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<image:caption>Several visitors alleged that the stampede occurred due to inadequate safety arrangements by the Kolkata Police.</image:caption>
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<news:title>17 feared dead, several injured in stampede at Kolkata Durga Puja pandal</news:title>
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<image:caption>Om Prakash Chouhan in action on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:title>Steady Om Prakash Chouhan is 
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/nitin-nabin-accuses-rahul-gandhi-opposition-of-using-tricolour-to-foment-unrest-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi and BJP national president Nitin Nabin</image:caption>
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<news:title>Nitin Nabin accuses Rahul Gandhi, Opposition of using Tricolour to foment unrest in Delhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Oct/17/un-climate-panel-fails-to-agree-date-for-global-warming-update-envoy</loc>
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<news:title>UN climate panel fails to agree date for global warming update: envoy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/congress-takes-sir-fight-to-the-streets-ahead-of-2027-uttarakhand-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>The Congress has released its schedule for the next 15 days, with further events to be announced after the organisation completes its planning.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:49:09.629Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress takes SIR fight to the streets ahead of 2027 Uttarakhand polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/one-killed-four-injured-in-alleged-militant-attack-in-manipurs-kamjong-district</loc>
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<news:title>One killed, four injured in alleged militant attack in Manipur’s Kamjong district</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/2026/Oct/17/deva-the-eternal-breeze</loc>
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<image:caption>Thenisai Thendral Deva.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:36:36.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deva: The eternal breeze</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/17/bmc-demolishes-unauthorised-portions-of-ajay-devgns-juhu-bungalow</loc>
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<image:caption>Ajay Devgn</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:28:34.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BMC demolishes unauthorised portions of Ajay Devgn’s Juhu bungalow</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/saudi-strikes-on-yemen-kill-12-including-three-children-houthis-say</loc>
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<image:caption>A supporter of Yemen's Houthi rebels carries his rifle during a rally in support of the group in Sanaa, Yemen, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:24:53.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi strikes on Yemen kill 12 including three children, Houthis say</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/17/illegal-unreasonable-imran-khan-moves-bombay-hc-against-notice-directing-him-to-leave-india-by-october-28</loc>
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<image:caption>Actor Imran Khan being detained from Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan, which was the proposed protest venue in support of CJP’s protest, Oct. 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:14:54.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Illegal, unreasonable': Imran Khan moves Bombay HC against notice directing him to leave India by October 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Mumbai police, Bombay High Court, CJP protests, Actor Imran Khan, Anti-CEC Protest</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/uttarakhand-tops-sir-states-with-134-voter-roll-decline-report-says</loc>
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<image:caption>Social activists Anoop Nautiyal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T15:07:00.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand tops SIR states with 13.4% voter roll decline, report says</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sir, 2027 Uttarakhand Assembly elections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/delhi-bound-emirates-flight-suffers-bird-strike-return-trip-delayed-by-over-14-hours</loc>
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<image:caption>Emirates said it was arranging hotel accommodation for affected passengers and apologised for the inconvenience.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:55:13.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi-bound Emirates flight suffers bird strike, return trip delayed by over 14 hours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Bird Hit, Emirates flight</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/regime-change-needed-if-youth-barred-from-waving-tricolour-sanjay-raut-on-dipkes-arrest</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut, along with the INDIA bloc leaders, addresses the media over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) row, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:51:18.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Regime change needed if youth barred from waving tricolour: Sanjay Raut on Dipke's arrest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sanjay Raut, Tricolor flag, CJP Tiranga march</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/wii-to-map-four-bear-species-across-india-focus-on-disappearing-habitats-man-animal-conflict</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/ucajmaav/IMG-20260904-WA0307.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India is home to four bear species - Himalayan brown bear, Asiatic black bear, sloth bear and sun bear.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:47:28.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WII to map four bear species across India; focus on disappearing habitats &amp; man-animal conflict</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, man-animal conflict, WII, bear species</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/17/bail-granted-to-rg-kar-ex-principal-sandip-ghosh-in-financial-irregularities-case-due-to-laxity-in-probe-congress</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Congress president Shubhankar Sarkar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:44:22.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bail granted to RG Kar ex-principal Sandip Ghosh in financial irregularities case due to laxity in probe: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Congress, Sandip Ghosh, RG Kar doctor rape- murder case, Shubhankar Sarkar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/jamia-students-protesting-for-restoration-of-union-allegedly-assaulted-detained-by-police</loc>
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<image:caption>Jamia Millia Islamia</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:37:33.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jamia students protesting for restoration of union allegedly assaulted, detained by police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Jamia students, detained</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/17/jdus-anant-singh-retracts-nine-murders-for-nitish-remark-blames-rjd-regime-for-kins-killings</loc>
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<image:caption>JD(U) candidate Anant Kumar Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:23:21.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> JD(U)'S Anant Singh retracts ‘nine murders for Nitish’ remark, blames RJD regime for kin’s killings</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/17/shinde-led-shiv-sena-revolts-against-bjp-ncp-candidates-in-maharashtra-mlc-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis (R) of the BJP, with Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde of the Shiv Sena.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:11:30.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shinde-led Shiv Sena revolts against BJP, NCP candidates in Maharashtra MLC polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, Dy CM Eknath Shinde</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/couple-three-children-found-dead-in-greater-noida-food-poisoning-suspected</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:05:55.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple, three children found dead in Greater Noida; food poisoning suspected </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/ed-gets-7-day-custody-of-jagmohan-garg-in-remigate-land-deal-case-involving-alleged-rs-57-crore-waiver</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:title>ED gets 7-day custody of Jagmohan Garg in Remigate land deal case involving alleged Rs 57-crore waiver</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/zelenskyy-urges-support-for-new-us-sanctions-on-russia-after-trump-puts-them-on-hold-2</loc>
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<image:caption>A car burns after a Russian airstrike on a residential neighborhood in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:04:28.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, President Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, US sanctions on Russia, Russia- Ukraine war</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/17/bengal-bjp-chief-samik-bhattacharya-demands-fresh-sir-alleges-violence-during-previous-exercise</loc>
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<image:caption>West Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:04:16.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya demands fresh SIR, alleges violence during previous exercise</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Sir, Bengal BJP chief Samik Bhattacharya</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Oct/17/before-you-book-that-glow-drip-read-what-experts-have-to-say</loc>
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<image:caption>A good diet, hydration, sleep, cleansers, moisturisers and sunscreen are the real skincare basics.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T14:00:19.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Before you book that glow drip, read what experts have to say</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/uttarakhand-police-form-sit-to-probe-minister-rekha-aryas-complaint-against-husband</loc>
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<image:caption>Cabinet Minister Rekha Arya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:55:36.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand police form SIT to probe minister Rekha Arya’s complaint against husband</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand police, Minister Rekha Arya</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/abvp-demands-apology-from-mp-school-over-class-i-students-fancy-dress-marking-democracy-absent</loc>
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<image:caption>The placard listed 10 entries, marking unemployment, hatred, corruption, terrorism, inflation, poverty, vote theft, paper leaks and scams as “present”, while democracy was marked “absent”.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:53:18.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ABVP demands apology from MP school over Class I student’s fancy dress marking democracy ‘absent’</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/neet-paper-leak-protests-sc-panel-launches-portal-for-complaints-over-july-violence-at-jantar-mantar-other-places</loc>
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<image:caption>The Supreme Court constituted the five-member committee to examine all aspects of the July violence in Delhi and other places, including the broader issues surrounding the incidents.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:52:42.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET paper leak protests: SC panel launches portal for complaints over July violence at Jantar Mantar, other places</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pellet gun, Jantar Mantar protests, Sansad Chalo march, high-powered committee</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/moefcc-expands-apex-committee-to-include-high-emission-sectors-in-climate-strategy</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:49:13.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MoEFCC expands apex committee to include high-emission sectors in climate strategy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MoEFCC, apex committee, climate strategy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/drone-hit-tanker-reaches-romanian-port-all-nine-indian-seafarers-safe-indian-embassy</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:43:29.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drone-hit tanker reaches Romanian port, all nine Indian seafarers safe: Indian Embassy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian seafarers, Indian Embassy in Bucharest, Romanian port</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/aaib-asks-dgca-to-carry-out-one-time-check-of-all-training-records-of-fixed-wing-pilots</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:38:31.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAIB asks DGCA to carry out one-time check of all training records of fixed-wing pilots</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, DGCA, AAIB</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/madhya-pradesh-man-accused-of-killing-live-in-partner-throwing-body-into-river-to-hide-crime-search-underway</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:34:35.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madhya Pradesh man accused of killing live-in partner, throwing body into river to hide crime; search underway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, live-in partner</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/bidhan-chandra-roy-lyngdoh-among-25-posthumously-honoured-in-shillong</loc>
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<image:caption>Former West Bengal chief minister Bidhan Chandra Roy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:28:51.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bidhan Chandra Roy, Lyngdoh among 25 posthumously honoured in Shillong</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bidhan Chandra Roy, Lyngdoh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/children-have-fundamental-right-to-access-internet-blanket-ban-impermissible-says-sc</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:27:43.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Children have fundamental right to access internet, blanket ban impermissible, says SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, internet use, online safeguards for children, no blanket ban</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/sukma-police-launch-free-sewing-training-centre-for-150-women-from-police-families</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/lcrrrrio/IMG-20261016-WA0045.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police have launched a free Sewing Training Centre, and the first batch of 150 women from police families has begun an intensive, three-month vocational training course.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:16:41.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sukma Police launch free sewing training centre for 150 women from police families</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sukma Police, sewing training centre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/sc-grants-bail-to-ex-rg-kar-principal-sandip-ghosh-cites-slow-trial-and-two-years-in-custody</loc>
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<image:caption>Former principal of RG Kar Medical College and Hospital Sandip Ghosh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:14:08.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC grants bail to ex-RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh, cites slow trial and two years in custody</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, West Bengal, Sandip Ghosh, Former RG Kar principal Sandip Ghosh, RG Kar Hospital rape-murder case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/indias-space-economy-projected-to-reach-45-billion-in-7-8-years-says-jitendra-singh</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Jitendra Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:08:14.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s space economy projected to reach $45 billion in 7-8 years, says Jitendra Singh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Minister Jitendra Singh, space economy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/17/renault-launches-duster-strong-hybrid-at-rs-1699-lakh</loc>
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<image:caption>Renault India on Saturday launched Duster SUV with strong hybrid technology.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T13:07:35.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Renault launches Duster Strong Hybrid at Rs 16.99 lakh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Renault India new launches </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/cjps-abhijeet-dipke-released-on-conditional-bail-after-arrest-over-tiranga-march-signs-peace-bond-again</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke leaves after being granted bail, following his appearance before the Special Executive Magistrate Court at Mandir Marg Police Station, in New Delhi on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:58:52.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP’s Abhijeet Dipke released on conditional bail after arrest over Tiranga march; signs peace bond again</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, cjp abhijeet dipke, Delhi's Mandir Marg Police Station, Special Executive Magistrate</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/sgpc-to-install-slain-anti-drug-activist-jhotas-photo-at-golden-temple-museum-family-declines-aid-for-sons</loc>
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<image:caption>President of Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee Harjinder Singh Dhami</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:54:38.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SGPC to install slain anti-drug activist Jhota’s photo at Golden Temple museum; family declines aid for sons</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, SGPC, Parvinder Singh Jhota</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/17/audi-india-aims-to-double-market-share-in-3-5-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/jr07eprh/IMG6843.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Audi on Friday launched the all-new Q3 in India, bringing together 150 kW of power, quattro all-wheel drive and a suite of digital, lighting and comfort technologies in its compact luxury SUV.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:46:56.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Audi India aims to double market share in 3-5 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Audi India new launch </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/brutality-by-cops-part-of-conspiracy-to-silence-voices-rahul-gandhi-slams-delhi-police</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi with supporters during the party's 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', at Yamuna Vihar, in east Delhi, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. The Bharat Jodo Yatra resumed in Delhi on Tuesday after a nine-day break for Christmas and New Year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:22:21.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brutality by cops part of conspiracy to silence voices: Rahul Gandhi slams Delhi Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, ​Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/17/internationalnews2026oct16indias-oscar-entry-gondhal-gets-pan-india-release-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Gondhal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:20:04.316Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s Oscar entry Gondhal gets pan-India release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gondhal oscars, 99th Oscars, Academy awards, India oscar entry, Main vaapas aaunga</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/17/kannadanews2026oct16yash-hails-the-runaway-success-of-premada-oorali</loc>
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<image:caption>Yash with Premada Oorali team</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:19:55.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yash hails the runaway success of Premada Oorali</news:title>
<news:keywords>Premada Oorali, Yash, Ramayana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/17/kannadanews2026oct16gurunandan-tapashwinis-mr-jack-locks-release-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/en2lrlvg/Mr_Jack.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:19:46.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gurunandan-Tapashwini's Mr Jack locks release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sumanth Gowda, Mr Jack, Gurunandan, Tapashwini</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/17/englishnews2026oct16zendaya-onboard-alex-garlands-next-sci-fi-film</loc>
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<image:caption>Zendaya plays Athena in The Odyssey</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:19:32.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zendaya onboard Alex Garland’s next sci-fi film</news:title>
<news:keywords>Zendaya, Alex Garland, Zendaya's upcoming films</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/17/englishnews2026oct16matt-reeves-says-he-is-not-leaving-the-batman-part-ii-as-steven-soderbergh-comes-in-for-final-stage-of-production</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/3mc8l8tq/The_Batman_Part_II.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Steven Soderbergh (L), The Batman Part II director Matt Reeves (M), Robert Pattinson as the Caped Crusader</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:19:22.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Matt Reeves says he is 'not leaving The Batman Part II,' as Steven Soderbergh comes in for final stage of production</news:title>
<news:keywords>Matt Reeves, The Batman Part II, Steven Soderbergh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/17/malayalamnews2026oct16jayasuryas-mayan-first-look-unveiled</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/4i9ow3jd/1001157513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jayasurya in Mayan: Chapter 1</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:18:30.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jayasurya’s Mayan first look unveiled</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/17/malayalamnews2026oct16naslens-character-from-amal-neerads-bachelor-party-deux-introduced-two-new-posters-unveiled</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/hxqjtpv6/NaslenBachelorParty.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naslen in Amal Neerad's Bachelor Party D'eux</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:18:21.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naslen's character from Amal Neerad's Bachelor Party D'eux introduced, two new posters unveiled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Naslen, Amal Neerad, Bachelor Party, Bachelor Party 2, Bachelor Party D'eux, Premalu , Kunchacko Boban, Soubin Shahir, Sharaf U Dheen, Sreenath Bhasi, Chandu Salimkumar, Shine Tom Chacko, Paris Laxmi, Nadiya Moidu, Rajisha Vijayan, Jyothirmayi, Hansika Krishnakumar, Tovino Thomas, Anwar Rasheed, Scene, Suriya, Aavesham, Jithu Madhavan, Nazriya Nazim, Mollywood Time</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/17/hindireview2026oct16prahaar-the-ujjwal-nikam-story-movie-review-rajkummar-rao-led-courtroom-drama-prides-itself-of-an-india-that-once-was</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajkummar Rao in Prahaar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:18:07.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prahaar: The Ujjwal Nikam Story Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao led courtroom-drama prides itself of an India that once was</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/nedumbassery-accident-case-court-rejects-bail-pleas-of-all-four-accused-in-crash-that-killed-three</loc>
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<image:caption>The car that was involved in the accident at Nedumbassery in Kochi on Sunday. Three youngsters were killed in the accident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:04:47.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nedumbassery accident case: Court rejects bail pleas of all four accused in crash that killed three</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, bail pleas, Nedumbassery accident</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/rozgar-guarantee-yojana-for-rss-bjp-workers-congress-cries-foul-on-amended-census-rules</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-17/7kdikv3w/ANI_20260829090034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T12:01:10.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rozgar Guarantee Yojana for RSS-BJP workers: Congress cries foul on amended Census Rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RSS-BJP workers, Rozgar Guarantee Yojana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/dmk-to-petition-president-murmu-to-scrap-sir-restore-ballot-paper-system</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK president MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T11:56:42.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK to petition President Murmu to scrap SIR, restore ballot paper system</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, ballot paper system</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/17/ahmedabad-event-firm-alleges-instagram-fraudsters-selling-fake-garba-tickets-files-complaint</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T11:49:13.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahmedabad event firm alleges Instagram fraudsters selling fake Garba tickets; files complaint</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Garba, Instagram fraudsters</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/ex-bjp-state-chief-sunil-jakhar-seeks-nia-ed-probes-into-punjab-drug-trade</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Punjab BJP president Sunil Jakhar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T11:36:26.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-BJP state chief Sunil Jakhar seeks NIA, ED probes into Punjab drug trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, drug trade, Sunil Jakhar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/ed-detains-kin-of-punjab-cm-bhagwant-manns-wife-in-alleged-rs-5-crore-bribery-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T11:24:05.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED detains kin of Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann’s wife in alleged Rs 5-crore bribery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Enforcement Directorate (ED), Amardeep Grewal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/17/gujarat-gold-refinery-murder-prime-accused-shot-after-allegedly-firing-at-police-during-weapon-recovery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/eh41kgpe/Accused-on-stracher-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the operation, the accused allegedly retrieved another firearm hidden at the location and fired at the police team.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T10:56:21.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat gold refinery murder: Prime accused shot after allegedly firing at police during weapon recovery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, gold refinery murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/right-to-protest-has-become-a-crimekapil-sibal-slams-centre-over-jantar-mantar-denotification</loc>
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<image:caption>Senior Advocate and Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal addresses a press conference in Delhi on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T10:38:03.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Right to protest has become a crime':
Kapil Sibal slams Centre over Jantar Mantar denotification</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kapil Sibal, right to protest, Jantar Mantar denotification</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/17/fir-against-officials-of-reliance-blinkit-and-zomato-after-fda-finds-rs-48-lakh-worth-expired-food-products</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T10:18:26.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR against officials of Reliance, Blinkit and Zomato after FDA finds Rs 48 lakh worth expired food products</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Reliance, FIR, Zomato, FDA, Blinkit, Expired food</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/family-in-mp-performs-womans-last-rites-outside-hospital-mortuary-after-landlord-objects-citing-navratri</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T10:03:13.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family in MP performs woman’s last rites outside hospital mortuary after landlord objects citing Navratri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, last rites, hospital mortuary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/10-killed-in-fire-at-seaside-resort-in-bangladesh-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/6041703a-1acd-48a8-bbfe-6ac1b4549f16/crimescene_police_accident_murder_crime.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T10:02:33.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 killed in fire at seaside resort in Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Bangladesh, fire at seaside resort</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/union-minister-kumaraswamy-alleges-sting-video-used-to-keep-karnatakas-political-leadership-under-control</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-21/rec7e2xj/C_35_1_CH1101_55462630.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H D. Kumaraswamy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:45:09.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister Kumaraswamy alleges  sting video used to keep Karnataka's political leadership under control</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Union Minister H D Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/strong-democracy-is-where-citizens-have-the-freedom-to-question-govt-karnataka-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-29/u8qnc3u0/DK%20Shivakumar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:43:06.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Strong democracy is where citizens have the freedom to question govt': Karnataka CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, democracy, Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, freedom to question govt, NLSIU convocation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/news-videos/2026/Oct/17/veteran-musician-deva-passes-away-at-75-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/zdrq0e1f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-17-at-2.14.54-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:42:15.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veteran musician Deva passes away at 75</news:title>
