-grains-under-pds-free-ration-extended-till-2028</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/gp3u5crf/Over-64-lakh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/mbstwauu/Over.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:30:54.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 64 lakh depend on grains under PDS, free ration extended till 2028</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/a-life-beyond-retirement-kurnool-mans-mission-to-document-indias-past</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/kqm9ij0y/urnoo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 66-years-old retired officer G Subbaramaiah taking pics where conducted research about the history, culture and heritage.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/89d6ue87/Kurno.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:30:21.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A life beyond retirement: Kurnool man’s mission to document India’s past</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Good News, G Subbaramaiah, cultural exploration</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/airport-cites-31-bite-cases-attempted-relocation-for-action-on-stray-dogs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/x7er1d7o/Airport-cites.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of Terminal 3 of the IGI Airport in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:30:12.036Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airport cites 31 bite cases, attempted relocation for action on stray dogs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/mother-nabbed-for-killing-girl-over-relationship-in-west-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/9/21/original/_Priest-arrest12__.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:29:00.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mother nabbed for killing girl over relationship in west Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/andhras-bokkasampalem-sets-benchmark-for-womens-empowerment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/hl141ab7/tirupati10404chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bokkasampalem Gram Panchayat in Srikalahasti mandal of Tirupati district has not risen to national prominence overnight; its success is the result of five years of quiet determination.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ivzzpr5e/Bokka.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:28:32.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Bokkasampalem sets benchmark for women’s empowerment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Good News, Women’s empowerment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/gang-member-arrested-after-badarpur-police-encounter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/9s4zkwsw/Gang-member.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:28:08.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gang member arrested after Badarpur police encounter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/cloudy-conditions-in-capital-lead-to-temperature-drop-aqi-stands-at-137</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/dcuhwtro/Cloudy-conditions-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The minimum temperature is expected to be around 17–19 degrees Celsius on Sunday, with a slight dip thereafter.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:27:43.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cloudy conditions in capital lead to temperature drop, AQI stands at 137 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/lies-will-be-unmasked-raghav-chadha-hits-out-at-aap-in-a-cinematic-style</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ul0nu9kl/20260327120L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP MP Raghav Chadha at the Parliament premises during the ongoing budget session in New Delhi, March 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:27:01.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Lies will be unmasked': Raghav Chadha hits out at AAP in a cinematic style</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/05/chandigarh-bjp-office-blast-case-solved-five-linked-to-foreign-handlers-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/9114ktyy/ANI_20260404141830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav addresses mediapersons in Chandigarh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:25:05.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandigarh BJP office blast case solved, five linked  to foreign handlers held </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation, Others</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/ttd-may-aid-srivari-temple-in-netherlands</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-19/vlay3xl1/tirumala71809chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TTD chairman BR Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:25:01.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTD may aid Srivari temple in Netherlands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TTD, BR Naidu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/heatwave-alert-issued-for-several-districts-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-24/0b7afjwe/ANI_20250524060850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:23:18.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave alert issued for several districts in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, heatwave alert</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/05/minister-rajnath-lays-stone-for-large-cavitation-tunnel-at-nstl-in-visakhapatnam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/b3qrfvzu/Rajnath-lays-stone-for-Large.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh laying the foundation stone for LCT at NSTL in Vizag on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:19:54.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MInister Rajnath lays stone for Large Cavitation Tunnel at NSTL in Visakhapatnam </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Rajnath Singh, DRDO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/he-learnt-to-see-the-world-not-with-eyes-but-with-grit-and-ambition-a-upsc-success-story</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/v3w3z1c3/He-learnt-to-see.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irfan Ahmad Lone (R) from Jammu and Kashmir’s Bandipora secured an All India Rank (AIR) of 957 in the 2025–26 UPSC exams.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T04:19:41.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>He learnt to see the world not with eyes, but with grit and ambition — a UPSC success story</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Others, Nation, Jammu and Kashmir, UPSC, Irfan Ahmad Lone</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/transforming-lives-a-professors-shift-from-academia-to-transgender-rights-advocacy</loc>
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<image:caption>Professor-turned-transgender rights activist Preeti Choudhary (L) speaks at an event.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Preeti Choudhary with members of the LGBTQ+ community.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister M K Stalin speaking during a campaign in Tirunelveli</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Screen grab of the TNIE news article that was shared by CM Stalin</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A posters of M. Vincent, the UDF candidate for Kovalam constituency, put up at Pulluvila in Thiruvananthapuram ahead of the Assembly elections.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Participants of the IndiaSkills 2025-26 posing for a photograph on the closing ceremony of the event on Saturday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mallikarjun Kharge, president of All India Congress Committee, releasing his party’s manifesto for upcoming Puducherry Assembly polls on Saturday | Sriram R</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/05/madras-hc-raps-private-hospital-in-loan-default-slaps-rs-5l-fine-for-wasting-judicial-time</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/262bpj20/C_1_1_CH1332_117575336.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:37:43.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC raps private hospital in loan default, slaps Rs 5L fine for wasting judicial time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/05/chennai-ndps-court-acquits-west-bengal-man-in-30-kg-ganja-case-cites-major-lapses-in-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-01/qks37jmt/202505013392896.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:36:21.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai NDPS court acquits West Bengal man in 30 kg ganja case, cites major lapses in probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/anbumani-targets-dmk-over-broken-governance-power-tariff-surge-and-law-and-order-slide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/vhsh93ck/Anbumani.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PMK chief Anbumani Ramadoss during an election campaign at Saidapet on Saturday where he canvassed for G Senthamizhan | Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:34:36.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anbumani targets DMK over 'broken governance', power tariff surge, and law-and-order slide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/anti-naxal-force-joins-search-operations-for-missing-trekker-in-kodagu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/mph3yq77/35tadiandamol1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tadiandamol, the highest peak of Kodagu district, where the woman techie went missing</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:34:03.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-Naxal Force joins search operations for missing trekker in Kodagu  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kodagu, Missing case, Kerala techie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/s-ramadoss-camp-mlas-to-contest-under-ajpk-banner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/zrj58k4l/Ramadoss.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PMK MLA R Arul filed his nomination from Salem West on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:30:32.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>S Ramadoss camp MLAs to contest under AJPK banner</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/05/two-killed-four-injured-in-explosion-at-firecracker-unit-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-01/d9di90vd/ANI_20250701051410.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:28:28.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two killed, four injured in explosion at firecracker unit in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Explosion, firecracker unit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/ashoka-targets-cm-siddaramaiah-claims-diversion-of-scst-funds-cuts-in-backward-class-allocations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/c1i8xlv4/AHINDA-champion.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader R Ashoka campaigns for party candidate Veeranna Charantimath in Bagalkot on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:28:21.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ashoka targets CM Siddaramaiah; claims diversion of SC/ST funds, cuts in backward class allocations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka byelections, CM Siddaramaiah, BJP leader R Ashoka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Apr/04/social-media-giants-addicted-teenagers-and-the-fight-for-informed-choice</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-09/1xju221r/AP25252104994763.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This combination of photos shows logos of X (top left); Snapchat, top right; Facebook, bottom left; and TikTok, bottom right.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:25:32.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Social media giants, addicted teenagers, and the fight for informed choice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Explainers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/05/piped-gas-network-expands-in-kochi-as-households-weigh-cost-vs-convenience</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/gd45rllu/Piped-gas.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:25:09.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Piped gas network expands in Kochi as households weigh cost vs convenience</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, LPG, PNG</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/painting-their-way-into-history-the-vanishing-colours-of-poll-graffiti</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/52veapo7/Painting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artists painting walls for polls in rural parts of Thirumangalam in Madurai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:24:10.797Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Painting their way into history: The vanishing colours of poll graffiti</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/pu-lecturers-petition-karnataka-govt-to-skip-census-work</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/11ibh6qd/PU-lecturers-petition.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka State PU College Lecturers Association has submitted a petition to the Principal Secretary, School Education Department and Chief Commissioner of GBA, seeking exemption from census due to academic workload</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:23:37.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PU lecturers petition Karnataka govt to skip census work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, population census 2027, PU College Lecturers Association</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/who-can-do-the-job-mannargudi-voters-weigh-employment-farm-woes-as-dmk-aiadmkammk-test-strength</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/a3zp1xh7/Mannargudi.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/2dkrz1cu/Mannargu.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/73w58mib/Mannar.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:22:28.829Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who can do the job: Mannargudi voters weigh employment, farm woes as DMK, AIADMK–AMMK test strength</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/05/manjappada-calls-for-boycott-of-all-kerala-blasters-matches-cites-poor-management</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/psug7frt/manjappada111414.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On Friday, the fan group posted the boycott call across their social media handles, raising serious allegations against the club for poor performances and management.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:22:23.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manjappada calls for boycott of all Kerala Blasters matches, cites poor management</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Kerala, ISL, Kerala Blasters, Manjappada</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/shankkar-aiyar/2026/Apr/04/kings-and-rulers-when-the-crown-goes-to-the-head</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/7mnpux4x/AP26090799592674.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters after signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House Tuesday, March 31, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:21:30.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kings and rulers: When the crown goes to the head</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shankkar Aiyar, Opinion, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/from-flashpoint-to-silence-a-fading-rhetoric-as-kodanad-heist-case-stalls-ahead-of-tn-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/98mgnl86/Kodanad-heist.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/cwempdc8/From_flashpoint.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:20:27.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From flashpoint to silence, a fading rhetoric as Kodanad heist case stalls ahead of TN polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/05/five-juveniles-three-others-held-for-ipl-match-phone-thefts-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/05zn085t/juveniles-3-others.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL match between RCB and SRH on March 28.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:20:03.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five juveniles, three others held for IPL match phone thefts in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Chinnaswamy Stadium, Mobile phone thefts, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/anil-k-antony-bats-for-bjp-says-kerala-needs-double-engine-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/30/original/Anil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anil K Antony.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:15:33.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anil K Antony bats for BJP, says Kerala needs 'double-engine' government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, BJP, Anil K Antony, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/conspiracy-in-parliament-session-timing-during-tn-bengal-polls-p-chidambaram</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/sg383tve/Chidambaram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parliament session timing a ‘calculated conspiracy’, says Chidambaram amid delimitation, seat hike reports</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:15:15.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Conspiracy’ in Parliament session timing during TN, Bengal polls: P Chidambaram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, 2016 with TNIE, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/centre-must-change-foreign-policy-import-gas-from-other-countries-says-mallikarjun-kharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-01/yh9biivq/New-Project-69.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC President and LoP in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:11:59.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre must change foreign policy, import gas from other countries, says Mallikarjun Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, The Sunday Standard, Nation, Union Government, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Iran War, West Asia Confict, LPG cylinder shortage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/10-year-left-rule-pushed-state-into-economic-crisis-fm-nirmala-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/2wxc9lxy/nirmala101702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:11:58.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10-year Left rule pushed state into economic crisis: FM Nirmala Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Nirmala Sitharaman, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/pujarini-pradhan-unlikely-voice-that-refuses-to-stay-small</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/b7uchsy3/Pujarini-Pradhan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Through short videos, Pujarini Pradhan speaks of literature, cinema, caste, faith, and the small and large fractures of society.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:09:03.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pujarini Pradhan: Unlikely voice that refuses to stay small</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, West Bengal, Pujarini Pradhan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/udf-backed-g-sudhakaran-sees-strong-public-response-in-ambalapuzha-campaign</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/0yf6yvot/G-Sudhakara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>G Sudhakaran interacting with an elderly voter at Karoor in Ambalapuzha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:08:57.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF-backed G Sudhakaran sees strong public response in Ambalapuzha campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, G Sudhakaran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/didnt-want-to-contest-polls-this-time-says-annamalai-to-campaign-across-tamil-nadu-against-dmk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/iwa4r4qa/K-Annamalai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Annamalai also indicated that he had not sought the Coimbatore North seat, stating that it would be appropriate only for a sitting MLA from the district to contest from there.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:08:25.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Didn’t want to contest polls this time, says Annamalai, to campaign across Tamil Nadu against DMK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/my-govt-didnt-violate-borrowing-norms-karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/6tzhbv2h/MY-GOVT-DIDN’T.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah offers puja at the Durga Devi temple in Muchakhandi, Bagalkot, while campaigning for the bypolls</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:05:08.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>My govt didn’t violate borrowing norms:   Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Karnataka budget 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/vijay-files-revised-affidavit-for-perambur-after-discrepancies-in-age-assets-criminal-case-details</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/47347qes/svijay50404chn9.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK leader and actor Vijay campaign for upcoming Puducherry assembly caption at the Government Exhibition Ground in Thattanchavady on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:03:15.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay files revised affidavit for Perambur after discrepancies in age, assets, criminal case details</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/keralas-thavanur-emerges-key-battleground-as-mla-k-t-jaleel-seeks-fourth-term</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/bk3bme1c/BeFunky-collage-51.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA K T Jaleel (L)and UDF candidate V S Joy(R)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ezdv7wk7/Thavanur.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T03:01:19.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala's Thavanur emerges key battleground as MLA K T Jaleel seeks fourth term</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, K T Jaleel, V S Joy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/cong-dmk-confused-bjp-ainrc-tired-says-vijay-pitches-tvk-as-peoples-independent-force-for-puducherry</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/6qfhzxc6/BJP-AINRC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijay’s roadshow witnessed a massive turnout, with supporters, particularly youth and women, lining up along the route in Puducherry on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:59:35.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong-DMK ‘confused’, BJP-AINRC ‘tired’, says Vijay, pitches TVK as people’s independent force for Puducherry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Elections, Puducherry elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/world-is-confronted-with-task-of-securing-itself-says-eam-jaishankar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/eic6e9wr/20260404076L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaks during the 15th Annual Convocation Ceremony at IIM Raipur in Abhanpur, Raipur, on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:58:43.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World is confronted with task of 'securing itself', says EAM Jaishankar</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, S Jaishankar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-to-campaign-in-kasaragod-on-april-5</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/a3ocexfr/202604033733175.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:57:56.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to campaign in Kasaragod on April 5</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, Kasaragod, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/chandigarh-diary-priyanka-chopras-golden-temple-visit-goes-viral-on-social-media</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ygdxdhh6/20260331540L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actress Priyanka Chopra at Sri Darbar Sahib, the Golden Temple, in Amritsar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:55:43.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandigarh Diary | Priyanka Chopra’s Golden Temple visit goes viral on social media</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Others, Priyanka Chopra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/left-mdmk-condemn-eps-for-mk-house-arrest-remark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/86otx4oe/p4-eps101349.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Describing Palaniswami as being subservient to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the MDMK leader in a statement alleged that EPS remarks were meant to slander Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:54:43.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left, MDMK condemn EPS for ‘MK house arrest’ remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/minors-on-bikes-pose-deadly-risk-27-killed-in-three-years-karnataka-intensifies-crackdown-on-stunts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-29/qkqwu4qx/HC-seeks-state’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/nrua5arh/cases-registered.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:54:32.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minors on bikes pose deadly risk, 27 killed in three years; Karnataka intensifies crackdown on stunts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Bike Stunts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Apr/05/hunt-for-lion-bride-ends-sudha-from-haryana-for-simba-and-sultan-in-up</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/q9nobuna/Simba.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources said that Sudha was no stranger to motherhood, having delivered cubs twice earlier.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:53:01.174Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hunt for lion bride ends: ‘Sudha’ from Haryana for ‘Simba’ and ‘Sultan’ in UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Nation, Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/local-struggles-global-links-define-pathanamthittas-evolving-poll-landscape</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/ffo6e0wc/Tea-talk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A physically challenged man selling lotteries on the roadside in Aranmula constituency.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/7cy680kh/Tea-talka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers erecting hoardings of Veena George and Abin Varkey in Aranmula</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:52:57.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Local struggles, global links define Pathanamthitta’s evolving poll landscape</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala, Kerala Elections, Veena George, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/eps-says-a-raja-responsible-for-mk-karunanidhi-house-arrest-remark-defends-claim</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/717i2iy5/responsible.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigns in Villupuram on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:51:43.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS says A Raja responsible for MK Karunanidhi ‘house arrest’ remark, defends claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/davanagere-south-bypoll-minority-independents-continue-to-give-samarth-jitters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/dw9c7jsa/Victory-matter-of-prestige.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur campaigns in Davanagere on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:48:01.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Davanagere South bypoll: Minority independents continue to give Samarth jitters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Davanagere South Bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/udf-candidate-fathima-thahiliyas-absence-from-wpi-event-fuels-debate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/3b91a8id/fathima-thahiliya101435.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UDF candidate Fathima Thahiliya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:46:26.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF candidate Fathima Thahiliya’s absence from WPI event fuels debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, Kerala Elections 2026, Fathima Thahiliya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/05/law-student-abducted-assaulted-in-tambaram-after-breakup-dispute-four-suspects-held-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-09/mifa24vt/Screenshot-2025-08-09-082010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:45:47.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Law student abducted, assaulted in Tambaram after 'breakup dispute'; four suspects held in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/congress-guarantees-softening-gas-petrol-price-hike-blow-says-surjewala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/dfzcnyps/Congress-guarantees-softening.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala makes a point by garlanding gas cylinders at a campaign programme in Davanagere on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:45:13.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress guarantees softening gas, 
