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<image:caption>In the previous four trading days, the BSE benchmark jumped 3,323.07 points, or 4.50 per cent, and the Nifty surged 924.1 points, or 3.98 per cent.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Stock markets recover early lost ground; trade higher</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/andhra-pradesh-monsoon-arrives-late-but-koraput-district-farmers-happy</loc>
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<image:caption>A road in Jeypore wears a deserted look during rain on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: Monsoon arrives late but Koraput district farmers happy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/axis-bank-bits-partner-for-innovation-research-park-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Chancellor of BITS Pilani Kumar Mangalam Birla and others at the MoU signing in Mumbai for the research park.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Axis Bank, BITS partner for innovation research park in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/telangana-deputy-cm-mallu-bhatti-vikramarka-approves-da-hike-for-staff-of-power-utilities</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</image:caption>
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<news:title>Telangana Deputy CM Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka approves DA hike for staff of power utilities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/sbi-lays-claim-to-land-tgiic-sold-for-rs-1000-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>The logo of State Bank of India (SBI).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:44:59.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SBI lays claim to land TGIIC sold for Rs 1,000 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, SBI, TGIIC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/plea-for-probe-into-disparities-in-tn-cm-vijays-poll-affidavit-binned</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:44:20.592Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plea for probe into disparities in TN CM Vijay’s poll affidavit binned</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/toddler-dies-as-moms-dupatta-gets-caught-in-bikes-wheel-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>Doctors declared Visagan dead on arrival. Pushparaj and Pavithra, who suffered grievous injuries, were later referred to the Chengalpattu Govt Medical College Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:43:27.069Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toddler dies as mom’s dupatta gets caught in bike’s wheel in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Toddler dies</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/buoyed-by-reaction-to-telangana-public-schools-cm-revanth-reddy-pledges-one-in-each-constituency</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy at the inauguration of the Telangana Public School at Arutla in Rangareddy district on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy tries his hand at making rotis with kitchen staff after inaugurating Telangana Public School in Arutla village on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:42:51.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buoyed by reaction to Telangana public schools, CM Revanth Reddy pledges one in each constituency</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/cm-majhi-proposes-plan-to-boost-trade-ties-with-singapore</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi in discussion with Singapore High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, at Lok Seva Bhawan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:42:24.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi proposes plan to boost trade ties with Singapore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/rupee-falls-21-paise-to-9471-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:41:54.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee falls 21 paise to 94.71 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/telangana-hc-reserves-orders-on-cm-revanth-reddys-petitions</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:41:19.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC reserves orders on CM Revanth Reddy’s petitions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/congress-dmk-spar-in-ccmc-council-over-putting-up-portraits-of-ex-cms</loc>
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<image:caption>Coimbatore: (File Picture) Victoria town hall, wthere the Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC) conducts council meetings in Coimbatore. (for A</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:39:30.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress, DMK spar in CCMC council over putting up portraits of ex-CMs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CCMC council</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/ppa-assures-protection-for-villages-affected-by-polavaram-project</loc>
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<image:caption>The PPA said scientific assessments, flood mitigation strategies and protective measures would be implemented to prevent any adverse impact on the lives, livelihoods and agricultural lands of people living in Telangana’s Godavari basin region.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:38:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PPA assures protection for villages affected by Polavaram project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Polavaram project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/18/oil-prices-sink-further-as-trump-signs-deal-to-reopen-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/x2plpjaa/ANI_20260417132433.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>All eyes are now on the strait, through which a fifth of world oil normally passes and which Tehran effectively closed after the US and Israel launched their war on Iran on February 28.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:38:42.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices sink further as Trump signs deal to reopen Hormuz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Donald Trump, US-IRAN peace deal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/120-tns-kelamangalam-tribal-students-demand-transportation-to-school</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-30/b38mwi9e/202506303440223.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The collector told TNIE that a private company has already sponsored a bus for government school students in the Thalli block.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:38:29.569Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>120 TN's Kelamangalam tribal students demand transportation to school</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kelamangalam tribal students</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/ex-fm-slams-tvk-dares-it-to-keepdebt-lower-than-that-of-dmk-regime</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:36:59.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-FM slams TVK, dares it to keep
debt lower than that of DMK regime</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thangam Thennarasu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/study-desiltation-models-across-india-adopt-best-practices-minister-uttam-reddy-to-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/wtuli0zh/uttam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Irrigation minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:36:59.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Study desiltation models across India, adopt best practices: Minister Uttam Reddy to officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Uttam Kumar Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/you-can-now-pay-property-tax-water-bills-using-gccs-whatsapp-chatbot</loc>
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<image:caption>People can pay property tax using a mobile application. (Photo | Ashwin Prasath, EPS)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:35:55.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>You can now pay property tax, water bills using GCC’s Whatsapp chatbot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, whatsapp chatbot</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/ministers-prosper-as-state-revenue-declines-brs-leader-kt-rama-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/080pv599/Ministers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president K T Rama Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:35:32.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ministers prosper as state revenue declines: BRS leader KT Rama Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KT Rama Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tnpcb-drops-action-against-tata-plant-collector-says-farms-not-hit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ifkasqbg/TNPCB-drops.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata’s iPhone manufacturing facility in Hosur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:35:25.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNPCB drops action against Tata plant, collector says farms not hit </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNPCB</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/after-repeated-delays-coimbatores-saibaba-colony-flyover-to-open-in-first-week-of-july</loc>
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<image:caption>Coimbatore: Picture of under construction Saibaba colony flyover in Coimbatore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:32:02.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After repeated delays, Coimbatore's Saibaba Colony flyover to open in first week of July</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Saibaba colony flyover</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/telangana-to-extend-paddy-bonus-only-to-seven-varieties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/4kgjyypf/varieties.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageshwara Rao along with Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:31:03.135Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to extend paddy bonus only to seven varieties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, paddy bonus</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/98-bird-species-spotted-in-survey-at-kousika-river</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/00f0e834-2452-41ef-8d3b-5c072e9d3e0a/P_3401264201.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A total of 98 bird species have been identified, including a group of breeding nests, indicating a pleasant environment for the birds and chicks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:30:56.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>98 bird species spotted in survey at Kousika river</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, bird species, Kousika River</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/musical-chairs-begin-for-chief-secretary-post-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Chief Secretary K Ramakrishna Rao's term is set to end on June 30.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:29:39.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Musical chairs begin for chief secretary post in Telangana</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/aiadmk-councillors-stage-protest-allege-corruption-in-ccmc</loc>
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<image:caption>AIADMK Logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:29:37.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK councillors stage protest, allege corruption in CCMC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CCMC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/ed-raids-hospitals-residences-across-kerala-in-organ-donation-racket-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:28:43.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids hospitals, residences across Kerala in organ donation racket probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, kerala, ED raids, Enforcement Directorate ED, organ donation racket</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/jumbo-dies-of-suspected-electrocution-in-mtr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-25/ukdm9cio/1_1_nilgiris1_2511cbe_3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources said field staff on patrol found the carcass in the Avarahalla Reserve Forest area and immediately alerted Masinagudi Forest Range Officer V Rajan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:26:49.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jumbo dies of suspected electrocution in MTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Jumbo death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/18/amaravati-development-corporation-to-set-up-central-nursery-to-raise-saplings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/kconh3yg/vijadc11706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ADC Chairperson and Managing Director D Lakshmiparthasarathi formally launched the development works by planting saplings at the site.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:26:39.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amaravati Development Corporation to set up central nursery to raise saplings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Amaravati Development Corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/secunderabad-cantonment-board-okays-rs-317-crore-budget</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/46ramhl2/images-57.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:26:34.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Secunderabad Cantonment Board okays Rs 317 crore budget</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Secunderabad Cantonment Board (SCB)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/fir-against-12-bds-students-for-ragging-at-omc-hostel-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/4/22/original/Osmania_Medical_college.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Osmania Medical College in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:25:25.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIR against 12 BDS students for ragging at OMC hostel in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Hyderabad, ragging, Osmania Medical College</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tn-neet-aspirant-ends-life-kin-blame-cancellation-of-exam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/kruh593y/202605153789345.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan: NEET aspirant commits suicide exam cancellation; family says he was under severe stress (Photo: IANS)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:24:52.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN NEET aspirant ends life; kin blame cancellation of exam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, NEET aspirant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/focus-on-crop-cultivation-methods-to-mitigate-el-nino-cm-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/p12bj1se/vijcm31706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Chandrababu Naidu holds a review meeting with officials at the AP Secretariat in Velagapudi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:23:41.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Focus on crop cultivation methods to mitigate El Nino: CM Naidu </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, El Nino, crop cultivation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/new-chapter-telanganas-mulugu-gets-first-it-firm-15-local-youths-hired</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/fdkhtxsp/Mulugu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Panchayat Raj Minister Danasari Anasuya (Seethakka) during the inauguration of SRIA Infotech Private Limited in Mulugu district headquarters on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:23:32.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New chapter: Telangana's Mulugu gets first IT firm, 15 local youths hired</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, IT company, Danasari Anasuya, employment opportunities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/prevent-damage-theft-of-equipment-used-in-athikadavu-project-farmers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-30/ow8fcos2/202507303466699.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Athikadavu-Avinashi project</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:22:43.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prevent damage, theft of equipment used in Athikadavu project: Farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Avinashi-Athikadavu project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/imd-forecasts-heatwave-over-next-three-days-in-north-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/byzh9hn4/heatwave.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Hyderabad, temperatures touched 40°C at Himayathnagar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:22:09.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD forecasts heatwave over next three days in north Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/up-deputy-cm-maurya-says-25-26-samajwadi-party-mps-ready-to-break-away</loc>
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<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:21:55.862Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP deputy CM Maurya says 25-26 Samajwadi Party MPs ready to break away</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party, Akhilesh Yadav, Keshav Prasad Maurya, 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/rain-thunderstorms-likely-in-coastal-andhra-and-rayalaseema-districts-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/zk6qo370/dsc5046jpg110754.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lightning strike after sudden change of weather in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:21:16.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rain &amp; thunderstorms likely in coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema districts today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, thunderstorms, Coastal Andhra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/telanganas-rainfall-deficit-during-early-monsoon-worse-than-in-past-el-nino-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-08/usjjt2o8/ANI_20250708140428.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana faces a monsoon shortfall with a 23% rainfall deficit midway through June.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:21:06.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana's rainfall deficit during early monsoon worse than in past El Nino years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, El Nino, rainfall deficit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/cbi-madurai-books-seven-voc-port-staff-for-financial-irregularities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-25/y2d2jgf5/CBI-dismantles.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>2026-06-18T04:18:34.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI Madurai books seven VOC port staff for financial irregularities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, VOC Port Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/ghmc-chief-karnan-reviews-electoral-rolls-revision-process-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-25/tcap2k73/election22410chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>District Election Officer &amp; GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:18:18.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GHMC chief Karnan reviews electoral rolls revision process in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, GHMC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/cancel-2009-go-revive-12-vocational-streams-tnpgta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/4/30/original/Teacher.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:17:31.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cancel 2009 G.O, revive 12 vocational streams: TNPGTA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/minister-satya-kumar-yadav-urges-cm-naidu-to-institute-handloom-awards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/p6og4920/C_40_1_CH0095_27795423.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:16:52.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Satya Kumar Yadav urges CM Naidu to institute Handloom Awards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Satya Kumar Yadav, Handloom Awards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/helpline-found-via-chatgpt-costs-hyderabad-teacher-rs-39-lakh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/sfn4tla7/AP-for-QT.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:14:36.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Helpline found via ChatGPT costs Hyderabad teacher Rs 3.9 lakh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, ChatGPT</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jun/17/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-7-dr-congo-stun-portugals-winning-hopes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/n7h7w6jv/AP26169130645200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Colombia's Luis Diaz (7), left, scores his side's second goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Colombia's Jaminton Campaz celebrates after scoring his side's third goal with Colombia's Kevin Castano (5) during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Colombia's Luis Diaz (7) celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/qk6sm508/AP26169124098433.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uzbekistan's Abbosbek Fayzullaev, left, celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The teams from Uzbekistan and Colombia line up on the field for the national anthems during the teams presentation before the World Cup Group K soccer match between Uzbekistan and Colombia in Mexico City, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/x9f7dzdl/AP26169041860317.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ghana's Caleb Yirenkyi (3) scores the opening goal on Panama goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera (22) during the World Cup Group L soccer match between Ghana and Panama on June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:14:23.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LIVE | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 7: Campaz strikes in stoppage time as Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1</news:title>