<news:keywords>Deva, Thenisai Thendral, Tamil cinema, film composer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/scuffles-and-fires-break-out-as-protesters-rally-across-france-joining-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/31pjqbwm/AP26290464234778.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A car burns at Place de La Republique during a protest against rising living costs in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:35:13.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scuffles and fires break out as protesters rally across France, joining students</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, tear gas, water cannons, France students protest, rising living costs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/meerut-snakebite-case-convicts-shifted-to-new-barracks-were-restless-at-night-jail-authorities-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-17/ynyhmlmb/ANI_20250717042305.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:33:21.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meerut snakebite case convicts shifted to new barracks, were restless at night: Jail authorities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Meerut snakebite case, convicts shifted to new barracks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/sri-lanka-suffers-nationwide-electricity-blackout</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/00afd41f-d66e-4c7e-b545-c6ceafcae75e/powerline_electricity.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of electricity tower used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:23:58.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sri Lanka suffers nationwide electricity blackout</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Sri Lanka, electricity blackout</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/teen-shooter-who-killed-4-at-oregon-elementary-school-was-a-former-student-police-say</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/ggnr44w3/children-place-flowers-at-memorial.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Children place flowers at a makeshift memorial outside Silver Rail Elementary in Bend, Ore., Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, a day after a deadly shooting.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:15:50.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen shooter who killed 4 at Oregon elementary school was a former student, police say</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Former student, Teen shooter, Oregon elementary shool shooting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/punjab-government-revokes-rs-40-crore-concessions-to-mohali-site-allottee-amid-ed-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-13/34h7xoj8/WhatsApp-Image-2025-08-13-at-6.34.02-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Mohali Area Development Authority.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T09:14:29.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab government revokes Rs 40 crore concessions to Mohali site allottee amid ED probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab government, GMADA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/ed-pastes-summons-at-pinarayi-vijayans-residence-in-cmrl-payoff-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/2uosnu5s/20260904067f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keralam ex-Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:58:49.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED pastes summons at Pinarayi Vijayan’s residence in CMRL payoff case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Enforcement Directorate, CMRL payoff case, Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/couple-killed-as-scooter-gets-trapped-between-two-lorries-on-highway-in-keralam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/0onqq1re/newindianexpress2025-05-1444672p7kBike-accidents.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:56:25.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple killed as scooter gets trapped between two lorries on highway in Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, road accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-committed-to-expanding-nlsiu-campus-promises-land-and-financial-assistance-cm-shivakumar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-03/wly959yi/PTI08032026000498B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:36:47.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka committed to expanding NLSIU campus, promises land and financial assistance: CM Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, National Law School of India University (NLSIU), CM D K Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/dual-stance-on-justice-sreelekha-slams-case-over-rahul-gandhi-thandav-remark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/3345yvdz/NH21Corporation02.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former-DGP and BJP state vice president R Sreelekha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:30:28.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Dual stance on justice’: Sreelekha slams case over Rahul Gandhi ‘thandav’ remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ​Rahul Gandhi, BJP councillor R Sreelekha, Kerala UDF government</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/three-men-sentenced-to-more-than-158-years-for-the-killings-of-australian-us-surfers-in-mexico</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/t95cpeeb/AP26282807470963.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Debra and Martin Robinson, parents of Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, leave the courthouse after the trial of the men accused of murdering the brothers and an American friend, in Ensenada, Mexico, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:19:33.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three men sentenced to more than 158 years for the killings of Australian, US surfers in Mexico</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, killings, sentenced to prison</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/keralam-court-acquits-21-bjp-rss-workers-in-2014-sdpi-activist-murder-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/v5v5djcm/C_53_1_CH1214_41857728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:13:52.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Court acquits 21 BJP-RSS workers in 2014 SDPI activist murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kasargod, Kerala court, murder case acquittal, SDPI activist</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/growing-food-security-concerns-in-middle-east-boost-indian-basmati-demand-thus-benefiting-punjab-farmers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-06/edjmqxjg/ANI_20250906072245.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>the farmers in Punjab are raping the benefit from this. The reason the exporters are buying basmati from the farmers at Rs 4,000 per quintal now as against Rs 2,500 per quintal last year and selling at $1,000 per tonne as earlier it was being sold around $9,00 per tonne.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T08:07:51.772Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Growing food security concerns in Middle East boost Indian Basmati demand thus benefiting Punjab farmers </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Gulf Cooperation Council, Punjab farmers, Indian Basmati exports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/17/five-killed-five-injured-in-explosion-at-gujarat-chemical-unit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/x5215pin/3ba7bbb025f3402fb83d04adb80f7b25.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The blast occurred around 10 pm on Friday during a hydrogenation process at SynZeal Pharmachem in the Saykha GIDC area of Vagra taluka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T07:59:02.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five killed, five injured in explosion at Gujarat chemical unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Explosion, Gujarat, chemical unit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/17/farmer-sends-money-order-of-rs-5000-to-maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-over-paltry-interim-aid-by-government</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/3iu7b1w6/202605113783621.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Flummoxed? AIADMK General Secretary Edappadi K. Palaniswami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T07:40:28.984Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T07:39:47.859Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's internal security landscape has changed irrevocably: Union Home Secretary </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/hearsay-dressed-up-as-a-un-report-india-rejects-special-rapporteur-report-on-youth-retaliation</loc>
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<image:caption>Anuj Swarup</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T07:25:52.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Hearsay dressed up as a UN report,’ India rejects Special Rapporteur report on youth retaliation </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/womens-groups-march-to-delhi-police-hq-over-alleged-sexual-violence-during-sir-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Carrying placards and banners, the Left-wing women's groups raised slogans against the alleged sexual and gender-based violence by police personnel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T07:20:17.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s groups march to Delhi Police HQ over alleged sexual violence during SIR protest</news:title>
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<image:caption>YouTuber Dhruv Rathee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T06:51:12.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court issues bailable warrants against YouTuber Dhruv Rathee in 2018 defamation case</news:title>
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<image:caption>At various times over the last decade, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the United States, Britain and Israel have carried out punishing air raids on the rebels — only to see them grow even stronger.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T06:50:30.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia show the Yemeni rebels' growing strength</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Gaza, U.N., Iran-backed Houthis</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Brajesh Kumar Singh, MD and CEO, Canara Bank</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T06:42:52.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Proposed insurance commission cap may cost Canara Bank Rs 150-200 crore: MD &amp; CEO</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jailer 2 Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T06:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jailer 2 Movie Review: Rajinikanth, Nelson dish out a fulfilling but familiar sequel</news:title>
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<image:caption>Lord Karan Bilimoria</image:caption>
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<news:title>India-UK relation must move beyond trade, investment</news:title>
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<image:caption>Veteran Tamil film composer and singer Deva</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T06:20:12.991Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump listens as Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., speaks at a campaign rally at the Pinnacle Bank Expo Center, Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Grand Island, Neb.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:59:08.578Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The child had fallen into the borewell while playing on Friday afternoon.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>This picture, released by Vatican Media on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, shows Pope Leo XIV celebrating Mass at the Agostino Gemelli Polyclinic in Rome, where he is recovering after having cancer removed from his right lung.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:38:25.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>An American pope brings American-style governance to the Vatican, even in a health crisis</news:title>
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<image:caption>Shrimp affected by White Spot Syndrome displayed by a farmer in Lanka villages of Eluru district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:35:37.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: Eluru aqua farmers form association to curb shrimp diseases</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/fugitive-in-2023-mdma-smuggling-case-brought-to-keralam-from-abu-dhabi-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T05:34:00.181Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Rama Rao wrote an open letter to the chief minister on Thursday alleging large-scale irregularities in the proposal to import coal for the Yadadri Thermal Plant located in Damaracheral in Nalgonda district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:52:16.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KTR again challenges CM Revanth to 
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<image:caption>Kapil Sibal.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Time to go': Kapil Sibal jabs Rajnath on 'regime change' charge</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:37:32.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Industries in NCR told to install cameras by Nov 30</news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Bimol Akoijam</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Justice Amit Bansal directed the trial court to release Narwal’s passport and clarified that any pending lookout circular (LOC) against her would be suspended for her travel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:23:57.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC lets 2020 riots accused Narwal travel abroad</news:title>
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<news:title>Telangana: Home registrations fall 15 per cent in September as property values dip</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/100-petitioners-knock-hc-door-over-dus-1-yr-postgraduate-programme</loc>
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<image:caption>University of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>100 petitioners knock HC door over DU’s 1-yr postgraduate programme</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-74-year-old-powerlifter-wins-bronze-on-world-stage</loc>
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<image:caption>DV Shankar Rao, who won a bronze medal at the 2026 IPF World Masters Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Championships being held in the United States from October 15 to 24.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Telangana: 74-year-old powerlifter wins bronze on world stage </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-model-schools-to-coach-students-for-iit-jee-neet-clat</loc>
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<image:caption>Of the 29 centres, 20 will offer coaching for IIT-JEE and NEET, while the remaining nine will focus on CLAT. Part-time faculty will be engaged for 152 working days. Each IIT-JEE and NEET centre will have six faculty members, while each CLAT centre will have five.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Telangana Model Schools to coach students for IIT-JEE, NEET, CLAT</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/lk-advani-hospitalised-in-delhi-after-developing-chest-infection-condition-stable</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP leader LK Advani admitted to hospital, condition stable</image:caption>
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<news:title>LK Advani hospitalised in Delhi after developing chest infection; condition stable</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-hc-bars-hydraa-from-coercive-action-against-a-cattle-shed-till-dasara</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:title>Telangana HC bars HYDRAA from coercive action against a cattle shed till Dasara</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-juda-seeks-audit-of-pg-medical-exam-evaluation</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:13:56.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana-JUDA seeks audit of PG medical exam evaluation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KNRUHS, Medical Examination</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-minister-ponnam-urges-graduates-to-register-as-voters-to-protect-democracy</loc>
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<image:caption>BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:13:13.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Minister Ponnam urges graduates to register as voters to protect democracy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Minister Ponnam Prabhakar, graduates’ MLC elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-congress-seeks-cpm-support-in-graduates-mlc-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/o4oo68jg/Cabinet-to-meet-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud addresses the media at Gandhi Bhavan in Hyderabad on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:11:57.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Congress seeks CPM support in graduates’ MLC polls </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress Telangana, graduates’ MLC elections, CPM Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-revises-estimated-cost-of-vehicle-testing-stations-to-rs-4255-crore</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:11:36.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana revises estimated cost of vehicle testing stations to Rs 425.5 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Automated testing stations, Vehicle Testing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/prepare-rohith-vemula-bill-in-3-months-dcm-mallu-bhatti-vikramaka</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramaka with Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Adluri Lakshman Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:10:14.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prepare Rohith Vemula Bill in 3 months: DCM Mallu Bhatti Vikramaka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Rohith Vemula Bill, Mallu Bhatti Vikramaka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-contractors-warned-over-cd-debris-dumping</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-05/d3n17biq/C_1_1_CH1344_103742516.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:07:29.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Contractors warned over C&amp;D debris dumping</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, HYDRAA case, Special Chief Secretary Jayesh Ranjan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/aimim-chief-owaisi-trains-guns-at-musk-for-remarks-on-indias-domestic-affairs</loc>
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<image:caption>AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:07:08.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIMIM chief Owaisi trains guns at Musk for remarks on India’s domestic affairs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Elon Musk, AIMIM Asaduddin Owaisi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/telangana-hc-refuses-to-extend-interim-relief-in-cadre-allocation-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:03:15.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC refuses to extend interim relief in cadre allocation cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC, special leave petition</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/two-arrested-for-killing-18-year-old-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:02:27.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two arrested for killing 18-year-old in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, murder, Hyderabad police</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/cm-revanth-invites-hyundai-to-establish-car-manufacturing-unit-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/4tihxrat/establish.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy speaks to the Hyundai Motor India Engineering representatives in Hyderabad on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:01:22.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth invites Hyundai to establish car manufacturing unit in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CM Revanth, Hyundai Motor India Limited, car manufacturing plant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/telangana-identify-begging-hotspots-by-october-25-civic-bodies-told</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/zsz8yjl8/begging.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T04:01:14.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Identify begging hotspots by October 25, civic bodies told</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, MAUD department, begging hotspots</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/operation-kavach-midnight-checks-by-3000-cops-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad Police Commissioner VC Sajjanar inspected vehicle checks at multiple locations across the city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:59:39.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation Kavach: Midnight checks by 3,000 cops in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Operation Kavach</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/17/centre-will-meet-ytps-coal-needs-says-union-minister-kishan</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister G Kishan Reddy works out after inaugurating an outdoor gym at Uma Nagar Colony of Khairatabad in Hyderabad on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:59:22.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre will meet YTPS coal needs, says Union Minister Kishan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CM A Revanth Reddy, Union Minister Kishan Reddy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/17/six-held-as-ap-agencies-crack-drug-ganja-networks-worth-over-rs-2-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:55:18.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six held as AP agencies crack drug, ganja networks worth over Rs 2 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Narcotics Control Bureau, ganja case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/odisha-college-girl-bitten-while-catching-snake</loc>
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<image:caption>A snake used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:54:47.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: College girl bitten while catching snake</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/17/works-of-andhras-ecrf-dam-progressing-well-experts</loc>
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<image:caption>International experts inspecting the ongoing construction of the Earth-Cum-Rock-Fill (ECRF) dam at the Polavaram Irrigation Project on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:53:21.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Works of Andhra's ECRF dam progressing well: Experts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/eow-books-bjd-leader-raja-chakra-for-snatching-land-and-crusher-unit-of-woman</loc>
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<image:caption>BJD leader Soumya Sankar Chakra alias Raja Chakra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:53:10.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EOW books BJD leader Raja Chakra for snatching land and crusher unit of woman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Economic Offences Wing, BJD leader Raja Chakra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/17/beatboxing-kuchipudi-kantara-enthral-vijayawada-utsav-audience</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/rp77riu3/Beatboxing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artistes performing at the Vijayawada Utsav 2.0 on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:50:33.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beatboxing, Kuchipudi &amp; Kantara enthral Vijayawada Utsav audience</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Kuchipudi, Vijayawada Utsav 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/advanced-tech-to-ensure-safer-travel-on-raipur-visakhapatnam-economic-corridor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0edviy6v/Advanced-tech-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Road and tunnel infrastructure along the Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor in Koraput’s Pottangi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:49:52.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advanced tech to ensure safer travel on Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, NHAI, Raipur-Visakhapatnam economic corridor</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhras-tirumala-barbers-likely-to-get-wage-hike</loc>
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<image:caption>TTD Executive Officer Muddada Ravi Chandra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:49:00.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Tirumala barbers likely to get wage hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/cyber-fraud-cops-recover-rs-355-lakh-lost-in-two-months-retrieve-100-stolen-phones</loc>
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<image:caption>Cash and phones recovered by police</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:45:45.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyber fraud: Cops recover Rs 35.5 lakh lost in two months, retrieve 100 stolen phones </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/clashes-erupt-in-rayalaseema-on-first-day-of-nominations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/dgpnuzfr/Clashes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles of YSRCP leaders were set on fire and vandalized at the YSRCP office in Rayachoti on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:45:17.933Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clashes erupt in Rayalaseema on first day of nominations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, clashes, Rayalaseema, TDP, YSRCP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/two-migrant-workers-die-in-andhras-guntur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-29/bj885f7c/202608293922876.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:44:47.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two migrant workers die in Andhra's Guntur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Guntur, migrant workers death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/nit-rourkela-anrf-conclave-calls-for-collaborative-impact-driven-research</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-17/1vre8afh/Deep-tech.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NIT-Rourkela</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:42:27.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIT-Rourkela, ANRF conclave calls for collaborative, impact-driven research</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, NIT-Rourkela, Anusandhan National Research Foundation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/abvp-claims-81-per-cent-strike-rate-bcjd-says-win-in-200-campuses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/mninhajj/PTI10092026000194B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhubaneswar: Student leaders of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD) and National Students' Union of India (NSUI) arrive to file their nomination papers ahead of the Utkal University Students' Union Election, in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, Friday, Oct. 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:40:39.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ABVP claims 81 per cent strike rate, BCJD says win in 200 campuses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ABVP, BCJD, odisha campus elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/study-identifies-two-stingless-bee-species-in-five-ap-districts-recording-22-nests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/tksxuav1/New-Project-2026-10-17T090915.519.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two species of stingless bees identified in five districts of Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:40:38.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study identifies two stingless bee species in five AP districts, recording 22 nests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Alluri Sitharama Raju district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/odisha-governors-check-in-involves-special-aircraft-and-long-guest-list</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/b5y1sif0/20261013091L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newly appointed Odisha Governor Braj Mohan Ram</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:38:19.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Governor’s check-in involves special aircraft and long guest-list </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Governbor Braj Mohan Ram</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/five-women-drown-in-andhras-gollapalli-reservoir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/xrmwbcij/202610163981356.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>2026-10-17T03:37:04.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five women drown in Andhra's Gollapalli reservoir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Death by water, Gollapalli reservoir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/fresh-tender-for-stalled-rob-project-at-odishas-kalunga</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/82234h97/img20240506wa0017085732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The under-construction ROB project in IDC area of Kalunga panchayat</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:35:04.227Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fresh tender for stalled ROB project at Odisha's Kalunga</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kalunga, road overbridge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/ysrcp-names-nominee-for-ongole-mayor-tdp-choice-not-yet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-12/w5rc0mho/YSRCP-MLAs-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:33:13.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP names nominee for Ongole Mayor, TDP choice not yet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/vegetable-markets-to-be-revamped-in-delhi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0y2qe9jl/Vegetable-markets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Delhi government has approved four projects to modernise agricultural markets across the city.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:31:36.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vegetable markets to be revamped in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, Vegetable markets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/sea-of-women-march-against-sale-of-liquor-in-odishas-nabarangpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/2utzgh7j/Sea-of-women-march-against.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The irate women staging protest at Chauria Guda square in Nabarangpur | express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:30:56.056Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sea of women march against sale of liquor in Odisha's Nabarangpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Nabarangpur, Liquor sale, women protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/ganja-crops-over-30-acre-of-forest-land-destroyed-in-odishas-kandhamal-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/cb4qeg0w/Ganja-crops-over-30.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the plantations had been systematically developed using irrigation facilities and fertilisers.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:29:13.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganja crops over 30 acre of forest land destroyed in Odisha's Kandhamal district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kandhamal district, ganja crop</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/magnitude-41-earthquake-hits-himachal-pradeshs-shimla-district-early-saturday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-31/tv2aw1ie/ANI_20241031042941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:29:06.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 4.1 earthquake hits Himachal Pradesh’s Shimla district early Saturday</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Shimla, earthquake, Himachal Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/ward-wise-seat-sharing-tests-ties-between-tdp-jsp-in-krishna-and-ntr-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/7dm06m4m/New-Project-2026-10-17T085651.170.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijayawada Municipal Corporation has 86 wards, with the Mayor post allotted to JSP. The party sought over 30 wards, but discussions are centred on the possible allocation of around 20 seats, according to sources. The proposed distribution includes seven wards each in Vijayawada East and Central and six in Vijayawada West.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:28:43.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ward-wise seat sharing tests ties between TDP &amp; JSP in Krishna and NTR districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada, Vijayawada Municipal Corporation, seat sharing, TDP and JSP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/cm-majhi-announces-rs-11-lakh-cash-award-for-each-player-of-national-hockey-teams</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/w2eszxqw/Majhi-announces.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi posing for a group photo with women’s hockey team at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:27:31.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi announces Rs 11 lakh cash award for each player of national hockey teams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, Indian hockey team, CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/eye-on-panchayat-polls-cm-manjhi-clears-6-month-pay-for-pri-representatives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-31/rxqo8y6o/ANI_20250331062803.jpg</image:loc>