petrol price hike blow, says Surjewala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala, Davanagere South Bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/rahuls-left-will-vanish-remark-triggers-political-firestorm-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/q2iztfwh/Rahul.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:44:24.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul’s ‘Left will vanish’ remark triggers political firestorm in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, ​Rahul Gandhi, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/05/woman-two-children-drown-in-open-well-near-madurantakam-in-chengalpattu-bodies-recovered</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/7aepp015/New-Project-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 65-year-old woman, her grandson and another 11-year-old girl who was their relative, drowned in an open well at Silavattam village near Madurantakam on Saturday morning, police said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:43:27.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, two children drown in open well near Madurantakam in Chengalpattu; bodies recovered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/samarth-walks-untrodden-paths-in-davanagere-south</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/dnl3pzgi/SAMARTH-WALKS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress candidate for Davanagere South Samarth Shamanur walks barefoot while campaigning in the city</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:42:28.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samarth walks untrodden paths in Davanagere South</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Davanagere South Bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/karnataka-bypolls-must-win-for-cm-siddaramaiah-crucial-for-by-vijayendra-leadership</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-06/wly5dris/C_1_1_CH1575_117925425.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state Chief Minister Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:40:36.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka bypolls: Must win for CM Siddaramaiah, crucial for BY Vijayendra leadership</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka byelections, CM Siddaramaiah, Davanagere South Bypoll, Bagalkot assembly election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/05/udf-rejigs-perumbavoor-strategy-replaces-sitting-mla-ahead-of-kerala-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/qgdpphti/New-Project-2026-04-05T080614.747.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manoj Moothedan</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/lob2i9br/playing-field.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:38:46.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF rejigs Perumbavoor strategy, replaces sitting MLA ahead of Kerala polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala, UDF, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/new-ai-tool-developed-by-bengaluru-startup-tracks-ships-aircraft-even-with-gps-off</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/8/26/original/US_ship_South_China_Sea_AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:36:13.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New AI tool developed by Bengaluru startup tracks ships, aircraft even with GPS off</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Nation, Bengaluru startup, ship tracking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/05/man-assaulted-shop-vandalised-on-marina-beach-over-alleged-weekly-fee-demand-by-group</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-04/pyx030xh/P_4561854526.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:34:01.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man assaulted, shop vandalised on Marina Beach over alleged weekly ‘fee’ demand by group</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/05/karnataka-accounts-for-over-31-per-centof-telecom-complaints-nationwide</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/169vyfvl/K’taka-accounts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Out of a total of 30,417 complaints recorded on the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS), Karnataka alone reported 9,444 cases</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:33:24.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka accounts for over 31 per cent
of telecom complaints nationwide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, telecom complaints</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/05/pandemic-to-polemic-what-changed-in-5-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/zbefoa3f/Pandemic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three political parties contesting to lead Kerala in the Kerala Legislative Assembly election have displayed their slogans together at Vyttila main junction.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:33:06.057Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pandemic to polemic: Kerala politics evolves under CM Pinarayi Vijayan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Pinarayi Vijayan, COVID, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/05/stray-dog-menace-persists-in-chennai-hospitals-despite-sc-order-shelters-still-under-construction</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rf9plgec/Stray-menace.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stray dogs at Kalaignar centenary super speciality hospital at Guindy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:31:14.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stray dog menace persists in Chennai hospitals despite SC order; shelters still under construction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/tvk-alleges-tn-2026-film-targets-party-demands-censorship-action-during-poll-season-in-erode</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/10/2/original/Sengottaiyan-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief coordinator KA Sengottaiyan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:28:51.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK alleges ‘TN 2026’ film targets party, demands censorship action during poll season in Erode</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<image:caption>A supporter greeting Nemom NDA candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar during a campaign in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/oumxhee3/Geologists.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hanging glaciers are small and steep and are found on mountain slopes and cliff edges. They are extremely unstable and vulnerable to climate change.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hanging glaciers a real threat to millions in Himalayas: Study</news:title>
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<image:caption>Politburo member Brinda Karat addressing in media during the CPM's 24th Party congress held in Madurai.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pedestrians are unable to walk on the footpath as shopkeepers have encroached it, at Jayanagar East in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Greater Bengaluru Authority chief tells officials to impose fines on those encroaching footpaths </news:title>
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<image:caption>The analysis by Climate Trends of April weather trends between 2021 and 2025 shows that TN recorded some of its highest temperatures in recent years</image:caption>
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<news:title>Think-tank forecasts hotter April, flags ‘very high risk’ to voters on TN election day</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi accompanied by party candidates during a roadshow at Karamana in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Ahead of his roadshow in Thiruvananthapuram, Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended a massive NDA campaign rally in Tiruvalla. Lambasting the “larger nexus” between LDF and UDF, he asserted that there was a “growing wave of change” in Kerala | Shaji Vettipuram</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A total of 3,22,273 people have trekked to Velliangiri so far this year</image:caption>
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<news:title>Two more devotees die during Velliangiri Hills trek; death toll rises to six this season</news:title>
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<image:caption>Bengaluru City University</image:caption>
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<news:title>Inspiring stories shine at Bengaluru City University convocation</news:title>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi greeting to the public at Veli ground in Fort Kochi during the election campaign./</image:caption>
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<news:title>Rahul Gandhi alleges 'hidden LDF–BJP alliance' during Kerala campaign rallies</news:title>
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<news:title>Madras HC refuses to interfere with tribunal order, backs 60-year retirement age at Manali Petrochemicals</news:title>
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<image:caption>Art from the Heart exhibition features a wide range of artistic expressions including oil paintings, acrylics, watercolours, ink work, mandala art, and handcrafted pieces.</image:caption>
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<news:title>A brush with difference </news:title>
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<news:title>Bodies of 3 youth recovered from Oddanchatram waterfalls in Dindigul; one missing</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/05/quenching-belagavis-pyaas</loc>
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<image:caption>Members of Pyaas Foundation supply drinking water at Gajapati village in Belagavi district</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Members of Pyaas Foundation unveil a plaque at Gajapati village in Belagavi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Quenching Belagavi’s ‘Pyaas’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/05/iran-rejects-trumps-48-hour-deadline-for-deal-targets-israel-and-kuwait</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/exwsh1b4/AP26093250195531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bridge struck by US airstrikes on Thursday is seen in the town of Karaj, west of Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T02:05:48.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran rejects Trump's 48-hour deadline for deal, targets Israel and Kuwait</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/kanimozhi-slams-fcra-amendments-as-anti-minority-calls-bjp-tn-finances-dossier-a-diversion</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK MP Kanimozhi</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kanimozhi slams FCRA amendments as anti-minority, calls BJP TN finances dossier a diversion</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/05/piyush-goyal-slams-dmk-as-atm-for-ruling-family-says-tn-heading-towards-bankruptcy-releases-white-paper</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Piyush Goyal and other BJP leaders releasing the white paper on ‘Tamil Nadu’s finances’</image:caption>
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<news:title>Piyush Goyal slams DMK as ‘ATM for ruling family’, says TN heading towards bankruptcy, releases white paper</news:title>
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<image:caption>Retail diesel prices at oil marketing companies’ outlets in Tamil Nadu, however, remain unchanged at Rs 92.40 per litre</image:caption>
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<news:title>Gulf conflict hits diesel trade in Tamil Nadu, bulk buyers lose discounts as prices jump to Rs 141/litre</news:title>
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<image:caption>A poster from Mirzapur: The Movie</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The Quiet Correspondent By: Shyam Bhatia Publisher: Juggernaut Pages: 352 Price: Rs 799</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mike &amp; Nick &amp; Nick &amp; Alice Director: BenDavid Grabinski Platform: Hulu, JioHotstar Genre: Action, Comedy, Science Fiction, Romance Language: English Rating: 3 stars</image:caption>
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<news:title>A mash-up gone wild</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/the-long-night-after-the-sunset-of-insurgency</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:38:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The long night after the sunset of insurgency</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/the-banknotes-that-slept-beneath-the-sea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/4aouj7fq/SS-EGYPT040930.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>For more than 25 years, the SS Egypt had sailed the long route between Europe and India</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Salvaged note with seal documenting recovery details</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/hvg18xtn/1040831.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Osmania Sicca Rs. 10 replacement note—antique-style fonts in the serial number</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/vzezw8qr/NOTES040906.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>During one recovery operation, a bundle of muddy paper emerged</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:34:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The banknotes that slept beneath the sea
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<news:keywords>Magazine</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/forced-smiles-and-squeaky-prams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/pj04mfpe/in-the-suspension.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:34:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forced smiles and squeaky prams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/spirituality/2026/Apr/05/how-rama-survived-the-rakshasas-maya</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/yputml4c/RAVIVARMA-RAVANASITAJATHAYU040925.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:34:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Rama survived the Rakshasa's Maya</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maya, Rama , Epics for Children</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/all-in-good-time</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/gddw3fw3/1295C451C0018sss.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Photo for representation</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/heh6r4d2/ISTOCK-2210668389052041.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the last few years, time has quietly replaced money as the clearest signal of success. Flexible work, shorter weeks, mandatory micro-breaks and early-retirement planning—all point to the reordering of priorities: control over one’s hours now carries more prestige</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/gopqpcal/AARUSHI-SHARMA-RAI052021ss.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aarushi Sharma Rai, independent PR and partnerships consultant, left a repetitive corporate cycle to pursue independent consulting, seeking more intentional work and creative freedom. Backed by savings and a strong network, she reframed ambition on her own terms—where hard work is chosen, not automatic</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/7b3u36yd/ASHIMA_DEEPAK_KAUL052024.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The pandemic reshaped how people value work and time, pushing organisations like REHAU India toward outcome-based performance and flexible rhythms instead of rigid hours. Yet reclaiming time is not a simple escape—true time affluence requires structure, purpose and self-awareness, not just freedom from the traditional work treadmill - Ashima Deepak Kaul, VP Human Resources, REHAU India</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/0xyejary/DHIMANT052028.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>After personal upheavals in 2015, Dhimant Chovatia left his NGO role to start Dhriti Communications, choosing to shape work around life rather than the other way around. A decade later, he accepts fewer, more meaningful projects—even if it means fewer assets—trading financial certainty for autonomy, peace and the freedom to live on his own terms</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/590fykp4/SPARSH_KHANDELWAL052049.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Professionals are becoming intentional about protecting their time—using practices like deep-work pods, time-blocking and shutdown rituals—shifting from performative hustle to structured, purposeful work. Time pressure is unequal for women leaders, who often juggle professional expectations with caregiving and credibility burdens, making structural flexibility essential rather than optional - Sparsh Khandelwal, Founder of Stylework</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ck9ji6h0/KAMLA-CHAB052045.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workplace success is shifting from titles and salaries to flexibility, well-being and outcome-based performance, with India gradually adopting global gig and hybrid models. Yet while autonomy and asynchronous work boost productivity and trust, they also make retention harder as empowered employees feel freer to move on. - Dr Kamal Chhabra, Founder and CEO of KC GlobEd</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/sfe15h3n/TANYA-BHATIAS052052.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Modern professionals aren’t facing a time crisis so much as an energy crisis—constant digital noise, multitasking and pressure drain attention, making even free time feel exhausting. True productivity, experts argue, lies in managing energy and reclaiming autonomy over how, where and with whom we spend our time, rather than simply working more hours - Tanya Bhatia Trehan, Mind Performance Coach and Corporate Trainer</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/k5dqglee/ISTOCK-1127357178052037.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Time is not something to optimise for self-actualisation; it is something to endure. The cultural shift around boundaries and balance is real, but it is not universal. The privilege to pause is, in itself, a form of capital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All in Good Time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Lifestyle</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Apr/05/eighteen-ways-to-dream-a-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/xgaymn17/MUM94-021747.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gateway of India, Mumbai</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/3pl93jek/CITY020141.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Only City: Bombay in Eighteen Stories By: Anindita Ghose Publisher: Fourth Estate Pages: 352 Price: Rs 699</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eighteen ways to dream a city</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Only City , Anindita Ghose</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/2026/Apr/05/product-review-velvet-indulgence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/a19b29nz/DOVE015750.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Product Review: Velvet Indulgence</news:title>
<news:keywords>dove body wash, limited edition body wash, bridgerton body wash, product review</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/spirituality/2026/Apr/05/peace-first-force-last</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/0nxcs9l6/ISTOCK-147695943040848.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peace first, force last</news:title>
<news:keywords>Peace First, Force Last</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/reimagining-an-ancient-laboratory-of-ideas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/m86a7rqy/05-ANCHOR-STORY-ILLUSTRATION020541.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reimagining an ancient laboratory of ideas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/pakistans-identity-crisis-is-a-defining-condition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/hvxebetl/PHOTO-2026-04-01-14-22-36022902.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan’s identity crisis is a defining condition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Ravi Shankar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/the-theatre-of-thresholds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/37fccgpt/6015459.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A scene from the performance</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/v2zhglw7/TMP9437015916.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Piyal Bhattacharya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Theatre of Thresholds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Piyal Bhattacharya, Natyashastra, Natyashatsra play, Marga Natya, ancient dance drama form</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/Apr/05/the-fabric-of-the-aftermath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/mdlvsi3y/IMAGE015801.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women weavers</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/rgya2pm4/BHAVNADING015741.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vari-da-bagh in Bhavna Kakar's wedding</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/shsqrvd3/DEEPSHIIKDIO015745.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/kjwtbkae/BHAV015738.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/n2rt4cr3/SHREYA-SHARMA-ART-CURATOR015857.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Fabric of the Aftermath</news:title>
<news:keywords>phulkari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Apr/05/coastline-of-second-chances</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/16aovdi5/SURF015900.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/cyy22rbm/28MPDHARANI015504.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dharani Selvakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coastline of Second Chances</news:title>
<news:keywords>surfing in Kovalam, surfing in india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Apr/05/daisen-another-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/a6206hx1/RC039MT-DATXJVR044036.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourists trekking Mount Daisen</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/fbm2fqoc/MOUNT-DAISEN-5-1044031.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shimoyama Kannon Hall</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Daisen Another Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tottori Prefecture, Mount Daisen in Japan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/05/the-tiny-but-mighty-skin-messengers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/wps5h16b/PEPTIDES-BENEFITS015831.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Tiny but Mighty Skin Messengers</news:title>
<news:keywords>peptides</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/2026/Apr/05/fobo-is-the-new-fomo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/zql02ltj/FOBO015753.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FOBO is the New FOMO</news:title>
<news:keywords>FOBO, FOMO, fear of better option</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/05/the-barrier-reset</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/uu2ivch5/ISTOCK-1463899319040852ss.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/svo0wdsc/BETAGLUCANARTICLEIMAGE2015733.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/mcffjzye/BARRIER015719.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/mvqwcz6d/REDNESS015837.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:26:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Barrier Reset</news:title>
<news:keywords>beta glucan skincare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/travel/2026/Apr/05/the-city-beneath-the-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/w5nlmydz/IMG0335015805.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Islamic architectural elements at the Alisher Navoi Station</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/e0vstl2z/IMG6556015818.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Geometric motifs at the Mustaqillik Maydoni station</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/sl07u4x3/IMG6551015813.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Intricate tile work at Alisher Navoi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/ppvv4t0g/IMG6521015809.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A ceramic tile mural</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-05T00:25:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The City Beneath the City</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tashkent metro, Uzbekistan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/ipl-2026-rizvi-delhis-new-go-to-man</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/r7kks2f1/rizvi2083135.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sameer Rizvi (R) celebrates his fifty against Mumbai on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:58:56.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Rizvi, Delhi's new go-to man</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, Feroz Shah Kotla, Sameer Rizvi, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/israeli-forces-destroy-17-un-peacekeeper-cameras-in-south-lebanon-un-official</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/cl5gfe3p/AFP20260404A6QL43Hv2HighResTopshotLebanonIsraelIranUsWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A rescue worker inspects the debris of destroyed buildings at the site of an Israeli strike in the southern Lebanese area of Maarakeh near the coastal city of Tyre on April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:52:14.612Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli forces destroy 17 UN peacekeeper cameras in south Lebanon: UN official</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Un peacekeepers, south Lebanon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/04/from-watching-videos-of-sheetal-to-bettering-her-for-gold-the-tale-of-first-quadruple-amputee-archer-payal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/alj70674/Untitled-design-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Payal Nag</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:46:18.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From watching videos of Sheetal to bettering her for gold: the tale of first quadruple amputee archer Payal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Odisha, inspiration, Sheetal Devi, Payal Nag, para-archer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/jharkhand-air-ambulance-crash-aaib-report-says-survival-chances-were-low-as-emergency-safety-equipment-failed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-25/ct1e3gw4/PTI02242026000025A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air ambulance that crashed in Jharkhand on February 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:41:07.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand air ambulance crash: AAIB report says survival chances were low as emergency safety equipment failed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Jharkhand air ambulance crash, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-two-children-in-lebanon-as-military-urges-evacuation-near-syrian-border</loc>