<news:keywords>2026 FIFA World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/18/telangana-hc-nudges-centre-on-hyderabad-student-missing-in-finland</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rv0a7ndi/Telangana_High_court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:14:10.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC nudges Centre on Hyderabad student missing in Finland</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, missing student, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/mini-buses-choke-thanjavur-old-bus-stand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/x625un88/2501thanjavur1_1606try_4195.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The TNSTC crews alleged that minibus crews often operate in the time slots of TNSTC buses</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:13:41.200Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mini-buses choke Thanjavur old bus stand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mini-buses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/trans-persons-flag-lack-of-separate-loos-poor-infrastructure-at-mgmgh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-05/ny3p2rgu/MGMGH.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>People waiting at the payment counter in the scan centre at MGMGH</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:11:33.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trans persons flag lack of separate loos, poor infrastructure at MGMGH</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MGMGH</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/navy-veteran-alleges-rs-451-crore-investment-fraud-by-two-firms-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-25/ty6a9lbt/Nevvw-Project.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:11:20.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navy veteran alleges Rs 4.51 crore investment fraud by two firms in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Investment fraud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/ed-searches-six-locations-linked-to-film-producer-c-alagappan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/5hfhr88a/ED-conducts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate Office.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:11:00.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED searches six locations linked to film producer C Alagappan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, film producer C Alagappan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/mp-hc-lifts-stay-on-arrest-warrant-against-tmc-mp-abhishek-banerjee-in-defamation-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/8wqkemjo/C_53_1_CH1506_44429141.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:09:20.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP HC lifts stay on arrest warrant against TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee in defamation case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, defamation case, Akash Vijayvargiya, Madhya Pradesh high court, Abhishek Banerjee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/18/engineer-held-for-forging-odisha-dy-speaker-bhabani-shankar-bhois-signature</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ju7c239w/202601143638915.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:08:58.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Engineer held for forging Odisha Dy Speaker Bhabani Shankar Bhoi's signature</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/sit-to-probe-rich-kids-trap-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/12/6/original/Sajjanar_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad Police Commissioner V C Sajjanar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:07:53.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT to probe ‘rich kids’ trap in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad police</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/student-screening-via-prashast-app-made-mandatory-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ylbiwr0z/vijsamagra11706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samagra Siksha SPD B Srinivasa Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:06:24.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student screening via Prashast App made mandatory across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Prashast App</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/karate-coach-gets-20-year-rigorous-imprisonment-for-rape-of-3-year-old-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:05:51.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karate coach gets 20-year rigorous imprisonment for rape of 3-year-old in Hyderabad</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/18/textbook-errors-teachers-bodies-in-odisha-demand-public-disclosure-of-book-review-panels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/pikn9cal/Hampi-for-Konark-Vidhan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The textbook pages which feature factual inaccuracies.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:05:05.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Textbook errors: Teachers' bodies in Odisha demand public disclosure of book review panels</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/quantum-computing-centre-to-come-up-at-anna-university-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/i301n64b/C_1_1_CH1402_11948620.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anna University</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:01:51.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quantum computing centre to come up at Anna University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Quantum computing centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/textbook-errors-odisha-lop-naveen-patnaik-tears-into-bjp-for-big-disrespect-to-odia-language</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/tg2hfq0c/2025050834f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LoP Naveen Patnaik.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:01:44.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Textbook errors: Odisha LoP Naveen Patnaik tears into BJP for 'big disrespect' to Odia language</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/drunkards-menace-abandoned-vehicles-near-school-cleared-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/shd0m3m9/Drunkards’.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles parked on the street near the entrance of an aided school were cleared by the police and corporation officials on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T04:00:38.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drunkards’ menace: Abandoned vehicles near school cleared in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, abandoned vehicles, Drunkards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/luxury-car-in-odishas-choudwar-jail-prisons-dg-seeks-explanation-from-superintendent</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ai1h76dc/new-new-30.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Luxury car enters Choudwar jail to receive released gangster Litua Behera.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:57:59.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Luxury car in Odisha's Choudwar jail: Prisons DG seeks explanation from superintendent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Choudwar Circle Jail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/43-doctors-face-dismissal-in-andhra-pradesh-for-prolonged-absence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/k1el9lb3/Govt-rolls-out-skill.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:57:34.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>43 doctors face dismissal in Andhra Pradesh for prolonged absence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, dismissal, stringent disciplinary action, Absent doctors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/congress-can-win-5-bjp-2-in-seven-mlc-seats-can-jds-keep-its-flock-united</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar takes part in a mock voting session ahead of the Legislative Council elections, in Bidadi, Karnataka, Wednesday, June 17, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:57:02.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress can win 5, BJP 2 in seven MLC seats; can JDS keep its flock united?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, jds, Karnataka MLC polls, Congress Karnataka</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/hd-kumaraswamy-tells-shivraj-singh-chouhan-to-roll-out-payment-scheme-for-karnataka-mango-growers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/nhfjf4ps/C_35_1_CH1101_67482246.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:56:59.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HD Kumaraswamy tells Shivraj Singh Chouhan to roll out payment scheme for Karnataka mango growers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, HD Kumaraswamy, Mango farmers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/andhra-pradesh-aqaic-to-be-launched-today-with-ibm-support</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-12/q5cq9c04/New-Project-2025-09-12T084322.355.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AQAIC will bring together industry challenges, academic research and IBM’s expertise to accelerate the transition of quantum technologies from laboratories to real-world applications.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:54:10.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: AQAIC to be launched today with IBM support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, IBM, AQAIC, Amaravati Quantum</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/more-queries-to-be-added-in-new-application-form-of-gruha-lakshmi-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/4/22/original/money1_0102chn_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of money for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:53:12.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More queries to be added in new application form of Gruha Lakshmi scheme </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Gruha Lakshmi scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/fifa-fever-late-night-match-viewing-harmful-for-health-doctors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/cbuwomie/131751804.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:51:33.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA Fever Late-night match viewing harmful for health: Doctors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Health, FIFA World cup 2026, Sleep cycle, over night matches</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/pil-filed-in-orissa-hc-alleges-misuse-of-funds-in-subhadra-yojana-mkby</loc>
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<image:caption>Orissa High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:51:23.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PIL filed in Orissa HC alleges misuse of funds in Subhadra Yojana, MKBY</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Subhadra Yojana, fund misuse, Mukhyamantri Kanya Bibaha Yojana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/no-ai-tool-can-ever-be-equated-with-a-qualified-lecturer-asserts-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/m4ekylbv/Centre’s-reply-sought.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:50:19.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No AI tool can ever be equated with a qualified lecturer, asserts Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, qualified lecturer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/summer-vacation-extended-in-multiple-odisha-districts-amid-soaring-mercury-levels-sultry-weather</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/xv7nu7dq/img34031706chn17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A youth dive into the holy tank of Bindu Sagar, seeking relief from the scorching heat in Bhubaneswar on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:48:50.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Summer vacation extended in multiple Odisha districts amid soaring mercury levels, sultry weather</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, summer vacation, mercury level</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/treatment-delayed-by-five-hours-after-tn-ghs-gates-kept-shut-youth-dies-of-snakebite</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/z2ohjg1c/New-Project-2026-06-18T091720.228.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>K Akash</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:48:30.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Treatment delayed by five hours after TN GHs’ gates kept shut, youth dies of snakebite</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, snakebite death, Treatment delayed</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/18/man-murdered-on-outskirts-of-bhubaneswar-for-quitting-his-job-two-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/7fs86ap1/do-not-cross.avif</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>2026-06-18T03:45:23.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man murdered on outskirts of Bhubaneswar for quitting his job; two held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, murder, Accused arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/dont-allow-sterlite-revival-mdmk-leader-vaiko-to-tn-cm-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/kvn4shql/Don’t-allow-Sterlite.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay with MDMK chief Vaiko on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:42:54.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t allow Sterlite revival: MDMK leader Vaiko to TN CM Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MDMK leader Durai Vaiko, Sterlite revival</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tvk-governments-first-assembly-session-may-see-fireworks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/s3mv2iyq/PTI05112026000031B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay with other MLAs during the oath-ceremony at the state Legislative Assembly.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:42:51.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK government’s first Assembly session may see fireworks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN assembly, Governor Arlekar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/odisha-hlca-approves-20-projects-worth-over-rs-76k-crore-to-create-50500-jobs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/wjod0qq4/HLCA-okays-20-projects.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi chairing the HLCA meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:41:46.019Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha HLCA approves 20 projects worth over Rs 76K crore, to create 50,500 jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, investment, Mohan Charan Majhi, High-Level Clearance Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/karnataka-hc-to-ed-necessity-of-arrest-cant-spring-from-old-charges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-09/h4iipz0d/202606093818812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:41:01.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC to ED: Necessity of arrest can’t spring from old charges </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High Court , Enforcement Directorate ED</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/look-at-robust-policy-to-regulate-homestays-karnataka-hc-to-tourism-dept</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/dpbshywa/Look-at-robust-policy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:39:33.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Look at robust policy to regulate homestays: Karnataka HC to tourism dept</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/centre-will-consider-concerns-of-electric-mobility-sector-says-hd-kumaraswamy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/1pd31gpx/C_53_1_CH1214_35854924.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>2026-06-18T03:38:50.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre will consider concerns  of electric mobility sector, says HD Kumaraswamy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HD Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/48-rain-deficit-amid-el-niño-fears-odisha-tags-10-districts-vulnerable</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/bizmcjbm/rain-deficit-amid-El-Niño.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>El Niño 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:37:41.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>48% rain deficit amid El Niño fears, Odisha tags 10 districts vulnerable</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Southwest monsoon, El Niño, drought-like conditions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tn-cm-vijay-directs-officials-to-procure-more-ac-e-buses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/oy9rdncj/P_4820815282.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:36:20.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM VIjay directs officials to procure more AC e-buses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AC e-buses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/when-a-1500-year-old-karnataka-temple-gets-a-new-life</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/8p6uwzxi/temple.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The historic Madhukeshwara temple at Banavasi in Uttara Kannada district; ASI workers carry out restoration</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:35:27.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When a 1,500-year-old Karnataka temple gets a new life </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/18/textbook-errors-odisha-cm-majhi-orders-high-level-probe-by-dc-vows-action</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/cztp2261/Majhiii.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:35:01.035Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Textbook errors: Odisha CM Majhi orders high-level probe by DC, vows action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha schools, Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/h-d-kumaraswamy-slams-congress-smear-campaign</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/fep5wae9/20260512361f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for Steel and Heavy Industries H. D. Kumaraswamy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:32:15.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>H D Kumaraswamy slams Congress ‘smear campaign’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, H D Kumaraswamy, Congress Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/bengaluru-court-restrains-media-from-publishing-allegations-against-andhra-deputy-cm-pawan-kalyan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/uuehwh6t/Pawan-Kalyan-hits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:29:24.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru Court restrains media from publishing allegations against Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Pawan Kalyan, Bengaluru court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/shigella-one-dead-in-malappuram12-new-cases-in-six-districts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/ae59a87e-96e0-41a8-aa0c-2d1107c42517/C_32_1_CH1219_6091542.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shigella: One dead in Malappuram, 12 new cases in six districts.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:27:35.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shigella: One dead in Malappuram,
12 new cases in six districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Shigella, Shigella deaths</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/mangalagiri-will-emerge-as-a-model-constituency-in-andhra-pradesh-minister-nara-lokesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/olj78zvt/vijlokesh51706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for IT Nara Lokesh inaugurates Khaza East Lake park on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/hhsjqzj9/Mangalagi.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:26:45.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mangalagiri will emerge as a model constituency in Andhra Pradesh: Minister Nara Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, Mangalagiri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/please-read-news-about-your-own-rule-act-on-it-stalin-tells-tn-cm-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/xh04l2fz/mkstalin62104chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Chief Minister M K Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:26:00.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Please read news about your own rule, act on it, Stalin tells TN CM Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK M K Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/karnataka-govt-taking-fertile-farm-land-despite-protests-bjp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/z8gmltw0/Govt-taking-fertile-farm.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers say the land for the Bidadi Township project is fertile, which they have been tilling for generations</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:24:02.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt taking fertile farm land despite protests: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka govt, BJP karnataka, Bidadi township development project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/rtc-jac-give-up-move-to-privatise-e-buses-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/lw06x4be/vijptd11706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>APPTD Workers Union JAC members during a strike preparedness meeting in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:22:59.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RTC JAC: Give up move to privatise E-buses in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APSRTC, e-buses, Employees’ Joint Action Committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/18/p-kesavadev-awards-presented-to-subhash-chandran-dr-thankam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/6ipt8b1v/P-Kesavadev-awards-presented.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan presents the P Kesavadev Literary Award to writer Subhash Chandran at a function in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. Minister Bindhu Krishna is also seen.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:22:19.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>P Kesavadev awards presented to Subhash Chandran, Dr Thankam </news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Subhash Chandran, Dr Thankam Subrahmanyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/bjp-jds-leaders-opposing-bidadi-township-development-project-for-political-gain-hc-balakrishna</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/09a0ac3b-83c8-460c-b158-601d47e3132a/New_Project__2_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Magadi MLA HC Balakrishna</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:21:55.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP-JDS leaders opposing Bidadi township development project for political gain: HC Balakrishna</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP-JDS, HC Balakrishna, Bidadi township development project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/kerala-lsgd-refutes-health-minister-k-muraleedharans-claim-of-delayed-pre-monsoon-drive</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-03/cj138gkv/K-Muraleedharan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:20:51.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala LSGD refutes Health Minister K Muraleedharan's claim of delayed pre-monsoon drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sanitation drive, Local Self-Government Department, K  Muraleedharan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/karnataka-govt-aims-to-up-bengaluru-economy-to-390-billion-by-2037</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-31/0t67ozaj/C_35_1_CH1512_68535215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 287-km Circular Rail Network to provide an efficient alternative for passenger and freight transit to tackle traffic congestion</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:20:07.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt aims to up Bengaluru economy to $390 billion by 2037</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka Government, Bengaluru economy, Bengaluru Metropolitan Region (BMR)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/cm-naidu-orders-suspension-of-krishna-lanka-ci-over-disappearance-of-rowdy-sheeter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/r9iq3aqn/ANI_20260603095240.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra CM Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:20:03.