<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>2026-10-17T03:26:08.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eye on panchayat polls, CM Manjhi clears 6-month pay for PRI representatives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/routine-reprimand-by-teachers-not-abetment-of-suicide-orissa-high-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/jrarsh2y/ANI_20240426110017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:24:15.368Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Routine reprimand by teachers not abetment of suicide: Orissa High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/17/odisha-to-focus-on-four-areas-for-development-of-children-and-women-dcm-pravati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/fou1yz2j/Govt-to-focus.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dy CM Pravati Parida at the meeting</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:23:25.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to focus on four areas for development of children and women: DCM Pravati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, Deputy CM Pravati Parida, women and child welfare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-bids-invited-for-rs-1700-crore-waterway-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-06/2zcgnyue/AP26210528348934.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:22:13.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra: Bids invited for Rs 1,700-crore waterway project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, public-private partnership</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/over-6k-security-personnel-guard-connaught-place-against-protesters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/535ddrde/Over-6K-security.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Even though the march did not witness the participation of any of the top leaders from the CJP or the student unions, about 100-150 people gathered and marched outside the Central Park premises waving their tricolour.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/uwuvojdw/against-protesters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel completely sealed the area around CP with heavy barricading during the tiranga march | parveen negi &amp; Sayantan Ghosh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:21:51.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 6K security personnel guard Connaught Place against protesters </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Connaught Place, CJP protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/17/sparsh-hospitals-in-bhubaneswar-launches-ai-enabled-cath-lab-and-robotic-surgery</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/5tj0gsr0/1791886244366-oracle-and-wipro-expand-cloud-pharmacovigilance-services-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AI-enabled catheterisation laboratory (Cath Lab)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:21:34.047Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sparsh Hospitals in Bhubaneswar launches AI-enabled Cath Lab and robotic surgery</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Robotic surgery, Sparsh Hospitals, catheterisation laboratory</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/report-events-of-stir-accurately-objectively-impartially-says-pci</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/o5ldhuml/PTI10162026000491A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protesters being removed by the police during 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Connaught Place, in New Delhi, Friday, October 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:19:39.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Report events of stir accurately, objectively &amp; impartially, says PCI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Press Council of India, PCI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-dme-rolls-out-trauma-care-initiatives</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/uploads/user/ckeditor_images/article/2017/12/20/Savingthe.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>2026-10-17T03:18:04.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra DME rolls out trauma care initiatives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Directorate of Medical Education, trauma care unit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/17/dussehra-to-be-observed-on-october-21-in-cuttack-bhasani-scheduled-next-day</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/076efk19/Dussehra-to-be-observed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apart from the CCTV surveillance, four dedicated drone teams will be deployed on the immersion route, informed the DCP.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:17:48.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dussehra to be observed on October 21 in Cuttack, Bhasani scheduled next day </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Dussehra festival</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/17/odisha-to-prepare-action-plan-on-lightning-minister-suresh-pujari</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/4w1e96u8/images-2026-10-17T084616.812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue and Disaster Management minister Suresh Pujari</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:16:59.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to prepare action plan on lightning: Minister Suresh Pujari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha government, Minister Suresh Pujari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/no-leaders-no-let-up-citizens-take-over-connaught-place-protest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/my50dgkk/march-makes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supporters gather in CP with tricolour</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/pj0j96a5/march-makes-its-presence-felt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AISA president Neha Bora detained near Mandi House as she moved towards Central Park | parveen negi &amp; Sayantan Ghosh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:14:57.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No leaders, no let-up: Citizens take over Connaught Place protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Connaught Place, CJP protest, CP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/17/diganta-borah-appointed-new-director-of-biju-patnaik-international-airport</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-25/w15s6087/Intl_flight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Biju Patnaik International Airport.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:14:34.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Diganta Borah appointed new director of Biju Patnaik International Airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Biju Patnaik International Airport, Diganta Borah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-hc-orders-cbi-probe-into-sai-krishnas-death</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:14:02.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra HC orders CBI probe into Sai Krishna’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Central Bureau of Investigation, Andhra HC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/andhra-cm-naidu-offers-silk-robes-to-goddess-kanaka-durga</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/lbsk00xz/offers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM N Chandrababu Naidu, along with his wife Nara Bhuvaneswari, offered silk clothes to Goddess Durga on behalf of the State government on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:10:54.995Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra CM Naidu offers silk robes to Goddess Kanaka Durga</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Goddess Kanaka Durga, Andhra CM Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/17/every-blood-donor-is-a-lifesaver-ntr-trust-md-bhuvaneswari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-18/xd64dnxi/Nara-Bhuvaneswari.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR Trust Managing Trustee Nara Bhuvaneswari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:07:32.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Every blood donor is a lifesaver: NTR trust MD Bhuvaneswari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Nara Bhuvaneswari, Andhra CM N. Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/no-eligible-voter-in-ap-will-be-left-out</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/g0ps9rn4/202610153979985.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Backed by a vast administrative machinery comprising 28 District Election Officers, 175 Electoral Registration Officers, 3,044 Assistant EROs, 5,050 BLO supervisors and 50,330 BLOs, the initiative aims to maximise citizen enrollment and streamline voter lists.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:03:41.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No eligible voter in AP will be left out’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chief electoral officer (CEO)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/17/friction-between-police-and-protesters-in-anti-sir-protest-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/mi8vi882/images-2026-10-17T082900.216.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor-cum-activist Prakash Raj speaking at the anti-SIR protest held in Thiruvananthapuram's Manaveeyam Veedhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:02:22.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Friction between police and protesters in anti-SIR protest in Thiruvananthapuram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam police, anti-SIR protest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/candidates-must-stick-to-poll-spending-limit-andhra-sec</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-15/l4y4lx1u/P_3962979657.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra State Election Commissioner Anil Chandra Punetha.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T03:00:56.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Candidates must stick to poll spending limit: Andhra SEC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Anil Chandra Punetha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/17/60-mous-worth-rs-429k-crore-signed-to-create-56k-jobs-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/vy8rtoi2/MoUs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CII partnership summit.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:57:51.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>60 MoUs worth Rs 42.9K crore signed 
to create 56K jobs across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, jobs, CII Partnership Summit, Andhra SRM University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/17/noorul-islam-varsity-introduces-kalam-spark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/45003342/Noorul-Islam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Developed through a collaborative initiative between Noorul Islam University and Acubots, a robotics start-up, Kalam Spark aims to nurture scientific curiosity and foster greater engagement in learning among students.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:54:27.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noorul Islam varsity introduces ‘Kalam Spark’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Noorul Islam university, Sir APJ Abdul Kalam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/17/right-to-protest-sell-peanuts-interconnected-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/i3dwvbvl/Right-to-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Areas around Connaught Place completely choked with protesters</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:54:14.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Right to protest, sell peanuts interconnected: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Supreme Court, right to protest, peanuts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/17/unauthorised-private-dog-shelter-in-thiruvananthapuram-served-stop-memo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/t7sx2cu5/Unauthorised-private.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stray dogs kept at an illegal shelter in Kuttichal panchayat</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:52:38.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unauthorised private dog shelter in Thiruvananthapuram served stop memo </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram, private dog shelter</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/17/unlike-bjp-youth-knows-how-to-respect-women-says-prakash-raj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/z0fil49a/Unlike-BJP-youth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam greeting actor Prakash Raj who came to take part in the anti-SIR protest at Manaveeyam Veedhi on Friday | Albin Mathew</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:51:17.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unlike BJP, youth knows how to 
respect women, says Prakash Raj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, BJP, Prakash Raj, Gyanesh Kumar Impeachment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/isnt-it-time-we-were-ready-to-withstand-drought</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/22xffrdg/New-Project-2026-10-17T081908.972.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This failure leads to agrarian distress, expressed through severe impacts including unemployment, labour loss, and loss of wages for agrarian communities; food insecurity and malnutrition due to food shortage forcing prices upwards.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:50:50.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Isn’t it time we were ready to withstand drought?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Labour Department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/Oct/17/kamal-mitra-chenoys-heart-kept-no-accounts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/a6ec13e4/With-PC-joshi.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kamal and Anuradha Chenoy with PC Joshi at JNU in 1973</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/6n4i66f1/Kamal-Chenoy-at-JAntar-MAntar.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kamal Chenoy, the then JNUTA president, on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar in 2006.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/s3fpu7el/Kamal-and-Rajeev.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajeev Bhargava with Kamal Chenoy at the latter’s home</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:49:13.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kamal Mitra Chenoy's heart kept no accounts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Kamal Chenoy, Kamal Mitra Chenoy JNU, Kamal Chenoy Rajeev Bhargava</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/nedumbassery-accident-court-reserves-order-on-bail-pleas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/2bhfcsku/images-2026-10-17T081739.587.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The car that was involved in the accident at Nedumbassery in Kochi on Sunday. Three youngsters were killed in the accident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:48:59.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nedumbassery accident: Court reserves order on bail pleas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Nedumbassery road rage, Nedumbassery accident, Keralam court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/union-minister-hdk-proposes-shorter-government-service-tenure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/fvn50qgz/HDK-proposes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy interacts with students in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:47:36.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister HDK proposes shorter government service tenure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KPSC, HDK Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/mundamveli-pt-apartment-complex-protesters-seek-open-dialogue-with-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/aqfr5lxo/images-2026-10-17T081502.989.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of P&amp;T Apartment Complex at Mundamveli</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:47:01.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment complex: Protesters seek open dialogue with govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/india-bloc-parties-to-form-coordination-committee-to-intensify-sir-stir-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-30/qyim96ng/ANI_20260930155003.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India Bloc parties.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:46:02.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc parties to form coordination committee to intensify SIR stir in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, INDIA bloc, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/pt-apartment-complex-amicus-curiae-for-urgent-rehabilitation-of-residents</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0va3xxd5/PT-complex.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:44:05.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>P&amp;T apartment complex: Amicus curiae for urgent rehabilitation of residents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Mundamveli P&amp;T apartment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-cm-dks-leaves-sting-operation-probe-to-home-department-meets-priyank</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-13/zkvwb1pc/C_53_1_CH1386_4441985.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:43:00.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM DKS leaves sting operation probe to Home Department, meets Priyank </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka CM DKS, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/kalamassery-rape-case-accused-suspected-to-own-more-spas-in-kochi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/jusa78bv/images-2026-10-17T081130.917.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sreeraj allegedly recruits women for the spas and intervenes in disputes at the establishments in return for money from their owners.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:42:58.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalamassery rape case accused suspected to own more spas in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kalamassery rape case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/17/chennai-minister-opens-nageswara-rao-park-upgraded-at-rs-8-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/tafqxo8i/Minister-opens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister P Venkataramanan inaugurates the park in Mylapore on Friday, Oct 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:41:35.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai: Minister opens Nageswara Rao Park upgraded at Rs 8 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, Nageswara Rao Park</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/cmrl-payoff-case-ed-summons-pinarayi-for-questioning-on-october-23</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/qsqphrzt/C_35_1_CH1576_71131652.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Keralam Minister Pinarayi Vijayan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:39:43.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMRL payoff case: ED summons Pinarayi for questioning on October 23</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, Enforcement Directorate ED, CMRL payoff case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/17/chennai-rain-means-hunger-for-irulars-on-ecr</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/f3rcweq5/means-hunger.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Irular settlement in Kanima Nagar, Periya Nemmeli, along ECR in Chengalpattu district. The houses for 36 families, built by an NGO in 2005, have since deteriorated</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/o55k5hwm/for-Irulars.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:39:11.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai: Rain means hunger for Irulars on ECR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai rains, ECR, Irulars</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-india-europe-jointly-observe-solar-eruptions</loc>
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<image:caption>The teams measured the mass, density and energetics of the CEMs in the region close to the Sun. The study was also published in the Astronomy and Astrophysics journal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:39:04.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: India, Europe jointly observe solar eruptions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/keralam-seeks-governors-nod-to-arraign-former-minister-abdurahiman-accused-in-argentina-football-event-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Minister V Abdurahiman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:37:36.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam seeks governor’s nod to arraign former minister Abdurahiman accused in Argentina football event case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Argentina football team, V Abdurahiman, Keralam government, Keralam visit, Keralam Governor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/tn-increases-wages-for-weavers-engaged-in-free-dhoti-saree-production</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:36:54.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN increases wages for weavers engaged in free dhoti, saree production</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN increases wages for weavers, free dhoti, saree</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-isro-successful-in-crew-service-module-separation-test</loc>
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<image:caption>CM-SM separation test CM-SM separation test.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:36:20.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: ISRO successful in crew, service module separation test </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ISRO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/long-tale-of-tailbacks-again-as-lakhs-leave-chennai-for-festival-celebrations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/y7duvmcc/Long-tale-of-tailbacks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic near Kilambakkam on Friday evening. A total of 2,546 government buses were operated from Chennai, transporting 1,01,840 people on that day</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:33:30.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Long tale of tailbacks again as lakhs leave Chennai for festival celebrations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ayudha Pooja, traffic snarls, festival holidays</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Oct/17/keralam-ebins-chats-show-offer-to-take-up-contract-jobs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/ld5niv2b/IMGWhatsAppImage2026-2180GLQ30G.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel posted at the historic Kadavumbhagam Synagogue on Market Road in Kochi after the alleged arson attack on October 12, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:33:30.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Ebin’s chats show offer to take up contract jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi police, Kadavumbhagam synagogue, Ebin Paul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/implement-caste-survey-report-in-a-week-karnataka-bc-forum</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/q09k5gk3/newindianexpress2025-09-28j270vptbnewindianexpress2025-09-2144s2ykbvday-survey-to-cover.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>At a press conference, federation president K M Ramachandrappa demanded that the issue be discussed at the next cabinet meeting and that the government implement the order issued during Siddaramaiah’s tenure.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:33:17.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Implement caste survey report in a week: Karnataka BC forum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, AICC leader Rahul Gandhi, Karnataka BC quota</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/udhayanidhi-slams-denial-of-rti-info-on-fact-check-unit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-06/y17nqhhr/202610063968628.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:30:57.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Udhayanidhi slams denial of 
RTI info on fact-check unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin, RTI information, fact-check unit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/four-cjp-representatives-from-keralam-allege-assault-by-delhi-police</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/yj58fai6/Jantar-Mantar-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel detain a woman activist during a demonstration called by the CJP, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged electoral roll irregularities, at Connaught Place in New Delhi, October 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/2b1rznjy/4-CJP-representatives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sanoop , Isha ,Akshay, Sivapriya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:30:22.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four CJP representatives from Keralam allege assault by Delhi Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Delhi protest, Cockroach Janata Party, CJP supporters</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/karti-chidambaram-urges-dmk-to-work-with-india-bloc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/pgjte1l9/ANI_20261009050802.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karti Chidambaram.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:28:06.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karti Chidambaram urges DMK to work with INDIA bloc</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, Karti Chidambaram, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/short-tunnel-ngt-stops-karnataka-from-felling-trees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/xvyrqi2y/NGT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Green Tribunal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:27:21.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Short tunnel: NGT stops Karnataka from felling trees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, National Green Tribunal (NGT)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/tn-delinks-incentives-for-chips-from-centres-nod</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/b9yuhhhp/delinks-incentives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Vijay launches TN Semiconductor Ecosystem Scheme</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:26:36.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN delinks incentives for chips from centre’s nod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, semiconductor incentives</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/kia-bengaluru-vancouver-airport-sign-pact-to-boost-connectivity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/vy3s7ua0/kia1121215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deserted view at the Kempegowda International Airport during Bharat Bandh - Express Photo by Pushkar V. [Karnataka, Bengaluru, Bharat Bandh, KIA, Kempegowda International Airport].</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:25:20.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KIA Bengaluru, Vancouver airport sign pact to boost connectivity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/tamil-nadu-eps-calls-tvk-govt-anti-people-vows-to-restore-aiadmk-rule</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/vcx0y29o/EPS-calls-TVK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK leader Edappadi K Palaniswami in Tiruchy on Friday, October 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:23:59.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: EPS calls TVK govt anti-people, vows to restore AIADMK rule</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, Edappadi K Palaniswamy, TVK Government, anti-people</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/vigilance-begins-probe-against-pinarayi-in-cmrl-payoff-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-22/q303owaa/Pinarayi-Vijayan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:20:27.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vigilance begins probe against Pinarayi in CMRL payoff case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau, CMRL payoff case, Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/bengaluru-central-city-corporation-ends-water-stagnation-at-kr-circle-underpass</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/jburlxxz/Central-City-Corporation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Engineer Vijaykumar Haridas monitors the laying of 900mm pipe that runs beneath the KR Circle Underpass.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:19:31.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru Central City Corporation ends water stagnation at KR Circle underpass</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Public Works Department (PWD), Bengaluru Central City Corporation Commissioner</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/keralam-priority-in-contract-jobs-for-parents-of-children-with-special-needs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/rix8quoo/8069227820261958351PHOTO6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Differently abled children and their parents need a lifetime of support at various stages of their lives</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:18:15.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Priority in contract jobs for parents of children with special needs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, parents, children with special needs, contract jobs, Keralam social justice department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/17/trump-waives-russia-related-tariffs-offering-india-relief-on-oil-imports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/q8tfeg4z/trump.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:17:50.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump waives Russia-related tariffs, offering India relief on oil imports</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, india, Donald Trump, oil imports, Russia-related tariffs, Trump waives Russia-related tariffs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-minister-patil-sets-march-target-for-kiadb-for-kwin-city-plot-allotment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/ko0nahwa/New-Project-2026-10-17T074545.944.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patil chaired a review meeting of officials concerned on Friday and directed the industries department to constitute a dedicated team, with all its members working from the project site, to ensure its timely implementation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:17:08.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Minister Patil sets March target for KIADB for KWIN City plot allotment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Industries Development Minister MB Patil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/minister-krishna-byre-gowda-sets-october-31-deadline-to-replace-led-streetlights-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-03/4x75hnej/P_4994892178.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:12:10.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Krishna Byre Gowda sets October 31 deadline to replace LED streetlights in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, LED streetlights, Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/keralam-cheaper-medical-testing-chips-on-the-horizon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/v2g80g3j/Cheaper-Medical.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AI-generated image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:11:56.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Cheaper Medical testing chips on the horizon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Medical testing chips</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/northeast-monsoon-onset-throws-light-on-growing-lightning-threat-in-keralam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/7ddgdmok/NE-monsoon-onset-throws.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:10:48.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Northeast monsoon onset throws light on growing lightning threat in Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Northeast monsoon, lightning threat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/dont-bury-kiifb-but-ditch-debt-model-economists</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/a4mp2pnl/Don’t-bury-KIIFB-but-ditch.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:08:51.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t bury KIIFB, but ditch debt model: Economists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KIIFB, Keralam government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/varma-84-continues-to-revel-in-a-record-spanning-keralams-ranji-history</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/sy3hec3m/with.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Keralam cricketer Praful Chandra Varma</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/y9rl5e3w/Varma-84-continues-to-revel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keralam cricket team of 1960</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:07:16.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Varma, 84, continues to revel in a record spanning Keralam’s Ranji history</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Ranji Trophy, Praful Chandra Varma, Former Keralam cricketer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/25-sweet-shops-in-karnataka-get-notices-in-two-days</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-17/g4tyqgb1/newindianexpress2026-10-150n3ufc6fANI20261015145940.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The violations included unhygienic conditions in food preparation and storage areas, absence of valid medical fitness certificates for food handlers, lack of registration or licences, labelling deficiencies and missing records.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:06:53.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>25 sweet shops in Karnataka get notices in two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, sweet shops, Drug administration department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/new-book-debunks-stereotypes-reclaims-malappurams-rich-legacy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/zm90e5lb/New-book-debunks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Release of the book on Malappuram</image:caption>
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<news:title>New book debunks stereotypes, 
reclaims Malappuram’s rich legacy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Malappuram</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/coimbatore-jumbo-died-due-to-anthrax-confirms-lab-report-forest-department-steps-up-vigil</loc>
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<image:caption>Forest staff taking steps to incinerate the carcass on Thursday, Oct 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:04:26.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore jumbo died due to anthrax, confirms lab report; forest department steps up vigil  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Jumbo, Coimbatore, forest department, anthrax</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/amid-108-strike-threat-karnataka-government-to-mobilise-drivers-nursing-staff</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:04:10.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid 108 strike threat, Karnataka government to mobilise drivers, nursing staff </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/17/rare-khula-ruling-keralam-woman-asked-to-return-gold-to-ex-husband</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:03:44.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rare ‘khula’ ruling: Keralam woman asked to return gold to ex-husband</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, gold, Keralam court, Keralam woman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/will-ensure-proper-probe-into-sexual-assault-case-against-veeramani-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T02:01:27.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will ensure proper probe into sexual assault case against Veeramani: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, granite baron, Veeramani POCSO Case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-wants-centre-to-allow-new-lpg-connections</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:57:37.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka wants Centre to allow new LPG connections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LPG connections, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Rizwan Arshad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/us-unlikely-to-slap-punitive-tariff-on-indias-russian-buy</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:56:54.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US unlikely to slap punitive tariff on India’s Russian buy</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, india, United States, Russian oil and gas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/bengaluru-based-c-camp-gets-rs-500-crore-to-back-deeptech-startups</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:55:21.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru based C-CAMP gets Rs 500 crore to back deeptech startups</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, IIT Bombay, IISc, C-CAMP National Bio Entrepreneurship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/17/karnataka-form-8-applications-cross-12l-over-45k-forms-filed-in-a-week</loc>