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<image:caption>A poster of a man and two kids who were killed in an Israeli airstrike that was hit their house, is seen through a destroyed car in Saksakiyeh village, south Lebanon, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:38:39.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli strikes kill at least two children in Lebanon as military urges evacuation near Syrian border </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Lebanon, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/us-satellite-imagery-firm-announces-blackout-on-middle-east-war-pics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/7oa92wpb/AP26084224445777.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This satellite image from Planet Labs PBC shows damage after airstrikes targeting Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran, Iran, March 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:26:18.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US satellite imagery firm announces blackout on Middle East war pics</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/aaib-report-on-andaman-helicopter-crash-says-emergency-float-was-off-passengers-wore-only-partial-harness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-24/r64o1jv8/202602243685538.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Pawan Hans helicopter that crashed into sea near Port Blair on February 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:26:05.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAIB report on Andaman helicopter crash says emergency float was 'off', passengers wore only partial harness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Andaman helicopter crash, Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/trump-threatens-hell-will-reign-down-on-iran-if-hormuz-is-not-open-in-48-hours</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/mfnwmjvf/AP26092039994414-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump arrives to speak about the Iran war from the Cross Hall of the White House on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:23:20.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump threatens 'hell will reign down' on Iran if Hormuz is not open in 48 hours </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/two-dead-three-injured-after-multi-storey-lodge-collapses-in-mps-anuppur-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/qeuv71bi/Screenshot-2026-04-05-003110.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police Superintendent of Anuppur district Motiur Rahman confirmed the two deaths and added that three injured were being treated at community health centre (CHC) in Anuppur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:10:49.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two dead, three injured after multi-storey lodge collapses in MP’s Anuppur district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, multi-storey building collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/04/india-must-prepare-for-the-age-of-techno-diplomacy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/abvzzo7w/C_1_1_CH1035_117958438.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T19:10:43.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India must prepare for the age of techno diplomacy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, DIPLOMACY, AI, techno diplomacy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/04/essential-conversations-beyond-social-media-bans</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/13/original/socialmediaban.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:56:59.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Essential conversations beyond social media bans</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Social media curbs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/04/call-record-reveals-fraud-godman-ashok-kharat-involved-in-hawala-racket</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-24/r692n1o7/Nashik-godman-Ashok-Kharat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:45:54.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Call record reveals godman Ashok Kharat's involvement in hawala racket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, The Sunday Standard, money laundering  case, Ashok Kharat case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/04/taking-the-sting-out-of-influencer-ecosystem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/10/12/original/FacebooksMetalogo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Facebook's Meta logo sign is seen at the company headquarters in Menlo Park, California.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:31:59.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Taking the sting out of influencer 
ecosystem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/ipl-glenn-feels-at-home-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rul3o5hr/Glenn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Glenn Phillips</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:26:33.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL: Glenn feels at home in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Glenn Phillips, Gujarat Titans, Indian premier league 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/325-candidates-in-keralam-have-criminal-cases-against-them-48-educated-between-class-5-and-12</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/3/26/original/Police_Express_---.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Red alert constituencies are those where three or more contesting candidates have declared criminal cases against themselves.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/5fxt4p1h/image-3.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/4kvfq1n9/image-4.png</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:19:03.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>325 candidates in Keralam have criminal cases against them; 48% educated between Class 5 and 12</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala election, candidates profile, criminal cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/rajasthan-royals-beat-gujarat-titans-by-6-runs-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/qrgfy3ew/PTI04042026000628A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan Royals' Dhruv Jurel celebrates his half century during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Saturday, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T18:16:51.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan Royals beat Gujarat Titans by 6 runs </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/lads-its-chennai-how-a-storied-franchise-is-in-danger-of-losing-its-relevance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rnpzj584/chennai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CSK during their match against Punjab Kings on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T17:06:40.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Lads, it's Chennai': How a storied franchise is in danger of losing its relevance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, IPL, CSK, MS Dhoni, Stephen Fleming, Indian Premier League, Ruturaj Gaikwad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/04/pm-modi-slams-ldf-udf-over-sabarimala-gold-theft-vows-swift-action-if-nda-elected-to-power</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/713wo3e2/Screenshot-2026-04-04-223213.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaking at an election rally in Thiruvalla on Saturday, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T17:04:12.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi slams LDF, UDF over Sabarimala gold theft; vows swift action if NDA elected to power</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, NDA, LDF, UDF, sabarimala gold theft case, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/04/bengal-polls-cpim-led-left-front-releases-manifesto-focusing-on-employment-no-mandir-masjid-politics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/bwzc0wju/202603223717091.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI(M) flag.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:55:42.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal polls: CPI(M)-led Left Front releases manifesto focusing on employment, no ‘mandir masjid’ politics </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/change-of-strategy-not-retreat-thirumavalavan-opts-out-of-poll-race-fields-jothimani-from-kattumannarkoil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-27/mn47y55x/Thol_Thirumavalavan_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>VCK president Thol Thirumavalavan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:31:16.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Change of strategy, not retreat: Thirumavalavan opts out of poll race, fields Jothimani from Kattumannarkoil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Thol Thirumavalavan, Kattumannarkoil, I Jothimani</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/pakistans-defence-minister-says-will-take-it-to-kolkata-in-future-conflict-with-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/9/17/original/khawaja_asif.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:31:06.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan's defence minister says 'will take it to Kolkata' in future conflict with India </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, India Pakistan ties, Operation Sindoor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/keralam-sees-39-surge-in-crorepati-candidates-in-2026-reji-cheriyan-c-rajasekharan-rajeev-chandrasekhar-top-rich-list</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ggombzwy/New-Project-7.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reji Cheriyan (Kerala Congress), C Rajasekharan (BJP), and Rajeev Chandrasekhar (BJP) are richest candidates in the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/v9tjii3z/image-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Party wise percentage of crorepati candidates</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/acqfy88b/image-2.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Share of wealth among the contesting candidates</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:30:57.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>39 percent of candidates in Keralam are crorepatis; Reji Cheriyan, C Rajasekharan, Rajeev Chandrasekhar among richest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Croreptati candidates in Kerala  , Kerala assembly election 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/04/kerala-story-state-psus-post-turnaround-gains-record-rs-5275-crore-turnover-in-2025-26</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-19/j8s1icng/5019whatsapp_image_2025_07_19_at_61555_pm_1074854.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Industries Minister P Rajeeve said that nearly 30 PSUs were steered into operating profit, with several previously loss-making entities returning to the black.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:28:58.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala story: State PSUs post turnaround gains, record Rs 5,275 crore turnover in 2025-26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Kerala, Elections, Kerala Elections, Kerala​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/04/no-payment-hurdle-for-iranian-crude-imports-petroleum-ministry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/wjzb2bqx/ANI_20260404070154.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While India-flagged Green Sanvi vessel has safely transited the Strait of Hormuz, a total of 17 Indian-flagged vessels, with 460 Indian seafarers, remain in the western Persian Gulf region.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:19:56.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No payment hurdle for Iranian crude imports: Petroleum ministry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, West Asia war, LPG crisis</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/04/degrees-awarded-to-iim-bodh-gayas-579-graduates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/s1tucjga/48675284010734392414738696150284425391488845n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Bodh Gaya, Bihar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:13:20.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Degrees awarded to IIM Bodh Gaya's 579 graduates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, IIM Bodh Gaya, 8th Convocation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/04/venu-srinivasan-resigns-from-hirabai-tata-trust-after-mehli-mistry-challenges-his-eligibility</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/9/11/original/TVS_vehicle_launch_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Venu Srinivasan assumed charge as chairman and managing director of Sundaram Clayton following a family split within the TVS Group earlier this week.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T16:10:21.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venu Srinivasan resigns from Hirabai Tata Trust after Mehli Mistry challenges his eligibility</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/bulldozer-ignores-concerns-of-locals-jairam-ramesh-on-great-nicobar-project-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/yei691c8/Jairam-Ramesh-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh addressing a press conference in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:56:40.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bulldozer ignores concerns of locals: Congress flays Great Nicobar project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, The Sunday Standard, Great Nicobar project, Congress MP Jairam Ramesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/gujarat-hc-announces-new-ai-policy-prohibits-its-use-in-decision-making-judgement-drafting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-17/wmtfe6ke/202512173611150.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:53:11.216Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat HC announces new AI policy, prohibits its use in decision-making, judgment drafting </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Gujarat HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/04/redemption-for-vishvanath-boxer-stuns-world-no-1-rival-who-had-denied-him-gold-5-years-ago</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/vfu2f1yp/Boxing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vishvanath Suresh (L) in action on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:36:56.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Redemption for Vishvanath: Boxer stuns World No 1 rival who had denied him gold few years ago</news:title>
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<image:caption>A notice poster announcing the poll boycott by residents of Erayur village in Kulathur Taluk, Pudukkottai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:34:35.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kulathur residents to boycott TN polls over lack of justice in Dalit colony water tank contamination case</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Calcutta High Court building and a glimpse of the communal tension in Mothabari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:31:48.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal elections: Why Mothabari is not an isolated tremor but a warning</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:24:22.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union minister Piyush Goyal welcomes Tamil Nadu fishermen evacuated from Iran</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:20:02.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MHA data shows five civilians, security personnel killed in 26 Maoist instances till March 15</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:19:49.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FCRA chaos: BJP claims the act will help NGOs while DMK says it targets minority institutions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/04/she-represents-women-of-kerala-raga-lauds-girls-performance-of-vande-mataram</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T15:11:26.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>She represents women of Kerala: RaGa lauds girl's performance of Vande Mataram</news:title>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court judge, Justice B V Nagarathna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T14:20:08.938Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre should view states as coordinates, not subordinates: Justice Nagarathna </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/five-held-over-explosion-outside-punjab-bjp-office-in-chandigarh-hand-grenade-pistol-recovered</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T14:19:22.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five held over explosion outside Punjab BJP office in Chandigarh; hand grenade, pistol recovered</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi being felicitated during a public meeting ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, in Thiruvalla, Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T14:13:25.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No Lok Sabha seats to be cut in South over population control, total strength to rise to 816: PM Modi</news:title>
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<image:caption>'Maa-Mati-Manush' will win Bengal polls: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee slams BJP's 'double engine' narrative</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T14:00:19.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP's one engine runs on misusing institutions, other on stoking communal discord: TMC's Abhishek</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/04/the-eye-surgery-marathon-that-restored-sight-for-a-few-south-africans</loc>
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<image:caption>An ophthalmologist performs cataract surgery while an assistant hands him surgical instruments during a marathon event, in Tsakane, South Africa, Saturday, March 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:59:22.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The eye surgery marathon that restored sight for a few South Africans</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/fire-at-gas-lighter-factory-near-bangladeshs-capital-kills-five-people</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:56:13.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire at gas lighter factory near Bangladesh's capital kills five people</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/kt1yjfcl/PTI04042026000277A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mumbai Indians' captain Suryakumar Yadav reacts after his dismissal during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians, in New Delhi, Saturday, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:48:44.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Red-hot Rizvi, bowlers power DC to six-wicket win over MI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/04/provocative-remarks-by-congress-on-west-asia-conflict-straining-ties-and-risking-indians-safety-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a public meeting ahead of the Kerala Assembly elections, in Thiruvalla, Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:47:45.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Provocative’ remarks by Congress on West Asia conflict straining ties, risking Indians’ safety: Modi</news:title>
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<image:caption>Paloli Mohammed Kutty (centre) seen here with CM Pinarayi Vijayan is known for leading the much-appreciated People's Planning initiative in Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:40:35.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paloli Mohammed Kutty and two speeches that altered the 96-year-old veteran Communist's life</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/parliamentary-panel-recommends-relaxation-in-far-norms-to-facilitate-accommodations-in-tourist-areas</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:40:20.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliamentary panel recommends relaxation in FAR norms to facilitate accommodations in tourist areas</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/45-million-years-in-the-making-ancient-fish-fossils-unearthed-near-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:caption>The discovery of the gourami is particularly significant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:40:14.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'4.5 million years in the making': Ancient fish fossils unearthed near Uttarakhand</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/04/eci-suspends-dy-commissioner-three-police-officers-following-tmc-bjp-clash-during-amit-shahs-visit-to-bhabanipur</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:28:31.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI suspends four police officers following TMC-BJP clash during Amit Shah’s visit to Bhabanipur</news:title>
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<image:caption>Political speeches, in particular, have been crossing all lines of decency and the distinction between what is public and private stands blurred.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T13:26:57.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Misogyny during election time: Why can't India let its women politicians and women alone?</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:58:17.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab records 89 per cent conviction rate in NDPS cases</news:title>
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<image:caption>Maldivian is the national airline of Maldives.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:54:50.202Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Locals inspect a damaged house following floods, landslides and thunderstorms in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Sunday, March 29, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:44:08.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain, storms kill 121 in Afghanistan and Pakistan in two weeks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/india-flagged-lpg-tanker-crosses-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/m6qvup3j/C_53_1_CH1214_43244353.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:12:27.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-flagged LPG tanker crosses Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<image:caption>Accused Bhavesh Shinde</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:12:02.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surat Cyber Crime Cell busts massive fraud network that routed over Rs 47 crore through fake bank accounts</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:10:30.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>European drivers choke on rising diesel prices</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/04/gujarat-local-body-polls-focus-of-political-parties-shifts-to-selection-of-candidates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/26/original/Electronic_voting_machine_EPS35456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Electronic Voting Machines inside a polling station. Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T12:07:11.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat local body polls: Focus of parties shifts to selection of candidates as Owaisi jumps into fray</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/if-west-asia-crisis-continues-indian-exports-to-other-parts-of-world-will-get-impacted-official</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-11/3h4ksa7q/ANI_20260211010139.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:52:01.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If West Asia crisis continues Indian exports to other parts of world will get impacted: Official</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Business, Commerce Secretary, West Asia conflicts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/lahaul-spiti-witnesses-fresh-snowfall-met-issues-orange-alert-for-hailstorms-in-several-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>hicles queue up in a traffic jam after fresh snowfall at the South Portal of the Atal Tunnel, at Rohtang, in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh, Saturday, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:50:20.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lahaul-Spiti witnesses fresh snowfall; MeT issues orange alert for hailstorms in several districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, MET, hailstorms, Lahaul-Spiti</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/raghav-chadha-rejects-aap-charges-says-i-go-to-parliament-to-create-impact-not-ruckus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/fky3ild6/New-Project-6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a video statement, Chadha dismissed claims that he did not join opposition walkouts, terming the accusation a “blatant lie.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:48:37.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raghav Chadha rejects AAP charges, says ‘I go to Parliament to create impact, not ruckus'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi, aap, Raghav Chadha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/pm-modi-hails-womens-support-as-bjp-gears-up-for-kerala-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-29/e044obv8/PTI03292026000159B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:37:38.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi hails women’s support as BJP gears up for Kerala polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, PM Modi, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/european-ministers-call-for-profit-caps-on-energy-companies-as-iran-war-drives-price-surge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/3i3i3szu/AP26092688348885.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gas prices are displayed near a ferris wheel in Frankfurt, Germany, Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:35:17.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>European ministers call for profit caps on energy companies as Iran war drives price surge</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Oil prices, gas prices, Windfall tax, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/over-74-of-punjab-electors-mapped-ahead-of-special-intensive-revision</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-29/vlbnnok1/election-comm083401.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission of India.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:29:20.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 74% of Punjab electors mapped ahead of Special Intensive Revision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Punjab, Sir, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/04/sparks-fly-as-april-9-assam-polls-draw-near</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/qmjro5vz/BeFunky-collage-91.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From left to right: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Assam Jatiya Parishad candidate Kunki Chowdhury.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:22:40.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sparks fly as April 9 polls draw near, Rahul and Himanta trade charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam Elections, Elections, The Sunday Standard, Nation, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam elections 2026, Kunki Chowdhury</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/04/thousands-could-be-registered-twice-kapil-sibal-flags-alleged-electoral-irregularities-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-06/p9cdrg8m/ANI_20260306083017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha member Kapil Sibal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T11:05:00.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Thousands could be registered twice': Kapil Sibal flags alleged electoral irregularities in Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, Elections, Kapil Sibal, West Bengal elections 2026, electoral irregularities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/centre-urges-public-to-avoid-panic-buying-of-fuel-says-supplies-remain-adequate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/wwkgy4it/PTI04042026000153B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wait in a queue to refill LPG cylinders amid disruptions due to the ongoing West Asia war, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Saturday, April 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:58:24.