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu orders suspension of Krishna Lanka CI over disappearance of rowdy-sheeter </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, rowdy-sheeter, Gade Sai Krishna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/udf-govt-going-back-on-its-promises-says-opposition-leader-pinarayi-vijayan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/fgk951ip/32-33-1-pinarayi21706chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pinarayi Vijayan, Leader of the Opposition.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:19:03.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF govt going back on its promises, says Opposition leader Pinarayi Vijayan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, Kerala UDF government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/state-council-meet-cpi-leadership-rapped-for-stand-on-deputy-lop-post-in-kerala-assembly</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/aqkmgf29/C_32_1_CH0348_60887917.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI state secretary Binoy Viswam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:15:46.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State council meet: CPI leadership rapped for stand on deputy LoP post in Kerala assembly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Binoy Viswam, CPI leadership</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/11-deaths-at-mysuru-jayadeva-cardiovascular-institute-trigger-panic</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/dx6urb5k/unnamed-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research in Mysuru</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:15:20.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 deaths at Mysuru Jayadeva cardiovascular institute trigger panic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mysuru, Cardiac deaths, Jayadeva cardiovascular institute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/andhra-prades-hc-seeks-report-from-cid-on-e-stamp-scam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/ky9hxyl7/HC-raps-SIT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:14:14.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Prades HC seeks report from CID on e-stamp scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, e-stamp scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/vigilance-raids-unveil-ration-shop-malpractices-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/16/original/Kerala_State_Civil_Supplies_Corporation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of a ration shop used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:13:49.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vigilance raids unveil ration shop malpractices in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Public Distribution System, ration shops, vigilance inspection</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/steps-taken-to-protect-aqua-ryots-interests-andhra-pradesh-fisheries-chief-rama-shankar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/nxsxgszx/WhatsApp-Image-2026-03-12-at-11.06.28-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fisheries Commissioner Rama Shankar Naik clarified that any doubts or complaints regarding shrimp feed prices or other aqua-related issues should be addressed through district or local fisheries officials</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:13:07.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Steps taken to protect aqua ryots’ interests: Andhra Pradesh Fisheries chief Rama Shankar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Aqua farmers, Rama Shankar Naik</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/18/extremely-unhygienic-two-eateries-shut-after-joint-inspection-across-kochi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/gd0xfgcs/C_1_1_CH1372_119597257.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:11:31.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Extremely unhygienic': Two eateries shut after joint inspection across Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Corporation, Food safety</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/neet-irregularities-aidso-seeks-union-minister-dharmendra-pradhans-resignation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ubiij42l/NEET.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIDSO members protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged irregularities in NEET-UG, at Freedom Park, Bengaluru, on Wednesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:10:02.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NEET irregularities: AIDSO seeks Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dharmendra Pradhan, AIDSO, NEET-UG 2026 paper leak case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/security-agency-owner-driver-abducted-at-knifepoint-in-bengaluru-robbed-of-rs-109-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-19/cpjcppaw/New-Project-2025-11-19T224925.267.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:08:26.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Security agency owner, driver abducted at knifepoint in Bengaluru, robbed of Rs 1.09 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, theft case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/key-archaeology-department-posts-vacant</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/6jp259hn/arch-080659.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The department, which reportedly had six technical experts in 2021, now operates with only one remaining technical specialist.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:07:42.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Key archaeology department posts vacant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Archaeology Department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/ladies-special-buses-to-have-women-cops-on-risky-routes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/wwnd2lsy/dtc081706.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>These buses will initially run on already identified routes involving travel to and from far flung areas of Outer Delhi and will be operated entirely by women staff, as per L-G’s directions.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:05:57.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladies’ special buses to have women cops on risky routes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Women safety, Women police, Ladies’ special bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/karnatak-university-suspends-professor-for-asking-research-scholar-to-marry-him</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-13/zpk6rkdf/202606133824048.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:05:44.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnatak University suspends professor for asking research scholar to marry him  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, marriage proposal, Karnatak University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/dmrc-to-assess-traffic-till-2060-at-central-vista</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-18/1jgnj9zf/Delhi%20Metro%20ready.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi metro</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:04:46.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMRC to assess traffic till 2060 at Central Vista</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation, traffic congestion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/18/bus-staffer-in-ernakulam-dies-after-assault-by-colleague-accused-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/dd8wjof5/ANI_20241229020651.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bus staffer in Ernakulam dies after assault by colleague; accused arrested.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:04:09.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus staffer in Ernakulam dies after assault by colleague; accused arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, altercation, bus stand, North Paravur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/government-begins-hunt-for-damage-proof-all-weather-fabric-for-national-flags</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/h1smmf61/flag01081401.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian National flag.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:03:31.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government begins hunt for damage-proof, all-weather fabric for national flags</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Indian national flag, damage-proof fabric</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/senior-bureaucrats-from-six-countries-study-civic-service-model-of-ndmc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-07/6q1chyu3/ndmc111643.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>New Delhi Municipal Council.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:02:03.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior bureaucrats from six countries study civic service model of NDMC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, New Delhi Municipal Council</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/18/kochi-water-metro-weighs-fresh-advisories-after-viral-dance-on-ferry</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/dlwjl3go/water-metro101849.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kochi water metro.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:01:35.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi water metro weighs fresh advisories after viral dance on ferry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Water Metro, garba dance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/transport-violation-cases-too-under-50-per-cent-penalty-scheme-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/v20x0lau/New-Project-2026-03-14T100332.384.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/9kcfoz0z/transport-violation.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:00:51.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Transport violation cases too under 50 per cent penalty scheme in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Transport violation cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/l-g-taranjit-singh-sandhu-orders-pocso-audit-for-schools</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/gxpsnf4h/l-g-1081058.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu with officials.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T03:00:16.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu orders Pocso audit for schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, POCSO Act, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/18/well-planned-city-by-2041-draft-sets-development-agenda-for-angamaly</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ock00dl3/Well-planned-city-by-2041.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Well-planned city by 2041': Draft sets development agenda for Angamaly.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:59:07.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Well-planned city by 2041': Draft sets development agenda for Angamaly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, infrastructure development, Angamaly municipality, Reetha Paul</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/cm-rekha-gupta-appoints-nodal-officers-for-flood-control-issues-rains-strategy-blueprint</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/izduz1mq/rainfall24115552.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Last monsoon, the city faced waterlogging multiple times.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:58:31.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Rekha Gupta appoints nodal officers for flood control, issues rains strategy blueprint</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi rains, waterlogging, monsoon rains, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/cm-naidu-reviews-arrangements-for-yogandhra-programs-on-june-20-21</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/qam2rgf3/vijcm21706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during review meeting on Yogandra event, which will be organised on 21, at Secretariat in Velagapudi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:58:30.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu reviews arrangements for 
Yogandhra programs on June 20, 21</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Yogandhra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/slum-restoration-policy-cleared-work-begins</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/4k9azu2k/slum115023.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Delhi government will also issue tenders for at least five public-private partnership (PPP)-based rehabilitation projects every month.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:57:14.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Slum restoration policy cleared; work begins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Delhi slums, Slum restoration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/undertake-field-visits-to-strengthen-governance-cm-naidu-directs-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/a1wc764y/C_40_1_CH1553_35598156.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:56:10.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Undertake field visits to strengthen governance, CM Naidu directs officials </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, field visits</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/minor-on-bike-falls-to-death-from-bengalurus-tin-factory-flyover</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/cxygc6l8/bike-accident.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:56:04.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor on bike falls to death from Bengaluru's Tin Factory flyover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, bike accident, Tin Factory flyover</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/sewage-causing-palar-river-froth-tnpcb-to-ngt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-22/kunc7uuu/palar32212chn76.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palar River at Maratpattu frothed up.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:54:52.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sewage causing Palar river froth: TNPCB to NGT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Palar river froth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/iit-delhi-bags-countrys-best-qs-rank-jumps-to-118-globally</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/4rd7rjbl/ANI_20260617185405.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IIT Delhi retains top spot among Indian universities in QS world rankings 2027; India expands presence to 52 institutions</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:54:10.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT-Delhi bags country’s best QS rank, jumps to 118 globally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IIIT-Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/18/ldf-udf-demand-removal-of-bjp-councillor-from-thiruvananthapuram-corporation-arrested-under-kaapa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/sylyyiwt/C_32_1_CH1208_71462010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram Corporation office.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:52:56.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF, UDF demand removal of BJP councillor from Thiruvananthapuram corporation arrested under KAAPA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram corporation, Kerala Anti-Social Activities (Prevention) Act (KAAPA), Sugathan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/5-year-old-boy-killed-another-injured-as-wall-collapses-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/uezwnuiu/202606173828592.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:52:51.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5-year-old boy killed, another injured as wall collapses in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Wall collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/four-bike-borne-assailants-kill-man-in-sangam-vihar</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/kdlddyz4/C_53_1_CH0950_43491443.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:52:38.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four bike-borne assailants kill man in Sangam Vihar </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi murder case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/two-bishnoi-gang-members-held-for-firing-outside-guru-randhawa-gym</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/rbrqey3w/DINOSjmmmmjj.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A firing incident was reported around 4 am on June 11 outside the 24HS Fitness gym belonging to Punjabi singer Guru Randhawa in Paschim Vihar, said police officials.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:51:27.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Bishnoi gang members held for firing outside Guru Randhawa gym</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Guru Randhawa, Lawrence Bishnoi gang</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/migrant-workers-5-year-old-girl-sexually-abused-by-neighbour-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-13/tc89vrf7/rape2_5eNMmlK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:49:30.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Migrant worker’s 5-year-old girl sexually abused by neighbour in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, minor girl, sexual assault, migrant worker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/family-court-in-kerala-awards-rs-15-lakhs-compensation-to-man-in-marital-dispute</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/qxgyawci/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:49:21.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Family court in Kerala awards Rs 15 lakhs compensation to man in marital dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, compensation, marital dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/notices-to-352-commercial-establishments-in-delhi-over-fire-safety</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/8egrzu15/fire-11081356.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police and Fire Brigade personnel at the site where a fire broke out in a restaurant at Malviya Nagar, in New Delhi earlier this month.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:49:20.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Notices to 352 commercial establishments in Delhi over fire safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Fire, Delhi Fire Services, Delhi fire safety</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/concern-over-monsoon-failure-forces-kseb-to-impose-power-restrictions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/glrvt6fh/New-Project-2026-06-18T081439.449.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A review meeting chaired by Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph on Wednesday decided to impose power restrictions from 6 pm to 12 midnight from June 17 to 30.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/8r6g37y0/Concern-over-monsoon.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:47:07.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Concern over monsoon failure forces KSEB to impose power restrictions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Southwest monsoon, El Nino, power restriction, KSEB reservoirs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/foreign-language-teachers-hit-by-nep-shift-protests-erupt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/mmkkoll7/tech113817.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Across cities, schools have either discontinued foreign language programmes or drastically reduced them, particularly French. Most schools are now allowing only Sanskrit in place of foreign languages</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:46:00.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Foreign language teachers hit by NEP shift, protests erupt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, National Education Policy (NEP), foreign language teachers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/husband-attacks-wife-with-knife-dies-by-suicide-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-14/kqye0bev/New-Project-2025-09-14T082044.164.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:45:48.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Husband attacks wife with knife, dies by suicide in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, murder, marital dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/ex-kerala-cms-daughter-veena-faces-10-hour-ed-interrogation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/cpzzxdzu/veena-t023708.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veena T, daughter of Pinarayi Vijayan, arriving at the Enforcement Directorate office in Kochi on Wednesday for questioning.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:43:49.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-Kerala CM's daughter Veena faces 10-hour ED interrogation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Veena T, CMRL–Exalogic case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/bbp-awaits-cm-shivakumars-nod-for-south-indias-largest-aquarium</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/9/21/original/Bannar_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bannerghatta Biological Park</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:43:12.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BBP awaits CM Shivakumar's nod for south India’s largest aquarium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, DK Shivakumar, Bannerghatta Biological Park (BBP)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/citizens-prevent-debris-dumping-in-bengalurus-banaswadi-lake</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/mlac1j3d/ulsoor-lake-ulsoor-bangalore-tourist-attraction-9qvlcbbvlr.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Banaswadi Lake in Bengaluru</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:40:45.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Citizens prevent debris dumping in  Bengaluru's Banaswadi Lake</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Banaswadi Lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/maud-high-level-delegation-from-andhra-pradesh-concludes-study-tour-in-singapore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-19/8n34oncd/AP-1-4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MAUD) Minister Ponguru Narayana</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:38:44.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MA&amp;UD high-level delegation from Andhra Pradesh concludes study tour in Singapore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Ponguru Narayana, Study tour, MA&amp;UD high-level delegation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/priyadarshini-free-travel-scheme-two-of-every-three-ordinary-bus-travellers-women</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/lx8d8yna/of-every-3-ordinary-bus.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two of every three ordinary bus travellers women, said Transport Minister C P John.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:38:27.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyadarshini free travel scheme: Two of every three ordinary bus travellers women </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KSRTC, CP John, Priyadarshini scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/bangalore-university-students-yet-to-get-graduation-certificates</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/kq8rmv1l/BU-students-yet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangalore University</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:37:57.