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<image:caption>Data till October 15 showed that the CEO’s office received 10,07,392 Form 6s for inclusion and 4,777 Form 6As for inclusion of NRI voters. Also, 1,55,109 Form 7s for deletion were filed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:49:53.255Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Form 8 applications cross 12L, over 45K forms filed in a week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Special Intensive Revision, Form 7</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/tamil-nadu-service-pg-doctors-posting-counselling-from-oct-22</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:49:41.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Service PG doctors’ posting counselling from Oct 22</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Counselling, Service PG doctors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/17/guards-kill-youth-admitted-to-de-addiction-centre-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/mdox3ect/Guards-kill-youth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The murder took place at the de-addiction centre around 4.30 pm on Thursday | express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:45:50.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guards kill youth admitted to de-addiction centre in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, murder, chennai, De-addiction Centre, guards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/bed-student-attempts-suicide-after-neighbour-friends-film-her-secretly-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-11/wwe7x4wo/ANI_20260811020016.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>2026-10-17T01:43:49.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BEd student attempts suicide after neighbour, friends film her secretly in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Suicide Attempt, BNS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/northeast-monsoon-orange-alert-for-6-tamil-nadu-districts-on-saturday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ibpcefb7/Orange-alert.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy rain caused waterlogging under the Chetpet bridge on Friday, October 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:42:02.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Northeast monsoon: Orange alert for 6 Tamil Nadu districts on Saturday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, orange alert, northeast monsoon,</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/btech-student-jumps-to-death-from-hostel-building-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>The police said that preliminary inquiries revealed that Varshini had been suffering from depression for the past few months and she was being treated. On Thursday night, she allegedly jumped from the sixth floor of the hostel building and died on the spot. Hostel authorities alerted the police, who shifted the body for postmortem. The body was handed over to her parents on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:39:26.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BTech student jumps to death from hostel building in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Gitam University, jumps to death, BTech students</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/17/lottery-firm-gave-rs-260-crore-to-dmk-and-aiadmk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/9qy438qv/Election-Funding.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:36:56.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata-based lottery firm gave Rs 260 crore to DMK and AIADMK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, AIADMK, Tiger Associates</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/bengaluru-police-deny-permission-for-cjps-tiranga-march-near-town-hall</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/y0lzbd3q/POLICE-DENY-PERMISSION.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police break up the Cockroach Janata Party’s ‘Tiranga March’ near Town Hall in Bengaluru on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:34:41.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru police deny permission for CJP’s Tiranga March near Town Hall</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru police, AISA, CJP Tiranga march</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/17/cmi-hospital-in-bengaluru-conducts-kidney-transplant-through-donor-swap</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/8/17/original/State_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the arrangement, the teenager received a kidney from the adult patient’s family donor, while the 21-year-old received a kidney from the teenager’s family donor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:31:48.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CMI Hospital in Bengaluru conducts kidney transplant through donor swap</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, kidney transplant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/17/neha-bora-released-abhijeet-dipke-remains-in-custody-after-delhi-protest-detentions</loc>
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<image:caption>New Delhi: AISA chief Neha Bora being detained by the police during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Mandi House, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T01:30:18.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neha Bora released, Abhijeet Dipke remains in custody after Delhi protest detentions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, AISA president Neha Bora, cjp abhijeet dipke</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/17/from-refugee-camp-to-phd-as-vijitharans-journey-of-resilience-and-triumph</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:44:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Refugee Camp to PhD: AS Vijitharan's Journey of Resilience and Triumph</news:title>
<news:keywords>AS Vijitharan, Sri Lankan refugee, AS Vijitharan phd, Political Science, PhD in Political Science, education for refugees, education, education news, civil war in Sri Lanka, Jaffna , Navalkuzhi, Kilinochchi , Mannar, Mandapam camp, rehabilitation camps in Bhavanisagar, Master of Social Work in Loyola College, Political Science in Madras University, A Study on the Role of Women in the Emergence of Tamil Nationalism in Sri Lanka,  Department of Political Science in Annamalai Univerisity, chennai news, chennai news today, chennai features, chennai achievers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/local-flavours-take-centre-stage-at-social</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Local flavours take centre stage at Social</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, South Indian food, Mindspace Social, Local Heroes, Local cuisine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/2026/Oct/17/a-new-ace-on-the-motoracing-track</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/xr73eqfp/2.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A new ace on the motoracing track</news:title>
<news:keywords> Formula LGB 1300, Viswas Vijayaraj, MRF Indian National Racing Challenge 4W – 2026,  Diljith TS, Kari Motor Speedway, Madras International Circuit,  Night Street Race chennai, MRF 1300 car, 1300cc Esteem (Maruti), sports, sports news, chennai, chennai news</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/coffee-and-cuisine-creatively-paired</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coffee and cuisine, creatively paired</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Food, Kiplings, Koffee with Kona</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/bommai-golu-a-tradition-woven-across-generations</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bommai Golu: A tradition woven across generations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Bommai Golu, Priya Rajesh, Puranas</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/bengali-feast-falls-short-of-expectations</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengali feast falls short of expectations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Bengali Food, Bengali feast, Sheraton Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/where-is-siraj</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where is Siraj?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Mohammed Siraj, sandesh, First Lancer, Bajaj Platina</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Oct/17/weaving-tradition-into-contemporary-elegance</loc>
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<news:title>Recurve archer Dhiraj keeps 'room for learning open' after historic year</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/reliance-welcomes-starlink-says-jios-satellite-services-await-clearances</loc>
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<image:caption>Elon Musk’s Starlink</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:10:58.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance welcomes Starlink, says Jio’s satellite services await clearances</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jio satcom, Starlink</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/indian-enterprises-plan-19-rise-in-ai-spending-lenovo-isg-india-md</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:07:16.560Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian enterprises plan 19% increase 
in AI spending: Lenovo ISG India MD </news:title>
<news:keywords>AI, AI spending, Lenovo ISG India, Srinivas Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/sc-warns-centre-of-dharna-outside-delhi-hc-if-pedestrian-crossing-not-built-by-november-25</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:04:42.895Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC warns Centre of dharna outside Delhi HC if pedestrian crossing not built by November 25</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/16/asiad-gold-medallist-aman-to-skip-world-championships</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/6fjf3iok/Aman-UWW.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aman Sehrawat (L) in action during the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:04:07.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asiad gold medallist Aman to skip World Championships</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, Deepak Punia, Wrestling World Championships, Asian Games 2026, Nitesh Siwach, wrestler Sujeet Kalkal, wrestler Aman Sehrawat</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/non-tariff-barriers-biggest-hurdle-in-india-china-trade-sitharaman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/uvde6cbt/ANI_20261016054437.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the latest government data, India’s imports from China rose nearly 28% to $80.35 billion during April-September this year, while exports stood at $11.41 billion</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:03:52.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Non-tariff barriers biggest hurdle in India-China trade: Sitharaman</news:title>
<news:keywords>India-China trade, Nirmala Sitharaman</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/16/archery-premier-league-how-knowledge-sharing-with-international-archers-is-helping-indians</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/vjdd07d6/APL-Season-2-Mike-Schloesser-compound-archer-of-Mighty-Marathas-in-action-against-Prithviraaj-Yodhas-during-day-6-of-the-APL-Season-2.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mike Schloesser has been one of the archers Indians have sought advice from</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T18:00:52.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Archery Premier League: How 'knowledge sharing' with international archers is helping Indians</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/abvp-stages-nationwide-protests-against-politics-of-anarchy-backs-constitutional-institutions</loc>
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<image:caption>The ABVP also criticised the Congress, arguing that disrupting the daily lives of students, traders and ordinary citizens through political demonstrations and attempts to exert pressure on institutions was unjustified.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:58:28.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ABVP stages nationwide protests against ‘politics of anarchy’, backs constitutional institutions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ABVP, AICC leader Rahul Gandhi, CJP protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/ntas-abhyas-ai-app-to-help-competitive-exam-aspirants-improve-speed-accuracy-and-time-management</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/tbrs2ddi/New-Project-2026-10-16T231810.078.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The self-study tool, available in both English and Hindi, comprises multiple three-hour free mock tests that can be taken at one’s convenience.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:49:11.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA’s Abhyas AI app to help competitive exam aspirants improve speed, accuracy and time management</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NTA, Abhyas AI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/16/days-after-us-visa-denial-for-u23-worlds-maharashtra-wrestler-ahilya-wins-senior-world-championships-trials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ex9dxo2f/Ahilya-Shinde-UWW.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ahilya Shatrughan Shinde will represent India in the 55kg weight category at the World Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:44:26.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Days after US visa denial for U23 Worlds, Maharashtra wrestler Ahilya wins Senior World Championships trials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News, United World Wrestling, Wrestling Federation of India (WFI), visa issues, USA visa issue</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Oct/16/cjp-protest-live-delhi-police-reach-abhijeet-dipkes-home-ahead-of-tiranga-march</loc>
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<image:caption>AISA chief Neha Bora being detained by the police during a protest against Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar, demanding his resignation over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Mandi House, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>People participate in the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march called by called by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar over alleged irregularities in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, at Connaught Place, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:40:03.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP Tiranga March HIGHLIGHTS | Over 150, including Dipke, Neha Bora detained in Delhi </news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/16/englishreview2026oct16street-fighter-movie-review-bland-fights-and-a-few-good-laughs</loc>
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<image:caption>Street Fighter Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:34:18.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Street Fighter Movie Review: Bland fights and a few good laughs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Street Fighter Movie Review, Kitao Sakurai, Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Vidyut Jammwal, David Dastmalchian, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes, 50 cent, Street Fighter</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Oct/16/tamilreview2026oct16drones-movie-review-hovers-around-mediocrity-at-best-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/svmiafi7/Drones.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Drones Movie Review: A poster from Drones</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T17:33:48.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drones Movie Review: Hovers around mediocrity at best</news:title>
<news:keywords>Drones Movie Review, Raghav Mirdath, Dravid Selvam, Kuraishi, Devadarshini, Siddhi Idnani, Anjail Nair, RJ Deepak, Cinemawala Sathish, Sassi Selvaraj, Drones</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-sugarcane-farmers-stage-mock-funeral-of-union-ministers-amid-ongoing-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/vp8canlt/1002479911.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agitating sugarcane farmers performing mock funeral of Union Ministers Pralhad Joshi and Shivraj Chauhan during their Padayatra on National Highway. on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:56:39.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka sugarcane farmers stage mock funeral of Union Ministers amid ongoing protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka sugarcane farmers, mock funeral</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-to-bar-bs-iv-and-older-commercial-vehicles-from-november-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-03/m9fc9d4y/C_53_1_CH1540_45445417.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The restriction will cover light, medium and heavy goods vehicles, trucks and buses, according to an advisory issued by the traffic police.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:47:55.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi to bar BS-IV and older commercial vehicles from November 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Gurugram traffic police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/centre-asks-nodal-officers-to-ensure-timely-verification-of-nmmss-scholarship-applications</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/cj0cszdf/Scholarship-two.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A regional orientation-cum-review Workshop on the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) was held on Wednesday in Bhopal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:46:06.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre asks nodal officers to ensure timely verification of NMMSS scholarship applications</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NMMSS, Department of School Education and Literacy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/us-coast-guard-rescues-at-least-16-and-is-searching-for-more-in-the-water-off-mexicos-baja-coast</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/u34hr7ld/20240309327L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Coast Guard was assisting Mexican authorities in the search efforts with a helicopter, fixed-wing plane and a cutter.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:42:09.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Coast Guard rescues at least 16 and is searching for more in the water off Mexico's Baja Coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Coast Guard, Baja Coast</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/unwarranted-and-uninformed-mea-condemns-us-lawmakers-comments-on-revision-of-electoral-rolls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/9/9/original/AP19343808724676.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:38:50.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Unwarranted and uninformed': MEA condemns US lawmaker's comments on revision of electoral rolls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MEA, Pramila Jayapal, Sir, SIR irregularities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/16/india-vs-west-indies-hardik-nitish-the-all-rounder-conundrum</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/mm7g37g4/HP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hardik Pandya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:23:12.229Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India vs West Indies: Hardik, Nitish &amp; the all-rounder conundrum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Hardik Pandya, Nitish K Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Oct/16/pleased-with-ticket-sales-ca-leaving-no-stone-unturned-in-build-up-to-bbl-opener-at-chepauk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/rjvcj7oo/BBL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jhye Richardson and Brendan Doggett with the BBL trophy in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:19:39.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pleased with ticket sales, CA leaving no stone unturned in build up to BBL opener at Chepauk</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Cricket Australia, Big Bash League, BBL opener</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/16/bumrah-rested-for-nz-odis-gill-rahul-to-skip-last-two-matches-for-test-prep</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/qq1d498p/S6A08271.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gautam Gambhir and Shubman Gill</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:17:01.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bumrah rested for NZ ODIs, Gill &amp; Rahul to skip last two matches for Test prep</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Jasprit Bumrah, India skipper Shubman Gill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/state-govt-cannot-receive-gift-of-temple-property-from-temporary-trustee-sc-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-15/14z5w51y/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:08:42.730Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State govt cannot receive gift of temple property from temporary trustee: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, temple property</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-moves-sc-against-hc-order-quashing-charges-against-three-in-kavin-honour-killing-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T16:07:24.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu moves SC against HC order quashing charges against three in Kavin honour killing case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, India, sc, Kavin honour killing case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/12-year-old-bhopal-tribal-girl-found-murdered-in-house-ruins-man-detained</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-24/vgzo9ztd/202602243685426.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:51:15.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12-year-old Bhopal tribal girl found murdered in house ruins; man detained</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, crime, Bhopal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/mp-government-moves-supreme-court-against-hc-verdict-striking-down-27-obc-quota</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-09/74v2gr6d/202610093972114.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:46:56.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP government moves Supreme Court against HC verdict striking down 27% OBC quota</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/16/pgti-player-support-programme-to-help-indian-professional-golfers</loc>
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<image:caption>DP World PGTI president Kapil Dev and CEO Amandeep Johl on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:45:08.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PGTI player support programme to help Indian Professional Golfers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/16/three-way-lead-after-day-two-as-competition-intensifies-in-golf</loc>
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<image:caption>Angel Hidalgo of Spain at the golf course</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:40:53.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-way lead after Day Two as competition intensifies in golf</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/centre-to-notify-airfare-regulation-rules-within-two-weeks-tells-supreme-court</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:39:54.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre to notify airfare regulation rules within two weeks, tells Supreme Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, airfare regulation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/jio-share-commands-over-20-premium-in-grey-market</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/lmtw4gr5/ANI_20261014144055.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jio Platforms fixes IPO price band at Rs 1,065-1,119 per share; issue to open on October 21.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:36:52.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jio share commands over 20% premium in grey market 
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/uttarakhand-mulls-new-nikahnama-framework-registration-of-clerics-under-ucc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-12/jwm4ucdt/ANI_20260112134612.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Dhami government and the State Waqf Board say the initiative will improve procedures, but it raises questions about religious practices and women’s rights ahead of the next Assembly election.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:32:39.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand mulls new nikahnama framework, registration of clerics under UCC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, UCC, BJP Uttarakhand, clerics, nikahnama</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/16/maharashtra-fda-suspends-licences-of-25-food-outlets-including-six-dominos-pizza-outlets</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:17:47.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra FDA suspends licences of 25 food outlets, including six Domino’s Pizza outlets</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/yogi-adityanath-warns-against-conspiracy-to-bring-regime-change-in-india-like-bangladesh</loc>
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<image:caption>UP CM Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:01:17.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yogi Adityanath warns against ‘conspiracy’ to bring regime change in India like Bangladesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, CJP protest</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/dalit-man-beaten-to-death-in-ups-sitapur-in-front-of-10-year-old-daughter</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T15:00:30.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalit man beaten to death in UP's Sitapur in front of 10-year-old daughter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Sitapur, ​Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/bimol-akoijam-to-challenge-jnu-dismissal-urges-manipur-to-maintain-calm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/u70dy4dw/manipur100105.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP from Manipur, A Bimol Akoijam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:44:41.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bimol Akoijam to challenge JNU dismissal, urges Manipur to maintain calm</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JNU, A Bimol Akoijam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/what-is-delhi-police-up-to-mamata-slams-dipkes-detention-calls-it-undeclared-emergency</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:43:13.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘What is Delhi Police up to?’: Mamata slams Dipke’s detention, calls it ‘undeclared Emergency’</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mamata Banerjee, undeclared emergency, abhijeet dipke, CJP protests, Neha Bora</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/meerut-court-sentences-woman-lover-to-death-for-strangling-husband-staging-snakebite-death</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:35:54.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meerut court sentences woman, lover to death for strangling husband, staging snakebite death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Snakebite, Meerut court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Oct/16/cjp-holds-lehra-do-tiranga-protest-in-mumbai-seeks-cec-gyanesh-kumars-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party workers demonstrate during the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest at Azad Maidan against the arrest of party leaders Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:29:04.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP holds ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ protest in Mumbai, seeks CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/ranchi-gram-sabha-bars-christian-missionaries-warns-converts-of-possible-eviction</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:26:12.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranchi Gram Sabha bars Christian missionaries, warns converts of possible eviction</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ranchi, Christian missionaries, converts</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/elon-musk-unveils-teslas-flying-car</loc>
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<image:caption>During the demo, which was livestreamed on Tesla's X account, the car launched from a steep steel ramp and performed a full barrel roll in mid-air before landing on its wheels.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:17:29.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elon Musk unveils Tesla's 'flying' car</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/16/derek-obrien-says-much-can-happen-before-ec-hearing-on-rival-tmc-claims</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC leader Derek O'Brien</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:15:57.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Derek O’Brien says ‘much can happen’ before EC hearing on rival TMC claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, TMC, Derek O’Brien</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/russia-strikes-nine-ukrainian-regions-as-strain-grows-between-zelenskyy-and-trump</loc>
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<image:caption>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky leaves after addressing a press conference as part of a European Union summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels on October 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:10:30.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia strikes nine Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/manipur-backs-congress-mp-bimol-akoijam-amid-sexual-harassment-allegations-bjp-seeks-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:05:19.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur backs Congress MP Bimol Akoijam amid sexual harassment allegations, BJP seeks resignation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress MP, Bimol Akoijam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/ambedkars-constitution-kept-india-united-despite-challenges-former-cji-gavai</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Chief Justice of India B R Gavai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T14:00:47.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ambedkar’s Constitution kept India united despite challenges: Former CJI Gavai</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indian Constitution, Dr B R Ambedkar, BR Gavai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/devendra-fadnavis-says-regime-change-possible-only-through-elections-under-constitution</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:58:21.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Devendra Fadnavis says regime change possible only through elections under constitution</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Prashant Bhushan, CM Devendra Fadnavis, Regime Change</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/press-council-issues-guidelines-for-responsible-reporting-of-protests-cautions-against-airing-police-tactics</loc>
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<image:caption>Press Council of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:56:35.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Press Council issues guidelines for responsible reporting of protests, cautions against airing police tactics</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Press Council of India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/akhilesh-questions-need-for-another-voter-roll-revision-alleges-bjp-electoral-malpractice</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:53:07.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhilesh questions need for another voter roll revision, alleges BJP electoral malpractice</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/malayali-couple-found-dead-in-gurugram-flat-police-suspect-murder-suicide-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The deceased are Muhammed Aslam, 30, a native of Pullavoor in Koduvally, Kozhikode district, and his wife Farhana, 28, from Nediyiruppu in Kondotty, Malappuram district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:52:26.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malayali couple found dead in Gurugram flat, police suspect murder-suicide</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/caqm-directs-polluting-industries-in-ncr-to-install-cameras-for-real-time-monitoring-by-november-30</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:48:56.715Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/16/calcutta-hc-stayed-the-single-judges-order-allowing-cpi-m-to-set-up-bookstall-at-west-bengals-bongaon</loc>
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<image:caption>Calcutta High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:43:06.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC stayed the single-judge’s order allowing CPI-M to set up bookstall at West Bengal’s Bongaon</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Calcutta High Court, CPI(M), book stall</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/cm-mann-accuses-centre-of-defaming-punjab-over-drugs-urges-crackdown-on-cross-border-supply</loc>
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<image:caption>Mann made these remarks while reviewing the ‘Yudh Nashean Virudh’ campaign at the Punjab Police Academy in Phillaur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:41:20.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mann accuses Centre of defaming Punjab over drugs, urges crackdown on cross-border supply</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Oct/16/gauhati-hc-grants-bail-to-suspended-assam-dsp-in-zubeen-garg-death-case-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Singer Zubeen Garg</image:caption>
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<news:title>Gauhati HC grants bail to suspended Assam DSP in Zubeen Garg death case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Oct/16/when-ai-becomes-part-of-academic-work-what-counts-as-cheating</loc>
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<image:caption>A 2025 review of research found that AI was used for literature reviews (examinations of existing research), data analysis, developing research ideas, and academic writing.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:36:53.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When AI becomes part of academic work, what counts as cheating?