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre urges public to avoid panic buying of fuel, says supplies remain adequate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/58-tortillas-five-hot-sauces-and-one-toilet-life-aboard-spacecraft-orion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/5gtfhvmv/AFP20260404A6QJ9WEv3HighResUsCanadaSpaceArtemisIiNasaMoon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This screengrab from a NASA live broadcast video footage shows NASA astronaut and Artemis II Mission Specialist Christina Koch (R) and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Artemis II Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen working inside the Orion spacecraft</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:56:50.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>58 tortillas, five hot sauces and one toilet: Life aboard spacecraft Orion</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, spacecraft Orion, Christina Koch, Apollo missions</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/outspoken-iranians-overseas-say-their-loved-ones-are-being-detained-back-home</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/l7wno3xx/Iranian-police-special-forces.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iranian police special forces stand guard during a funeral procession for Alireza Tangsiri, head of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, and others killed in Israeli strikes in late March, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:55:15.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Outspoken Iranians overseas say their loved ones are being detained back home</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, United States, Israel, Iranians, Iran's government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/04/wary-of-news-media-silicon-valley-builds-its-own</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/8912cdbf-3dcc-4422-8d15-75e1f5e23dca/AI__Perplexity.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>People are reflected in a window of a hotel at the Davos Promenade in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 15, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:51:54.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wary of news media, Silicon Valley builds its own</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Silicon Valley, artificial intelligence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/russian-strike-on-ukraine-market-kills-five-wounds-19</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/pho4hauh/AFP20260404A6QU263v1MidResUkraineRussiaConflictWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this handout photograph taken and released by the State Emergency Service of Ukraine on April 4, 2026, firefighters put out a fire at the market following a strike in Nikopol, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:51:25.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russian strike on Ukraine market kills five, wounds 19</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Airstrikes, Russia-Ukraine war, Russia-Ukraine peace talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/its-amazing-canadian-astronaut-describes-artemis-2-journey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/eybwifn6/AP26091657979809.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Astronauts , from left, Mission Specialist Jeremy Hansen, of Canada, Pilot Victor Glover, Commander Reid Wiseman and Mission Specialist Christina Koch leave the Operations and Checkout Building for a trip to Launch Pad 39-B and a planned liftoff on NASA's Artemis II moon rocket at the Kennedy Space Center Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:44:26.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'It's amazing': Canadian astronaut describes Artemis 2 journey</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Science, Artemis 2</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026apr02sandesh-shetty-ajri-blends-three-languages-in-sangeetha-bar-and-restaurant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/udkp3ukx/Sangeetha_Bar_Sandesh.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Still from Sangeetha Bar and Restaurant, with Sandesh Shetty Ajri (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:40:24.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sandesh Shetty Ajri blends three languages in Sangeetha Bar and Restaurant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sandesh Shetty Ajri, Sangeetha Bar and Restaurant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026apr01sujay-shastrys-elra-kaaleliyatte-kaala-locks-release-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/h4blzrre/Elra_Kaaleliyatte_Kaala_Sujay_Shastry.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The cast and crew of Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala (L) and a still from the film (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:40:01.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sujay Shastry's Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala locks release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala, Sujay Shastry, Chandan Shetty, Archana Kottige</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026apr02rukmini-vasanth-joins-kvn-productions-next</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/5hd46cyp/Rukmini_Vasanth_Hemanth_Rao_Malashree.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>From L to R: Hemanth M Rao, Rukmini Vasanth, and Malashree</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:39:40.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rukmini Vasanth joins KVN Productions' next</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rukmini Vasanth, KVN Productions, Hemanth M Rao, Malashree</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026mar31puneeth-nivasa-to-hit-theatres-on-dr-rajkumars-birth-anniversary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/jww79ztw/Puneeth_Nivasa.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A poster for Puneeth Nivasa (L) and a still from the film (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:39:15.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puneeth Nivasa to hit theatres on Dr Rajkumar’s birth anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Puneeth Nivasa, Nagendra Prasad, S Mohan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026mar31sumanth-shailendra-i-never-really-left-cinema</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/njy1i0oc/Sumanth_Shailendra.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sumanth Shailendra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:38:54.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sumanth Shailendra: I never really left cinema</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hithan Hassan, Sumanth Shailendra, Prakash Thuminad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/rahul-gandhi-fearless-women-of-keralam-deserve-safety-and-free-bus-travel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/mtbxpff3/ANI_20260404094147.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Fearless and courageous": Rahul Gandhi praises Keralam women, promises safety measures</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:38:35.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi: Fearless women of Keralam deserve safety and free bus travel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Idukki, Free bus travel, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/earthquake-in-afghanistan-kills-12-including-eight-members-of-same-family</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/cy7k5wec/AP26088504650208.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:33:41.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Earthquake in Afghanistan kills 12, including eight members of same family</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, earthquake, houses destroyed</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/linguistic-imposition-charge-a-tired-attempt-dharmendra-pradhan-hits-back-at-stalin-over-three-language-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan (R), Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin (L)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:32:27.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Linguistic imposition’ charge a ‘tired attempt’: Dharmendra Pradhan hits back at Stalin over three-language row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Tamil Nadu, Dharmendra Pradhan, NEP, Chief Minister M K Stalin, three-language row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/muslim-organisations-want-to-make-india-an-islamic-country-giriraj-singh-amid-bjps-ucc-push-in-assam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-23/xu27twso/ANI_20241023153714.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>His remarks come amid the BJP’s reiteration of its UCC promise in poll-bound Assam, where the party has said it will implement the law if voted back to power.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:16:52.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Muslim organisations want to make India an Islamic country’: Giriraj Singh amid BJP’s UCC push in Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uniform Civil Code, Giriraj Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/dmk-mp-criticizes-fcra-bill-says-it-targets-christian-institutions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/4f4dwlun/ANI_20260404091210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Very draconian, will strongly oppose this: DMK MP P Wilson on FCRA bill</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:14:20.510Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T10:04:49.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP farmer shocked by Rs 14.66 crore tax notices for Delhi firm he never owned</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/iran-says-us-israeli-strikes-near-bushehr-nuclear-plant-kill-one</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/pm7r6t58/AP26093509324450.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman checks a destroyed house that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in Saksakiyeh village, south Lebanon, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:57:05.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran says US-Israeli strikes near Bushehr nuclear plant kill one</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:54:46.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Actor Vijay positions TVK as alternative to Puducherry’s 'tired and confused' alliances, promises statehood</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:52:50.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India rejects claims of Iranian oil cargo diversion to China, says no payment hurdles for imports</news:title>
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<image:caption>Psychic Movie Review: Psychic poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:52:03.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Psychic Movie Review: This psychological exploration needed more control and coherence</news:title>
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<image:caption>Terror</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:51:16.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Terror introduces its world with a  trailer ahead of release</news:title>
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<image:caption>Aparichithe Movie Review: A poster of Aparichithe</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:50:50.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aparichithe Movie Review: A stranger to its own story</news:title>
<news:keywords>Aparichithe Movie Review</news:keywords>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/wgl9wvdg/The_Super_Mario_Galaxy_Movie.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:49:25.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Review: Aims for the stars, but stumbles a bit</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Kaalidas 2 Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:48:12.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kaalidas 2 Movie Review: All the intricacies to cover up for a hollow core</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sri Senthil, Bharath, Ajay Karthi, Kaalidas 2</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Apr/04/tamilreview2026apr03leader-movie-review-a-campy-actioner-that-repackages-its-starry-eyed-hero</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:47:21.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leader Movie Review: A campy actioner that repackages its starry-eyed hero</news:title>
<news:keywords>RS Durai Senthilkumar, Legend Saravanan, Payal Rajput, Leader</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/englishnews2026apr03netflix-greenlights-the-corrections-series-with-meryl-streep-in-the-lead</loc>
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<image:caption>Meryl Streep</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:46:10.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Netflix greenlights The Corrections series with Meryl Streep in the lead</news:title>
<news:keywords>Meryl Streep, The Corrections, Netflix</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/englishnews2026apr03peaky-blinders-sequel-rounds-out-lead-cast-first-look-unveiled</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/45sxazns/Peaky_Blinders_Jamie_Bell.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jamie Bell in a still from the Peaky Blinders sequel series</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:45:45.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peaky Blinders sequel rounds out lead cast, first look unveiled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jamie Bell, Charlie Heaton, Peaky Blinders</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/04/mamata-banerjee-urges-voters-to-unite-against-bjp-ahead-of-west-bengal-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of attempting to influence the electoral process by intimidating candidates through agencies like the ED and CBI, claiming that such tactics would ultimately fail.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:45:15.693Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata Banerjee urges voters to unite against BJP ahead of West Bengal elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, Elections, West Bengal, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/04/kannadanews2026apr03gilli-nata-locks-debut-lead-role-in-chandra-mohans-next</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Gilli Nata; Chandra Mohan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:45:12.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gilli Nata locks debut lead role in Chandra Mohan’s next</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gilli Nata</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/englishnews2026apr03selena-gomez-to-helm-wizards-beyond-waverly-place-finale-set-to-end-this-summer</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Wizards Beyond Waverly Place</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:44:44.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Selena Gomez to helm Wizards Beyond Waverly Place finale set to end this summer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Selena Gomez, Wizards Beyond Waverly Place</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Apr/04/tamilnews2026apr03demonte-colony-3-wraps-filming</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/v20n36j9/Demonte_Colony_3.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arulnithi on the sets of Demonte Colony 3</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:43:18.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Demonte Colony 3 wraps filming</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/04/tn-vs-centre-language-debate-intensifies-over-cbse-curriculum</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-07/zd4l4ago/New-Project-5.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:36:10.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN vs Centre: Language debate intensifies over CBSE curriculum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Language Debate, CBSE curriculum, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/death-toll-in-bihar-hooch-tragedy-rises-to-seven</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/k4u40do0/202604033732570.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The victims had purchased illicit liquor sachets for Rs.50</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:35:59.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll in Bihar hooch tragedy rises to seven</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bihar, Hooch tragedy, East Champaran district, Bihar hooch tragedy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/04/tn-polls-2026-srinath-enters-fray-from-thoothukudi-as-tvk-steps-up-campaign</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Assembly polls: TVK candidate Srinath files nomination from Thoothukudi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:25:48.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN polls 2026: Srinath enters fray from Thoothukudi as TVK steps up campaign</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/04/posters-featuring-nitish-kumars-son-nishant-as-next-bihar-cm-surface-outside-jdu-office-in-patna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/u2o50luk/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-3.13.12-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Posters featuring Nitish Kumar's son Nishant as next Bihar CM surface outside JD(U) office in Patna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:19:42.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Posters featuring Nitish Kumar's son Nishant as next Bihar CM surface outside JD(U) office in Patna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, Nishant Kumar, Bihar CM post</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/04/language-politics-returns-stalin-annamalai-trade-barbs-over-cbse-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-07/p7g1fy3p/ANI_20250307041313.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former state BJP president K. Annamalai strongly criticised Chief Minister M K Stalin, accusing him of misrepresenting the Centre’s intentions for political purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:17:54.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Language politics returns: Stalin, Annamalai trade barbs over CBSE plan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/theni-born-rini-sampath-in-race-to-become-washington-dc-mayor</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Rini Sampath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T09:12:47.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Theni-born Rini Sampath in race to become Washington DC Mayor </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, World, Theni, Washington DC Mayor, Rini Sampath</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/ensure-dravidian-model-20-defeat-hostile-delhi-team-udhayanidhi-at-sivagangas-singampunari</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:25:24.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ensure Dravidian model 2.0, defeat hostile Delhi team': Udhayanidhi at Sivaganga's Singampunari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Dy CM Udhayanidhi, Dravidian model 2.0, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Singampunari</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/delhi-court-remands-al-falah-group-chairman-to-14-day-judicial-custody-in-second-pmla-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/n4ina5is/Al-falah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Al Falah University founder Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui was taken into custody in the latest case on March 24 from the Tihar jail, where he is lodged in judicial custody in the previous ED and Delhi Police case, officials said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:24:49.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court remands Al-Falah group chairman to 14-day judicial custody in second PMLA case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Nation, PMLA case, judicial custody, Al-Falah University</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/confident-rcb-eye-second-win-on-the-trot-csk-seek-better-outing-from-bowlers-samson-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/nzfpd4ts/RCB-vs-CSK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While RCB's batting looked in prime touch early, Chennai's batting has some issues to sort out and it starts with Samson's form.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:13:57.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Confident RCB eye second win on the trot, CSK seek better outing from bowlers, Samson</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, CSK, RCB, Chennai Super Kings, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/04/nine-of-family-including-six-children-killed-as-car-falls-into-well-in-maharashtras-dindori</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T08:08:55.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine of family including six children killed as car falls into well in Maharashtra's Dindori</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/india-has-come-through-solidly-from-recent-global-shocks-that-tested-its-resilience-eam-jaishankar</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar speaking at the convocation ceremony of IIM Raipur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:54:26.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India has come through solidly from recent global shocks that tested its resilience: EAM Jaishankar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/why-hosts-csk-packed-their-team-with-hitters</loc>
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<image:caption>Ruturaj Gaikwad (R) and Ayush Mhatre strung a 96-run partnership for the second wicket for CSK on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:47:03.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why hosts CSK packed their team with hitters </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/04/eci-sets-up-4660-auxiliary-polling-booths-shifts-321-ahead-of-2-phase-west-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:46:51.192Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI sets up 4,660 auxiliary polling booths, shifts 321 ahead of 2-phase West Bengal polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/csks-biggest-concern-for-the-rest-of-the-tournament-will-be-their-bowling-gavaskar</loc>
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<image:caption>CSKs' Matt Henry celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of Punjab Kings' Priyansh Arya during an IPL 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings on April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:46:27.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSK's biggest concern for the rest of the tournament will be their bowling: Gavaskar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, CSK, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/pakistan-denies-reports-of-setback-in-efforts-to-mediate-usiran-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:40:27.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan denies reports of setback in efforts to mediate US–Iran talks</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/dont-think-there-is-a-thing-called-finishers-anymore-csk-coach-stephen-fleming</loc>
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<image:caption>Chennai Super Kings head coach Stephen Fleming.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:34:28.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don't think there is a thing called 'finishers' anymore: CSK coach Stephen Fleming</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/blake-lively-breaks-silence-after-sexual-harassment-claim-setback-says-see-you-in-court</loc>
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<image:caption>Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:22:42.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blake Lively breaks silence after sexual harassment claim setback, says ‘see you in court’</news:title>
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<image:caption>A house wall in Azhoor Gram Panchayat, Thiruvananthapuram, displays election posters of candidates.</image:caption>
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<news:title>EC mandates pre-certification of print ads for Kerala polls; bars unapproved content on April 8, 9</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/hawaii-storms-wipe-out-jurassic-world-set-says-chris-pratt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/supxogh5/ANI_20260404055139.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chris Pratt</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:10:58.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hawaii storms wipe out ‘Jurassic World’ set, says Chris Pratt</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/kerala-cm-has-partnership-with-those-attacking-minorities-rahul-gandhi-slams-ldf-bjp-tie-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/pflzhap7/HFCsIbkaIAAlusT.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi reiterated his allegation of a BJP-LDF understanding and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of not speaking about the Sabarimala issue during the election campaign.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T07:07:17.091Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM has partnership with those attacking minorities: Rahul Gandhi slams 'LDF-BJP tie up'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/uttarakhand-sees-56-per-cent-surge-in-forest-fire-incidents-between-2019-2024</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/deidygl5/1_1_salem2_0304cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Uttarakhand sees 56 per cent surge in forest fire incidents between 2019-2024</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/tn-cm-stalin-slams-centres-three-language-policy-calls-it-covert-mechanism-to-impose-hindi</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister MK Stalin addressing a public meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:title>TN CM Stalin slams Centre's three-language policy; calls it 'covert mechanism to impose Hindi'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CM MK Stalin, three-language policy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/jaipur/2026/Apr/04/hundreds-fall-ill-after-suspected-sewage-contamination-in-jaipur-locality-residents-allege-negligece</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/aly2wxsr/watercontamination.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents say the situation has disrupted daily life, with a large number of households now depending on water tankers or purchasing packaged drinking water.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:33:23.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hundreds fall ill after suspected sewage contamination in Jaipur locality; residents allege negligece</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/04/iran-downs-two-american-fighter-jets-refuses-us-48-hour-ceasefire-proposal</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:30:24.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>War escalates: Iran downs US Aircraft, rejects ceasefire deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Iran downs two US fighter jets, US Israel Iran war </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/as-freed-prisoners-celebrate-in-cuba-human-rights-groups-demand-clarity-and-release-of-protesters</loc>
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<image:caption>A pardoned prisoner hugs a family member after being released from La Lima penitentiary in Guanabacoa, Havana, Cuba, Friday, April 3, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:26:28.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/04/ramesh-sippy-reflects-on-sholay-and-a-lifetime-in-indian-cinema</loc>
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<image:caption>Ramesh Sippy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T06:11:55.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramesh sippy reflects on ‘Sholay’ and a lifetime in Indian cinema</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/04/ipl-2026-pbks-skipper-shreyas-iyer-fined-for-slow-over-rate-against-chennai-super-kings</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer during an IPL 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>IPL 2026: PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer fined for slow over-rate against Chennai Super Kings</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/04/dembele-leads-psg-to-victory-ahead-of-liverpool-tie</loc>