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangalore University students yet to get graduation certificates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka, Bangalore University</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/ahmedabad-diary-row-erupts-over-razing-of-structure-linked-to-bjp-leader</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/zms461di/buldoze-site-1100707.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Civic body officials demolished a rooftop structure in Katargam and seized the material.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:36:55.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahmedabad Diary | Row erupts over razing of structure linked to BJP leader</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Encroachment, IPS G S Malik</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/intrigue-intensifies-as-congress-eyes-seventh-mlc-seat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-13/lxhue5h4/20260613373FF.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:36:22.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Intrigue intensifies as Congress eyes seventh MLC seat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka MLC polls, Congress Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tneb-holds-talks-with-iit-experts-on-power-grid</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/wzpflouw/C_1_1_CH1280_119060248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nirmal Kumar stressed the importance of creating a climate-resilient power infrastructure and directed officials and experts to submit recommendations</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:33:37.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNEB holds talks with IIT experts on power grid</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNEB</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/ghee-caused-sabarimala-temples-sreekovil-roof-discolouration-say-authorities</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/d9cxom2i/Screenshot-2026-06-18-080113.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Discolouration seen on the roof of Sabarimala temple sreekovil.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:32:22.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ghee caused Sabarimala temple's sreekovil roof discolouration, say authorities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala temple, Discolouration of sreekovil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/show-my-son-or-give-his-ashes-andhra-rowdy-sheeter-sai-krishnas-mom</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/0edbqfiz/vijcrime11706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gade Vijayalakshmi, mother of rowdy-sheeter Sai Krishna, and his family members speak to the media in Vijayawada on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:31:54.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Show my son or give his ashes: Andhra rowdy-sheeter Sai Krishna’s mom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, rowdy-sheeter, Sai Krishna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/pm-modi-calls-for-safety-net-for-global-south</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/dospenba/1-53-17061-pti06172026000315b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi attends a working session at the G7 Summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:31:48.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi calls for safety net for Global South</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, G7 meet, Global South, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/68907-led-streetlights-to-light-up-in-bengaluru-north-city-corporation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/5f0etft4/Inspection-finds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:29:37.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>68,907 LED streetlights to light up in Bengaluru North City Corporation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, streetlights, Bengaluru North City Corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/house-panel-urges-govt-to-increase-spending-on-education-to-6-of-gdp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/6igj4iox/parliament085532.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports, chaired by Digvijaya Singh, on Tuesday submitted its 381st action-taken report on higher education grants (2025–26) to Rajya Sabha Chairman C. P. Radhakrishnan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:29:00.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>House panel urges govt to increase spending on education to 6% of GDP</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, education, National education policy, parliamentary panel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/kerala-govts-one-rupee-cess-per-bottle-of-liquor-to-power-anti-drugs-drive</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-30/2i6e59wc/65664930614712668477286208335852622747045968n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Excise Minister M Liju said that rehabilitation centres will be set up for the first time in the state, while more de-addiction centres will be introduced.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:28:59.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt's one rupee cess per bottle of liquor to power anti-drugs drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, rehabilitation centres, anti-narcotics drive, M Liju</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/yathindra-likely-to-be-floor-leader-in-karnataka-upper-house</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/a7jh1btf/Yathindra-likely-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(From left) Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah shares the dais with his father and former CM Siddaramaiah, CM DK Shivakumar, AICC general secretary (Karnataka in-charge) Randeep Singh Surjewala and KPCC chief BK Hariprasad and others at the CLP meeting held at a resort near Bidadi on Tuesday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:27:03.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yathindra likely to be floor leader in Karnataka Upper House</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, Karnataka Assembly, Yathindra Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/amit-shah-for-use-of-ai-to-crack-cyber-crimes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/0il3hg5q/whatsapp-image-2026-06-17-at-81940-pm091313.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Amit Shah reviews cybercrime helpline in New Delhi on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:26:27.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah for use of AI to crack cyber crimes</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, Cyber Crime, Artificial Intelligence AI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/relax-plan-norm-for-hrb-projects-in-other-cities-too-credai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-20/9y5boq8n/CREDAI-pol.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:25:23.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relax plan norm for HRB projects 
in other cities too: CREDAI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CREDAI, HRB projects</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/kerala-budget-will-have-its-hands-full-on-question-of-pay-revision</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/w5zl24pp/budget.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Friday's budget is expected to come up with a proposal that would satisfy both the employees and the treasury.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/av306gld/have-its-‘hands.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/zkwf92i2/have-its.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:25:20.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala budget will have its 'hands full' on question of pay revision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, salary, pension, Kerala Budget 2026-27</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/cji-calls-cyber-criminals-parasites-says-they-must-be-locked-in-prisons</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/ppv6b3tf/Screenshot-2026-05-16-181320.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Justice of India Surya Kant</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:24:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJI calls cyber criminals ‘parasites’, says they must be locked in prisons</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Cyber Crime, Cyber fraud case, CJI Surya Kant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/18/elevated-corridor-centre-nods-rs-12k-cr-to-srisailam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/c75976tf/kurnool31706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srisailam ghat road in Nallamala forest.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:23:29.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elevated corridor: Centre nods Rs 12K-cr to Srisailam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Srisailam temple, Srisailam, Pilgrimage tourism</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/dharmasthala-burial-case-chinna-called-me-i-told-sit-says-prakash-raj</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/a85m9rbd/C_40_1_CH1566_3576916.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Prakash Raj on Wednesday admitted that Chinna CN, the complainant, had contacted him on phone and that he had immediately informed this to Special Investigation Team (SIT) chief Pronab Mohanty.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/id4whzsx/Gave-audio.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor and social activist Prakash Raj addresses a press meet</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:23:11.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharmasthala burial case: Chinna called me; I told SIT, says Prakash Raj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Prakash Raj, Dharmasthala burial case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/s-korea-firm-meets-cm-vijay-to-fast-track-thoothukudi-shipbuilding-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/khqfplth/Korea-firm-meets.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Vijay meets HD Hyundai executives at the Secretariat on Wednesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:22:07.280Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>S Korea firm meets CM Vijay to fast-track Thoothukudi shipbuilding project </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN CM Vijay, Thoothukudi shipbuilding project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/18/air-should-run-hyperlocal-content-to-reach-large-section-of-people-ashwini-vaishnaw</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ykkyv1v6/vaishanw085503.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:21:52.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIR should run hyperlocal content to reach large section of people: Ashwini Vaishnaw</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, All India Radio, Ashwini Vaishnaw, Akashvani</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/kochi-startup-brings-low-cost-prosthetics-within-reach</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/fbplkocu/New-Project-2026-06-18T074827.034.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Founders Rover C Joseph (L) and Ashik Ansary M with the bionic arm ‘Angel Hand’.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:20:20.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi startup brings low-cost prosthetics within reach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, healthcare, prosthetics, Angel Hand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/pongal-cash-subsidy-trap-tncsc-in-rs-27k-crore-debt</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>People wait in long queues at a ration shop to collect the Pongal gift hamper and the rupees 3,000 cash assistance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:20:07.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pongal cash, subsidy trap TNCSC in Rs 27K-crore debt</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/18/cm-dk-shivakumar-appoints-personal-representative-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/xwdv7o1y/ANI_20260616071858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:17:49.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM DK Shivakumar appoints personal representative in Delhi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Delhi, DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/oriental-schools-in-kerala-face-dip-in-students-enrolling-for-sslc-examinations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/8upm11xl/New-Project-2026-06-18T074437.959.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Oriental Schools – where students study either Sanskrit or Arabic as their first language – are losing appeal among Class 10 students following the state syllabus.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/1ovj2g5w/Orien.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:15:52.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oriental schools in Kerala face dip in students enrolling for SSLC examinations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Arabic, Sanskrit, class 10</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/tn-in-space-ink-deal-to-set-up-facility-for-space-systems</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/ioaeb15y/INSPACe6d94020f9c.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the arrangement, IN-SPACe will provide equipment worth up to Rs 100 crore, while the TN government will provide land and fund the construction of buildings, utilities and supporting infrastructure.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:15:41.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN, IN-SPACe ink deal to set up facility for space systems</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IN-SPACe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/keralas-foster-care-programme-a-bridge-towards-a-second-chance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/yr7so1tt/foster-care082110.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anwar (name changed) with his adoptive parents.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:11:55.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala’s foster-care programme: A bridge towards a second chance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, foster care, legal adoption</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/madras-hc-restrains-church-construction-flags-malafide-intention</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/6edd9fl1/202605263802991.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It said the collector and RDO ought not to have called for police protection because the construction could not come up for 13 years on account of the pendency of the civil suit</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:11:19.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC restrains church construction, flags malafide intention</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, malafide intention, church construction</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/18/initial-us-iran-deal-takes-immediate-effect-after-both-sides-sign-says-pakistan-pm-nuclear-talks-to-continue</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/lb33nljw/AFP20260617B7FA86Kv1HighResFranceG7PoliticsDiplomacySummit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:09:53.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Initial US-Iran deal takes immediate effect after both sides sign, says Pakistan PM; nuclear talks to continue</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, US-IRAN peace deal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/shoranur-mangaluru-section-on-track-to-hit-130kmph-as-palakkad-rail-division-begins-major-infra-upgrades</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/vibpjejq/ANI_20251203151708.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shoranur-Mangaluru section on track to hit 130kmph as Palakkad rail division begins major infra upgrades.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:08:07.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shoranur-Mangaluru section on track to hit 130kmph as Palakkad rail division begins major infra upgrades</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Railway, rail corridor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/18/namakkal-egg-prices-hit-record-high-of-rs-645</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-15/8tkcmddr/202512153607483.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Namakkal egg prices hit record high, likely to remain till Pongal</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:06:33.642Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Namakkal egg prices hit record high of Rs 6.45</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Egg prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/18/kerala-continues-with-pm-shri-but-sets-terms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/engejb02/32-33-1-cm21706chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister VD Satheesan addresses the media during a press conference at the Secretariat in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T02:04:27.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala continues with PM SHRI, but sets terms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, VD Satheesan, PM SHRI scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/pranit-more-controversy-delhi-comedians-unpack-the-370-biryani-row-crowd-work-and-accountability</loc>
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<image:caption>Comedian Pranit More</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/oeham9p0/Neeti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Comedian Neeti Palta</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/rcwrf892/Dhruv3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Comedian Dhruv</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/5uwedf25/Publicist-Brand-Consultant-Pooja-Saha.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pooja Saha, publicist &amp; brand consultant</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T01:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pranit More controversy: Delhi comedians unpack the ₹370 biryani row, crowd work and accountability</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, stand-up comedian Pranit More, Delhi comedy circuit, Rs 370 biriyani, Pranit More</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/18/a-table-for-one</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/b9hkstd3/Table-for-one.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T01:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Table for One</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Food, Lifestyle, Culture</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/the-consequences-of-a-joke</loc>
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<image:caption>Comedian Pranit More</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T01:02:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The consequences of a 'joke'</news:title>
<news:keywords>pranit more, pranit more controversy, 370 rupees biryani, standup comedy, standup comedy controversy,  All-India Medical Association , KEM Hospital, mumbai, Himanshu Jangra pranit more, chennai news, chennain features, whats trending, trending news</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/at-madras-boat-club-young-rowers-chart-new-futures</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/pa6j5iul/boatclubpractice10jpg1706chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students practicing at Boat Club</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ldi1unme/boatclubpractice14jpg1706chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>James Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At Madras Boat Club, young rowers chart new futures</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/ctrlaltdiscover-chennais-two-cultural-communities-come-together-to-curate-a-novel-musical-show-tell</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ctrl+Alt+Discover: Chennai’s two cultural communities come together to curate a novel musical show-tell</news:title>
<news:keywords>Paatu Kaatu, Chennai music event, Chennai music community, music discovery event Chennai, Iktaraa Chennai,  Thiruvizha Chennai, musical show and tell, Chennai cultural events, music lovers Chennai, independent music community, collective music listening, music recommendation event, Chennai weekend events, Musée Musical Auditorium,  music storytelling event, song sharing community, discover new music Chennai, Chennai arts community, Pradeep Kumar lyrics meaning,  Jigarthanda Dhesayum Ezhandheney, live music discussions, community-driven music event, music and culture Chennai, Chennai events June 2026, music appreciation event, alternative music scene Chennai, chennai news, chennai features, chennai events this weekend, chennai events june</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/the-naked-truth-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/4r6v8vq6/Art-Column-Image.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The naked truth</news:title>
<news:keywords> Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-daro, ncert, ncert controversy, ncert in news, Indus Valley Civilisation, National Museum, Delhi, Michelangelo, Sistine Chapel, Sistine Chapel michelangelo, The Last Judgement, Daniele da Volterra , artist Daniele da Volterra , Artemisia Gentileschi, ncert changes, chennai news, chennai features, whats trending, news today</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/a-tapestry-of-kashmirs-living-heritage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ju7qmv95/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-6.35.40-PM-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aieena Qureshi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A tapestry of Kashmir’s living heritage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Fashion, Shilparamam, Kashmiri craftsmanship, Fee Fa Da Designers, Aieena Qureshi, Imran Ul Haque</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/18/pride-month-a-peek-into-the-lgbtqia-community-through-books-movies-and-songs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ot5s2829/Fire.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deepa Mehta's Fire</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/lw27qjv0/schitts-creek.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Schitts Creek</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Amsham</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Chappell Roan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pride Month: A peek into the LGBTQIA+ community through books, movies, and songs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/abyom-spacetech-fires-up-indias-first-fully-indigenous-reusable-rocket-engine</loc>
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<image:caption>Jainul Abedin, founder and CEO of Abyom SpaceTech &amp; Defence</image:caption>
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<news:title>Abyom SpaceTech fires up India’s first fully indigenous reusable rocket engine</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/never-end-brings-rock-energy-to-hyderabad</loc>
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<news:title>Never End brings rock energy to Hyderabad</news:title>