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<news:keywords>AI in academics, AI; Issues and violations </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/after-opposing-waqf-boards-common-sermon-plan-mirwaiz-led-mmu-launches-coordinated-friday-sermons-in-jk-ladakh</loc>
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<image:caption>Hurriyat Conference chairman and cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:29:09.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After opposing Waqf Board’s common sermon plan, Mirwaiz-led MMU launches coordinated Friday sermons in J&amp;K, Ladakh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/jaishankar-rubio-to-hold-talks-on-strengthening-india-us-ties-in-mumbai-on-october-20</loc>
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<image:caption>In this image posted on May 26, 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, right, welcomes United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:28:47.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaishankar, Rubio to hold talks on strengthening India-US ties in Mumbai on October 20</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MEA, India-US Ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Marco Rubio</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/aap-mla-manwinder-singh-giaspura-declared-tankhaiya-by-akal-takht</loc>
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<image:caption>Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA from Payal, Manwinder Singh Giaspura, was today declared a “tankhaiya” (guilty of religious misconduct) by the Akal Takht (the highest temporal seat of Sikhs).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T13:23:52.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP MLA Manwinder Singh Giaspura declared ‘Tankhaiya’ by Akal Takht</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Akal Takht, tankhaiya</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/16/ahir-community-threatens-religious-conversion-rally-over-denial-of-obc-certificates-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/62qynunn/Protester-out-side-colloctor-office.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jayanti Ahir, an ex-serviceman and author who led the representation, claimed that the community’s ancestors had refused to convert from Hinduism to Islam under Mughal rule nearly 450 years ago.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:54:39.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahir community threatens religious conversion rally over denial of OBC certificates in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, OBC certificates, Ahir community</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/punjab-and-haryana-hc-allows-cm-mann-to-visit-france-after-centre-denies-political-clearance</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab and Haryana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:40:29.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab and Haryana HC allows CM Mann to visit France after Centre denies political clearance</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Punjab and Haryana High Court, CM Bhagwant Mann</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/india-issues-fresh-advisory-for-its-nationals-in-saudi-arabia-amid-flight-disruptions-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Umrah pilgrims urged to review travel plans as Saudi flight disruptions continue after Riyadh attack</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:39:07.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India issues fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia amid flight disruptions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/punjab-cm-manns-osd-ghuman-appears-before-cbi-in-corruption-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajbir Singh Guman and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:32:33.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab CM Mann’s OSD Ghuman appears before CBI in corruption case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, Rajbir Singh Ghuman</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Oct/16/how-compounding-and-investment-duration-influence-the-projected-value-of-a-ulip-plan</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:28:36.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Compounding and Investment Duration Influence the Projected Value of a ULIP Plan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/healthy-talk/2026/Oct/16/can-a-severely-curved-spine-be-straightened-scoliosis-explained</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:28:35.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can a Severely Curved Spine Be Straightened? Scoliosis Explained </news:title>
<news:keywords>scoliosis, spine surgery, curved spine</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/ksrtc-ready-to-use-private-buses-on-wet-lease-says-transport-minister-c-p-john</loc>
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<image:caption>Transport Minister C P John.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:25:20.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSRTC ready to use private buses on wet-lease, says Transport Minister C P John</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSRTC, private buses</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/live/2026/Oct/16/cjps-tiranga-march-live-delhi-on-high-alert-6000-cops-220-capf-companies-deployed</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:25:15.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP’s Tiranga March LIVE | Delhi on High Alert, 6,000 Cops &amp; 220 CAPF Companies Deployed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tiranga March, Delhi security, CJP march, Connaught Place</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/16/bengaluru-rs-55-crore-to-transform-quarry-from-heat-island-to-climate-resilient-park</loc>
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<image:caption>For representative purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T12:00:20.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru: Rs 5.5 crore to transform quarry from heat island to climate-resilient park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, climate change, GBA, BNCC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/no-loo-at-govt-built-home-in-chennais-tiruttani-deaf-boy-out-to-relieve-self-hit-by-train</loc>
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<image:caption>The deceased was identified as K Surya Prakash, a Class 8 student at the Government Middle School in Mathur Panchayat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:57:54.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No loo at govt-built home in Chennai's Tiruttani, deaf boy out to relieve self hit by train</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tiruttani, train hit deaf boy, deaf boy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/79-per-cent-irrigation-tanks-in-tamil-nadu-almost-dry</loc>
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<image:caption>As per Water Resources Department data available with TNIE, 4,734 of the state’s 14,141 irrigation tanks were dry on Thursday, while another 6,385 held just 1% to 25% of their capacity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:56:02.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>79 per cent irrigation tanks in Tamil Nadu almost dry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, irrigation tanks</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/union-minister-to-tribal-king-jual-oram-plays-nishadraj-on-ramlila-stage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/k1ikur58/Tribal-Affairs-min-to-tribal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Jual Oram enacting the role at Lal Quila Maidan in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:53:54.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister to tribal king: Jual Oram plays Nishadraj on Ramlila stage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Ramayana, Union Minister Jual Oram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/rare-spot-bellied-eagle-owl-found-in-kozhikode</loc>
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<image:caption>Spot-bellied eagle-owl spotted in Janakikadu, Kozhikode.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:50:56.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rare spot-bellied eagle-owl found in Kozhikode</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kozhikode, spot-bellied eagle-owl, owl</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/state-to-issue-single-notification-to-fill-scst-backlog-vacancies-across-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/3bs52d8c/State-to-issue-single.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet subcommittee, headed by Deputy Chief Minister Dr G Parameshwara, which met at Vikas Soudha on Thursday to review the filling of SC/ST backlog vacancies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:49:16.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State to issue single notification to fill SC/ST backlog vacancies across Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, SC/ST</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/uniform-guidelines-for-government-medical-college-hostels-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ay29mr4x/Rats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government Medical College Girls Hostel in Eluru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:44:39.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uniform guidelines for government medical college hostels in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, model guidelines, government medical college hostels</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/tension-in-andhras-punganur-as-tdp-ysrcp-workers-clash-during-nomination-process</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0mcpqj5f/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-16-at-13.42.02.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two vehicles in Midhun Reddy’s convoy were reportedly damaged in the incident.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:25:16.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension in Andhra's Punganur as TDP, YSRCP workers clash during nomination process</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP workers, P. V. Midhun Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/jk-government-orders-15-day-inquiry-into-ias-officers-alleged-misconduct-towards-woman-jkas-officer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/hexzt9pi/Capture.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior IAS officer Kumar Rajiv Ranjan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:24:52.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K government orders 15-day inquiry into IAS officer’s alleged misconduct towards woman JKAS officer</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, JKAS officers, Kumar Rajiv Ranjan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/twisha-sharma-death-case-sc-stays-bhopal-trial-seeks-responses-on-transfer-to-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-27/omfzf534/ANI_20260827091739.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:20:24.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma death case: SC stays Bhopal trial, seeks responses on transfer to Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Supreme Court, Twisha Sharma Death Case, Bhopal trial</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/fssai-flags-cholesterol-lowering-claims-on-rice-bran-oil-issues-notices-to-bigbasket-flipkart</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-20/sxv76y6o/ANI_20251120144552.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FSSAI.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:17:18.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FSSAI flags ‘cholesterol-lowering’ claims on rice bran oil, issues notices to BigBasket, Flipkart</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, FSSAI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/madras-hc-rules-vijays-appeal-to-children-to-get-parents-to-vote-for-tvk-not-undue-influence</loc>
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<image:caption>MADRAS HIGH COURT.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:13:45.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC rules Vijay's appeal to children to get parents to vote for TVK not undue influence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vijay, Madras High Court​, TVK</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/when-your-phone-becomes-the-first-response-to-emotions-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ci5t6ntp/9664.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/drbdqm0b/Dr.-Neeraj-H.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr. Neeraj H</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:13:37.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When your phone becomes the first response to emotions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Relationship anxiety, Digital habits, Distraction as a habit, Restoring emotional awareness, AI becomes a confidant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/case-against-bjp-v-p-sreelekha-for-controversial-remarks-against-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP state vice-president and ex-DGP R Sreelekha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:10:53.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Case against BJP V-P Sreelekha for controversial remarks against Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ​Rahul Gandhi, BJP councillor R Sreelekha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/impromptu-performances-add-sparkle-to-navaratri-art-fervour-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/kupmnhdp/1001407408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A child singing at the 'Aarkum Paadam' stage.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/s9lnbxi5/1001407413.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A policeman on 'Aarkum Paadam' stage.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/agrscrup/1001407213.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An impromptu Veena performance at Ayodhya Nagar hall.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/1dxvsk8l/DSC01266.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>An impromptu Mohiniyattom performance at Lalithambika Sangeeta Natya Koodam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:08:10.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Impromptu performances add sparkle to Navaratri art fervour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Navaratri, ayodhya nagar, lalithambika sangeeta natya koodam, aarkum paadam, janakeeya saraswathy mandapam samithi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/milma-lost-rs-75-lakh-by-selling-ghee-at-low-price-to-sabarimala-says-minister-bindhu-krishna</loc>
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<image:caption>Milma ghee</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:06:51.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Milma lost Rs 75 lakh by selling ghee at low price to Sabarimala, says Minister Bindhu Krishna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala, Milma ghee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/nmc-grants-one-time-relief-to-eligible-mbbs-students-to-clear-first-year-exam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-21/o05nld37/nmc101236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Medical Commission</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T11:04:07.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NMC grants one-time relief to eligible MBBS students to clear first-year exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MBBS students, National Medical Commission (NMC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/groove-with-indie-bands-at-kochis-groovefest-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ltpp926s/Chaos.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chaos, a popular Malayali band known for their thrash metal.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/wbng83ww/I-got-the-wrong-tattoo.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>I Got The Wrong Tattoo, a Bengaluru-based metal and hard-rock band.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ahqvz6jl/Metafolks.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Metafolks blends heavy rock with Malayalam and Keralam folklore.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:57:50.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Groove with indie bands at Kochi’s Groovefest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, metafolks, Groovefest, Upsession Media, Voxygen, I Got The Wrong Tattoo</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/16/ottnews2026oct15manoj-bajpayees-controversial-ghooskhor-pandat-now-titled-gajab-raat-release-date-announced</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/0l6tk0k5/Manoj_Bajpayee_in_Gajab_Raat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manoj Bajpayee in Gajab Raat</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/m2tbaanb/Gajab_Raat.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/8lpqlkh7/Screenshot_2026_10_15_at_12_08_29_PM.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:47:40.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manoj Bajpayee’s controversial Ghooskhor Pandat now titled Gajab Raat; release date announced</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ghooskhor Pandat new title, Gajab Raat movie, Manoj Bajpayee, Nushrratt Bharuccha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/nitin-nabin-accuses-opposition-of-pursuing-regime-change-agenda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-17/alwyroi8/Nitin-Nabin-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nitin Nabin, BJP national president</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:47:21.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nitin Nabin accuses Opposition of pursuing ‘regime change’ agenda</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, urban Naxals, Nitin Nabin, CJP, regime change agenda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/16/hindinews2026oct15krithi-shetty-to-make-hindi-film-debut-with-hum-tere-pyaar-mein-rohit-shetty-onboard-as-presenter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/q7sb4uf1/Rohit_Shetty_Krithi_Shetty.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Krithi Shetty (L) and Rohit Shetty (R)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/685i9s1u/Rohit_Shetty_Hum_Tere_Pyaar_Mein.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:47:20.159Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Krithi Shetty to make Hindi film debut with Hum Tere Pyaar Mein, Rohit Shetty onboard as presenter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Krithi Shetty, Hum Tere Pyaar Mein, Rohit Shetty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/16/hindinews2026oct15kartik-aaryan-sreeleelas-film-gets-a-release-date</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/xvfp4xqu/Kartik_Aaryan_Sreeleela.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kartik Aaryan (L) and Sreeleela (R) in a still from the sets of their upcoming film</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:47:01.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kartik Aaryan-Sreeleela’s film gets a release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sreeleela, Anurag Basu, kartik aaryan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/run-it-like-rajam-the-70-year-old-star-of-the-tracks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/c1lqhogs/SAN6314.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/5r8dhuoj/SAN6298.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Medals won by Rajam Gopi.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/89n8zwrs/SAN6327.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/hvnomxso/SAN6334.JPG-1.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/b55lfulp/SAN6337.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:46:54.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Run it like Rajam, the 70-year-old star of the tracks!</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, rajam gopi, maharaja's ground, Asian Senior Athletics Championships</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Oct/16/malayalamnews2026oct15exclusive-manjummel-boys-director-chidambaram-anna-ben-pair-up-for-romantic-drama</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/zg4gises/ChidambaramAnnaBen.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram (L), Anna Ben (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:46:22.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exclusive | Manjummel Boys director Chidambaram, Anna Ben pair up for romantic drama</news:title>
<news:keywords>Manjummel Boys, Chidambaram, Anna Ben, Vysakh Reetha, Ajith, Jewel Mary, Jagadish, Prasanth Alexander, Manoj Kana, Purusha Pretham, Jomon Jacob, Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil, Kunchacko Boban, Ratheesh Balakrishnan Poduval, Kantara, Rishab Shetty, Con City, Premalu, Sangeeth Prathap</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/indian-markets-close-higher-on-friday-as-it-stocks-lead-gains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-25/z94fo52j/202608253917879.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sensex, Nifty end higher as IT stocks lead gains</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:44:54.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian markets close higher on Friday as IT stocks lead gains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian equities, stock markets </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-police-notice-to-dipke-flags-stampede-risks-traffic-disruption-to-bar-connaught-place-march</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/09n905rz/PTI10162026000145B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police personnel outside the residence where Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke is staying, ahead of the party's 'Lehra Do Tiranga' rally, in New Delhi, Friday, Oct. 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:41:53.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police notice to Dipke flags stampede risks, traffic disruption to bar Connaught Place march</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, India, abhijeet dipke, CJP Tiranga march</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/uttarakhand-ministers-husband-hits-back-at-fir-alleges-rs-210-crore-graft-calls-viral-audio-ai-generated</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand Women and Child Development Minister Rekha Arya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:40:29.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand minister's husband hits back at FIR, alleges Rs 210 crore graft; calls viral audio AI-generated</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Corruption case, Minister Rekha Arya</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/16/bihar-excise-constable-killed-by-colleagues-bullet-during-liquor-smuggler-chase-team-accused-of-cover-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-03/q841i4xa/ANI_20250913010326.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:32:07.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar excise constable killed by colleague’s bullet during liquor smuggler chase, team accused of cover-up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, shot dead</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/kharge-writes-to-modi-for-fourth-time-since-april-seek-all-party-meeting-on-delimitation-proposals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/2/12/original/Kharge_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:27:59.689Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge writes to Modi for fourth time since April, seek all-party meeting on delimitation proposals</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/16/gujarat-government-school-teacher-arrested-for-allegedly-raping-four-class-8-students-over-two-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-13/gj7ap6w4/Child-Abuse.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:23:22.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat government school teacher arrested for allegedly raping four Class 8 students over two years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Minor rape</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/himachals-ghepan-lake-gets-indias-first-glacial-lake-outburst-flood-warning-system</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/m6zxucj2/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-16-at-4.01.19-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Developed by the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) under a pilot project funded by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), the system will continuously monitor the lake's water level, environmental conditions and changes in its surroundings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:19:50.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Himachal's Ghepan Lake gets India's first Glacial Lake Outburst Flood warning system</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Himachal Pradesh, Ghepan Lake, Glacial Lake Outburst Flood warning system</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/cpm-alleges-kerala-police-fir-against-pinarayi-vijayan-aims-to-enable-ed-case-defends-kiifb</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/acs780rb/M_V_Govindan_EPS03.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPM state secretary M V Govindan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:13:39.255Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPM alleges Kerala police FIR against Pinarayi Vijayan aims to enable ED case, defends KIIFB</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, KIIFB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/tn-introduces-online-ticketing-for-kodaikanal-tourism-spots</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/506f1fdb-41ce-4fe2-a6e7-993b8d0b89d2/Online.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Online booking will be introduced for all trekking routes in the state from July.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:09:24.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN introduces online ticketing for Kodaikanal tourism spots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kodaikanal Tourism, Online ticketing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/india-hands-over-fbi-most-wanted-fraudster-manjit-singh-bedi-to-us-after-arrest-by-punjab-police</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/wli6p1kw/New-Project-2026-10-16T153308.914.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>64-year-old Manjit Singh Bedi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T10:05:42.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India hands over FBI ‘Most Wanted Fraudster’ Manjit Singh Bedi to US after arrest by Punjab Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manjit Singh Bedi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/another-anti-drug-activist-killed-in-punjab-raising-questions-over-aaps-yudh-nasheyan-virudh-campaign</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/76u3whja/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-16-at-13.33.43.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>40-year-old anti-drug activist Bikramjit Singh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T09:58:34.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Another anti-drug activist killed in Punjab, raising questions over AAP’s ‘Yudh Nasheyan Virudh’ campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bikramjit Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<news:title>Amit Shah targets Punjab govt over drug menace; Kejriwal accuses BJP of drug smuggling via Adani port</news:title>
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<news:title>US lawmaker demands probe into Punjab activist Jhota’s murder; Akal Takht calls him a martyr</news:title>
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<image:caption>Rescue workers take a break while searching through the rubble at the site of a roof collapse at a private school, in Peshawar, Pakistan, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Kiren Rijiju.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi addresses a press briefing at the AICC headquarters in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Air India extends cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights till Oct 20 amid Houthi conflict</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met NATO chief Mark Rutte in Brussels on Thursday and held a string of bilateral meetings with European leaders, and will join an EU summit on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:52:22.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zelenskyy rallies European allies as Trump ties slump</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/using-ai-to-help-find-mexicos-legions-of-missing-children</loc>
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<image:caption>Mexico's drug war appears to be back — and it may be worse this time around than in the bloody years of the government's 2006-2012 offensive against drug cartels.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:41:13.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Using AI to help find Mexico's legions of missing children</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:37:49.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Are India-Bangladesh Ties Growing Cold? Modi-Tarique Rahman Summit on Hold</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:37:16.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Imran Khan Told to Leave India by Oct 28 | Aamir Khan’s Nephew to Move Bombay HC</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:24:43.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Aurora Temple Plot Explained: Why India is Expressing "Deep Concern"</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/china-lacked-proper-toilets-white-house-press-secretary-katie-zacharia</loc>
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<image:caption>White House press secretary Katie Zacharia arrives with President Donald Trump at Glacier Park International Airport, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in Kalispell, Mont.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:21:38.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China lacked 'proper' toilets: White House press secretary Katie Zacharia</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this file photo from Oct. 08, 2026, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks during a press conference in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:15:56.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sitharaman hopes India-US trade deal will be concluded soon, flags China's non-tariff barriers</news:title>
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<image:caption>From left, Paul Mescal, Sally Rooney and Ed Guiney participate in Hulu's "Normal People" panel during the Winter 2020 Television Critics Association Press Tour on Jan. 17, 2020, in Pasadena, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:09:09.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK bookstores scramble as Sally Rooney’s novels are withdrawn because she supports Palestine Action</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/policing-of-frances-school-protests-clouds-macrons-final-months-sparks-uproar</loc>
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<image:caption>Police faces students after a march to protest against under-resourced schools in Paris, Tuesday Oct. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:07:35.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Policing of France's school protests clouds Macron's final months, sparks uproar</news:title>
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<image:caption>The newly launched INS Samarthak.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:03:20.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan  launched INS Samarthak at Karnataka's Karwar</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:02:48.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress, allies seeking Bangladesh-like regime change: Rajnath Singh on SIR protests</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T06:00:12.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal government to be custodian of 'enemy properties': CM Suvendu Adhikari</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/no-breakthrough-in-ladakh-talks-with-centre-next-meeting-on-october-22</loc>
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<image:caption>A security official stands guard on a street amid a curfew, in Leh, Ladakh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:59:25.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No breakthrough in Ladakh talks with Centre; next meeting on October 22</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/missing-spo-found-dead-in-jammu-kashmirs-kishtwar-service-rifle-also-recovered</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:46:58.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Missing SPO found dead in Jammu &amp; Kashmir’s Kishtwar, service rifle also recovered</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/delhi-steps-up-security-with-6000-cops-220-capf-companies-ahead-of-cjps-tiranga-march</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel deployment hightened in the national capital ahead of CJP's tiranga march.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:46:22.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi steps up security with 6,000 cops, 220 CAPF companies ahead of CJP's 'Tiranga' march</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/four-killed-as-kerala-bound-sleeper-bus-collides-with-lorry-in-karnataka</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:45:32.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four killed as Kerala-bound sleeper bus collides with lorry in Karnataka</news:title>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:45:01.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Ready to go to jail’: Dipke says he could be detained ahead of ‘Lehra Do Tiranga’ march</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/fbi-extradites-indian-who-allegedly-defrauded-us-of-600000-in-snap-funds</loc>