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<image:caption>PSG's Ousmane Dembele (R) celebrates with tammate Achraf Hakimi after scoring his team's first goal during the French L1 football match between Paris Saint-Germain and Toulouse FC on April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:51:39.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dembele leads PSG to victory ahead of Liverpool tie</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/04/hollywoods-narrative-on-ufos-and-ets-reaches-back-many-decades</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/vwe976l2/AP26091636497189.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Model ships hang at the entrance to the Star Trek Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas on Aug. 25, 2008</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:43:55.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hollywood's narrative on UFOs and ETs reaches back many decades</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/vizag-civic-bodys-mobile-lab-reports-safe-water-across-city-wards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/jtpbh2iq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-04-at-10.33.38.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The laboratory, launched on January 1, 2026, is the first mobile water testing facility of its kind in the State.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:36:04.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vizag civic body’s mobile lab reports safe water across city wards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Water, mobile lab</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/04/us-military-aircraft-hit-in-iran-war-are-first-shot-down-by-enemy-fire-in-over-20-years-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A U.S. Air Force airman pushes a cart past an F-15E Strike Eagle at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan on Oct. 17, 2009.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:28:43.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US military aircraft hit in Iran war are first shot down by enemy fire in over 20 years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/04/congress-mp-shashi-tharoors-gunman-driver-attacked-in-malappuram-one-held</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s gunman and driver were allegedly attacked by a group of five in Wandoor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:25:51.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MP Shashi Tharoor's gunman, driver attacked in Malappuram; one held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, The Sunday Standard, Attack, Shashi Tharoor, one held</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/consensual-no-criminal-intent-behind-relationship-telangana-hc-quashes-cheating-case-over-false-promise-of-marriage</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:19:31.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consensual, no criminal intent behind relationship: Telangana HC quashes cheating case over ‘false promise of marriage’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, consensual</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/cm-revanths-visit-to-kerala-linked-to-political-funding-alleges-minister-kishan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/wxh81kll/ANI_20260323120042.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Addressing the media at the state BJP office here, Kishan described the chief minister’s remarks made during an election campaign in Kerala as a “complete false propaganda.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:06:15.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth’s visit to Kerala linked to political funding, alleges Minister Kishan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, G  Kishan Reddy, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/04/assam-police-cracks-down-on-poll-related-fake-news-ensures-content-removal-via-cid-social-media-cell</loc>
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<image:caption>The special cell has been formed under the CID to deal with fake news, defamatory posts, AI-generated content, with a focus on the election.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T05:05:32.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam Police cracks down on poll-related fake news; ensures content removal via CID social media cell</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam Elections, Assam, Elections, Nation, social media post, Assam Police, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/04/ec-adds-cheer-to-kerala-polls-with-free-rides-sweets-for-young-voters</loc>
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<image:caption>First-time voters in each district will receive specially branded halwa packets on polling day</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:54:56.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC adds cheer to Kerala polls with free rides, sweets for young voters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Election Commission, Young voters, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/labourer-falls-off-building-while-chasing-thief-dies-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/auc65wml/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:53:57.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Labourer falls off building while chasing thief, dies in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, labourer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/kavitha-warns-of-protest-against-high-school-fee-reimbursement-delays</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/n1kxdfmr/kavitha10304chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Jagruthi president K Kavitha speaks during a press meet at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:51:06.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kavitha warns of protest against high school fee, reimbursement delays </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kalvakuntla Kavitha, high school fee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/world-autism-awareness-day-observed-by-zain-foundation-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/6z4buc8d/foundation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The programme saw participation from many institutions including KiiT SEN GLOBE, JP Das Learning Clinic, Udyam and Shining Spectrum.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:50:44.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Autism Awareness Day observed by Zain Foundation in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, World Autism Awareness Day</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/bmc-moves-to-act-against-90-teachers-for-missing-census-2027-training</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-16/sye9qwky/BBSFEB2023232.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Office of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:48:19.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMC moves to act against 90 teachers for missing Census 2027 training</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/cm-mohan-majhi-urges-people-to-complete-self-enumeration-for-census</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ial9nwmp/Census.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi does his self-enumeration in Census portal on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:47:16.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Majhi urges people to complete self-enumeration for Census</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/instagram-post-leads-to-arrest-of-two-in-wildlife-poaching-case-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/i3iianrp/202506173430561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:47:06.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Instagram post leads to arrest 
of two in wildlife poaching case in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, wildlife poaching case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/additional-dcp-injured-after-ama-bus-hits-cyclist-near-ag-square-in-bhubaneswar</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:45:36.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Additional DCP injured after Ama Bus hits cyclist near AG Square in Bhubaneswar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, additional DCP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/04/tmc-seeks-removal-of-bhabanipur-poll-official-alleges-proximity-with-bjps-suvendu-adhikari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/gqllhhou/20260214119f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengal BJP president Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:42:39.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC seeks removal of Bhabanipur poll official; alleges proximity with BJP's Suvendu Adhikari</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Elections, Suvendu Adhikari, Bhabanipur, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/former-minister-jeevan-reddy-calls-for-leadership-change-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/721xevtg/Jeevan-reddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister T Jeevan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:40:13.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former minister Jeevan Reddy calls for leadership change in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, T Jeevan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/telangana-eagle-team-raids-pub-in-kondapur-detains-7-drug-consumers-including-ias-officers-son</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-24/d2e56454/202509243519751.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All seven tested positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), while Ritesh also tested positive for Amphetamine and Methamphetamine.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:36:08.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana EAGLE team raids pub in Kondapur, detains 7 drug consumers, including IAS officer’s son</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana EAGLE team, Kondapur pub</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/04/rg-kar-case-reshapes-panihati-contest-as-victims-mother-takes-on-tmc-bastion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/48k3pjid/Ratna-Debnath-BJP.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>RG Kar rape and murder case victim's mother, Ratna Debnath, contests under BJP from Panihati.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:31:59.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RG Kar case reshapes Panihati contest as victim’s mother takes on TMC bastion </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, R G Kar rape-murder case, West Bengal elections 2026, panihati seat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/04/modi-to-address-poll-rally-and-hold-roadshow-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/7rxube7c/Modi-backs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:31:00.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi to address poll rally and hold roadshow in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/man-arrested-for-poisoning-four-year-old-twin-daughters-in-telanganas-karimnagar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ynga1lws/202604023731801.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On Friday morning, he again argued with his wife over the same issue. Later, in a brutal act, he allegedly forced the infants to consume pesticide and threw them into a well, killing them.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:22:02.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested for poisoning four-year-old twin daughters in Telangana's Karimnagar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, poisoning, four-year-old twin daughters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/telangana-hc-allows-colleges-to-collect-fees-from-students-under-fee-reimbursement-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-28/d6qaqtn5/202511283589697.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The High Court of Telangana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:01:31.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC allows colleges to collect fees from students under fee reimbursement scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, college fees, Telangana High court.</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Apr/04/god-is-in-his-details</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/p1hhxn18/DSC06124.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jayant N. Khobragade, the Ambassador of India to Spain and Andorra, at the exhibition</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/c3d9zx9j/Gita.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Gita' by Khobragade</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/rzaxyrtl/DSC06095.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A landscape painted by the artist</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/hq6t84cr/Image-8.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A painting of dancers; by Jayant N. Khobragade</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T04:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>God is in his details </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, painting, exhibition, Culture</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/cm-revanth-reddy-aims-to-transform-telangana-into-textile-capital-of-south-asia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/wlqbyqsm/aims-to-transform.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy watches a weaver at work during the inauguration of ATEXCON 2026 at Hitex in Hyderabad on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:57:30.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy aims to transform Telangana into textile capital of South Asia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CM Revanth Reddy, ATEXCON 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/telangana-government-schools-to-introduce-lkg-ukg-from-next-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/efe002ec-0448-4857-aa28-72436da9f8e1/P_3601442424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:54:55.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government schools to introduce LKG, UKG from next year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government schools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/telangana-gets-time-till-april-13-to-decide-on-regular-dgp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2020/9/25/original/police_eps2131dessd__jj__.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:52:47.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana gets time till April 13 to decide on regular DGP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, Telangana police DGP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/cm-revanth-reddy-made-false-claims-in-kerala-brs-leader-harish-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/a6zso9xq/Revanth-made-false.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A BRS supporter applies tilak on the forehead of former minister T Harish Rao during his visit to Kodangal on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:50:27.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy made false claims in Kerala: BRS leader Harish Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CM Revanth Reddy, BRS leader Harish Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/lok-bhavan-seeks-review-of-third-language-grading-in-karnataka-sslc-exams</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/y2r2oi8h/New-Project-2026-04-04T090328.447.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:34:15.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lok Bhavan seeks review of third-language grading in Karnataka SSLC exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka SSLC exams, Karnataka Lok Bhavan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/farmers-to-field-400-candidates-in-tiruppur-south-as-frustration-mounts-over-garbage-issue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-10/d3tw6dmq/C_1_1_CH1280_118057234.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:28:19.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers to field 400 candidates in Tiruppur South as frustration mounts over garbage issue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, farmers, garbage dumping</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/shield-sundew-helps-control-insect-population-finds-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/1nhmjm0a/C_1_1_CH1528_118798625.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Drosera peltata (shield sundew), a carnivorous tuberous herb, plays an important ecological role by controlling insect populations and helping maintain ecosystem balance.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:28:01.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shield sundew helps control insect population, finds study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Drosera peltata, Shield sundew, insect population</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/former-lokayukta-justice-santosh-hegde-collapses-on-stage-in-bengaluru-now-recovering</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/le9uw3ez/Santosh-Hegde.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde being escorted after he collapsed on stage in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:26:39.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde collapses on stage in Bengaluru; now recovering</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, judge santosh hegde</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/technical-snag-hits-renewal-of-aavins-monthly-milk-cardin-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/e5ddww2y/P_470547710.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aavin Coimbatore, customer displays an error "Aavin cbe" application at Aavin milk booth in Coimbatore on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Technical snag hits renewal of Aavins monthly milk card in TN</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/lpg-crisis-hits-meat-trade-in-dharmapuri-kovai</loc>
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<image:caption>In Dharmapuri, most goats and sheep are sold to local vendors, and if they stop buying, it directly affects the local economy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:24:44.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG crisis hits meat trade in Dharmapuri, Kovai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/biogas-the-go-to-option-for-lpg-mukt-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:24:29.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Biogas the go-to option for ‘LPG-mukt’ karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, biogas plant, West Asia Confict, LPG gas shortage</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/if-not-for-our-guarantees-people-would-have-suffered-says-karnataka-deputy-cm-dk-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:caption>Residents of Davanagere city show their suppport for Congress candidate Samarth Shamanur during his campaign on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:20:02.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If not for our guarantees, people would have suffered, says Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Davanagere South Assembly</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/tn-cm-stalin-reaches-out-to-those-who-could-not-get-seats-calls-for-unified-efforts</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:18:02.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Stalin reaches out to those who could not get seats; calls for unified efforts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/madras-hc-quashes-case-against-law-student-for-social-media-post-against-periyar</loc>
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<image:caption>The Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:16:27.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC quashes case against law student for social media post against Periyar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/rte-gives-no-right-to-insist-on-admission-in-specific-school-delhi-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:16:00.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RTE gives no right to insist on admission in specific school: Delhi HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, school admission</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/two-way-too-less-congress-faces-backlash-over-low-women-representation-ahead-of-tn-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/6/18/original/Congress_Flags_PTI112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress flag used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:14:49.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two way too less: Congress faces backlash over low women representation ahead of TN polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Congress, women representation, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/acb-uncovers-rs-42-lakh-phonepe-trail-raids-homes-of-sub-registrars-in-warangal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/afqw0aaw/PhonePe-trail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sleuths of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) inspect cash, gold and documents seized during surprise raids at sub-registrar offices and residences of officials in Hanamkonda district on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:14:30.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACB uncovers Rs 42 lakh PhonePe trail, raids homes of sub-registrars in Warangal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Anti-Corruption Bureau</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/delhi-government-centre-coordinating-to-improve-lpg-supplies-increase-adoption-of-png</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/uyptxqq3/PNG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People seen carrying LPG Cylinder from a filling station at South Delhi n Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:14:08.351Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government, Centre coordinating to improve LPG supplies, increase adoption of PNG</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, LPG crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/bjp-releases-chargesheet-against-karnataka-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/30/original/C_T_Ravi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP former national general secretary and Legislative Council member CT Ravi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:13:49.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP releases chargesheet against Karnataka govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, BJP karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/33-prototypes-shortlisted-to-fix-delhis-air-pollution-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/t21htqvx/pollution-crisis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The challenge, launched by the Delhi government, seeks to identify practical and scalable solutions to tackle the city’s air pollution.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:12:34.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>33 prototypes shortlisted to fix Delhi’s air pollution crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, air pollution crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/madras-hc-upholds-condonation-of-delay-in-benami-case-dismisses-dinakarans-plea</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:11:41.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC upholds condonation of delay in benami case; dismisses Dinakaran’s plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dinakaran, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/cm-siddaramaiahs-govt-a-den-of-corruption-says-union-minister-v-somanna</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister V Somanna addresses the media in Baglakot on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:11:11.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Siddaramaiah's govt a den of corruption, says Union Minister V Somanna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah government, Union Minister V Somanna</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/congress-mp-prabha-mallikarjuns-speech-in-hindi-sets-off-debate-on-lingo-politics</loc>
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<image:caption>MP Prabha Mallikarjun</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:09:09.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress MP Prabha Mallikarjun’s speech in Hindi sets off debate on lingo politics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress MP Prabha Mallikarjun, Hindi language speech</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/doctors-at-delhis-sir-ganga-ram-hospital-remove-denture-stuck-in-mans-food-pipe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ur4j8mdb/Denture.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After initial attempts using conventional forceps proved unsuccessful, the medical team decided to adopt an alternative endoscopic approach.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:09:03.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doctors at Delhi’s Sir Ganga Ram Hospital remove denture stuck in man’s food pipe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, denture, food pipe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/tn-appoints-new-expert-planner-in-kancheepuram-bus-project-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/crwupbkw/expert-planner.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jeyakumar Iyamperumal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:08:41.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN appoints new expert planner in Kancheepuram bus project case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CUMTA, Kancheepuram bus project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/tdr-policy-changes-spark-environmental-concerns-over-urban-impact-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-27/ducbyt0h/TG-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former National Disaster Management Authority vice chairman Marri Shashidhar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:07:10.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDR policy changes spark environmental concerns over urban impact in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, TDR</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/union-minister-hd-kumaraswamy-slams-cm-siddaramaiahs-remarks-on-dynastic-politics</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of Steel and Heavy Industries HD Kumaraswamy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:05:57.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy slams CM Siddaramaiah’s remarks on dynastic politics</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/04/woman-injured-as-manja-thread-slashes-her-neck-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:05:13.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman injured as manja thread slashes her neck in Chennai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/more-private-colleges-set-to-move-telangana-hc-over-pending-fee-reimbursement</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:04:45.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More private colleges set to move Telangana HC over pending fee reimbursement</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/cpi-mp-writes-to-rahul-gandhi-seeks-action-over-ticket-scam-relief-fund-use-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>CPI’s Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar (L) &amp; Rahul Gandhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:04:26.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI MP writes to Rahul Gandhi, seeks action over ticket scam, relief fund use in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CPI, Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar, cash-for-ticket scam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/no-aura-of-heroism-at-home-sam-manekshaws-daughter-recalls-soldier-father</loc>