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<image:caption>Diljit Dosanjh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>B’lureans weigh in as Diljit Dosanjh’s song ‘Aroma’ sparked major backlash for a derogatory slur against trans  people </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Diljit Dosanjh, Queer, LGBTQ+, Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/18/double-roles-double-trouble-abhinav-teases-save-the-tigers-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/0e2tpxk6/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-7.11.38-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abhinav Gomatam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Double roles, double trouble: Abhinav teases Save The Tigers 3</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/18/jet-set-sway-with-intl-travel-down-these-indian-locations-are-new-destination-wedding-hot-spots</loc>
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<image:caption>Nandi Hills is emerging as a popular destination due to luxury wedding venues at the foothills</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nahargarh Fort in Ranthambore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-18T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jet, Set, Sway: With int'l travel down, these Indian locations are new destination wedding hot spots</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Travel, Wedding, Destination Wedding</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jun/17/as-rainfall-deficit-spreads-rework-crop-strategies-build-long-term-resilience</loc>
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<image:caption>Water storage at the Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu's Salem stands below 80 feet, adding to the worries of Kuruvai rice farmers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:44:50.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As rainfall deficit spreads, rework crop strategies, build long-term resilience</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jun/17/prevention-of-elder-abuse-needs-all-society-approach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-14/uk4saunk/P_4210516421.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elders witness a skit during an awareness campaign organised by Bengaluru City Police and Nightingales Medical Trust in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:44:44.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prevention of elder abuse needs all-society approach </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Jun/17/quick-take-in-a-different-light</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/kct8ua4q/AFP-for-QT.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leaders of G7 countries and invited partners pose for a family photo during a gala dinner on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:44:37.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | In a different light</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/17/fifa-world-cup-2026-why-getting-to-watch-messis-magic-is-a-privilege</loc>
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<image:caption>Lionel Messi walks to take a corner with thousands of fan watching on</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:07:49.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Why getting to watch Messi's magic is a privilege </news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Lionel Messi, Argentina football, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/indian-it-firms-pay-premium-valuations-for-ai-acquisitions-in-fy26</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/5kr6dohn/202604073738448.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IT services companies increasingly turn to acquisitions to support growth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T19:04:34.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian IT firms pay premium valuations for AI acquisitions in FY26</news:title>
<news:keywords>AI acquisitions,  premium valuations , Indian IT companies</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/tesla-expands-in-india-opens-first-experience-centre-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-16/iexri6tg/C_53_1_CH1214_40104129.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tesla</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:58:59.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tesla expands in India, opens first Experience Centre in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tesla, Tesla centre in Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/no-foreign-bidders-on-gem-yet-govt-nudges-buyers-to-float-relevant-tenders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/wje5qlev/202605163790201.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>GeM has now started nudging buyers to issue such tenders through the portal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:55:37.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No foreign bidders on GeM yet; govt nudges buyers to float relevant tenders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Government e-Marketplace, Gem tenders</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/senior-us-officials-dictate-memorandum-with-iran-to-journalists-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/7ivv287a/AP26167549189599.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue workers inspect a damaged ambulance belonging to Hezbollah's health unit that was hit in a previous Israeli airstrike in the southern village of Souaneh, Lebanon, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:33:33.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior US officials dictate memorandum with Iran to journalists</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, US Iran tensions, Masoud Pezeshkian, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/17/lessons-from-making-and-breaking-of-political-parties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/0wg342ub/17june2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>When a dynasty dominates, ideology takes a back-seat. And parties bereft of ideology hamper the very cause of democracy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lessons from making and breaking of political parties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/17/cartography-of-indias-future</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/axnvvos6/pICRYL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentine author &amp; poet Jorge Luis Borges in his office at the Biblioteca Nacional office (at Calle Mexico 564), Buenos Aires in 1971</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cartography of India's future</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/india-uk-trade-pact-to-come-into-force-from-july-15-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/217rca69/New-Project-2026-06-17T233747.635.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer with Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:20:58.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-UK trade pact to come into force from July 15</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Narendra Modi, Keir Starmer, India-UK trade pact</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/ammonia-leak-kills-worker-in-udham-singh-nagar-ice-plant-in-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/1ukcrih7/IMG-20260617-WA0232.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials inspect the ice factory in Gadarpur, Uttarakhand, following Wednesday’s ammonia gas leak that killed a worker.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T18:00:28.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ammonia leak kills worker in Udham Singh Nagar Ice plant in Uttarakhand </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ammonia leak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/india-will-always-be-on-the-side-of-peace-pm-modi-after-meeting-zelenskyy-on-sidelines-of-g7-summit</loc>
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<image:caption>Modi reiterated India’s position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict, stating that India would “always be on the side of peace,” and would place “the values of humanity over everything else.”</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:41:14.462Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'India will always be on the side of peace': PM Modi after meeting Zelenskyy on sidelines of G7 Summit</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, PM Modi, G7 summit, Zelenskyy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/nse-files-drhp-with-sebi-to-launch-ipo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/u24gxcth/20241023019L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the National Stock Exchange headquarters in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:39:19.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSE files DRHP with SEBI to launch IPO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, NSE, Sebi, IPO, DRHP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jun/17/t20-world-cup-2026-india-win-but-patil-suffers-ankle-injury-and-undergoes-scan</loc>
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<image:caption>Shreyanka Patil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:35:14.474Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>T20 World Cup 2026: India win, but Patil suffers ankle injury and undergoes scan
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, India women's cricket, Shreyanka Patil, 2026 Women's T20 World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/639-lakh-residents-of-jk-living-in-multidimensional-poverty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-30/gge3tqin/Kerala-to.jpg</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>2026-06-17T17:26:03.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>6.39 lakh residents of J&amp;K living in multidimensional poverty</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu and Kashmir, multidimensional poverty</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jun/17/rahul-gandhi-slams-education-system-in-kota-claims-five-exams-cost-families-as-much-as-budgets-of-five-ministries</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi speaks during the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' rally, as part of the Congress party's campaign on paper leaks and youth issues, in Kota, Rajasthan, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:16:54.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi slams education system in Kota, claims five exams cost families as much as budgets of five Ministries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, India, India's education system, Rahul Gandhi in Kota</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/pm-modi-urges-highest-priority-for-seafarer-safety-in-us-iran-deal-implementation-with-trump</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/36d0dc6h/Modi-Trump-meeting-at-2026-G7-Summit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump (R) shakes hands with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a bilateral meeting as part of the G7 summit, in Evian, eastern France, on June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T17:08:21.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi urges 'highest priority' for seafarer safety in US-Iran deal implementation with Trump</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, India, G7 summit, West Asia conflict, Modi-Trump meet, Indian seafarers, US attack on Indian Seafarers, 2026 G7 Summit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/17/after-operation-tiger-dcm-eknath-shinde-eyes-cm-post-and-major-political-space-in-maharashtra-politics</loc>
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<image:caption>Eknath Shinde</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:31:22.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Operation Tiger, DCM Eknath Shinde eyes CM post and major political space in Maharashtra politics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde, Operation Tiger</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/more-than-1000-people-have-been-killed-in-gaza-during-ceasefire-health-ministry-says</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/s1h0c2gw/body-of-a-person.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palestinians carry the body of a person killed in Israeli airstrikes Friday targeting Izz al-Din al-Haddad , the leader of Hamas' Qassam Brigades during a funeral outside Shifa hospital in Gaza City, Saturday, May 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T16:12:39.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than 1,000 people have been killed in Gaza during ceasefire, Health Ministry says</news:title>
<news:keywords>Palestinians, Gaza city, Israeli strikes</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/trump-threatens-dropping-bombs-if-iran-doesnt-behave</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/z02orxso/AP26162735275085.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US president Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/aap-eyes-all-70-seats-in-uttarakhand-promises-delhi-model-for-2027-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>After months of quiet on the ground and little visibility in the news, AAP has shifted gears ahead of the 2027 state assembly elections and announced that it will contest all 70 assembly seats alone.</image:caption>
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<news:title>AAP eyes all 70 seats in Uttarakhand, promises 'Delhi Model' for 2027 polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/17/operation-tiger-hits-hurdle-as-two-of-six-sena-ubt-mps-hold-out-on-signing-letter-to-form-seperate-group</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Sanjay Raut, Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai address a press conference, in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:55:48.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation Tiger hits hurdle as two of six Sena (UBT) MPs hold out on signing letter to form seperate group</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/2026/Jun/17/why-are-karnataka-congress-mlas-in-resort-ahead-of-mlc-elections</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:51:19.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why are Karnataka Congress MLAs in resort ahead of MLC elections?</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/if-india-is-attacked-and-modi-is-leader-we-are-going-to-help-trump-backs-india-us-defence-relations</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of G7 Summit 2026, in Evian on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:43:53.062Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>If India is attacked and Modi is leader, we are going to help: Trump backs India-US defence relations </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/us-stocks-drift-ahead-of-the-feds-announcement-on-interest-rates</loc>
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<image:caption>Specialist Michael Pistillo, left, and trader Sean Spain work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:42:24.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US stocks drift ahead of the Fed's announcement on interest rates</news:title>
<news:keywords>US stock markets , US Fed rates, Kevin Warsh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jun/17/malayalamnews2026jun17new-jiohotstar-malayalam-series-kappi-squad-launched</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/8v0ptg2q/KaapiSquadLaunch.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cast and crew of the upcoming JioHotstar Malayalam series Kappi Squad at the pooja ceremony</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:38:24.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New JioHotstar Malayalam series Kappi Squad launched</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jun/17/malayalamnews2026jun17shammy-thilakan-joins-vikram-in-chiyaan-63-abhimanyu-pens-emotional-note</loc>
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<image:caption>Shammy Thilakan (L), Vikram (M), Abhimanyu in Chiyaan 63 announcement</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:38:06.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shammy Thilakan joins Vikram in Chiyaan 63; Abhimanyu pens emotional note</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jun/17/malayalamnews2026jun17prakambanam-director-vijesh-panathurs-next-to-be-produced-by-sree-gokulam-movies</loc>
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<image:caption>(L to R) Executive producer Krishnamoorthy, Gokulam Gopalan, Prakambanam director Vijesh Panathur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:37:48.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prakambanam director Vijesh Panathur's next to be produced by Sree Gokulam Movies</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jun/17/malayalamnews2026jun17panorama-studios-announces-two-films-with-fahadh-faasil</loc>
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<image:caption>Fahadh Faasil</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:37:31.795Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panorama Studios announces two films with Fahadh Faasil</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jun/17/malayalaminterviews2026jun17the-home-theatre-experiment-marthyaloka-ithihasam-director-atal-krishnan-interview</loc>
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<image:caption>Clockwise from Left: Atal Krishnan (L), Marthyaloka Ithihasam poster and Divya Prabha (R)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/iv52m2pk/sec_lead_1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:37:06.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Home Theatre Experiment — Marthyaloka Ithihasam director Atal Krishnan interview</news:title>
<news:keywords>Marthyaloka Ithihasam, Atal Krishnan, Woman With a Movie Camera , The Human Odyssey</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Jun/17/hindiinterviews2026jun12jim-sarbh-on-his-10-year-journey-the-jim-back-then-did-the-best-he-could-do</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/o7b8mf0o/Jim_Sarbh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jim Sarbh in Made In India: A Titan Story (L), Jim in Neerja</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:35:14.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jim Sarbh on his 10-year journey: The Jim back then did the best he could do</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/three-injured-kuki-youth-moved-out-of-imphal-hospital-after-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/5bpkq4th/IMG-20260615-WA0020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The trio’s admission to RIMS had triggered angry protests outside it for two days. The protestors opposed their admission, claiming that they were militants.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:21:38.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three injured Kuki youth moved out of Imphal hospital after protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Protests, Manipur, RIMS, Kuki youth</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/ed-attaches-rs-1383-crore-assets-in-uttarakhand-scst-scholarship-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/7kntgrtk/New-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED) logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:02:31.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED attaches Rs 13.83 crore assets in Uttarakhand SC/ST scholarship scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, Enforcement Directorate ED, SC/ST scholarship scam</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/russia-says-ukraine-drone-hit-bus-carrying-belarusian-children</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/uijdv8i1/AFP20260617B7DQ8KFv1HighResRussiaUkraineConflict.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This handout picture posted on the official Telegram channel of Yegor Kovalchuk, acting governor of the Bryansk region, on June 17, 2026 shows the site of a drone strike on a bus at a highway in the Bryansk region.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T15:00:37.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia says Ukraine drone hit bus carrying Belarusian children</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, ​Russia Ukraine War</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/india-bloc-in-jharkhand-projects-unity-ahead-of-rs-polls-confident-of-securing-both-seats</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:54:50.052Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc in Jharkhand projects unity ahead of RS polls; confident of securing both seats</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jharkhand, Rajya Sabha Polls, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/delhi-hc-issues-notice-to-centre-on-telegrams-plea-against-temporary-ban-sg-claims-shocking-activities-on-platform</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/6fnltxhk/pexels-viralyft-16841808.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telegram on Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Centre's decision to temporarily block its services in India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:43:23.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC issues notice to Centre on Telegram’s plea against temporary ban; SG claims 'shocking activities on platform'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, India, Delhi HC, Tushar Mehta</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/vedanta-lists-4-de-merged-entities-simultaneously-on-bse-and-nse</loc>
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<image:caption>Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:28:57.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedanta lists 4 de-merged entities simultaneously on BSE and NSE</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, NSE, BSE, Vedanta group, Anil Agarwal, de-merged entities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Jun/17/bangladeshi-miscreants-abduct-assam-man-bgb-hands-him-over-to-bsf</loc>
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<image:caption>After more than 10 hours, the BGB handed Das over to the BSF at the Bhanga border outpost in adjoining Sribhumi district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:18:40.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladeshi miscreants abduct Assam man, BGB hands him over to BSF</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, bsf, Abduction, BGB</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/g7-leaders-back-trumps-plan-to-end-iran-war-that-faces-skepticism-at-home</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/6182w2t1/AP26168320964956.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump arrives for a working session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:17:40.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>G7 leaders back Trump's plan to end Iran war that faces skepticism at home</news:title>