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<image:caption>FBI headquarters J. Edgar Hoover building in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:42:13.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FBI extradites Indian who allegedly defrauded US of $600,000 in SNAP funds</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Oct/16/srfti-rusticates-six-students-over-alleged-assault-on-vc-campus-discipline-violations-amid-18-day-protest</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangiya Hindu Jagaran Mancha at the main gate of Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) during a protest against the September 27 clash on the campus between a section of the students and members of the Akhil Bharatiya Grahak Panchayat (ABGP), in Kolkata, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:35:13.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SRFTI rusticates six students over alleged assault on VC, campus discipline violations amid 18-day protest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/punjab-channi-visits-ropar-mining-site-at-1-am-accuses-aap-government-of-shielding-illegal-mining</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress' Charanjit Singh Channi makes late-night visit to Ropar mining site, alleges illegal sand mining in Punjab</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:27:22.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab: Channi visits Ropar mining site at 1 am, accuses AAP government of shielding illegal mining</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/irctc-and-quality-council-of-india-signs-mou-to-improve-railway-dining-standards-for-passengers</loc>
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<image:caption>The MoU was signed by Sudhir Warrier, General Manager, Quality &amp; Projects, IRCTC, and Subroto Ghosh, Principal Advisor and Head of PPID at QCI. The signing ceremony was attended by Ramanand Nagender Shukla, CEO of NABL; Mohit Padhi, Assistant Secretary General of QCI; Rahul Himalian, Chairman and Managing Director of IRCTC; and Manoj Kumar Sharma, Director, Catering Services, IRCTC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:25:05.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IRCTC and Quality Council of India signs MoU to improve railway dining standards for passengers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/magnitude-70-earthquake-jolts-russias-kamchatka-peninsula-no-tsunami-threat-issued</loc>
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<image:caption>Scientists estimated the earthquake's magnitude at 6.5 first, but later revised it to 6.9.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:17:39.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Earthquake of 6.9 magnitude hits near Ozernovskiy in Russia</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/uttarakhand-minister-rekha-arya-files-fir-against-husband-over-fraud-assault-and-death-threats</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand Women and Child Development Minister Rekha Arya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:10:42.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand Minister Rekha Arya files FIR against husband over fraud, assault and death threats</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/drone-strikes-in-the-black-sea-raise-fears-of-russian-escalation-to-test-natos-response</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - Romanian warships sail engulfed in smoke during a Romanian Navy led exercise outside Constanta, Romania, on April 16, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T05:07:09.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drone strikes in the Black Sea raise fears of Russian escalation to test NATO's response</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/pm-narendra-modi-to-visit-canada-on-december-11-and-12-2</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Modi to visit Canada on December 11-12, focus on strengthening bilateral ties</image:caption>
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<news:title>PM Narendra Modi to visit Canada on December 11 and 12</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/nepals-devastating-flood-exposes-the-risks-of-resettling-disaster-survivors</loc>
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<image:caption>Survivors of the flash floods in Nepal in August this year wait to receive clothing for their children at a temporary holding center in Nepal's Nuwakot district, Sept. 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:56:15.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal’s devastating flood exposes the risks of resettling disaster survivors</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/stock-markets-trade-lower-during-early-session-amid-profit-taking</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/mvmq5x2a/ANI_20260416095821.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 27.20 points to 22,967.15.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:52:39.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets trade lower during early session amid profit-taking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sensex, Stock market, Nifty50, Market opening</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/traditional-family-model-right-wing-brazil-influencers-on-mission-to-seal-bolsonaro-win</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/57joqq4k/AP26286830511246.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A supporter of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, holds leaflets that show an image of opposition presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro, left, and images of people who disappeared during the military dictatorship, right, at a rally ahead of the presidential runoff election in Sao Paulo, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:45:26.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Traditional family model': Right-wing Brazil influencers on 'mission' to seal Bolsonaro win</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, 2026 Brazil Elections, Flavio Bolsonaro</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/svpnpa-gears-up-for-78th-passing-out-parade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/x6y3s51d/202607193870412.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:40:16.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SVPNPA gears up for 78th Passing Out Parade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, SVPNPA, 78th Passing Out Parade</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/centre-sanctions-rs-379-crore-for-medical-colleges-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/d6a5kizv/Medical-colleges.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The funds will be used to upgrade infrastructure and facilities at the colleges and their affiliated hospitals to accommodate the increased student intake.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:37:52.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre sanctions Rs 379 crore for medical colleges in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, medical colleges</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/reliance-says-it-does-not-fear-starlink-competition-after-musks-monopoly-allegations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/cjt7qe2t/Elon-Musk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elon Musk speaks during an event to mark the launch of the America.gov website, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:37:50.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance says it 'does not fear' Starlink competition after Musk's monopoly allegations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Reliance Jio, Elon Musk, Starlink, Musk vs Ambani</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/minister-sridhar-babu-woos-tn-firms-to-invest-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>IT minister D Sridhar Babu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:34:26.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Sridhar Babu woos TN firms to invest in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, D Sridhar Babu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/telangana-government-constitutes-cure-executive-panel-to-monitor-projects-coordination</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-14/iac0prwk/New-Project-2025-12-14T085220.893.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Government logo.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:33:26.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government constitutes CURE executive panel to monitor projects, coordination</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CURE executive panel</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/teachers-to-stage-mass-hunger-strike-at-dharna-chowk-in-hyderabad-on-october-17</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:30:41.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teachers to stage mass hunger strike at Dharna Chowk in Hyderabad on October 17</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, teachers, mass hunger strike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/hyderabad-cic-summons-canara-bank-over-2004-heist</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-10/i93ane8e/New-Project-2025-07-10T195928.557.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canara Bank</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:29:21.777Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad: CIC summons Canara Bank over 2004 heist</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Canara Bank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/deputy-tahsildar-village-revenue-officer-held-for-rs-25l-bribe-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/46he9ruz/acb21510chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ACB recovered the bribe amount and arrested all three accused.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:27:04.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deputy tahsildar, village revenue officer held for Rs 2.5L bribe in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, bribe, Village Revenue Officer, Deputy tahsildar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/cm-revanth-reddy-asks-tillers-to-defer-rabi-paddy-cultivation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-25/9ahha131/202608173907101.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:21:02.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy asks tillers to defer Rabi paddy cultivation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A  Revanth Reddy, Rabi paddy cultivation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Oct/16/centre-hikes-windfall-tax-on-petrol-exports-cuts-levy-on-diesel-amid-west-asia-tensions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/oey68q0v/202606053814770.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:17:22.504Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre hikes windfall tax on petrol exports, cuts levy on diesel amid West Asia tensions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Windfall tax, Petrol Exports, Diesel Exports</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/rain-brings-delhi-traffic-to-a-crawl</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/4p0knbtb/Rain-brings-traffic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters make their way amid heavy rainfall.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:16:11.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain brings Delhi traffic to a crawl</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi traffic, Delhi Rainfall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/telangana-government-suspends-yadadri-thermal-power-station-official-deputes-five-ias-officers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/9fexw5g8/202610073970356.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TGGENCO CMD S Harish suspended Suresh, citing gross negligence and supervisory lapses in planning, monitoring and executing works to improve generation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:15:07.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government suspends Yadadri Thermal Power Station official, deputes five IAS officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, suspended, Yadadri Thermal Power Station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-development-authority-to-conduct-draw-of-lots-for-dwarka-golf-course-lifetime-membership</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ewpz6q6j/lifetime-membership.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dwarka Golf Course</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:14:43.720Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Development Authority to conduct 'draw of lots' for Dwarka Golf Course lifetime membership</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Development Authority, Dwarka Golf Course</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-hc-pulls-up-asi-mcd-over-illegal-constructions-in-protected-tomb-area</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/sc0jbq3i/ANI_20260129094928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bench of Acting Chief Justice Nitin Wasudeo Sambre and Justice Sanjay Sharma said the officials’ conduct had enabled the property owner to complete the unauthorised construction near the Tomb of Raushanara and the Barahdari.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:12:20.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC pulls up ASI, MCD over illegal constructions in protected tomb area</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi HC, Delhi MCD, Archaelogical Survey of India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/dead-fish-found-along-yamuna-near-burari-industrial-pollution-flagged</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/5v6bbdn7/Dead-fish-found.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of nearby Islamnagar Colony and Eidgah Colony collected fish found along the riverbank.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:10:38.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dead fish found along Yamuna near Burari, industrial pollution flagged</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Yamuna, dead fish, Industrial pollution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/name-the-agency-i-am-ready-for-probe-cm-revanth-reddy-to-kt-rama-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/c1sog4qn/revanth11510chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy speaks during a review meeting at the Secretariat in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:10:29.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Name the agency, I am ready for probe: CM Revanth Reddy to KT Rama Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KT Rama Rao, A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/manipur-congress-mp-appears-before-cops-in-sexual-harassment-case-says-will-get-justice</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/35oem5hu/Cong-MP-appears.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:09:07.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur Congress MP appears before cops in sexual harassment case, says 'will get justice'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, sexual harassment, Manipur Congress MP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/the-final-lap-two-days-on-the-campaign-trail-with-trump-ahead-of-us-midterm-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/92cn76q7/AP26288120572531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump dances at a campaign rally at Majestic Valley Arena, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in Kalispell, Mont.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:07:36.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The final lap? Two days on the campaign trail with Trump ahead of US midterm polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Republican Party, US midterm elections, 2026 US midterm Elections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/justice-league-telangana-hc-directs-state-govt-to-file-affidavit-over-infants-death-at-rims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/apviblnq/202503203355251.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:07:21.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice league: Telangana HC directs State govt to file affidavit over infants’ death at RIMS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Fire accident, Telangana High Court, Telangana government, Infant deaths, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/cm-revanth-creating-coal-power-crisis-to-facilitate-imports-alleges-kt-rama-rao</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:06:56.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth creating coal, power crisis 
to facilitate imports, alleges KT Rama Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KT Rama Rao, Power crisis, A  Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-gurdwara-sewadar-duped-of-rs-1463-lakh-in-sextortion-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-14/rhbgrl60/202510143541434.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>2026-10-16T04:06:50.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi gurdwara sewadar duped of Rs 14.63 lakh in sextortion scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, sextortion scam, Delhi Gurdwara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/bjp-seeks-cbi-probe-into-land-scam-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/swx8m8yl/C_23_1_CH1593_36648219.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP Legislature Party leader Alleti Maheshwar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:05:25.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP seeks CBI probe into ‘land scam’ in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, land scam, Alleti Maheshwar Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/over-9-tonnes-of-illegal-firecrackers-seized-in-delhi-faridabad-four-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/bnnw7ceh/ANI_20260926042505.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:04:39.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 9 tonnes of illegal firecrackers seized in Delhi, Faridabad; four held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Faridabad, Delhi firecrackers, illegal firecracker</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/telangana-voter-enrolment-camps-but-few-campers-seen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/7hux38by/vote.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:04:28.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana: Voter enrolment camps, but few campers seen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ECI Election Commission of India, voter enrolment camps</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/dasara-rush-worsens-traffic-on-nh-65-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/ci4jz67h/Dasara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 22-km stretch from Andol Maisamma temple near Dandu Malkapur in Choutuppal mandal to Reddibavi village has become a major bottleneck.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:02:26.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dasara rush worsens traffic on NH-65 in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Dasara, Traffic woes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/congress-leaders-meet-youth-wing-workers-amid-police-action-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/um6jo9hs/Rahul-Kharge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priyanka Gandhi Vadra (left) , Rahul Gandhi (centre), Mallikarjun Kharge (right) during the meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:01:52.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress leaders meet youth wing workers amid police action in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, congress leaders, youth wing, police action in Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/poor-response-to-voter-enrolment-camps-in-nizamabad-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/6l6e2onk/MEMAU109202620315311003.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Booth Level Officers (BLO), Booth Level Agents (BLAs) contacting people over phone asking for documents to be submitted in response to notices issued as part of Special Intensive Revision, in Sangareddy, Telangana.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:01:52.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poor response to voter enrolment camps in Nizamabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Nizamabad, voter enrolment camps</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/low-turnout-violence-mark-student-elections-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/e0k1hoaz/Low-turnout-violence-mark.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students gather outside a polling booth to cast their votes during the student union elections at Utkal University.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T04:00:32.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low turnout, violence mark student elections in Odisha </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ABVP, Berhampur University, BCJD, odisha campus elections</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/adilabad-marigolds-find-market-at-ayodhya-ram-mandir-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/lpqdntqd/Adilabad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bomalla Swamy, a farmer cultivating marigolds on two acres, said he earned around Rs 2 lakh per acre last year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:59:06.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adilabad marigolds find market at Ayodhya RAM Mandir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Adilabad, Ayodhya Ram Mandir, marigold flowers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-hc-refuses-urgent-hearing-on-journalists-plea-for-protection-in-casteist-remarks-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ptluyzfb/1744380458926.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ACP Vivek Bhagat</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:59:00.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC refuses urgent hearing on journalist’s plea for protection in casteist remarks case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi HC, female journalists, Anti-CEC Protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/odisha-sec-to-conduct-door-to-door-voter-survey-from-october-26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/25dmnuf4/SEC-to-conduct.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Addressing a media-conference on Thursday, state election commissioner Madhusudan Padhi said the draft electoral rolls will be published on January 1, 2027 while the final lists will be released on February 10 after verification of claims and objections. Voters will get 20 days to file claims and objections against entries in the draft rolls.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:56:41.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha SEC to conduct door-to-door voter survey from October 26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, ASHAs, State Election Commission (SEC)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/16/key-suspect-arrested-in-110-gm-mdma-seizure-in-vijayawada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-23/igqf853e/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:54:55.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Key suspect arrested in 110 gm MDMA seizure in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, MDMA seizure</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/16/10th-edition-of-ekamra-walks-to-return-in-bhubaneswar-from-saturday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/6/25/1/original/Odisha-EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The startup organised a heritage walk in the Old Town area of Bhubaneswar where 23 participants discovered the hidden treasures of the Ekamra Kshetra, from the Mukteswar temple to Ekamravan located near Lingaraj Temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:54:14.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10th edition of Ekamra Walks to return in Bhubaneswar from Saturday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Ekamra Walks, Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhis-trader-association-urges-protest-groups-to-avoid-connaught-place-as-business-weakens</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/z3ovcinm/NDMC-asks-CP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Connaught Place market wears a deserted look as it is closed during the ongoing agitation over the alleged NEET-UG examination irregularities, in New Delhi, Thursday, July 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:50:43.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi's trader association urges protest groups to avoid Connaught Place as business weakens</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Protest, Connaught Place, New Delhi Traders Association</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Oct/16/dgp-harish-kumar-gupta-flags-off-fight-against-drugs-rally-in-mangalagiri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/gqyqb5u0/40-143-1-vijayawada121510chn42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DGP Harish Kumar Gupta on Thursday flagged off the National Motorcycle Rally-2026 atMangalagiri, carrying the message Fight Against Drugs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:49:42.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGP Harish Kumar Gupta flags off ‘Fight Against Drugs’ rally in Mangalagiri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, DGP Harish Kumar Gupta, Fight Against Drugs</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Oct/16/next-1520-days-crucial-for-crop-protection-says-chief-secretary-sanjay-jaju</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ol08o8ou/images-2026-10-16T091606.095.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:46:49.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Next 15–20 days crucial for crop protection, says Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, crop protection, Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Oct/16/vhp-tells-non-hindus-to-leave-ahmedabad-garba-event-not-my-message-says-singer-aditya-gadhvi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/xqtpp11z/Garba-Row.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gujarati folk singer Aditya Gadhvi objects to VHP's call for stopping non-Hindus from attending Garba events in Gujarat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:46:30.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VHP tells ‘non-Hindus’ to leave Ahmedabad garba event; ‘not my message’, says singer Aditya Gadhvi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, VHP, Islamophobia, Garba pandals, Garba Politics, Aditya Gadhvi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/orissa-hc-declines-bail-to-three-policemen-in-2017-jeypore-custodial-death-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/vr07oxhm/Odisha_High_Court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:45:17.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC declines bail to three policemen in 2017 Jeypore custodial death case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, custodial death case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/detentions-continue-as-rain-fails-to-deter-delhi-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ipo326sw/continue.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The security forces braced for Cockroach Janta Party’s (CJP) “Lehra do Tiranga (unfurl the tricolour)” march on October 16 in Connaught Place.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:44:47.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Detentions continue as rain fails to deter Delhi protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, detention, Delhi Protests</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/jana-senas-initiative-to-invite-online-poll-applications-sparks-debate-on-social-media</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/sdqu5ukg/Jana-Sena-Party’.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jana Sena Party symbol</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:43:11.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jana Sena’s initiative to invite online poll applications sparks debate on social media</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jana Sena Party, online poll applications</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/slp-against-bjd-leader-pratap-jena-in-mahanga-case-dismissed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/26/original/Pratap_Kumar_Jena.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD leader and former minister Pratap Jena.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:42:51.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SLP against BJD leader Pratap Jena in Mahanga case dismissed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, Pratap Jena, special leave petition</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/delhi-aap-alleges-police-brutality-during-anti-cec-stir-submits-video-evidence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/kux3ckym/alleges-police-brutality.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A tiranga march was held on Thursday from PVR Plaza towards Central Park at CP.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:42:19.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi AAP alleges police brutality during anti-CEC stir, submits video evidence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi aap, Police brutality, Anti-CEC Protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/fbi-employees-fired-for-roles-in-trump-classified-files-probe-sue-to-get-their-jobs-back</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/kxwf33mh/kashpatel.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>FBI Director Kash Patel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FBI employees fired for roles in Trump classified files probe sue to get their jobs back</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, FBI, Donald Trump, Kash Patel, Trump Classified Files Probe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/odisha-government-extends-antyodaya-gruha-yojana-till-2029</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-08/hcdtr4x9/sambandh080034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:39:34.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha government extends Antyodaya Gruha Yojana till 2029</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Antyodaya Gruha Yojana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/cjp-leaders-are-misguided-youth-delhi-bjp-chief-harsh-malhotra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/l3t9hf8k/ANI_20260819134243.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:39:10.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'CJP leaders are misguided youth': Delhi  BJP chief Harsh Malhotra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi  BJP, Delhi BJP president Harsh Malhotra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/odisha-34k-institutes-served-notices-for-lack-of-fire-safety-measures</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/07uyv0o9/PTI06222026000178A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>fire personnel conucting a dousing operation at a comercial building in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:37:34.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: 3.4K institutes served notices for lack of fire safety measures </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, fire safety measures</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/abvp-ahead-bcjd-hot-on-its-tail-in-odisha-campus-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/q8zq8ztw/ABVP-ahead.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ABVP members celebrate their victory at BJB Autonomous College.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:36:38.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ABVP ahead, BCJD hot on its tail in Odisha campus polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Utkal University, BCJD, ABVP victory</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/eagle-antf-join-hands-to-curb-drug-trafficking</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-27/aum507dn/New-Project-2025-01-27T151940.179.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:36:22.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EAGLE, ANTF join hands to curb drug trafficking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, drug trafficking</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/government-is-using-state-arms-to-shield-cec-cjps-abhijeet-dipke</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/lzyp61jh/Govt-is-using.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CJP co-founder Abhijeet Dipke, advocate Prashant Bhushan, actor Prakash Raj and AISA president Neha Bora held a press conference at the Press Club of India ahead of the Tiranga March on Thursday that saw a massive turnout.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:36:08.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Government is using state arms to shield CEC': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), cjp abhijeet dipke, anti-CEC stir</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/four-arrested-for-rs-856-crore-fund-swindle-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Jammalamadugu police arrest four persons in connection with the misappropriation of funds at the Panchayat Raj division office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:33:40.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four arrested for Rs 8.56 crore fund swindle in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, misappropriation of government funds</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/mobile-vans-launched-by-orissa-hc-to-take-court-services-to-doorsteps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/1r6llwxx/photo-12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Justice Harish Tandon flagged off the vans on Tuesday at the High Court premises in the presence of all judges and officials of the court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:33:24.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mobile vans launched by Orissa HC to take court services to doorsteps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, Mobile court vans</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/ec-announces-special-summary-revision-of-rolls-in-17-states-mandates-readable-versions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-07/21ead8lv/SIR.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a letter to the chief electoral officers of the states and Union territories, the EC said January 1, 2027, would be the qualifying date for the exercise.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:31:59.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC announces Special Summary Revision of rolls in 17 states, mandates 'readable' versions</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Election Commission, electoral roll revision</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/odisha-38-researchers-from-soa-in-list-of-standfords-top-2-per-cent-scientists</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-21/iz2vibjz/ANI_20260921181424.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>2026-10-16T03:31:25.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: 38 researchers from SOA in list of Standford’s top 2 per cent scientists </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Stanford University, SOA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/vacant-type-i-staff-quarters-in-du-to-be-converted-into-hostels-for-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-20/yza5q8cr/du091223.