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<image:caption>Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:04:13.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No aura of heroism at home’: Sam Manekshaw’s daughter recalls soldier, father</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/dial-100-if-mangoes-look-suspicious-hyderabad-commissioner-sajjanar</loc>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad City Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:03:11.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dial 100 if mangoes look suspicious: Hyderabad Commissioner Sajjanar</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/04/no-firm-eligible-to-provide-robots-to-clear-chennai-sewer-lines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/19/original/NDMC_sewercleanup.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:02:27.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No firm eligible to provide robots to clear Chennai sewer lines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board, sewer lines</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/ghmc-to-invite-consultants-for-drawing-tcur-stormwater-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/mtrot2ov/GHMC1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:01:53.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GHMC to invite consultants for drawing TCUR stormwater plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, GHMC, TCUR</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/man-out-on-bail-in-wifes-murder-case-dies-by-suicide-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/hjygg0tr/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T03:01:16.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man out on bail in wife’s murder case dies by suicide in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, suicide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/png-use-mandate-unlikely-to-impact-chennai-households</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/h3j3w1vt/ANI_20240601122239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Piped Natural Gas (PNG) line.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:58:49.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PNG use mandate unlikely to impact Chennai households</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Piped Natural Gas, chennai household</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/no-scor-impact-on-odisha-rayagada-division-to-be-big-game-changer-state-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-15/wzoinolk/Daily-train-service.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:58:25.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No SCoR impact on Odisha, Rayagada division to be big game-changer: State government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, SCoR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/karnataka-hc-directs-state-to-appoint-petitioners-as-work-inspectors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-23/d9q8k1ae/HC-quashes-Maharani’s-acting-V-C-appointment.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:58:21.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC directs state to appoint petitioners as work inspectors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/teen-stabs-man-to-death-in-delhi-boasts-about-it-on-social-media-nabbed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/xbzdrq7c/stab-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused Karan alias Tarun</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:57:09.773Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen stabs man to death in Delhi, boasts about it on social media; nabbed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, stabbing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/shifting-of-strategic-rail-stretch-to-scor-sparks-huge-backlash-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/2/1/original/railway-coach-factory-EPS.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>2026-04-04T02:56:17.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shifting of strategic rail stretch to SCoR sparks huge backlash in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, SCoR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/40-injured-as-two-buses-collide-head-on-near-karnatakas-sirsi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ueh5v6r3/injured-as-two.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The two buses crashed on a curve on Kumta–Sirsi highway</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:55:50.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>40 injured as two buses collide head-on near Karnataka's Sirsi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, bus accident, Sirsi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/raja-sahanis-arrest-deals-big-blow-to-inter-state-crime-syndicate-says-odisha-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/3xfvl153/Raja.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Raja Sahani, a dreaded criminal, he frequently changed his locations, identity and occupations to evade arrest.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:53:25.888Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raja Sahani’s arrest deals big blow to inter-state crime syndicate, says Odisha Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, arrest, Raja Sahani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/tn-climate-action-model-hogs-global-limelight-with-earthshot-recognition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/9m4m39up/Earthshot-recognition.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN’s model shows how state-led coordination can translate into on-ground impact by aligning ecological restoration with governance systems, the report stated</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:53:16.403Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN climate action model hogs global limelight with Earthshot recognition </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, report, climate model</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/conflict-fallout-leaves-telanganas-sircilla-weavers-reeling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/rh6kki3m/Conflict-fallout-leaves.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>2026-04-04T02:52:59.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conflict fallout leaves Telangana's Sircilla weavers reeling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, West Asia conflict, Sircilla weavers, Sircilla textile industry</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/more-than-3700-prisoners-in-karnataka-await-trial-for-1-5-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/dli49lut/More-than.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:52:30.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than 3,700 prisoners in  
Karnataka await trial for 1-5 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka prisoners</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/madras-hc-flags-political-bias-in-appointment-of-law-officers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/2wun5bbr/Court-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:51:15.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC flags political bias in appointment of law officers </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, appointment, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, Law Officer, political bias</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/east-coast-railway-retains-top-spot-in-freight-loading-record-revenue-in-2025-26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/x6hhzeu3/railwaypresser10304chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parmeshwar Funkwal , General Manager, East Coast Railway speaks to media during a press conference at Railway Sadan in Bhubaneswar on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/hevk4iqu/ECoR.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:51:00.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>East Coast Railway retains top spot in freight loading, record revenue in 2025-26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, East Coast Railway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/medicine-makers-see-sharp-rise-in-prices-due-to-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/hju8tfme/ANI_20260403102227.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:50:22.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Medicine makers see sharp rise in prices due to war</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, West Asia Confict, medicine manufacturing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/woman-techie-from-kerala-on-trekking-goes-missing-in-kodagu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/azognllg/teams-dog-squad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tadiandamol, the highest peak of Kodagu district, where the woman techie went missing</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/e9b3r1qd/Woman-techie.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sharanya GS</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:50:16.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman techie from Kerala on trekking goes missing in Kodagu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kodagu, Missing case, Kerala techie</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/two-drown-in-septic-tank-at-kovai-corporation-pumping-station</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/q87txibo/septic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident occurred at the sewage station near Saibaba Colony.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:49:30.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two drown in septic tank at Kovai corporation pumping station   </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, septic tank, Coimbatore Corporation, Drowning accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/single-use-plastic-proliferates-89-places-in-bhubaneswar-86-in-delhi-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/51fatng3/New-Project-2026-04-04T081803.171.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ihfbn684/Single-use-plastic.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:49:05.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Single-use plastic proliferates 89% places in Bhubaneswar, 86% in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, single-use plastic</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/two-asi-officials-in-delhi-arrested-by-cbi-for-taking-bribe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-13/op9ct7lf/202601133636834.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CBI laid a trap on April 1 and caught the monument attendant red-handed while demanding and accepting the bribe.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:48:49.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two ASI officials in Delhi arrested by CBI for taking bribe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CBI, bribe, ASI officials</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/four-go-missing-while-bathing-at-banned-falls-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/uploads/user/ckeditor_images/article/2019/6/26/sathodi_waterfalls_-_Express.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:48:07.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four go missing while bathing at banned falls in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Missing, Waterfall, bathing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/04/telangana-schools-flout-half-day-order-amid-heat-parents-and-teachers-raise-safety-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/ei7hf84m/Schools-flout-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Private teaching staff have also alleged that management is forcing them to take part in door-to-door admission campaigns in extreme heat.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:47:55.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana schools flout half-day order amid heat, parents and teachers raise safety concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana school</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/madras-hc-slams-it-firm-for-firing-staff-at-office-gate-says-it-violates-dignity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/qz2632yf/Can’t-tolerate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:46:21.929Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC slams IT firm for firing staff at  office gate; says it violates dignity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Firing, IT firm, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/04/249-odisha-police-stations-cctvs-not-connected-to-cms-real-time-surveillance-hit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/2/18/original/CCTV.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a CCTV camera used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:46:19.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>249 Odisha police stations’ CCTVs not connected to CMS, real-time surveillance hit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, CCTV</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/bjps-lies-reflect-fear-of-bypoll-defeat-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/9nqaackn/BJP’s-lies-reflect-fear-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah being felicitated during a Congress campaign in Bevinamatti village of Bagalkot taluk on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:46:04.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP’s lies reflect fear of bypoll defeat: CM Siddaramaiah </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah, Davanagere South Bypoll, Bagalkot Assembly bypoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/how-can-a-shaky-cm-ensure-congress-win-in-karnataka-bypolls-says-bjp-leader-ashoka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-27/57i3ak02/R%20Ashoka.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:43:46.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How can a shaky CM ensure Congress win in Karnataka bypolls, says BJP leader Ashoka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM Siddaramaiah, BJP leader R Ashoka, Davanagere South byelection</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/sc-sets-aside-order-to-confiscate-properties-linked-to-dmk-mp-in-fema-violation-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/5/original/S_Jagathrakshakan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>S Jagathrakshakan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:43:34.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC sets aside order to confiscate properties linked to DMK MP in FEMA violation case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, S Jagathrakshakan, property, Supreme Court of India, FEMA violation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/odisha-youth-ends-life-after-caste-comes-in-way-of-marriage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-08/5ektzsl5/cast-out-caste.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:43:06.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha youth ends life after caste comes in way of marriage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, suicide, caste</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/dust-storm-light-rains-sweep-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/88gcrnlh/light-rains.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Metro train moves through haze during a sudden dust storm that swept through New Delhi on Friday morning.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:42:18.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dust storm, light rains sweep Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi dust storm</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/cpm-seeks-removal-of-madurai-police-commissioner-flags-alleged-past-corruption</loc>
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<image:caption>Abhishek Dixit</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:41:00.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM seeks removal of Madurai police commissioner; flags alleged past corruption </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/delhi-court-convicts-ex-cop-for-forgery-threats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/fzq3u3ki/Court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The judge held her guilty of committing forgery of public documents and using them as genuine for deceiving official processes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:40:55.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court convicts ex-cop for forgery, threats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Forgery, forging signatures, former sub-inspector</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/family-of-brain-dead-farmer-donates-organs-saves-lives-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/w76f36hp/rmer.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramesh Ranasingh being accorded full state honours at his village</image:caption>
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<news:title>Family of brain-dead farmer donates organs, saves lives Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Organ donation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/man-found-hanging-in-bengalurus-cubbon-park</loc>
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<news:title>Man found hanging in Bengaluru's Cubbon Park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, suicide, Cubbon Park</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/two-day-old-baby-girl-rescued-after-being-abandoned-in-odishas-mayurbhanj</loc>
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<news:title>Two-day-old baby girl rescued after being abandoned in Odisha's Mayurbhanj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, abandoned baby</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/bengaluru-man-shoots-dead-stepbrothers-pet-dog-claiming-crop-damage</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:37:40.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru man shoots dead stepbrother’s pet dog claiming crop damage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, pet dog, Gunfire attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/youth-dies-while-descending-from-velliangiri-hills-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:caption>S Mukesh Kumar died while descending from the Velliangiri hills.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:37:18.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth dies while descending from Velliangiri hills in Coimbatore</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/retired-asi-junior-assistant-arrested-in-rs-367-crore-excise-scam-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:36:58.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired ASI, junior assistant arrested in Rs 3.67 crore Excise scam in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, excise scam, Retired ASI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/rs-5k-penalty-for-illegal-selling-in-delhi-metro</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-21/n88q4umm/Teenager-dies.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Metro image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:36:30.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 5K penalty for illegal selling in Delhi Metro</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Metro, Rs 5K penalty, illegal selling</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/man-chokes-to-death-after-live-fish-leaps-into-mouth-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/k40k7f6t/202603223716730.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:35:19.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man chokes to death after live fish leaps into mouth in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, choke to death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/west-asia-spoofing-blamed-for-death-of-radio-collared-tiger-in-mps-satpura</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:33:53.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia spoofing blamed for death of radio-collared tiger in MP’s Satpura</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Madhya Pradesh, radio-collared tiger, West Asia spoofing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/new-delhi-municipal-council-to-build-on-jan-vishwas-bill-clauses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/zwwq0duc/NDMC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Introduced by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Jitin Prasada in the LS, the bill proposed many changes to the NDMC Act, 1994.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:33:10.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Delhi Municipal Council to build on Jan Vishwas Bill clauses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, NDMC, New Delhi Municipal Council, Jan Vishwas Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/gbas-15-per-cent-building-deviation-relief-sparks-outrage-civic-groups-call-it-reward-for-violators</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-02/wwe30s3i/P_4241243404.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:33:10.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GBA's 15 per cent building deviation relief sparks outrage; civic groups call it ‘reward for violators’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/vijays-entry-propels-dmk-to-step-up-minority-outreach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/uuox1sfw/rtvkvijay123003chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay during his campaign at MKB Nagar for Perumbur Assembly Constituency.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:30:07.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay’s entry propels DMK to step up minority outreach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, minority outreach, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/man-beats-wife-to-death-in-front-of-four-children-in-odishas-sundargarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/bhusno5s/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:29:43.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man beats wife to death in front of four children in Odisha's Sundargarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, beat to death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/minor-offences-under-delhi-police-act-decriminalised</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-27/jiv3btro/New-Project-2025-08-27T114145.876.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Jan Vishwas bill was passed by the Lok Sabha on Wednesday to amend certain provisions in different laws for decriminalising and rationalising minor offences to further promote ease of doing business and living.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:29:10.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor offences under Delhi Police Act decriminalised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Jan Vishwas Bill, Delhi Police Act 1978, decriminalised</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/raipur-diary-police-address-public-grievances-with-ai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/0e97fqyl/Police-address-public.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:28:14.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raipur Diary | Police address public grievances with AI </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Chhattisgarh, WhatsApp bot, rural housing units</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/eps-criticises-stalin-for-tn-vs-new-delhi-poll-rhetoric</loc>
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<image:caption>AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:27:55.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS criticises Stalin for ‘TN vs New Delhi’ poll rhetoric</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/04/women-and-child-development-department-issues-pocso-advisory-for-private-hospitals-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>IMAGE USED FOR REPRESENTATION</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:26:51.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women and child development department issues POCSO advisory for private hospitals in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka hospitals, Women and Child Welfare Department, POCSO advisory</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/omc-achieves-record-448-mt-mineral-output-in-2025-26-financial-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/os1cpc8n/whatsappimage20260403at1737200304chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Mining Corporation achieves record mineral production in 2025-26</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:26:02.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OMC achieves record 44.8 MT mineral output in 2025-26 financial year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, OMC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/ats-busts-terror-module-arrests-4-for-planning-arson-at-key-installations-in-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/wiusio0z/ATS-busts.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:25:52.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ATS busts terror module, arrests 4 for planning arson at key installations in UP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttar Pradesh, Terror module</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/tn-cm-stalin-slams-eps-on-karunanidhi-house-arrest-remark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/37korqxp/MK-house.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister MK Stalin addressing a public meeting in Tirunelveli | V KARTHIK ALAGU</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:25:21.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Stalin slams EPS on ‘Karunanidhi house arrest’ remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, MK Stalin, Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/ormas-market-linkage-prevents-distress-sale-of-tomatoes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/c2kzmodu/tomatoes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A member of the women farmer producer group poses with the tomato stock.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:24:34.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ORMAS’ market linkage prevents distress sale of tomatoes </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, tomatoes, Odisha Rural Development and Marketing Society (ORMAS)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/push-for-tougher-norms-real-time-tracking-in-delhis-new-air-pollution-action-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/1jd3cfgw/pollution.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Taking a hard stand on vehicle emissions, CM Rekha Gupta said there would be zero tolerance for violations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:21:20.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Push for tougher norms, real-time tracking in Delhi's new air pollution action plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Air Pollution Mitigation Action Plan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/04/80-year-old-poll-kitman-gears-up-for-another-election-season-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/jdtzdwj1/New-Prokitmanject.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>M Anbalagan has been preparing and supplying kits used at polling booths for nearly four decades.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:20:53.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>80-year-old poll ‘kitman’ gears up for another election season in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, kitman</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/5-killed-in-hooch-tragedy-in-dry-bihar-probe-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/5cjeq5f7/202604033732570.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Five dead, several fall ill in suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar’s Motihari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:19:46.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 killed in hooch tragedy in ‘dry’ Bihar, probe on</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bihar, Hooch tragedy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/bengaluru-city-universitys-picks-for-honorary-doctorates-spark-debate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/v09wo7xs/BCU’s-picks-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BCU Vice-Chancellor Ramesh B (centre) addresses the media in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:19:02.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru City University’s picks for honorary doctorates spark debate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru City University</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/uttarakhand-govt-eyes-population-control-law-after-ucc-dhami</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Pushkar Singh Dhami</image:caption>
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<news:title>Uttarakhand govt eyes population control law after UCC: Dhami</news:title>