<news:keywords>US-Iran war, Hormuz Strait, Hormuz blockage, West Asia war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/migrant-worker-helps-women-escape-sexual-assault-attempt-near-muvattupuzha-five-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/1cid6r3g/202605233798613.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:11:56.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Migrant worker helps women escape sexual assault attempt near Muvattupuzha; five arrested </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sexual assault, migrant worker</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/17/police-arrest-former-bengal-minister-udayan-guha-over-alleged-pm-awas-yojana-irregularities</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Bengal minister and senior TMC leader Udayan Guha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:11:33.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police arrest former Bengal minister Udayan Guha over alleged PM Awas Yojana irregularities</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, PM Awas Yojana, arrested, Udayan Guha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/tata-motors-pv-shares-crashed-10-as-jlr-investor-day-update-spooks-sentiments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/oa2vsyf0/ANI_20260501072355.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:10:38.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Motors PV shares crashed 10% as JLR investor day update spooks sentiments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles, share crash</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/trade-defence-likely-to-figure-at-meeting-between-pm-modi-president-trump-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-07/d47fmbjt/ANI_20250207130543.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T14:04:26.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trade, defence likely to figure at meeting between PM Modi, President Trump</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Doanld Trump, G7 leaders</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/17/amid-defection-rumours-son-of-speculated-rebel-mp-nagesh-patil-ashtikar-vows-allegiance-to-uddhav</loc>
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<image:caption>Krushna Patil Ashtikar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:42:15.860Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>(L-R) LoP in the Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:42:04.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP Rajya Sabha MPs move privilege notice against LoP Kharge for 'derogatory' remarks against Modi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/tesla-opens-first-experience-centre-in-hyderabad-fifth-in-india-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:33:41.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tesla opens first Experience Centre in Hyderabad, fifth in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tesla</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/indias-annual-defence-production-rises-to-all-time-high-of-rs-178-lakh-crore-in-2025-26</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:30:07.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's defence production scales new high of Rs 1.78 lakh crore</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:29:51.114Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Objects Beyond Purpose</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/india-eu-eye-year-end-fta-after-modi-von-der-leyen-talks-pm-meets-merz-on-trade-defence</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President Antonio Costa on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:27:16.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, EU eye year-end FTA after Modi-von der Leyen talks; PM meets Merz on trade, defence</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/rbi-compounds-fema-violations-by-apollo-hospitals-directors-pay-rs-1776-crore-settlement</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of Apollo Hospital used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:24:10.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI compounds FEMA violations by Apollo Hospitals; directors pay Rs 17.76 crore settlement</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Reserve Bank of India, Apollo Hospitals, Settlement, FEMA violations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/india-achieves-landmark-goal-of-restoring-over-21-million-hectares-of-degraded-land</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:22:27.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India achieves landmark goal of restoring over 21 million hectares of degraded land</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Desertification, degraded land, land restoration, Bonn Challenge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/kedarnath-marks-13-years-of-2013-tragedy-pays-tribute-to-flood-victims-rescuers</loc>
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<image:caption>Hundreds assembled in the temple courtyard for a memorial service, observing a two-minute silence for the thousands of pilgrims, locals and rescue workers who perished on June 16-17, 2013.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:20:12.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kedarnath marks 13 years of 2013 tragedy; pays tribute to flood victims, rescuers</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Tribute, Kedarnath, flood victims</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/ed-raids-eight-premises-in-tamil-nadu-in-connection-with-rs-400-crore-ponzi-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate logo used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:17:01.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids eight premises in Tamil Nadu in connection with Rs 400 crore Ponzi scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ponzi scheme, Enforcement Directorate (ED)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/17/shiv-sena-ubt-mps-meet-om-birla-amid-defection-speculation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ghjh2ufm/PTI06172026000120B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MPs Sanjay Raut, Arvind Sawant and Anil Desai address a press conference, in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:03:58.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As defection rumours swirl, Shiv Sena (UBT), rebel MPs take battle to LS Speaker</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, Shiv Sena (UBT)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/17/maharashtra-government-to-withdraw-44-cases-linked-to-various-agitations-festivals-cattle-protection</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Cultural Affairs Minister Ashish Shelar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:01:55.353Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra government to withdraw 44 cases linked to various agitations, festivals, 'cattle protection' </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Ashish Shelar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/india-thailand-discuss-ways-to-deepen-collaboration-in-defence-manufacturing-research-innovation-2</loc>
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<image:caption>The 10th India-Thailand Defence Dialogue, co-chaired by Deputy Permanent Secretary for Defence, Thailand, Admiral Nuttapol Diewvanich and Joint Secretary Shri Satyajit Mohanty held in Bangkok on June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T13:01:03.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Thailand discuss ways to deepen collaboration in defence manufacturing, research, innovation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, India-Thailand ties, India-Thailand Defence Dialogue</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Jun/17/a-piece-of-manipur-among-the-stars</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/95n2clsh/Lotak-protocluster</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lotak Protocluster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:57:16.878Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A piece of Manipur among the stars </news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-on-indian-aircraft-by-a-month-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:54:00.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft by a month</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pakistan airspace ban, India-Pakistan tenions</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kolkata/2026/Jun/17/petitions-filed-in-calcutta-hc-challenge-red-road-closure-mandatory-yoga-day-order-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Calcutta High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:51:48.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petitions filed in Calcutta HC challenge Red Road closure, mandatory Yoga Day order in Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kolkata, Calcutta High Court, International Yoga Day, Red Road</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Jun/17/ann-patchetts-next-accolade-a-peace-prize-rooted-in-the-dayton-accords-legacy</loc>
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<image:caption>Author Ann Patchett poses for a portrait at her bookstore in Nashville, Tenn., on April 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:45:31.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ann Patchett’s next accolade: A peace prize rooted in the Dayton Accords legacy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Ann Patchett</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/most-americans-see-freedoms-under-threat-but-core-to-nations-identity-ap-norc-poll-finds</loc>
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<image:caption>The US Capitol and National Mall are seen as the setup for the America 250 celebration in Washington on Saturday, June 13, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Most Americans see freedoms under threat but core to nation's identity, AP-NORC poll finds</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US politics, religious freedom, voting rights</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Jun/17/mumbai-left-with-40-days-of-water-as-lake-levels-drop-to-933-amid-delayed-monsoon</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:31:04.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai left with 40 days of water as lake levels drop to 9.33% amid delayed monsoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mumbai, drinking water crisis, delayed monsoon</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/activists-demand-repeal-of-vb-g-ram-g-announce-nationwide-protest-on-july-1-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of MGNREGA workers used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:30:25.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Activists demand repeal of VB-G RAM G, announce nationwide protest on July 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MGNREGA, activists, VB-G RAM G</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/sebi-cautions-investors-against-buying-selling-unlisted-stocks-via-unrecognized-platforms</loc>
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<image:caption>Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:28:33.925Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sebi cautions investors against buying, selling unlisted stocks via unrecognized platforms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sebi order, unlisted stocks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/who-developing-new-guidelines-to-improve-care-for-pregnant-women-with-non-communicable-diseases</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:25:57.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WHO developing new guidelines to improve care for pregnant women with non-communicable diseases</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Health, pregnancy, Non-communicable diseases</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/tourist-rush-chokes-himachal-roads-as-15-lakh-vehicles-enter-shimla-in-45-days</loc>
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<image:caption>The growing number of vehicles has put immense pressure on Shimla's ageing traffic infrastructure, resulting in frequent bumper-to-bumper congestion.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:23:49.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tourist rush chokes Himachal roads as 15 lakh vehicles enter Shimla in 45 days</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, traffic congestion, tourist rush</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/chennithala-announces-sit-probe-against-ep-jayarajan-in-flight-assault-case</loc>
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<image:caption>CPM leader EP Jayarajan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:22:30.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennithala announces SIT probe against EP Jayarajan in flight assault case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, EP Jayarajan, flight assault case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jun/17/gujarat-kisan-congress-ready-for-bigger-showdown-after-farmers-agitation-collapses-due-to-political-infighting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/0ay0kk8y/Farmer-agitation-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to him, resentment among farmers had been steadily building due to issues related to electricity transmission poles, land acquisition, and administrative actions carried out under official directives.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:19:58.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat Kisan Congress ready for bigger showdown after farmers’ agitation collapses due to political infighting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat Kisan Congress, farmers’ agitation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/putin-hosts-leaders-of-southeast-asia-at-russia-asean-summit-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin listens to during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, Monday, June 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:19:23.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Putin hosts leaders of Southeast Asia at Russia-ASEAN summit</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, ASEAN, Russia-ASEAN summit</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/17/turkish-state-broadcaster-drops-veteran-world-cup-commentator-over-iran-new-zealand-mix-up-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Iran's Ali Alipour (11) battles for the ball with New Zealand's Ryan Thomas (23) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Iran and New Zealand in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, Monday, June 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Turkish state broadcaster drops veteran World Cup commentator over Iran-New Zealand mix-up</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/immoral-illegal-unconstitutional-kapil-sibal-slams-defection-by-parliamentarians</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal speaks during a press conference in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T12:14:54.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Immoral, illegal, unconstitutional': Kapil Sibal slams defection by parliamentarians</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/express-connect/2026/Jun/17/the-growing-hair-damage-problem-why-bond-repair-is-becoming-a-haircare-essential</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:35:06.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Growing Hair Damage Problem: Why Bond Repair Is Becoming A Haircare Essential</news:title>
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<image:caption>Raj Nidimoru, Samantha and Nandini Reddy at the pre-release event of Maa Inti Bangaram</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:30:20.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samantha: Doing action episodes in a saree is very difficult</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maa Inti Bangaram, Nandini Reddy, Samantha, Raj NIdimoru</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/philippine-senate-president-allied-with-duterte-removed-ahead-of-his-daughters-impeachment-trial</loc>
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<image:caption>New Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian, third from left, takes his oath during a special session at the Philippine Senate in Pasay City, Philippines, on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:27:58.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Philippine Senate president allied with Duterte removed ahead of his daughter's impeachment trial</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, Sara Duterte, Sara Duterte Impeachment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/bbc-presenter-ashley-cain-faces-scrutiny-over-past-misogynistic-social-media-posts</loc>
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<image:caption>BBC logo used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:21:37.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BBC presenter Ashley Cain faces scrutiny over past misogynistic social media posts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jun/17/gujarat-govt-offices-receive-fake-bomb-threats-under-name-of-khalistan-national-army</loc>
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<image:caption>In Surat, the threat e-mail was received at the Mayor's office located in the SMC headquarters at Muglisara.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:18:37.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat govt offices receive fake bomb threats under name of Khalistan National Army</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/sc-bench-headed-by-justice-ps-narasimha-to-hear-plea-challenging-neet-ug-retest-in-july</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:13:35.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC bench headed by Justice PS Narasimha to hear plea challenging NEET-UG retest in July </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, NEET UG Retest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/17/fifa-hydration-breaks-spark-backlash-blamed-for-killing-momentum-at-the-world-cup-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Spain head coach Luis de la Fuente talks with players during a hydration break in the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde in Atlanta, Monday, June 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa talks to his players during a hydration break in a World Cup Group H soccer match against Saudi Arabia in Miami Gardens, Fla., Monday, June 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:08:58.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA hydration breaks spark backlash, blamed for killing momentum at the World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, 2026 FIFA World Cup, hydration break</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/manamadurai-custodial-death-victims-mortal-remains-cremated-despite-protest-by-family</loc>
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<image:caption>When police arrived to take the body on Wednesday morning, family members and protesters objected.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:08:52.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manamadurai custodial death victim's mortal remains cremated despite protest by family </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cremation, Manamadurai custodial death</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/iran-will-reopen-strait-of-hormuz-and-can-sell-oil-freely-under-deal-with-us-according-to-leaks</loc>
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<image:caption>A woman waves an Iranian flag during a pro-government campaign as a portrait of the slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in US and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, is displayed at right in downtown Tehran, Iran, Monday, June 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T11:08:51.879Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran will reopen Strait of Hormuz, can sell oil freely under deal with US: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran peace talks, Iran peace deal</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/hilite-group-expands-across-keralas-tier-2-tier-3-markets-with-new-retail-it-and-lifestyle-projects</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:59:24.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HiLITE Group expands across Kerala's Tier 2, Tier 3 markets with new retail, IT and lifestyle projects</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/akhilesh-rejects-up-ministers-claim-of-major-split-in-samajwadi-party-says-party-remains-united</loc>
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<image:caption>SP Chief Akhilesh Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:49:02.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhilesh rejects UP minister's claim of 'major split' in Samajwadi Party; says party 'remains united'  </news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:47:21.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man found dead on outskirts of Bhubaneswar; police suspect former employer</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/goats-can-follow-direction-of-a-human-voice-to-find-food-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-27/nkwmt6ze/Malabari-goats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:42:50.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goats can follow direction of a human voice to find food: Study</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/sensex-tops-77000-as-lower-crude-prices-keep-stocks-rally-alive</loc>
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<image:caption>The BSE Sensex closed at 77,155.56, up 347 points or 0.45% on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:24:07.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex tops 77,000 as lower crude prices keep stocks rally alive

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<news:keywords>Indian equity markets </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/17/sudans-young-women-return-to-international-soccer-as-war-and-taboos-linger</loc>
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<image:caption>Sudan's U-17 women's national team warms up before a soccer match against Comoros, during qualifiers for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, in Casablanca, Morocco, Monday, June 8, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:10:24.984Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sudan’s young women return to international soccer as war and taboos linger</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Sudan, Women's football</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jun/17/kannadanews2026jun17gilli-nata-having-kvn-productions-present-my-film-is-a-big-boost</loc>
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<image:caption>Gilli Nata (L)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:05:44.900Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gilli Nata: Having KVN Productions present my film is a big boost</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gilli Nata, Chandramohan, KVN Productions</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jun/17/kannadanews2026jun17vinod-prabhakar-to-make-a-special-appearance-in-komal-kumars-rolex</loc>
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<image:caption>Vinod Prabhakar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:05:24.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vinod Prabhakar to make a special appearance in Komal Kumar’s Rolex</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rolex, Komal Kumar, Vinod Prabhakar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/17/bernardo-silva-signs-two-year-deal-with-real-madrid</loc>
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<image:caption>Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:05:18.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bernardo Silva signs two-year deal with Real Madrid</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Jun/17/kannadainterviews2026jun17sheelam-if-cinema-wins-the-hero-wins</loc>
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<image:caption>Sheelam M Swamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:05:09.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sheelam: If cinema wins, the hero wins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sheelam M Swamy, Moda Kavida Vatavarana, Suni, Simple Suni</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/17/englishnews2026jun16the-duffer-brothers-stranger-things-creators-to-direct-film-for-paramount</loc>