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>University of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:30:40.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vacant Type-I staff quarters in DU to be converted into hostels for students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University, Student Hostels</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/16/hit-and-run-again-drunk-man-runs-ev-over-auto-and-passenger-in-bhubaneswar-held-after-chase</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/1x6h65yj/Hit-and-run-again.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said accused Prakash Chandra Pangari was drunk and driving on the wrong side of the road when he rammed his car into an auto-rickshaw</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:30:22.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hit-and-run again: Drunk man runs EV over auto and passenger in Bhubaneswar, held after chase</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Bhubaneswar, hit-and-run case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/raipur-diary-grand-stage-set-for-hockey-tournament</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/zkhlb53l/Raipur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The official brand ambassador is hockey legend Sardar Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:29:18.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raipur Diary | Grand stage set for hockey tournament</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Raipur Diary, Chhattisgarh Hockey League</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Oct/16/rajasthan-speaker-summons-dgp-seeking-action-over-attack-on-former-bjp-mla</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-21/omjgh6pf/ANI_20260121061823.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan Speaker Vasudev Devnani speaks to the media.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:28:15.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan Speaker summons DGP seeking action over attack on former BJP MLA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Oct/16/dumped-litter-raises-stink-in-cuttack-during-puja</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/h72e0fl3/Dumped-litter-raises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Garbage lying on the road near Bhakta Madhu Vidya Pitha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:27:26.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dumped litter raises stink in Cuttack during Puja </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Garbage dumped</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/naxalism-ends-but-sufferings-remain-amit-shah-tells-those-affected-by-violence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/273ie5d5/Naxalism-ends-but.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah virtually addresses a ceremony on Naxal-hit people on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:25:10.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Naxalism ends, but sufferings remain’: Amit Shah tells those affected by violence</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Naxalism, Amith Shah</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/series-of-accidents-in-odishas-ganjam-district-death-toll-rises-to-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/ot6ungju/202610123975632.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:23:13.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Series of accidents in Odisha's Ganjam district: Death toll rises to 3</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, road accidents, Ganjam district</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/tribal-village-bodies-in-jharkhands-west-singhbhum-ban-liquor-restrict-tobacco-sale</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/u94veajt/Liquor-ban.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/xni3gzsw/Screenshot-2026-10-16-015123.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:21:47.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal village bodies in Jharkhand’s West Singhbhum ban liquor, restrict tobacco sale</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jharkhand, liquor ban, tobacco sale</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/new-white-house-press-secretary-katie-zacharia-defends-her-legal-background-and-short-first-briefing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/gajm4sky/Katie-Zacharia.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>White House press secretary Katie Zacharia arrives with President Donald Trump at Glacier Park International Airport, Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2026, in Kalispell, Mont.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:21:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New White House press secretary Katie Zacharia defends her legal background and short first briefing</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Trump administration, White House Press Secretary, Katie Zacharia</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/cm-naidu-calls-upon-shgs-to-build-global-brands</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/c3m6kddh/40-143-1-president21510chn42.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, Governor Abdul Nazeer and Union Ministers attend the inauguration of the National Saras Mela 2026 in Vijayawada on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:20:09.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu calls upon SHGs to build global brands</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Swayam AP, National SARAS Mela-2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/mp-dharmendra-pradhan-seeks-cm-majhis-action-against-illegal-parking-on-highways</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/vz0r65ud/images-2026-10-16T084800.419.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:19:29.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Dharmendra Pradhan seeks CM Majhi’s action against illegal parking on highways </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, National Highways, Illegal parking, CM Mohan Charan Majhi, MP Dharmendra Pradhan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/centre-will-adopt-andhra-pradesh-model-to-market-shg-products-train-15000-women-sivaraj-singh-chouhan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/jklv8vcw/president6100652.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Rural Development, Agriculture &amp; Farmers Welfare, Sivaraj Singh Chouhan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:18:08.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Centre will adopt Andhra Pradesh model to market SHG products &amp; train 15,000 women’: Sivaraj Singh Chouhan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, SHG products, Sivaraj Singh Chouhan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Oct/16/bihar-cm-choudhary-to-present-states-case-to-centre-on-ganga-treaty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/dih12fad/Samrat-Choudhary.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary addresses a press conference in Patna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:17:00.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar CM Choudhary to present state’s case to Centre on Ganga treaty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/centre-approves-rs-2100-crore-for-odishas-vss-airport-expansion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/ku0f47vn/Centre-approves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veer Surendra Sai (VSS) Airport in Jharsuguda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:16:47.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre approves Rs 2,100 crore for Odisha's VSS Airport expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, India government, Veer Surendra Sai Airport</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-mesolithic-age-paintings-to-get-protected-tag</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/n1chmnvm/Mesolithic-Age-paintings.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Painting belonging to the Mesolithic Age at a hill at Neelagund village in Gadag district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:15:33.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Mesolithic Age paintings to get protected tag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, paintings, CMO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/odisha-bike-dealer-asked-to-pay-customer-for-poor-service</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-05/l5jvfql0/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of gavel used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:15:07.009Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Bike dealer asked to pay customer for poor service</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission, Bike dealer, Bike repair</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/16/keralam-police-register-zero-fir-on-nsui-leaders-complaint-on-assault</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/1bonw02g/FIR.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The complaint was filed by Athira Vijayan, a leader of the students wing of the Congress, following which the Museum police have registered a zero FIR.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:14:25.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam police register zero FIR on NSUI leader’s complaint on assault</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, NSUI, zero FIR, Keralam police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-minister-ramalinga-orders-probe-into-tiger-death-missing-tusks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-10/lqxjp2dw/C_35_1_CH0282_70518622.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:14:03.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Minister Ramalinga orders probe into tiger death, missing tusks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, PCCF, Karnataka minister Ramalinga Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/rs-211-crore-invested-by-tpwodl-in-public-safety</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/9j292n8e/images-7.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPWODL</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:13:57.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2.11 crore invested by TPWODL in public safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, TPWODL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/andhra-natyam-folk-arts-a-big-draw-at-vijayawada-utsav</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/xft9oxmp/utsav81510chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People throng carnival setup at the Vijayawada Utsav at Makineni Basava Punnaiah Stadium in Vijayawada on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:13:18.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Natyam, folk arts a big draw at Vijayawada Utsav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vijayawada Utsav 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/youth-infra-projects-top-govt-priority-in-ladakh-says-modi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/6od0xi9f/20261015195L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the virtual inauguration of five developmental projects for Ladakh worth Rs 3,350 crore in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:12:44.086Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth, infra projects top govt priority in Ladakh, says Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Ladakh Infra Projects</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/16/kerala-state-film-development-corporation-stares-at-rs-10-crore-debt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/b1uz0nmf/New-Project-2025-09-26T073218.052.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Interacting with the stakeholders and local residents at the event held at Chithranjali Studios, Premkumar said the institution had been operating with more than 10 crore in debt and borrowings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:12:11.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala State Film Development Corporation stares at Rs 10-crore debt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Debt, Kerala State Film Development Corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/urban-local-body-elections-ysrcp-list-of-chief-nominees-out</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/jszj437j/New-Project-2026-10-11T083442.683.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP released nominees representing a balanced mix across various social categories, including unreserved, Backward Classes (BC), Scheduled Castes (SC) and women.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:12:00.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Urban local body elections: YSRCP list of chief nominees out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, YSRCP, urban local body elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/food-safety-lapses-found-at-sweet-shops-across-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/0n3ufc6f/ANI_20261015145940.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka food safety department Logo.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:10:59.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Food safety lapses found at sweet shops across Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, FSSAI, Food Safety and Standards Act, Food Safety and Drug Administration, Minister U T Khader</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Oct/16/illegal-mining-forest-staff-seize-four-vehicles-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/rcuyt35j/images-2026-10-16T083925.571.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:10:35.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illegal mining: Forest staff seize four vehicles in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Illegal mining, vehicles seized</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/nda-partners-finalise-seat-sharing-pact-for-municipal-elections-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-16/9jgpy5ed/newindianexpress2025-06-06fqs5j9qkNew-Pbbroject.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For the municipalities and nagara panchayats, the seat distribution has been carved up based on regional presence.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:07:57.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA partners finalise seat-sharing pact for municipal elections across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, seat-sharing, urban local body elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/no-voter-names-deleted-without-checks-karnataka-election-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/j6t1emrd/SIR-done.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>2026-10-16T03:07:46.889Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No voter names deleted without checks’: Karnataka election officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/no-relief-for-pinarayi-vijayan-kin-from-kerala-high-court-in-cmrl-payoff-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/7ff2tifj/27051-pti05272026000228b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Keralam Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:07:25.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No relief for Pinarayi Vijayan, kin from Kerala High Court in CMRL payoff case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, CMRL-Exalogic case, Former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/differences-crop-up-within-government-over-former-cm-pinarayi-vijayan-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/2/20/original/Pinarayi_Vijayan_PTI.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Keralam CM Pinarayi Vijayan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:03:52.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Differences crop up within government over former CM Pinarayi Vijayan case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CMRL-Exalogic case, Former chief minister Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/mp-bommai-calls-on-karnataka-government-to-support-sugarcane-farmers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/kw1y50n0/New-Project-2026-10-16T083135.241.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MP and former chief minister Basavaraj Bommai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:03:40.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Bommai calls on Karnataka government to support Sugarcane farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Sugarcane farmers, GST revenue, MP Basavaraj Bommai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/16/escalation-in-hostilities-in-middle-east-deeply-worrying-india-tells-unsc-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/7c967t46/UN-envoy-Harish-Parvathaneni.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni speaks during the UNSC Open Debate on the Middle East on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:02:00.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Escalation in hostilities in Middle East 'deeply worrying': India tells UNSC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, Red sea attacks, West Asia conflict, India at UNSC, Hormuz Attacks, Attack on Indian Seafarers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/cm-naidu-to-offer-silk-robes-on-moola-nakshatram-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/gym2hlkp/Nakshatram.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Goddess Kanaka Durga in Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi Avatar on Day 5 of Navaratri festival.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/9ecfb1of/Nakshatrama.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Temple authorities prepare 3 to 4 lakh of laddus to meet the demand on Moola Nakshatram Day.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T03:00:35.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu to offer silk robes on Moola Nakshatram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Moola Nakshatram, Navaratri festival, Sri Kanaka Durga Temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/owners-not-ready-land-pooling-plan-at-madambakkam-thirumazhisai-dropped</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/37xbj2ho/Owners-not-ready.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:58:59.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Owners not ready, land-pooling plan at Madambakkam, Thirumazhisai dropped</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, land pooling scheme, Madambakkam, Thirumazhisai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/andhra-pradesh-hc-reserves-order-on-pil-over-bc-quota</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/r4sqzdwg/HC-reserves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:57:37.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC reserves order on PIL over BC quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, reservations, Backward Classes, BC quota</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-hc-pulls-up-government-for-lethargy-says-kims-nurse-cannot-be-made-to-suffer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/v0n9vlpa/Srirangapatna-MLA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:57:35.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC pulls up government for lethargy, says KIMS nurse cannot be made to suffer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC, Caste Validity Certificate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/phd-guide-demands-rs-1-lakh-bribe-from-research-scholar-in-tirunelveli-suspended</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-21/fcxgd1vk/Screenshot-2025-11-21-093218.png</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>2026-10-16T02:57:06.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PhD guide demands Rs 1 lakh bribe from research scholar in Tirunelveli, suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tirunelveli, bribe demand, research scholar, PhD guide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/northeast-monsoon-hits-andhra-pradesh-normal-rainfall-forecast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/5bd94a62-24af-42ec-b43b-312542a9c3b3/C_53_1_CH1373_3518558.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For the immediate forecast, the IMD has warned of heavy rain at isolated places in several districts over the next five days, along with thunderstorms, lightning and strong winds across Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:55:47.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Northeast monsoon hits Andhra Pradesh, normal rainfall forecast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, northeast monsoon,</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-govt-orders-end-to-roving-squads</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/a6ig7pdf/986571020261712441DSC1597.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN state commercial taxes department has discontinued its system of roving squads for checking goods-carrying vehicles</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:55:28.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu govt orders end to roving squads</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, roving squads, goods-carrying vehicles</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-tension-at-tess-after-woman-staffers-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/31pe9dmk/Tension-at-TESS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SP Kanika Sikriwal appeals to Tata Electronics employees to withdraw their protest on Wednesday night.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:55:13.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka: Tension at TESS after woman staffer’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tata Electronics</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-dad-accused-of-sexual-assault-of-girl-dies-during-questioning-by-cops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-05/40rubex8/New-Project-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:52:31.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Dad accused of sexual assault of girl dies during questioning by cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, sexual assault, suspected suicide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/ldf-udf-spar-over-pm-shri-in-house-awaiting-panel-report-keralam-general-education-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/srufidc5/ANI_20260808131237.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>General Education Minister N Samsudheen.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:50:28.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF, UDF spar over PM-SHRI in House; awaiting panel report: Keralam General Education Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, LDF-UDF, General Education Minister N Samsudheen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/brazils-lula-wins-electoral-court-challenge-against-meta-for-pro-bolsonaro-algorithm-bias</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/nwwzekg2/AP26286830644717.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A supporter holds up a giant doll depicting Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, who is running for reelection, during a rally ahead of the presidential runoff election in Brasilia, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brazil's Lula wins electoral court challenge against Meta for pro-Bolsonaro algorithm bias</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Meta, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, 2026 Brazil Elections, US interference in Brazil Polls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/union-minister-hdk-asks-karnataka-minister-priyank-if-home-department-belongs-to-his-father</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-14/b6nvz1t1/HDK-seeks-CBI-probe.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:49:47.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union Minister HDK asks Karnataka Minister Priyank if Home department belongs to his father </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, H D Kumaraswamy, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/will-pay-rs-40-lakh-to-woman-son-infected-with-hiv-after-blood-transfusion-at-tiruchy-gh-tn-govt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-01/g843yog1/blood-donation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:49:19.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will pay Rs 40 lakh to woman, son infected with HIV after blood transfusion at Tiruchy GH: TN govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, HIV, blood transfusion, Tiruchy government hospital, Madurai Bench of HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/ready-to-speak-language-you-understand-karnataka-minister-priyank-kharge-hits-back</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/khmaurz6/ANI_20250829071827.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Minister for Electronics, Information Technology (IT), Biotechnology (BT), and e-Governance Priyank Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:45:12.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ready to speak language you understand, Karnataka Minister  Priyank Kharge hits back</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, CM HD Kumaraswamy, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-overloaded-country-boat-topples-off-manapad-10-fishers-rescued-1-dies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/33n4fuse/images-2026-10-16T081309.828.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>2026-10-16T02:44:34.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Overloaded country boat topples off  Manapad; 10 fishers rescued, 1 dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, country boat, Manapad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/keralam-agricultural-heritage-guardian-cheruvayal-raman-returns-to-soil-he-spent-a-lifetime-preserving</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/xnumll1s/Guardian-of-native.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cheruvayal Raman (1952-2026).</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:42:20.264Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam agricultural heritage guardian Cheruvayal Raman returns to soil he spent a lifetime preserving</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Cheruvayal Raman, Keralam agriculture</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Oct/16/president-murmu-empower-lakhpati-didis-further-to-be-crorepati-didis</loc>
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<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu, CM N Chandrababu Naidu, Governor Abdul Nazeer and Union Ministers attend the inauguration of the National Saras Mela 2026 in Vijayawada on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:41:23.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>President Murmu: Empower ‘Lakhpati Didis’ further to be ‘Crorepati Didis’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Droupadi Murmu, Lakhpati Didis, SARAS Mela 2026, Crorepati Didis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/after-4-months-of-repair-tiruchys-old-cauvery-bridge-reopened-for-traffic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/3e4rc9yd/cauvery-bridge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic on the old bridge over the Cauvery on the Tiruchy-Chennai National Highway near Odathurai resumed on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:41:05.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 4 months of repair, Tiruchy's old Cauvery bridge reopened for traffic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy, Cauvery bridge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/no-decline-in-aavin-milk-procurement-minister-c-vijayalakshmi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/3islr2rf/avin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Milk &amp; Dairy Development C Vijayalakshmi at Aavin’s Kottapattu plant on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:39:31.405Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No decline in Aavin milk procurement: Minister C Vijayalakshmi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Aavin milk procurement, Minister C Vijayalakshmi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/no-information-on-arrests-made-says-karnataka-cm-dk-shivakumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-29/ppv6k4yp/D_K_Shivakumar_EPS789.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM of Karnataka DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:39:13.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No information on arrests made, says Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, India Supreme Court, Health Minister UT Khader, Chief Minister D K Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/rain-lashes-several-tamil-nadu-districts-as-monsoon-sets-in</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/x2gjxrx7/several-TN-dists.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai city witnessed light to moderate rain on Thursday evening</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:37:49.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain lashes several Tamil Nadu districts as monsoon sets in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil nadu rains</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/kiifb-functioned-as-an-empire-created-liability-for-state-cm-vd-satheesan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/difcwoz1/ANI_20260605070543.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keralam Chief Minister VD Satheesan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:37:10.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KIIFB functioned as an empire, created liability for state: CM VD Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KIIFB, Kerala CM VD Satheesan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/us-lawmakers-express-outrage-over-foiled-plot-to-attack-hindu-temple-in-illinois-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/igul85fm/AP26288643348734.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A security vehicle is parked outside of Sri Venkateswara Swami (Balaji) Temple in Aurora, Ill., Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:36:39.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US lawmakers express outrage over foiled plot to attack Hindu temple in Illinois</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US mass shootings, anti-Hindu hate, Illinois Hindu Temple attack plot</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/mettur-dam-release-schedule-ends-outflow-may-be-cut</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/knmi1zby/release-schedule.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As of Thursday evening, the reservoir level stood at 57.980 ft, with storage at 23.204 tmcft and inflow at just 534 cusecs.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:36:30.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mettur dam release schedule ends, outflow may be cut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mettur dam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/weakening-kiifb-will-set-keralam-back-25-years-former-state-finance-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/gaenptmg/New-Project-2026-10-16T080342.375.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former state finance minister TM Thomas Isaac.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:35:13.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weakening KIIFB will set Keralam back 25 years: Former state finance minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, former state finance minister TM Thomas Isaac</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/mk-stalin-urges-tamil-nadu-govt-to-challenge-sc-ruling-on-bcm-quota</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-05/y33p0g9i/MK%20Stalin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:35:08.518Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MK Stalin urges Tamil Nadu govt to challenge SC ruling on BC(M) quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Supreme Court, MK Stalin, TVK Government, BC(M) quota</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/pm-mark-carney-says-us-is-trying-to-break-canada-as-alberta-votes-on-separation-path</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/2wjdo1s5/AP26288701724435.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canada Prime Minister, center left, meets with University of Calgary students in Calgary, Alberta, Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:33:59.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Mark Carney says US is trying to break Canada as Alberta votes on separation path</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mark Carney, Alberta, referendum on separation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/cm-joseph-vijay-singapore-dy-pm-gan-kim-yong-open-data-centre-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/d541crsv/Vijay-Singapore.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Vijay &amp; Singapore Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong roll pineapples, a Singaporean custom believed to usher in good luck &amp; prosperity, during the inauguration</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:32:17.968Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Joseph Vijay, Singapore Dy PM Gan Kim Yong open data centre in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, data centre, CM Joseph Vijay, Singapore Deputy PM Gan Kim Yong</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/travancore-devaswom-board-plans-hiking-sabarimala-virtual-queue-booking-fee</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/tz7176n2/ANI_20260806043604.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The virtual facility, initially free, was later made chargeable at Rs 5.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:30:09.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Travancore Devaswom Board plans hiking Sabarimala virtual queue booking fee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Travancore Devaswom Board, Travancore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-launches-semiconductor-scheme-will-top-central-aid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/h4iyckxk/State-launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Vijay launches TN Semiconductor Ecosystem Scheme in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:29:30.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu launches semiconductor scheme, will top central aid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK Government, semiconductor scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Oct/16/keralam-police-refuse-to-take-over-smart-city-traffic-network-citing-technical-issues</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/byshkg13/Police-refuse-to-take.