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<image:caption>Kottakudi is among the three hamlets in the constituency represented by three-time CM O Panneerselvam since 2011 | express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:16:34.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kurangani hill villagers threaten poll boycott as neglect and lack of roads persist in TN's Theni</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:16:10.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two drug addicts attacks rehab centre owner, rob auto driver in Bengaluru; One held</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:15:48.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Capital Amaravati’s progress unstoppable now: Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>A delegation of the YSRCP, led by Parliamentary Party leader YV Subba Reddy, met Vice President CP Radhakrishnan in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:14:34.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP complains to Vice Prez over curbs on RS speech time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vice President C P Radhakrishnan, Y V Subba Reddy</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>AP BJP president PVN Madhav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:13:38.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Central guarantee for Rs 27K crore loans eased capital project: AP BJP chief</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/chhattisgarh-moots-rehab-plans-for-31k-bastar-tribals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/7rd8yhn6/Bastar-tribals.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:12:28.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh moots rehab plans for 31K Bastar tribals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Chhattisgarh, Bastar tribals</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/fkcci-meet-to-facilitate-farmer-industry-link</loc>
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<image:caption>FKCCI presiden Uma Reddy addresses the media on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:09:59.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FKCCI meet to facilitate farmer-industry link</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, FKCCI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/108-emergency-service-saves-9183-heart-patients-in-ap-within-three-months</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:09:09.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>108 emergency service saves 9,183 heart patients in AP within three months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, emergency services</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/shock-and-disbelief-in-gujarat-as-idol-seller-slapped-with-rs-20-cr-i-t-notice</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:08:37.960Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shock and disbelief in Gujarat as idol seller slapped with Rs 20 cr I-T notice</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/karnataka-govt-delaying-bengaluru-suburban-rail-project-union-minister-ashwini-vaishnaw</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister for for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:07:39.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt delaying Bengaluru suburban rail project: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/bengaluru-pg-owner-fined-rs-40000-for-littering</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-05/zt4ogu9p/New-Project-2025-12-05T075853.460.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:04:44.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru PG owner fined Rs 40,000 for littering</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, waste dumped, BSWML</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/lpg-supply-eases-in-bengaluru-auto-drivers-relieved</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/q6khjx4g/LPG-supply-eases.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A long queue of autorickshaws waiting to fill gas at a supply station in Kengeri Satellite Town on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:01:56.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG supply eases in Bengaluru, auto drivers relieved</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, West Asia conflict, LPG shortage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/exports-up-but-earnings-down-in-seafood-boom</loc>
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<image:caption>Seafood exports surge despite US tariffs due to strong resilience and adaptability: Govt</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T02:00:11.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exports up, but earnings down in seafood boom</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/04/hundreds-of-trees-face-civic-body-axe-locals-livid</loc>
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<image:caption>Felled trees being cleared from near Jhinjirband pond in Baripada town</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:58:15.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baripada civic body under fire for felling trees without nod in Odisha, forest dept launches probe</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/water-resources-minister-nimmala-pulls-up-officials-over-delay-in-preparing-estimates-of-project-works</loc>
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<image:caption>Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:47:43.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water Resources Minister Nimmala pulls up officials over delay in preparing  estimates of project works</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, Water Resources Minister Nimmala Rama Naidu</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/congress-split-on-iran-stand-as-sharma-says-politicisation-is-national-disservice</loc>
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<image:caption>Anand Sharma and Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:47:06.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress split on Iran stand as Sharma says politicisation is national disservice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, Anand Sharma, West Asia crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/andhra-pradesh-tops-nation-in-micro-irrigation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/sljqg86m/AP-tops.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With this achievement, Andhra Pradesh has secured the first position at the national level in terms of area covered under micro irrigation for the year 2025-26</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:46:04.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh tops nation in micro irrigation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/cm-naidu-lauds-efforts-of-officials-in-making-effective-use-of-water</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/3pr0ar12/CM-lauds-efforts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Naidu arrives to a tumultuous welcome at TDP central office on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:44:21.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu lauds efforts of officials in making effective use of water</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/04/two-youths-killed-three-others-severely-injured-as-lorry-hits-motorcycle-in-ap</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:43:10.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two youths killed, three others severely injured as lorry hits motorcycle in AP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Accident, youth killed</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/04/andhra-hc-pulls-up-police-for-tardy-probe-into-minors-death</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:41:30.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra HC pulls up police for tardy probe into minor’s death</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/04/jnu-students-body-alleges-neglect-of-library-bias-for-private-coaching-firm</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:37:32.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JNU students’ body alleges neglect of library, bias for private coaching firm</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/04/perni-nani-booked-for-remarks-against-police</loc>
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<image:caption>Former minister Perni Venkataramaiah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:37:22.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Perni Nani booked for remarks against police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, arrested, Former minister Perni Venkataramaiah</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/04/intruder-enters-house-in-aps-macherla-and-rapes-woman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/0ku17unq/SEXUAL-HARASSMENT.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:36:18.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Intruder enters house in AP's Macherla and rapes woman</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:33:52.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man gets life term in AP's Markapuram double murder case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, jail term, Markapuram murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/04/naxalite-affected-dists-across-indiascaled-down-to-two</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-17/ic6logxa/ANI_20250917121843.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:33:26.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naxalite-affected dists across India
scaled down to two</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, naxalites, left-wing extremism</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/ancient-telugu-inscription-unearthed-in-aps-prakasam-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/0l6s9nzu/Ancient-Telugu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telugu inscription</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ancient Telugu inscription unearthed in AP's Prakasam district</news:title>
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<image:caption>An Iranian television reporter on a local official channel said anyone who captured a crew member alive would "receive a valuable reward".</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/retd-au-prof-appointed-as-intach-state-co-convener</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr D Rajasekhar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:27:00.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retd AU prof appointed as INTACH State co-convener</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/ttd-seizes-89-spy-glasses-239-drones</loc>
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<image:caption>Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:24:56.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTD seizes 89 spy glasses, 239 drones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, arrested</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/04/ins-taragiri-joins-the-sunrise-fleet-3</loc>
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<image:caption>The frigate joined the Eastern Fleet in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:23:19.065Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INS Taragiri joins the Sunrise Fleet</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/04/good-morning-messages-visual-rituals-that-connect</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Good morning messages: Visual rituals that connect</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/04/ipl-frenzy-look-your-best-at-rcbs-next</loc>
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<image:caption>Sneha Shenoy</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Content creator Yashashvi B’s jersey paired with a pleated skirt gives off a fresh vibe</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Content creator Veekshitha Gowda gives a desi touch to her jersey, pairing it with minimal jewellery and sneakers</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Avanthika Babu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:35:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL frenzy: Look your best at RCB's next!</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/04/padaam-a-textile-exhibition-that-weaves-artistic-images-on-fabric</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Padaam: A textile exhibition that weaves artistic images on fabric</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/she-nanigans-night-at-social-a-celebration-of-friendship-food-and-feel-good-vibes</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>She-nanigans Night at SOCIAL: A Celebration of Friendship, Food and Feel-Good Vibes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Food, Food, Social, She-nanigans</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/vedala-hemachandra-hyderabad-has-always-been-very-special-to-me</loc>
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<image:caption>Vedala Hemachandra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedala Hemachandra: Hyderabad has always been very special to me</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Arts, Singer, RRR, Vedala Hemachandra, Dosti</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/naad-new-rhythm-of-coffee</loc>
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<image:caption>Vickas Passary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naad: New Rhythm of Coffee</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/dhurandhar-tales-of-divani</loc>
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<image:caption>Sanya Dhir</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhurandhar tales of Divani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Fashion, Dhurandhar, Shararat, Divani, Sanya Dhir</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/children-bring-nottuswarams-alive-on-stage</loc>
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<image:caption>Neelima Alugolu, founder of Sadguna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Children bring Nottuswarams alive on stage</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/spirited-night-with-comorin</loc>
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<image:caption>Varun Sharma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spirited night with Comorin</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/04/my-ipl-2026-predictions</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-04T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>My IPL 2026 predictions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, CSK, RCB, KKR, SRH, MI, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/03/this-was-our-first-real-test-need-to-execute-better-csk-coach-fleming-after-pbks-loss</loc>
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<image:caption>CSK coach Stephen Fleming</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T21:37:40.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>This was our first real test, need to execute better: CSK coach Fleming after PBKS loss</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/03/be-ready-to-deploy-rare-measures-to-stem-rupee-slide</loc>
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<image:caption>Every 1 percent weakness in the rupee firms up inflation by 7 basis points</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T21:33:46.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Be ready to deploy rare measures to stem rupee slide</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/03/endgame-ambiguity-adds-fuel-to-west-asia-fire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/vdev2rh7/AP.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump departing after his address from the White House's Cross Hall on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T21:27:45.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Endgame ambiguity adds fuel to West Asia fire  </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/03/quick-take-questions-for-big-brother</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/rbgkh4np/Wikimedia-Commns-for-QT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ban of Chinese CCTV products in Indian markets went into effect from April 1</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T21:22:12.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Questions for big brother </news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/03/instituting-the-right-to-dignified-exit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/cibtoc0f/3april2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Without statute, families like that of Rana must still navigate uncertainty for decisions that should be part of a structured and humane system</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T21:04:21.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Instituting the right to dignified exit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/inside-rbis-dhurandhar-move-to-support-the-rupee</loc>
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<image:caption>RBI has been trying to stem the rupee's slide by selling dollars.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T19:28:25.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside RBI's Dhurandhar move to support the rupee</news:title>
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<image:caption>A teddy bear lies among the rubble of a residential building damaged by recent U.S.-Israeli strikes in Fardis, west of Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T18:57:42.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Officials say one crew member of downed US aircraft rescued from southwestern Iran</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/03/proposed-change-to-end-of-life-vehicle-rules-makes-producers-insurance-firms-accountable</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T18:46:52.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Proposed change to End-of-Life Vehicle Rules makes producers, insurance firms accountable</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/03/single-use-plastic-proliferates-89-places-in-bhubaneswar-86-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief of All India Imam Organisation Umer Ahmed Ilyasi speaking to reporters in Srinagar.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The 6th round of India-Azerbaijan Foreign Office Consultations.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tejasvi Surya said during his Keralam campaign today that Annamalai has been given the responsibility of campaigning for all the candidates in Tamil Nadu.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/03/rs-50-lakh-cash-seized-from-house-of-lalgudi-tvk-candidates-relative-based-on-election-squad-tip-off</loc>
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<image:caption>The raid was carried out in the presence of the election officials during the operation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:22:55.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 50 lakh cash seized from house of Lalgudi TVK candidate's relative based on election squad tip-off</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, unaccounted cash, Income Tax officials, Election flying squad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/03/cancer-tenth-leading-cause-of-death-among-children-in-india-lancet-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/d724onng/C_53_1_CH0950_43491011.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:21:09.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cancer tenth leading cause of death among children in India: Lancet study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, cancer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/cbse-unveils-new-nep-aligned-curriculum-three-language-formula-dual-level-math-and-science-from-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-03/osvk9rmr/05MAR-AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In addition, CBSE has made art education, vocational education, and physical education mandatory for Classes 9 and 10.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:17:04.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE unveils new NEP-aligned curriculum: Three-language formula, dual-level Math and Science from 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, CBSE, NEP-aligned curriculum</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/03/bengal-polls-election-commission-directs-withdrawal-of-security-cover-for-politicians-with-criminal-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-29/mg00yrsl/C_53_1_CH1537_4342418.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel checking vehicles ahead of the West Bengal Assembly elections.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:15:15.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal polls: Election Commission directs withdrawal of security cover for politicians with criminal cases </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Elections, West Bengal Elections, security cover, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/lpg-carrier-green-sanvi-heads-to-india-after-crossing-strait-of-hormuz-two-more-vessels-likely-to-follow</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/2xj1s7vr/20261403108F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Very Large Gas Carrier (VLGC) Green Sanvi is expected to arrive at an Indian port on April 12, with Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) listed as the buyer.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:10:35.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG carrier heads to India after crossing Strait of Hormuz; two more vessels likely to follow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflicts, LPG carrier, Green Sanvi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/after-double-digit-growth-in-fy26-tractor-sales-growth-likely-to-slow-down-to-0-3-in-fy27</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-21/6yt5n5hp/ANI_20250421075356.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>2026-04-03T15:03:59.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After double-digit growth in FY26, tractor sales growth likely to slow down to 0-3% in FY27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tractor sales, Ratings agency Crisil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/pakistan-announces-free-public-transport-as-energy-crisis-bites</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/q7uo3o2h/202602193679733.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Pakistan government will bear a burden of 350 million rupees (around $1.25 million)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T15:01:03.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan announces free public transport as energy crisis bites</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/03/cpi-leader-writes-to-rahul-alleging-cash-for-ticket-scandal-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/s6fx0wip/ANI_20251209061509.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:59:05.982Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI leader writes to Rahul alleging 'cash-for-ticket' scandal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Nation, ​Rahul Gandhi, CPI MP P Sandosh Kumar, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/03/amit-shah-accuses-nehru-gandhi-family-of-neglecting-assam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ea9l17rs/ANI_20260403141748.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shah said that the BJP government worked to bring peace to Assam through 13 agreements.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:57:29.440Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah claims Nehru-Gandhi family never cared for Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam elections , Home Minister Amit Shah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/03/nda-wont-allow-assam-to-become-the-land-of-love-and-land-jihad-adityanath</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/zag1jywg/ANI_20260403140557.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress tried to change the state's demography by allowing infiltrators in Assam, said Yogi Adityanath at a rally.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:54:17.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA won't allow Assam to become the land of love and land jihad: Adityanath </news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Assam Elections, Assam, Assam elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/discrepancies-surface-in-vijays-affidavits-filed-at-perambur-trichy-east</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/wioi91kb/Vjay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay addresses a campaign event in Tiruchy on Thursday, April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:52:54.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discrepancies surface in Vijay's affidavits filed at Perambur, Trichy East</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, TVK chief Vijay, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/03/nikhat-makes-emphatic-start-set-for-re-match-vs-olympic-champion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/uno3g99u/Nikhat-Zareen-51kg-celebrates-her-QF-win-at-Asian-Boxing-Championship-2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nikhat Zareen celebrates her victory on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:51:34.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nikhat makes emphatic start, set for re-match vs Olympic champion  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, boxing, Nikhat Zareen, Asian Boxing Championships, Wu Yu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/03/both-udf-and-ldf-have-become-centre-of-corruption-bjp-s-smriti-irani-campaigns-in-kerala-confident-of-party-s-victory</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/i4ltnxj5/ANI_20260403134346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irani said the people will support BJP candidates and ensure their victory</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:24:56.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Both UDF and LDF have become centre of corruption': Smriti Irani says in Kerala campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala assembly election, BJP leader Smriti Irani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/03/94-per-cent-of-worlds-childhood-cancer-deaths-occur-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-finds-study</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-09/we7g8nc8/202510093535285.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Global childhood cancer burden remains a substantial contributor to global childhood disease and cancer burden.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:09:50.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>94 per cent of world's childhood cancer deaths occur in low and middle-income countries, finds study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, Childhood cancer, low and middle-income countries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/03/csk-fans-hope-new-era-kicks-off-on-positive-note</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/e0rkgqe6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-03-at-19.22.28.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CSK Fans in the MA Chidambaram Stadium</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T14:03:03.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSK fans hope new era kicks off on positive note</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, MA Chidambaram stadium, Chennai Super Kings, CSK fans, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/bihar-cm-nitish-kumar-likely-to-resign-on-april-13</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-15/sjg4xc4a/NitishPTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nitish Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T13:40:31.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar CM Nitish Kumar likely to resign on April 13</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, JD(U), Bihar CM Nitish Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/puducherry-elections/2026/Apr/03/pm-modi-holds-massive-roadshow-in-puducherry-ahead-of-assembly-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/5enhunvy/ANI_20260403114349.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi held a large roadshow from Ansari Duraisamy Road to Kamaraj Salai in the Union Territory.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/1419se91/ANI_20260403113650.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T13:03:21.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi holds mega roadshow in Puducherry ahead of Assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Modi road show , Puducherry election</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/03/bjp-releases-list-of-27-candidates-former-state-chief-annamalai-not-included</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/dsj88nbw/BJP-releases-list-of-27-candidates-ahead-of-TN-polls.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:57:29.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP releases list of 27 candidates; Former State Chief Annamalai not included</news:title>