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<image:caption>Stranger Things creators Matt and Ross Duffer, commonly called The Duffer Brothers</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:04:54.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Duffer Brothers, Stranger Things creators, to direct film for Paramount</news:title>
<news:keywords>Stranger Things, The Duffer Brothers, Paramount</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/17/englishnews2026jun16kikis-delivery-service-gets-live-action-series</loc>
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<image:caption>A poster Kiki's Delivery Service</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:04:39.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kiki's Delivery Service gets live-action series</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/17/englishnews2026jun16anya-taylor-joy-joins-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum-cast</loc>
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<image:caption>Anya Taylor-Joy (L), her character in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:04:15.927Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anya Taylor-Joy joins The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt For Gollum cast</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jun/17/tamilinterviews2026jun16deva-im-known-for-gaana-but-i-love-my-melodies</loc>
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<image:caption>From L to R: Y Gee Mahendra in Charukesi, Music composer Deva, Raj Ayyappa and Sriramya Pandian in Charukesi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:03:57.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deva: I’m known for Gaana, but I love my melodies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Deva, Charukesi, Suresh Krissna</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/ucc-bill-to-be-introduced-in-state-assembly-during-monsoon-session-cm-mohan-yadav</loc>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T10:01:24.706Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat at a gathering at Maharana Bhupal Stadium in Udaipur during an event marking the 450th anniversary of the Battle of Haldighati.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Maharana Pratap won Battle of Haldighati; history was distorted for centuries: RSS chief Bhagwat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/two-killed-three-critical-after-mob-torches-car-over-sand-mafia-feud-in-chhattisgarh</loc>
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<image:caption>While one vehicle managed to flee the chaos, two were trapped, with the Fortuner bearing the brunt of the horrific arson.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:55:31.253Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two killed, three critical after mob torches car over sand mafia feud in Chhattisgarh</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:53:08.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sikh caretaker couple killed in firing inside gurdwara in northwest Pakistan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/oecd-oil-stocks-fall-to-lowest-level-since-1990-iea</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:48:46.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OECD oil stocks fall to lowest level since 1990: IEA</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:43:08.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian national accused of shooting at AP Dhillon's Canada residence to be deported </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, AP Dhillon attack, Abhijeet Kingra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/g7-summit-focuses-on-contentious-future-of-ai-and-us-dominance-of-the-industry</loc>
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<image:caption>From bottom left, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, French President Emmanuel Macron, US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a working session at the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:42:03.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>G7 summit focuses on contentious future of AI and US dominance of the industry</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, artificial intelligence, G7 summit, 2026 G7 Summit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/drop-the-theatrics-rahul-slams-centres-telegram-ban-asks-pm-modi-to-strike-at-paper-leak-mafia-not-students</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:40:41.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Drop the theatrics': Rahul slams Centre's Telegram ban; asks PM Modi to 'strike at paper leak mafia, not students' </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rahul Gandhi, NEET UG Retest, Telegram ban</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/false-narratives-being-created-to-stop-indias-rise-rss-chief-bhagwat</loc>
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<image:caption>Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat addresses a gathering in New Delhi on Monday, June 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:34:53.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>False narratives being created to stop India's rise: RSS chief Bhagwat</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, RSS, Mohan Bhagwat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/pope-hails-us-iran-deal-appeals-for-dialogue-in-ukraine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/lqujcjvq/ANI_20260408173622.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:26:59.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope hails US-Iran deal, appeals for dialogue in Ukraine</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jun/17/gujarat-police-activate-statewide-security-network-for-neet-ug-step-up-anti-malpractice-measures</loc>
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<image:caption>Gujarat Director General of Police (DGP) GS Malik on Wednesday reviewed law-and-order preparations to ensure a secure and malpractice-free examination across the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:23:01.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat Police activate statewide security network for NEET-UG; step up anti-malpractice measures</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/tmc-split-row-lok-sabha-speaker-asks-abhishek-banerjee-to-present-case-on-friday</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from June 15, 2026, TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee arrives at the Enforcement Directorate (ED) office in connection with the alleged primary school jobs scam case, in Kolkata.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:21:30.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC split row: Lok Sabha Speaker asks Abhishek Banerjee to present case on Friday</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, West Bengal, TMC Civil War, TMC Rebels, TMC Rebels vs Mamata, Nationalist Citizens Party of India</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jun/17/lalu-prasad-accuses-nitish-kumar-of-vendetta-politics-over-bungalow-eviction-security-downgrade</loc>
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<image:caption>RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:07:53.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lalu Prasad accuses Nitish Kumar of 'vendetta politics' over bungalow eviction, security downgrade</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Former TN BJP chief Annamalai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T09:03:46.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Movement on 'right track' to become political party by July: Annamalai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu politics, K Annamalai, We The Leaders</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/chhattisgarh-launches-probe-after-elephant-injured-on-railway-tracks-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/k4lx4clu/IMG-20260617-WA0023.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The PCCF directed the committee to thoroughly inspect the crash site and submit a comprehensive report within two weeks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:59:41.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh launches probe after elephant injured on railway tracks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh, elephant accidents</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/mortal-remains-of-two-indian-seafarers-killed-in-us-attack-near-oman-repatriated</loc>
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<image:caption>Last week, three merchant ships with Indian crew came under US attack off the Oman coast.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:57:47.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mortal remains of two Indian seafarers killed in US attack near Oman repatriated </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Iran War, Indian vessel, US attack on Indian Seafarers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/madras-hc-issues-notice-to-tn-speaker-on-aiadmk-plea-against-acceptance-of-four-mlas-resignations</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:35:47.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC issues notice to TN Speaker on AIADMK plea against acceptance of four MLAs' resignations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, MLAs' resignations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jun/17/rahul-gandhis-planned-interaction-with-students-in-kota-sparks-political-storm-in-rajasthan</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:20:28.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi's planned interaction with students in Kota sparks political storm in Rajasthan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Kota visit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/consent-crowd-ratification-and-crassness-stand-up-comedy-under-scanner-again-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Pranit More.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T08:17:48.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Consent, crowd ratification and crassness: stand-up comedy under scanner again</news:title>
<news:keywords>stand-up comedy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/up-minister-rajbhar-claims-major-split-looming-in-samajwadi-party-says-leaders-ready-to-join-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>SBSP chief Om Prakash Rajbhar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:59:22.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UP minister Rajbhar claims major split looming in Samajwadi party, says leaders ready to join BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party, Om Prakash Rajbhar, Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party, 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/17/eight-arrested-over-alleged-bid-to-storm-bengal-police-station-and-free-tmc-leader-jahangir-khan</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC leader Jahangir Khan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:43:27.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight arrested over alleged bid to storm Bengal police station and free TMC leader Jahangir Khan</news:title>
<news:keywords>TMC leader Jahangir Khan, Jahangir Khan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/andhra-dcm-pawan-meets-teenage-fan-battling-dmd-in-telangana-assures-medical-livelihood-support</loc>
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<image:caption>Pawan Kalyan subsequently visited Niranjan’s residence at Hanuman Nagar in Hanamkonda town, where he interacted with the teenager.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:32:09.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra DCM Pawan meets teenage fan battling DMD in Telangana, assures medical, livelihood support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Jun/17/author-amy-griffin-sues-woman-who-alleged-she-stole-her-stories-of-sexual-abuse-in-memoir-the-tell</loc>
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<image:caption>G9 Ventures founder Amy Griffin attends the Time100 Gala in New York, April 24, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:27:18.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Author Amy Griffin sues woman who alleged she stole her stories of sexual abuse in memoir 'The Tell'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Author Amy Griffin</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/world-agreed-to-protect-30-per-cent-of-the-ocean-by-2030-yet-marine-protection-cant-be-judged-by-only-area</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/xxm5oojc/whale-remains.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seafloor at southeastern Indian Ocean, in the Diamantina Fracture Zone.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:26:55.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World agreed to protect 30 per cent of the ocean by 2030, yet marine protection can’t be judged by only area </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, ocean, marine protection, 2030</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/telegram-moves-delhi-high-court-against-temporary-ban-on-app-ahead-of-neet-re-test</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/6fnltxhk/pexels-viralyft-16841808.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telegram on Wednesday approached the Delhi High Court challenging the Centre's decision to temporarily block its services in India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:22:55.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telegram moves Delhi High Court against temporary ban on app ahead of NEET re-test</news:title>
<news:keywords>NEET paper leak, Telegram, Delhi High Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/17/sean-penn-to-direct-warner-bros-movie-about-a-police-officer-at-the-jan-6-capitol-riot-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Sean Penn appears at the Hammond Cinema Vanguard Award ceremony as part of the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Feb. 9, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:20:28.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sean Penn to direct Warner Bros. movie about a police officer at the Jan 6 Capitol riot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sean Penn, Warner Bros</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/small-plane-crashes-on-texas-highway-leaving-one-dead</loc>
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<image:caption>People attempt to pull passengers out of a plane after it crashed on a highway Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Laredo, Texas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:19:25.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Small plane crashes on Texas highway, leaving one dead </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/17/sanjay-raut-says-ubt-mps-lured-with-rs-50-crore-each-dares-dissidents-to-resign</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Wednesday, June 17, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:11:42.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanjay Raut says (UBT) MPs lured with  Rs 50 crore each, dares dissidents to resign</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/indiajapan-climate-cooperation-advances-as-lng-emissions-report-raises-regional-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ph2o5fae/ANI_20260526024017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The two countries have adopted the ‘Rule of Implementation’ of the Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement of the UNFCCC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:09:20.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India–Japan climate cooperation advances as LNG emissions report raises regional concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, LNG emissions, India–Japan climate cooperation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jun/16/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-6-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Austria's Marko Arnautovic (7) celebrates after scoring his side's third goal with teammates during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Austria and Jordan in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jordan's Ali Olwan, left, scores his side's opening goal against Austria during the World Cup Group J soccer match in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A general view before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Austria and Jordan in Santa Clara, Calif., near San Francisco, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi shoots and scores their second goal against Algeria goalkeeper Luca Zidane (23) during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:03:15.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 6: Marko Arnautovic scores in stoppage time to seal Austria's 3-1 win over Jordan</news:title>
<news:keywords>LIVE, Football, Argentina football team, France football team, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/state-has-right-to-decide-curriculum-says-kerala-cm-amid-pm-shri-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T07:03:11.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State has right to decide curriculum, says Kerala CM amid PM SHRI row</news:title>
<news:keywords>PM SHRI scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jun/17/semifinal-spot-assured-india-look-to-continue-winning-run-against-uruguay-in-fih-nations-cup-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/1yrzx5g7/ANI_20260616044618.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Unbeaten India are atop Pool A with six points from two games and have already qualified for the last four, having defeated USA 3-2 and Japan 2-1 in their first two matches.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:42:20.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Semifinal spot assured, India look to continue winning run against Uruguay in FIH Nations Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Women's Hockey, FIH Nations Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/trump-goes-after-netanyahu-as-he-pursues-deal-with-iran-putting-their-friendship-to-the-test</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/xlca6bvh/AP26159697179055.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump poses for a photo with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:26:39.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump goes after Netanyahu as he pursues deal with Iran, putting their friendship to the test</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, trump, Netanyahu, Iran-US deal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/petrol-bombs-hurled-over-rss-office-in-ranchi-probe-underway</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/vys7ld2m/RSS-Office.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the police, two miscreants tried to throw petrol-filled sauce bottles into the RSS office premises late Tuesday night. However, both bottles fell just before reaching the boundary wall.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:21:47.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petrol bombs hurled over RSS office in Ranchi, probe underway</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, petrol bomb, RSS office</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/rex-heuermann-to-be-sentenced-in-new-yorks-gilgo-beach-serial-killings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/j45cjtkv/AP26167664983942.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rex Heuermann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:21:17.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rex Heuermann to be sentenced in New York’s Gilgo Beach serial killings</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, New York, Rex Heuermann, Gilgo Beach serial killings</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/17/the-chainsmokers-set-for-india-return-with-three-city-tour</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/12/29/original/the_chainsmokers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alex Pall, left, and Drew Taggart of the Chainsmokers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:16:15.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Chainsmokers set for India return with three-city tour</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chainsmokers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/several-israeli-strikes-hit-south-lebanon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/6d85hl29/AFP20260616B7B23GHv1HighResLebanonIranIsraelUsWar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People ride an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) moving past destroyed buildings in the village of Deir Qanoun al-Nahr in southern Lebanon on June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:14:33.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Several Israeli strikes hit South Lebanon, targeting Nabatieh al-Fawqa area </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israeli strikes, south Lebanon, US-Iran deal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/karnataka-hc-cautions-against-using-criminal-law-to-settle-civil-land-disputes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-09/h4iipz0d/202606093818812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:12:33.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC cautions against using criminal law to settle civil land disputes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC, Criminal Law</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/17/the-silent-playa-french-artist-bertrand-devendeville-brings-his-balllad-to-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/m42c6urq/c-Valeanu-Andrei-081.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/lc72i66o/IMG-20260615-WA0013-1.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:11:44.815Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The silent playa: French artist Bertrand Devendeville brings his 'bAlllAd' to Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Bertrand Devendeville, bAlllAd</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/17/bjp-has-no-role-in-sena-ubt-defection-speculation-says-maharashtra-bjp-leader-chandrashekhar-bawankule</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-24/74knichm/ANI_20251224083847.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maharashtra BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:08:31.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP has no role in Sena (UBT) defection speculation, says Maharashtra BJP leader Chandrashekhar Bawankule</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sena (UBT, BJP, Chandrashekhar Bawankule</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/17/bat-to-the-basics-inside-the-quest-to-understand-indias-most-misunderstood-mammals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ws10g4ae/Indian-Flying-Fox-Abhijith-Perambra.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/lorfjq72/Indian-flying-fox-pollination.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/13e62zto/Salim-Alis-Fruit-Bat.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:05:18.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bat to the basics: Inside the quest to understand India’s most misunderstood mammals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Bats, Kerala Nipah</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/17/criminal-cases-filed-against-12-osmania-medical-college-students-over-alleged-ragging-incident</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-10/nx78p9yt/Ragging.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:03:42.