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic light system and surveillance cameras that have been installed as part of the Smart City project at Vazhuthacaud Junction.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:27:20.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: Police refuse to take over Smart City traffic network citing technical issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Keralam Smart City, Keralam traffic police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/all-schools-in-tamil-nadu-must-have-vending-machine-to-provide-free-sanitary-pads</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/lkx80ezd/in-TN-must.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>2026-10-16T02:27:10.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All schools in Tamil Nadu must have vending machine to provide free sanitary pads </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Schools, sanitary pads, Vending Machine</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-hc-sets-aside-drt-order-favouring-banks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/v0n9vlpa/Srirangapatna-MLA.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>2026-10-16T02:27:09.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC sets aside DRT order favouring banks  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/kasaragod-kullan-set-to-be-keralams-third-indigenous-cattle-variety</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/hw4o5rir/Kasaragod-Kullan-set-to-be.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kasaragod Kullan variety cows at the state government’s cattle farm at Bela near Badiadka in Kasaragod.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/s19tq40a/sd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kasaragod Kullan</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/cl38vo2k/indigenous.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:25:05.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kasaragod Kullan set to be Keralam’s third indigenous cattle variety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kasaragod, Kasaragod Kullan, indigenous cattle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/cant-deny-nod-for-rss-march-over-mosques-on-route-madras-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/swik7x0z/Can’t-deny.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:24:56.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Can’t deny nod for RSS march over mosques on route: Madras High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, RSS march</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/decade-later-fake-marks-cards-of-karnataka-52-group-d-staff-exposed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/4/14/original/man.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:24:01.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decade later, fake marks cards of Karnataka 52 Group D staff exposed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, KSEAB, KCSR, Fake marks cards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/faith-tradition-find-new-voice-as-christian-band-tweaks-bhajan-pitch-in-keralam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/5gyru47d/Faith-tradition.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>‘The Bhajan Vibe’ performance by Keys Bands</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/nn4eqpi8/Faith.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:23:31.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Faith &amp; tradition find new voice as Christian band tweaks bhajan pitch in Keralam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Christian, bhajan concert</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/law-student-held-for-posing-as-si-stealing-jewellery-bike-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-06/otctcdyy/New-Project-2025-02-06T095825.548.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image of bike theft.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:22:53.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Law student held for posing as SI, stealing jewellery &amp; bike in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Gold theft, law student, Bike theft</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/fashion/2026/Oct/16/first-day-first-show-other-trends</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/px238rt7/Lead-Decked-in-Puja-finery-Copy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Decked in Pujo finery</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/oucyor5z/Catching-up-om-last-minute-Puja-shopping-at-KAlibari-Chittaranjan-Park-Copy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Catching up on last minute Puja shopping at Kali Bari, Chittaranjan Park</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/80lwefzj/Lead5.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A saree from SHREE’s festive collection by Sandeep Kapoor</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:22:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First Day, First Show &amp; Other Trends</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fashion, Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/keralam-as-log-cooking-catches-fire-operators-of-mechanised-splitters-seek-govt-warmth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/351bhtmw/New-Project-2026-10-16T074948.272.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man operating a hydraulic firewood-splitting machine</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:21:29.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam: As log cooking catches fire, operators of mechanised splitters seek govt warmth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, hydraulic firewood-splitting, mini guillotines</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/ex-minister-krishnamurthy-says-eps-ready-for-talks-with-rebels-90-cvs-supporters-lose-posts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/8o6cvimd/images-2026-10-16T074711.447.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister Agri S S Krishnamurthy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:20:47.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-minister Krishnamurthy says EPS ready for talks with rebels; 90 CVS supporters lose posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Edappadi K Palaniswami, AIADMK rebel faction, Agri SS Krishnamurthy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/panel-delivers-knockout-punch-to-kerala-infrastructure-investment-fund-board</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board (KIIFB) logo.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/o7pk7lre/Panel-flags.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:15:45.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panel delivers knockout punch to Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/16-year-old-opens-fire-at-oregon-elementary-school-killing-three-children-and-a-teacher</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/rseps5y6/AP26288832126618.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>School buses are lined up outside Silver Rail Elementary school, where a shooting took place, on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 in Bend, Ore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:15:27.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16-year-old opens fire at Oregon elementary school, killing three children and a teacher</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Oregon, elementary school shooting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/16/marshals-get-10-days-to-resolve-1k-ai-detected-garbage-issues-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/kei4rtio/k_trash_1092335.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:14:11.827Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Marshals get 10 days to resolve 1k AI-detected garbage issues in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, garbage crisis, BSCC Commissioner KN Ramesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/madras-high-court-questions-reinstatement-of-college-principal-held-in-pocso-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-24/ms8vruft/Using-kids-to.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>2026-10-16T02:14:00.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court questions reinstatement of college principal held in Pocso case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, POCSO case, Madras High Court​, college principal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Oct/16/kochi-synagogue-arson-hunt-for-boss-on-accused-sent-to-5-day-police-custody</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/zkk2erdf/New-Project-2026-10-16T073908.231.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ebin B Paul (in the picture) told investigators that he acted on ‘Boss’s’ instructions and recorded video evidence for the person after putting up banners and flex boards at Blossom Nursery near the synagogue.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:13:03.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi synagogue arson: Hunt for ‘Boss’ on, accused sent to 5-day police custody</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kadavumbhagam synagogue, Kochi synagogue, synagogue arson</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/remove-obscene-content-against-dmk-leaders-on-social-media-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/99cc38ar/Order-to-retrieve.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>2026-10-16T02:11:27.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Remove obscene content against DMK leaders on social media: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, DMK leaders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/16/dont-panic-if-your-name-not-in-voter-list-says-gba-chief-maheshwar-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ts0slw6h/New-Project-2026-10-16T073832.518.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru District Election Officer and Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/njbx07ee/Don’t-pa.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:10:03.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t panic if your name not in voter list, says GBA chief Maheshwar Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, voter list, Election Commission of India ECI, BLOs, GBA Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/madras-hc-set-aside-order-to-retrieve-land-from-educational-trust</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/xe19h561/C_1_1_CH1035_124751413.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>2026-10-16T02:09:29.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC set aside order to retrieve land from educational trust</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/we-the-leaders-will-contest-local-body-polls-across-tamil-nadu-annamalai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/9mt77c6n/Annamalai-BJP.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former TN BJP chief Annamalai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:07:42.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘We The Leaders’ will contest local body polls across Tamil Nadu: Annamalai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN Local Body Elections, Annamalai, We The Leaders party</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/cm-joseph-vijay-must-visit-grocery-shops-to-know-peoples-price-pangs-mk-stalin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/8oamd76z/must-visit-grocery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK president MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:04:57.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Joseph Vijay must visit grocery shops to know people’s price pangs: MK Stalin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, CM Joseph Vijay, grocery price hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/16/bncc-targets-100-km-of-pedestrian-friendly-footpaths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-31/mosu0lsx/C_40_1_CH1456_36822656.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:03:54.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BNCC targets 100 km of pedestrian-friendly footpaths </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, footpath, Bescom officers, BNCC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/fine-rice-variety-to-be-sold-at-rs-30kg-at-250-tamil-nadu-co-operative-stores</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-12/1dy7djdf/images-2026-10-12T073648.848.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T02:02:44.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fine rice variety to be sold at Rs 30/kg at 250 Tamil Nadu co-operative stores</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, rice variety, Tamil Nadu co-operative stores</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/i-had-warned-stalin-of-conspiracy-to-defeat-him-in-kolathur-thol-thirumavalavan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/k7ngj5se/had-warned-Stalin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>INDIA bloc leaders protest seeking the removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar, at Egmore in Chennai on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:59:12.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I had warned Stalin of conspiracy to defeat him in Kolathur: Thol Thirumavalavan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MK Stalin, Thol Thirumavalavan, Kolathur assembly constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/ips-officer-from-tiruvannamalai-booked-for-dowry-harassment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-16/okap2hgu/New-Project-2025-09-16T183653.775.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:55:15.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPS officer from Tiruvannamalai booked for dowry harassment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IPS officer, Tiruvannamalai, dowry harassment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-private-bus-workers-seek-inclusion-in-vettri-payanam-scheme-as-livelihoods-suffer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/j67jqnqb/WhatsApp-Image-2026-10-14-at-21.40.49.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As many as 30 private bus workers, including conductors, drivers, and mechanics, meeting Tirupattur collector V Nallasivan on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:52:31.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu: Private bus workers seek inclusion in Vettri Payanam scheme as livelihoods suffer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TVK Government, Vettri Payanam scheme, Private bus workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-cabinet-approval-for-rs-729-crore-film-city-in-mysuru-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-26/0b86217h/DK-Shivakumar.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:47:35.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet approval for Rs 729-crore Film City in Mysuru district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka cabinet, Film City, PPP, Mysuru district, BSWML</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/patients-flag-frequent-breakdown-of-108-ambulances-in-madurai-raise-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/sxu6a5vz/images-2026-10-16T071031.158.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational photo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:42:07.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patients flag frequent breakdown of 108 ambulances in Madurai, raise concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai, 108 ambulances</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/salt-production-in-tamil-nadus-vedaranyam-at-record-21-lakh-tonnes-glut-hits-price</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/3ahbkqg9/salt.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Producers said unsold salt stocks currently stand at around 1.25 lakh tonnes, compared to 40,000 tonnes at the end of last season</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:39:29.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Salt production in Tamil Nadu's Vedaranyam at record 2.1 lakh tonnes, glut hits price</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, salt production, Vedaranyam salt production</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Oct/16/bengaluru-to-get-another-traffic-park</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-11/khmaurz6/ANI_20250829071827.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru already has a traffic park near St Mark’s Circle. The proposed park at Thanisandra will be the city’s second traffic park and will feature model roads, junctions, traffic signals, road signboards and pedestrian crossings.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:39:15.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru to get another traffic park</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Corporate Social Responsibility, Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-police-kickstart-national-rally-against-drugs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ffd356nw/bike11510chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister, Priyank Kharge with DGP MA Saleem, Additional Chief Secretary Rjendra Kataria during the Unity Parade Motorcycle Rally Fight against Drugs at Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:34:33.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka police kickstart national rally against drugs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Karnataka police, NCB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Oct/16/tamil-nadu-government-declines-info-to-rti-query-on-fact-check-unit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/5/29/original/RTI-generic12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:30:32.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu government declines info to RTI query on Fact Check Unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Fact Check Unit, RTI information</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Oct/16/karnataka-cabinet-rejects-clemency-pleas-of-ring-road-shubha-lover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/28l8hnvl/Cabinet-rejects-clemency.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The engagement photo of Shubha Shankaranarayana and victim B V Girish.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:29:05.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Cabinet rejects clemency pleas of ‘Ring Road’ Shubha, lover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Karnataka cabinet, mercy petition, Priyank Kharge, HAL Airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/chennai-womans-death-at-mrts-station-family-questions-polices-fall-theory</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/fyfx7wdj/Unlikely-that.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The gap through which Vijaya is said to have fallen</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:27:01.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai woman's death at MRTS station: Family questions police’s fall theory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, MRTS station, Chennai woman's death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/chennai-womans-death-brings-to-fore-safety-issues-poor-upkeep-at-mrts-stations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/ls8swtbs/8b3aff0e-586b-43a1-bf12-b1ffb6d41807.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The woman, who allegedly fell from the second floor on October 8, was found dead only four days later.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:23:33.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai woman’s death brings to fore safety issues, poor upkeep at MRTS stations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Woman's death, MRTS station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/chennai-mtc-revokes-cancellation-of-tender-for-1k-ac-e-buses</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/jyi1dobm/causMTC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 1,000-bus tender is part of a larger plan to procure and operate 1,520 electric buses in Chennai under the GCC model</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:17:45.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai: MTC revokes cancellation of tender for 1K AC e-buses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, MTC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Oct/16/cbi-arrests-sfio-official-two-others-in-rs-1-crore-bribery-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/gl7mpn6v/CBI-arrests-fraud.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:15:46.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI arrests SFIO official, two others in Rs 1 crore bribery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, CBI, SFIO, DHFL scam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/16/13-year-old-boy-mother-among-six-people-killed-in-wisconsin-plane-crash-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-16/cnbjomgw/AP26287566750125.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This image taken from WKOW video shows first responders at the scene of a fatal plane crash Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, in a wooded area near Mirror Lake State Park in the Town of Dellona, Wis.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:13:29.291Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13-year-old boy, mother among six people killed in Wisconsin plane crash</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Wisconsin plane crash</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/16/masterly-strokes-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/m4g7octh/IMG20261016012822.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Manhole Cleaner' series by Jatin Das</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/dsrnn55g/Artist-Jatin-Das.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artist Jatin Das</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/r3xu2eg9/Head-with-hands-Cnt-Ppr-25x19-in-2012-by-Jatin-Das.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Head with Hands'</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-16T01:07:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Masterly Strokes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, exhibition</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/15/keep-up-disinvestment-momentum-provided-by-idbi-bank-stake-sale</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-07-14/rluxkpks/ANI_20260714070455.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revised bids are currently under evaluation and a deal is likely within a month</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T22:16:29.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keep up disinvestment momentum provided by IDBI bank stake sale</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Oct/15/diverse-experience-must-for-odi-world-cup-prep</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-02/4w5qxamn/gill-gambhir.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Head coach Gautam Gambhir and Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T22:14:40.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Diverse experience must for ODI World Cup prep</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Oct/15/quick-take-dark-flows-the-yamuna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-08/ceolr5bu/C_53_1_CH1506_45123246.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Clouds hover over the Yamuna river, where a thick layer of toxic foam floats on the water during monsoon, at Kalindi Kunj, in Okhla, Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T22:12:53.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Dark flows the Yamuna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/15/pincer-move-needed-for-atmanirbharta-in-atmaraksha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/ngdolu63/15oct2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>There is much yet to be done. The public sector still accounts for about three-quarters of production. Only three Indian defence public sector undertakings figure in the list of the world’s 100 largest arms producers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T21:56:58.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pincer move needed for atmanirbharta in atmaraksha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Oct/15/how-a-murderer-revealed-the-open-veins-of-punjab</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/1h23xwko/PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>District authorities demolish a portion of the house belonging to Ashwani Kumar, the medical store owner who fatally shot anti-drug activist Parvinder Singh Jhota on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T21:56:09.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How a murderer revealed the open veins of Punjab</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/j-k-ias-officer-uses-abusive-language-against-woman-jkas-officer-during-meeting-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/4n3batc4/jk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T19:35:40.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J-K: IAS officer uses abusive language against woman JKAS officer during meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Kumar Rajeev Ranjan, JKAS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/15/ahead-of-cjps-tiranga-march-connaught-place-central-park-shut-for-two-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/sttigsq3/PTI10092026000198B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The civic body has also asked police to ensure adequate security to prevent unauthorised access to the park.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T19:13:20.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahead of CJP’s ‘Tiranga’ march, Connaught Place Central Park shut for two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, India, Delhi Police, Connaught Place, CJP protests, Lehra do Tiranga, Central Park protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/15/apple-expands-smart-home-portfolio-with-three-new-devices-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-31/mlnlkmb9/C_1_1_CH1035_111704218.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T19:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple expands smart home portfolio with three new devices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/aviation-minister-flags-unstable-atf-prices-as-hurdle-to-keeping-airfares-reasonable</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-18/bxx7jch1/WhatsApp-Image-2026-09-18-at-11.36.24-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for Civil Aviation Ram Mohan Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:55:32.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aviation minister flags unstable ATF prices as hurdle to keeping airfares reasonable</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, ATF prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Oct/15/saudi-arabia-executes-two-bangladeshis-over-immoral-act-in-makkah-mosque</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/eb3ef57b-58aa-4878-b679-e97ca7031309/Hajj_AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The official statement did not specify the precise nature of the alleged act, identify the mosque where it took place or provide details about when the two Bangladeshis were arrested.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:52:45.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi Arabia executes two Bangladeshis over ‘immoral act’ in Makkah mosque</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, Makkah mosque</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/delhi/2026/Oct/15/30-foot-cockroach-effigy-to-burn-alongside-ravan-at-delhi-ramlila-amid-cjp-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/xeesiv9p/Youth’s-demands-val.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The decision comes against the backdrop of the Cockroach Janata Party's protests in the national capital, first against ex-education minister Dharmendra Pradhan and now for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:51:21.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>30-foot cockroach effigy to burn alongside Ravan at Delhi Ramlila amid CJP protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Ramlila Maidan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/delhi-hc-refuses-to-restrain-cjps-protest-at-connaught-place-on-friday-records-police-assurance</loc>
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<image:caption>Delhi University All India Students' Association (AISA) Secretary Anjali address a press conference at the Press Club, in New Delhi on Thursday. Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) Founder Abhijeet Dipke, AISA National President Neha Bora, Actor Prakash Raj and Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan also present.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:48:46.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC refuses to restrain CJP's protest at Connaught Place on Friday; records police assurance</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi, Connaught Place, abhijeet dipke, CJP Tiranga march</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/15/anti-cec-protest-imran-khan-to-move-bombay-hc-against-frro-notice-directing-him-to-leave-india-by-october-28</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/5du2audt/nepalvvNNnn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Imran Khan is detained from Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan, which was the proposed protest venue in support of CJP’s protest, Oct. 10, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:47:46.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-CEC protest: Imran Khan to move Bombay HC against FRRO notice directing him to leave India by October 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Bombay HC, Actor Imran Khan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Oct/15/bhuvneshwar-knows-his-game-better-than-he-ever-has-says-southee</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/ye01qc9c/bhuvi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhuvneshwar Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhuvneshwar knows his game better than he ever has, says Southee</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Tim Southee, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, India tour of New Zealand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/15/global-smartphone-shipments-fall-20-in-q3-lowest-level-since-2012-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-22/r3fdujc5/ANI_20260922090724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:28:25.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Global smartphone shipments fall 20% in Q3, lowest level since 2012</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/15/whatsapp-allows-users-to-join-calls-without-an-account-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-08-04/heljgin1/202608043890725.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:25:02.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WhatsApp allows users to join calls without an account</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Oct/15/google-expands-ai-initiatives-in-agriculture-education-and-small-businesses-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-09-19/cugdjuqk/ANI_20260919040539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:22:43.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Google expands AI initiatives in agriculture, education and small businesses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/15/it-professional-ends-life-in-pune-suspected-to-be-victim-of-digital-arrest-scam-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-04/n7l6wvoi/newindianexpress2025-11-17fnjrwrjcScreenshot-2025-11-17-204759.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:20:17.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IT professional ends life in Pune; suspected to be victim of digital arrest scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Pune, suicide, Digital arrest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cricket/2026/Oct/15/punam-raut-announcers-her-retirement-from-international-cricket</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/3/16/original/PunamRaut.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India batter Punam Raut (Photo| Instagram)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:11:32.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punam Raut announces her retirement from international cricket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Punam Raut, Indian women's cricket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Oct/15/indigo-extends-cancellation-of-saudi-arabia-flights-till-october-24</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/3/21/original/IndiGo_PTI_Image1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IndiGo Airlines. (Representational Image | PTI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:10:23.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IndiGo extends cancellation of Saudi Arabia flights till October 24</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Indigo, Saudi Arabia, flight cancellation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Oct/15/mumbai-cops-give-cjp-permission-for-lehra-do-tiranga-rally-at-azad-maidan-on-friday-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/sw2f7nk0/ANI_20261015160008.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Permission has been given for Azad Maidan, Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Manish Kalwaniya said on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:04:17.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai cops give CJP permission for 'Lehra Do Tiranga' rally at Azad Maidan on Friday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Mumbai police, Azad Maidan, CJP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/15/archery-premier-league-chola-chiefs-end-winless-streak-with-stunning-hit-or-miss-shootoff-win-vs-yodhas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/5vt5qfee/APL-Season-2-Gatha-Khadake-recurve-archer-of-Prithviraaj-Yodhas-in-action-against-Chero-Archers-during-day-7-of-the-APL-Season-2-currently-underway-in-Hyderabad.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gatha Khadake in action</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T18:01:55.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Archery Premier League: Chola Chiefs end winless streak with stunning Hit-or-Miss Shootoff win vs Yodhas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sports News</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/sports-news/2026/Oct/15/fenesta-open-top-seed-aarav-knocked-out-as-ribhav-eyes-double-crown</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-10-15/0cjhabx3/Ribhav-SAROHA-in-action-during-the-quater-finals-week-2-of-Fenesta-2026-.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ribhav Saroha in action on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-10-15T17:49:54.165Z</news:publication_date>
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