<news:keywords>bjp tamil nadu, annamalai, tamilisai soundarajan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/03/aap-hits-back-at-raghav-chadha-never-questioned-bjp-amid-not-defeated-claim</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/r0t9qspl/AAP-vs-candha-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:55:26.913Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP hits back at Raghav Chadha: ‘Never Questioned BJP’ amid ‘Not Defeated’ Claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>raghav chadha, aap, saurabh bharadwaj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/who-warns-about-multiple-attacks-on-health-in-iran</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-24/6w9oxiba/Screenshot-2025-04-24-190304.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>World Health Organisation logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:54:10.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WHO warns about 'multiple attacks on health' in Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, World Health Organisation, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/jailed-cpi-maoist-strategist-prashant-bose-passes-away-following-prolonged-illness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/k7mi20i7/202604033732697.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prashant Bose alias ‘Kishan da’</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:34:33.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jailed CPI (Maoist) strategist Prashant Bose passes away following prolonged illness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, CPI (Maoist), Prashant Bose</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/03/bangladesh-cuts-office-hours-turns-off-wedding-lights-to-save-energy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-10/uac7wmdk/Bangladesh-Fuel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man gets his motorcycle refueled at a fuel station in Dhaka on March 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:30:21.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladesh cuts office hours, turns off wedding lights to save energy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Bangladesh, West Asia war</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/03/six-injured-in-blast-while-making-firecrackers-in-odishas-nayagarh-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/3e247724-a926-4d97-81d7-bf53eb87e8cc/202402053114880.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of fire used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:28:28.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six injured in blast while making firecrackers in Odisha's Nayagarh district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Nayagarh, Firecracker blast, Six injured</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/03/semaglutide-generics-medical-experts-raise-concerns-over-increased-access-to-and-abuse-of-popular-weight-loss-drug</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/q9tkt26z/weight-loss-drugs</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s Weight-Loss Drug Boom</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:25:18.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Semaglutide generics: Medical experts raise concerns over increased access to, and abuse of popular weight-loss drug</news:title>
<news:keywords>ozempic , semaglutide , obesity </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/congress-releases-list-of-27-candidates-for-tn-assembly-elections-melur-left-pending</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/o41mofhx/newindianexpress_2024-06_1207e3b8-4540-48df-947e-3ff13c83b467_newindianexpress_2024_03_8dbaf650_6ab5_4ff5_bdc2_8d435f5eadc7_ANI_20240308171806.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress flag used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:21:06.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress releases list of 27 candidates for TN Assembly elections, Melur left pending</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/special-cbi-court-discharges-former-haryana-cm-hooda-motilal-vora-and-ajl-in-panchkula-land-allotment-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/10/26/original/Bhupinder_Singh_Hooda_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Haryana CM Bhupinder Singh Hooda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:19:38.201Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/democracy-eroding-in-country-under-bjp-ashok-gehlot-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Ex-Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:18:56.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Democracy eroding in country under BJP: Ashok Gehlot</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/rajnath-singh-commissions-home-made-stealth-frigate-highlights-navys-role-in-securing-shipping-lanes</loc>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaking at the commissioning ceremony of indigenously built stealth frigate, INS Taragiri in Vizag.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T12:04:53.134Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajnath Singh commissions home-made stealth frigate, highlights Navy's role in securing shipping lanes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/nsui-protests-rss-programme-at-rajasthan-university</loc>
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<image:caption>Police personnel deployed at the site erected barricades to restrict entry, leading to a face-off between the protesters and the authorities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:43:47.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSUI protests RSS programme at Rajasthan University</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/iran-fires-on-targets-across-west-asia-while-israel-us-hit-tehran-as-war-nears-end-of-fifth-week</loc>
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<image:caption>A bridge struck by U.S. airstrikes on Thursday is seen in the town of Karaj, west of Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 3, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:39:03.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran fires on targets across West Asia while Israel, US hit Tehran as war nears end of fifth week</news:title>
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<image:caption>Addressing the NDA's accusations of graft, the DMK MP termed the BJP a "huge washing machine".</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:38:46.438Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:34:16.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly man in Gujarat loses Rs 57 lakh to cyber fraud, investigation exposes Chinese-linked syndicate</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:26:02.797Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:25:22.877Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition leaders call special Parliament session BJP's poll gimmick before state elections</news:title>
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<image:caption>The plea says the judiciary should only intervene in religious practices if those directly violate public order or on the grounds of morality and health.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:14:18.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Courts not experts in faith, says seers' body, seeks to intervene in Sabarimala case</news:title>
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<image:caption>Wagner Moura and Kristen Stewart</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:06:32.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wagner Moura replaces Oscar Isaac in Kristen Stewart's Flesh Of The Gods</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/03/englishnews2026apr02weapons-prequel-godzilla-writer-zach-shields-joins-zach-cregger-for-gladys</loc>
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<image:caption>(L) Weapons director Zach Cregger; (R) Zach Shields</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:06:13.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weapons prequel: Godzilla writer Zach Shields joins Zach Cregger for Gladys</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/aridhaman-inducted-india-hits-3-ssbn-threshold-for-continuous-nuclear-deterrence</loc>
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<image:caption>Earlier in the day, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh hinted at the commissioning with a terse post on X, “It’s not words but power, ‘Aridhaman’!”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:05:41.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aridhaman inducted, India hits 3-SSBN threshold for continuous nuclear deterrence</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/03/hindinews2026apr02vir-das-announces-found-footage-horror-film-baara-number</loc>
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<image:caption>Vir Das, director of Baara Number</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:05:19.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vir Das announces found-footage horror film Baara Number</news:title>
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<image:caption>Akshay Kumar in Bhooth Bangla (left) and Ranveer Singh in Dhurandhar: The Revenge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:05:05.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhurandhar effect: Akshay Kumar’s Bhooth Bangla release postponed by a week</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/03/hindinews2026apr02ramayana-teaser-ranbir-kapoor-faces-backlash-again-netizens-draw-comparison-with-varanasi</loc>
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<image:caption>Stills from the teaser of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana along with a snapshot of the first glimpse of SS Rajamouli's Varanasi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:04:42.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ramayana Teaser: Ranbir Kapoor faces backlash again; netizens draw comparison with Varanasi</news:title>
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<image:caption>Vaazha II Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T11:04:16.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaazha II Movie Review: A fun ride that needed to slow down at times</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:58:26.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi, Himanta prepared roadmap for tribal development, BJP's win will ensure implementation: Amit Shah</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/03/centres-faulty-policies-caused-hardship-to-people-tmcs-abhishek-banerjee</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:50:28.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre's faulty policies caused hardship to people: TMC's Abhishek Banerjee </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:44:53.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prominent Maharashtra leaders' names surface in fraud godman Ashok Kharat case </news:title>
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<image:caption>Single phase elections to 234 Assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu will be held on April 23, with the counting slated for May 4.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:15:45.962Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:11:11.664Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/assam-elections/2026/Apr/03/bjp-diverting-attention-from-key-issues-by-creating-controversies-out-of-nothing-khera</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera addresses a press briefing at the Congress headquarters, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T10:02:33.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP diverting attention from key issues by creating controversies out of nothing: Khera</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/govt-called-special-session-for-political-mileage-in-bengal-tn-polls-it-is-mcc-violation-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/yei691c8/Jairam-Ramesh-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh addressing a press conference in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:56:57.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt called 'special session' for political mileage in Bengal, TN polls; it is MCC violation: Congress</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/03/bihar-hooch-tragedy-death-toll-rises-to-four-in-motihari-sho-suspended-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/5cjeq5f7/202604033732570.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Four dead, several fall ill in suspected hooch tragedy in Bihar’s Motihari</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:51:56.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar hooch tragedy: Death toll rises to four in Motihari, SHO suspended</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/no-surprises-as-bjp-releases-list-of-27-candidates-ahead-of-tn-polls-annamalai-not-contesting</loc>
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<image:caption>From left to right: BJP state president Nainar Nagendran, BJP national Mahila Morcha president Vanathi Srinivasan, Union minister L Murugan, and former Telangana governor Tamilisai Soundararajan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:32:46.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No surprises as BJP releases list of 27 candidates ahead of TN polls, Annamalai not contesting</news:title>
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<image:caption>Dr Kannan Parameswaran exploring Natyashastra in last year's edition of the workshop.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Discussions on theatre and staging.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:26:01.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exploring the science of art through Natyashastra</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/03/creating-a-miniature-nature</loc>
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<image:caption>The Bonsai Kerala outlet in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/34xxemyj/1001043583.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jaya Nair with one of her personal collections.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/huwa5wsi/1001043590.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A training session in progress.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/xlkfu1ju/1001043591.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bonsai plants at an exhibition in Kanakakunnu Palace grounds.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T09:10:46.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Creating a miniature nature</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kochi, Bonsai, Kanakakunnu Palace, kerala bonsai association, jaya nair, world bonsai association</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/crime-rate-declines-by-2423-percent-in-visakhapatnam</loc>
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<image:caption>Visakhapatnam City Police Commissioner Shankha Brata Bagchi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:18:08.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Crime rate declines by 24.23 percent in Visakhapatnam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/ttd-drones-cctv-cameras-detect-wildlife-movement-by-heat-signature</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/5dwbxwxg/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-03-at-11.01.54.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An Exclusive Drone Pod at Foot Path near Gali Gopuram to Tirumala . A tech conducting trails in Seshachala Forest to detect the wild sprawling.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:15:06.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TTD drones, CCTV cameras detect wildlife movement by heat signature</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CCTV, TTD, Drones</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/03/officials-apathetic-to-trash-dumping-in-irrigation-canal-near-sir-arthur-cotton-barrage-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/lp2l7et1/Trash-dumping.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sir arthur cotton barrage eastern delta canal turns into dumping yard for Dowleswaram in East Godavari.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:13:43.609Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Officials apathetic to trash dumping in irrigation canal near Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage, dumping yard, irrigation canal, trash dumping</news:keywords>
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<url>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/hw8rs24i/PSX20231110144744.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Murali Sivaramakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/3zlfua1v/Coppersmith-Barbet.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coppersmith Barbet.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/jaavnk0k/Grey-tit-in-Kothagiri.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Grey tit in Kothagiri.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/yjiwgije/Mrs-Goulds-Sunbird-male.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mrs Goulds Sunbird (male).</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/ve0qr2xf/Spotted-Laughing-thrush-in-Bhutan.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spotted Laughing thrush in Bhutan.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/38dczygk/Portrait-at-home127.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Murali Sivaramakrishnan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:13:30.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet Murali Sivaramakrishnan, who feels words share a soul bond with birds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kochi, birds, Sri Aurobindo, Photography, Pondicherry University, paint, English Literature, KNHS</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/ncert-granted-deemed-to-be-university-status-empowered-to-award-its-own-degrees-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-26/pgfcfnvi/New-Project-99.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:11:16.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCERT granted deemed-to-be university status, empowered to award its own degrees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, UGC, NCERT</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/spain-rethinks-how-to-turn-the-tide-against-beach-erosion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/gqaic0zg/AFP20260403A6LZ7QMv1HighResSpainTourismEnvironmentWeather.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People walk along the rocky seafront promenade at Montgat beach north of Barcelona</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:08:02.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spain rethinks how to turn the tide against beach erosion</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Spain, Catalonia, beach erosion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/03/silenced-not-defeated-raghav-chadha-slams-aap-after-rajya-sabha-post-removal-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/7pj16gjt/Raghav-Chadha-slams-AAP-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:04:24.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Silenced, not defeated': Raghav Chadha slams AAP after Rajya Sabha post removal</news:title>
<news:keywords>raghav chadha , aap aadmi party, rajya sabha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/03/no-one-who-formed-alliance-with-bjp-ever-had-future-dmk-mp-kanimozhi-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-22/7on54b5t/P_4071652454.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK MP Kanimozhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:04:18.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Those allied with BJP have no future: DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kanimozhi, Tamil Nadu elections, AIADMK-BJP</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/a-look-at-how-the-epstein-files-dogged-pam-bondis-time-as-attorney-general</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/rka0cuge/AP26085551096106.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Attorney General Pam Bondi listens during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, Thursday, March 26, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T08:02:30.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A look at how the Epstein files dogged Pam Bondi's time as attorney general</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Jeffrey Epstein, Pam Bondi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/sc-asks-centre-if-disabled-cadets-can-be-treated-as-ex-servicemen-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:55:56.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC asks Centre if disabled cadets can be treated as ex-servicemen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, Ex-servicemen, disability</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/03/blood-clots-burning-eyes-pollution-chokes-north-thailand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/o9ze01ij/AFP20260403A6MP97Av2HighResTopshotThailandPollutionEnvironmentFireHealth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A passenger plane prepares to land at the airport as commuters drive on the road below on a heavily polluted day in Chiang Mai on April 2, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:54:48.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Blood clots, burning eyes': Pollution chokes north Thailand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, World, Pollution, blood clots, north Thailand</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/03/chenda-melam-band-sets-drum-up-election-fervour</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/jcmxow4k/UDF35103333.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Band performs during a UDF celebration</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/jveloiec/IMG20260402172317.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Performers during an NDA campaign on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/oxzmue6w/IMG20260402174541.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Performers heat the Tambola ahead of a campaign rally on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/amsa6rua/LDF092043.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>LDF’s ‘melam’ celebration during local body elections.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:50:30.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chenda melam, band sets drum up election fervour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, Kochi, BJP, Election, UDF, chenda melam, Kalashakottu, Dhol, CPM-led LDF, band set</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/aap-slams-raghav-chadha-for-indulging-in-soft-pr-skipping-key-issues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/uiuc8set/hvhhgh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The party's response comes after Chadha alleged that his own party had restricted his participation in parliamentary proceedings, asserting that he had been “silenced, not defeated.”</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:50:26.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP slams Raghav Chadha for indulging in ‘soft PR’, skipping key issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, aap, AAP MP Raghav Chadha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/tech-defects-maintenance-delays-led-to-grounding-of-1436-aircraft-in-last-three-years-min-murlidhar-mohol</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/9681c6d3-def1-4702-a857-9528e591f1fa/ANI_20240613153107.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:49:53.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tech defects, maintenance delays led to grounding of 1436 aircraft in last three years: Min Murlidhar Mohol </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/ship-carrying-iranian-oil-shifts-course-midway-from-india-to-china-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-11/j3avrbta/ANI_20250311105814.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:48:40.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ship carrying Iranian oil shifts course midway from India to China </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Apr/03/waste-water-to-clean-energy-japanese-engineers-harness-the-power-of-osmosis</loc>
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<image:caption>This picture taken on January 14, 2026 shows staff members working at Sea Water Desalination Plant in Fukuoka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:47:18.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waste water to clean energy: Japanese engineers harness the power of osmosis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech, clean energy, waste water, osmosis</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/myanmars-parliament-elects-ruling-general-as-president-keeping-the-army-in-charge</loc>
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<image:caption>Min Aung Hlaing (in pic) was one of three nominees for the president's post, but was virtually guaranteed the job as lawmakers from military-backed parties and appointed members from the army hold a commanding majority in parliament.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:39:38.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Myanmar's parliament elects ruling general as president, keeping the army in charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar's president</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/03/napoli-ac-milan-face-off-as-italy-licks-its-world-cup-wounds</loc>
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<image:caption>AC Milan players during a training session.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lautaro Martinez (C) trains with teammates</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:29:45.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Napoli, AC Milan face off as Italy licks its World Cup wounds</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Serie A, AC Milan, Inter Milan, Napoli</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/fire-breaks-out-in-kundli-industrial-area-in-haryana-no-casualties-reported</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:24:35.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out in Kundli Industrial Area in Haryana, no casualties reported</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Kundli Industrial Area</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/03/warangal-acb-uncovers-cash-gold-in-raids-on-sub-registrar-offices-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>Officials also found 204 undelivered registered documents in the possession of the sub-registrar officers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T07:08:45.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warangal ACB uncovers cash, gold in raids on sub-registrar offices in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, sub-registrar offices, Warangal ACB</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/jk-lg-orders-magisterial-inquiry-into-ganderbal-encounter-as-family-disputes-army-version</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:58:13.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K LG orders magisterial inquiry into Ganderbal encounter as family disputes army version</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, magisterial inquiry, LG Manoj Sinha, Ganderbal encounter</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/03/three-trampled-to-death-by-wild-elephants-in-jharkhands-ramgarh</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:57:04.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three trampled to death by wild elephants in Jharkhand's Ramgarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Jharkhand, wild elephant attack, human-wild animal conflict</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/03/iran-warns-un-security-council-against-provocative-action-on-hormuz</loc>
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<image:caption>Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:54:45.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran warns UN Security Council against 'provocative action' on Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/03/psl-technical-committee-upholds-two-match-ban-on-fakhar-zaman-for-ball-tampering-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Pakistan batsman Fakhar Zaman.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-03T06:45:20.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PSL technical committee upholds two-match ban on Fakhar Zaman for ball-tampering</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Pakistan Super League, ball-tampering, Fakhar Zaman</news:keywords>
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