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Criminal cases filed against 12 Osmania Medical College students over alleged ragging incident</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, ragging, Osmania Medical College</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/telegram-ceo-pavel-durov-blames-reliance-whatsapp-for-alleged-role-in-bid-to-ban-telegram-in-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-06/74nrik3c/ANI_20240906035537.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telegram's founder Pavel Durov</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T06:00:50.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telegram CEO Pavel Durov blames Reliance, WhatsApp for alleged role in bid to ban Telegram in India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Reliance, Meta, Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, Pavel Durov, Telegram ban</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/interim-us-iran-deal-leaves-the-thorniest-issue-still-to-be-negotiated-tehrans-nuclear-program</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:53:16.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Interim US-Iran deal leaves the thorniest issue still to be negotiated: Tehran's nuclear program</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran deal, Tehran's nuclear program</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/17/world-cup-on-kerala-plate-messi-in-fondant-or-ronaldo-with-ganache</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:53:02.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Cup on Kerala plate: Messi in fondant or Ronaldo with ganache?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/jharkhand-congress-likely-to-shift-mlas-to-ranchi-hotel-ahead-of-rajya-sabha-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MLA Pradip Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:51:36.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand Congress likely to shift MLAs to Ranchi hotel ahead of Rajya Sabha Polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jharkhand Congress , Rajya Sabha Polls, Ranchi hotel</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/keralas-free-bus-ride-scheme-expected-to-ease-labour-shortages-in-mangaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/o4wwdk74/free-bus-travel-scheme.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman shows a 'zero ticket' of her travel from Mangaluru to Kasaragod in Kerala SRTC Bus.  </image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:51:15.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala's free bus ride scheme expected to ease labour shortages in Mangaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, employment opportunities, free bus ride scheme, Mangaluru-Kasaragod corridor</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/us-renames-indo-pacific-command-as-us-pacific-command</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/wj51fy37/New-Project-29.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Pacific Command logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:48:14.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US renames 'Indo-Pacific Command' as 'US Pacific Command' </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, James Mattis, US Pacific Command, Indo-Pacific Command</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/congress-accuses-amit-shah-of-wrecking-democracy-alleges-bid-to-poach-oppn-mps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-08/l1gtmpao/ANI_20260608165827.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:46:55.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress accuses Amit Shah of 'wrecking' democracy, alleges bid to poach Oppn MPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Amit Shah, Jairam Ramesh, BJP poaching</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/tnpcb-closes-proceedings-against-tata-electronics-after-hosur-facility-clears-water-quality-tests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-30/cds1h13n/TNPCB-defends.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TNPCB has now dropped further proceedings after reviewing its response and the findings of water sample analyses.</image:caption>
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<news:title>TNPCB closes proceedings against Tata Electronics after Hosur facility clears water quality tests</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/17/wolves-in-migraines-clothing-indias-headache-diagnostic-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Pravin Thomas is founder-chairman of World Headache Society</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:43:39.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wolves in migraine's clothing: India's headache diagnostic crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Health, Migraine, Dr Pravin Thomas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/rajavelu-sivakolundhu-rajasekaran-sworn-in-as-ministers-in-puducherry</loc>
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<image:caption>While Rajavelu had earlier served as Deputy Speaker and as a minister in previous governments, Sivakolundhu and Rajasekaran have been appointed ministers for the first time.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:39:01.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajavelu, Sivakolundhu, Rajasekaran sworn in as ministers in Puducherry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Puducherry Cabinet expansion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/17/split-speculation-grows-in-sena-ubt-as-mps-reach-delhi-shinde-follows-party-issues-whip</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray (L) and Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:38:03.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Split speculation grows in Sena (UBT) as MPs reach Delhi, Shinde follows; party issues whip</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray, Dy CM Eknath Shinde, Operation Tiger, Shiv Sena (UBT) split</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/concerns-raised-over-independence-of-supreme-courts-aravalli-hills-committee</loc>
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<image:caption>view of the Aravalli range.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:34:22.004Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Concerns raised over independence of Supreme Court's Aravalli Hills committee</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, Aravalli Hills</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/ex-kerala-cms-daughter-veena-appears-before-ed-for-questioning-in-pmla-case-amid-heavy-police-presence</loc>
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<image:caption>Veena T, daughter of Pinarayi Vijayan, arriving at the Enforcement Directorate office in Kochi on Wednesday for questioning. Heavy police deployment was in place around the ED office to ensure security and maintain law and order.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:33:52.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-Kerala CM's daughter Veena appears before ED for questioning in PMLA case amid heavy police presence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, T Veena, CMRL case, Former Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/arvind-kejriwal-slams-telegram-ban-accuses-centre-of-failing-to-curb-paper-leak-racket-amid-neet-ug-retest-curbs</loc>
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<image:caption>Arvind Kejriwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:30:42.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arvind Kejriwal slams Telegram ban, accuses Centre of failing to curb paper leak racket amid NEET-UG retest curbs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Arvind Kejriwal,  AAP</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/press-releases/2026/Jun/17/city-union-banks-mdceo-and-chairman-met-honble-chief-minister-of-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/r6xg5p1g/CUB.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:17:36.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>City Union Bank’s MD&amp;CEO and Chairman met Hon’ble Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Press Releases, city union bank</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/17/tom-holland-confirms-marriage-to-zendaya-after-joking-remarks-about-ai-wedding-images</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/3p65lwz7/New-Project-2026-06-17T103828.814.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tom Holland and Zendaya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:09:20.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tom Holland confirms marriage to Zendaya after joking remarks about AI wedding images</news:title>
<news:keywords>Zendaya, Tom Holland</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/17/kylian-mbappe-double-fires-france-to-opening-win-over-senegal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/p6l79i3f/AP26167767100640.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>France's Kylian Mbappe celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between France and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T05:03:51.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kylian Mbappe double fires France to opening win over Senegal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Kylian Mbappe, 2026 FIFA World Cup, France vs Senegal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Jun/17/imtiaz-ali-on-main-vaapas-aaunga-have-never-seen-an-audience-watching-a-film-so-quietly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/ppmp3uv3/ANI_20260521063604.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Imtiaz Ali calls 'Main Vaapas Aaunga' "a film of today's times", reveals personal connection behind movie title</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:58:41.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Imtiaz Ali on ‘Main Vaapas Aaunga’: 'Have never seen an audience watching a film so quietly'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Main Vaapas Aaunga, Imtiaz Ali </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/germany-and-poland-to-sign-a-new-defense-deal-as-balance-of-power-in-europe-shifts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/3j20tce0/AP26167523272537.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>German Chancellor Friedrich Merz welcomes Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk at the Chancellery in Berlin on Dec. 15, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:57:55.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Germany and Poland to sign a new defense deal as balance of power in Europe shifts</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Poland, Germany, balance of power, defense deal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/17/lionel-messi-equals-world-cup-goalscoring-record-in-argentina-romp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/8ktrlckx/AFP20260617B7CE3TTv1HighResFblWc2026Match19ArgAlg.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentina's forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his team's third goal during the 2026 World Cup Group J football match between Argentina and Algeria at the Kansas City Stadium in Kansas City on June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:53:20.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lionel Messi equals World Cup goalscoring record in Argentina romp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Lionel Messi, hat-trick, 2026 FIFA World Cup, World Cup goalscoring record</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/massive-flop-paper-dmk-tears-into-tn-govts-finance-white-paper</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-15/l1nfe17s/202602153674365.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:51:55.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Massive flop paper’: DMK tears into TN govt’s finance white paper</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, TN Government, white paper, TVK</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/17/rapper-mystikal-sentenced-to-20-years-in-louisiana-rape-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/4vjizeja/AP26168054032004.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rapper Mystikal poses for a portrait in Baton Rouge, La., Jan. 22, 2021</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:51:14.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rapper Mystikal sentenced to 20 years in Louisiana rape case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rapper Mystikal , Louisiana rape case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/trump-to-wrap-g7-summit-facing-skepticism-at-home-and-jitters-overseas-over-his-plan-to-end-iran-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/jh7qum6m/AP26167659128677-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>U.S. President Donald Trump walks after posing for a family photo photograph during a gala dinner as part of the G7 summit, in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:50:34.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump to wrap G7 summit facing skepticism at home and jitters overseas over his plan to end Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, artificial intelligence, G7 summit, Iran War, US-Iran deal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/telangana-reels-under-intense-heat-as-imd-warns-of-continued-heatwave-conditions-across-multiple-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>The IMD said conditions remain favourable for its progress into additional parts of Telangana, Odisha, Jharkhand, Bihar and Chhattisgarh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:45:21.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana reels under intense heat as IMD warns of continued heatwave conditions across multiple districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Heatwave conditions</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/stock-markets-extend-rally-in-early-trade-on-drop-in-crude-oil-prices</loc>
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<image:caption>Sensex and Nifty climbed in early trade on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:45:05.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets extend rally in early trade on drop in crude oil prices </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, stock markets</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/17/christopher-nolan-matt-damon-and-tom-holland-to-visit-india-for-the-odyssey-premiere</loc>
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<image:caption>Christopher Nolan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:44:07.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon and Tom Holland to visit India for 'The Odyssey' premiere</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Matt Damon, Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey, Actor Tom Holland</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/panel-set-up-to-oversee-farming-operations-procurement-across-telangana</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:41:43.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panel set up to oversee farming operations, procurement across Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, farming operations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/telangana-cm-revanth-reddy-proposes-bullet-train-stations-near-anantagiri-hills</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/i3l1pgpi/ANI_20260612145319.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy suggested setting up a station for the Hyderabad-Bengaluru high-speed rail corridor in the proposed Bharat Future City</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:38:56.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana CM Revanth Reddy proposes bullet train stations near Anantagiri Hills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, bullet train stations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/17/shiv-sena-ubt-issues-whip-to-its-mps-to-attend-meeting-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:38:35.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shiv Sena (UBT) issues whip to its MPs to attend meeting in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackarey, Shiv Sena (UBT)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/ready-to-resign-if-you-prove-allegations-says-telangana-minister-adluri</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana SC and ST Welfare Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:37:12.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ready to resign if you prove allegations, says Telangana minister Adluri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/fire-breaks-out-at-restaurant-in-delhis-satya-niketan-no-casualties-reported</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-11/6bzhy2oy/ANI_20250411141216.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:36:37.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out at restaurant in Delhi’s Satya Niketan; no casualties reported</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi fire, Satya Niketan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/rupee-rises-31-paise-to-9429-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-29/bgpp32ns/ANI_20260309051248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:33:53.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee rises 31 paise to 94.29 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee, Brent Crude Oil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/parliamentary-panel-flags-exam-irregularities-calls-for-time-bound-reform-roadmap-for-nta</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/0tgh0675/ANI_20260616052729.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTA</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:32:50.706Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parliamentary panel flags exam irregularities, calls for time-bound reform roadmap for NTA</news:title>
<news:keywords>NTA, parliamentary committee </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/congress-equating-indian-muslims-with-infiltrators-alleges-minister-bandi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/ms2ji8ta/P_4788799603.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union minister of state for Home Affairs Bandi Sanjay Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:29:45.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress equating Indian Muslims with infiltrators, alleges Minister Bandi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Bandi Sanjay Kumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/dedicated-welfare-board-for-hamalis-soon-telangana-minister-vivek</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-27/ccgljfiu/Welfare-board-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Labour Minister Vivek Venkataswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:27:07.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dedicated welfare board for hamalis soon: Telangana Minister Vivek</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, G Vivek Venkatswamy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/telangana-government-promises-to-clear-pending-bills-contractors-postpone-stir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-09/qfnk46gk/C_23_1_CH1429_35750921.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:25:41.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Government promises to clear pending bills, contractors postpone stir</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Deputy Chief Minister and Energy Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/brs-leader-harish-alleges-rs-2k-crore-scam-in-purchase-of-eggs-groceries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/ji5yyt4j/Harish%20Rao.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Siddipet MLA T Harish Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:21:51.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS leader Harish alleges Rs 2K crore scam in purchase of eggs, groceries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS leader Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/17/andhra-pradesh-police-personnel-win-39-medals-at-all-india-sports-competition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/6ei70d7d/whatsapp-image-2026-06-16-at-113432-pm113530.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AP Police won four silver medals at the National Police Duty Meet held in Nagpur, while Judo Cluster in Jammu and Kashmir yielded eight medals, including two gold, two silver and four bronze.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:17:11.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Police personnel win 39 medals at All-India sports competition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh Police personnel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/cm-revanth-reddy-to-inaugurate-model-telangana-public-school-in-rangareddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/tq9ew9pp/TG-Public-School.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Children walk by the Telangana Public School building, which will be inaugurated by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Right, the basketball court of the school</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:16:00.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Revanth Reddy to inaugurate model Telangana Public School in Rangareddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana Public School</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/17/livestock-sector-contributes-1217-per-cent-to-andhra-pradeshs-gsdp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/pix66kyy/P_4377134746.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government enhanced livestock insurance premium subsidy from 80 per cent to 85 per cent and provided insurance coverage to 60,000 animals.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:15:45.345Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Livestock sector contributes 12.17 per cent to Andhra Pradesh’s GSDP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Animal Husbandry Department, livestock sector</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/suspect-in-fatal-shooting-inside-delaware-hospital-taken-into-custody</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/r3sf9jky/AP26167803967850.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Law enforcement personnel stage outside of Wilmington Hospital in the aftermath of a shooting on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Wilmington</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:13:32.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspect in fatal shooting inside Delaware hospital taken into custody</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Philadelphia, fatal shooting, Delaware hospital</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/kurnool-youth-among-12-dead-in-missouri-plane-crash</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-02/xmcx899w/AFP20260404A6RM3BKv1HighResKosovoReligionChristianityEaster.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karthik was among the 12 people killed when a Pacific Aerospace P750XL aircraft carrying a pilot and 11 skydivers crashed shortly after take-off from Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:13:09.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kurnool youth among 12 dead in Missouri plane crash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Missouri plane crash, Kurnool youth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/unemployed-youths-protest-demand-job-notifications-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:11:33.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unemployed youths protest, demand job notifications in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Unemployed youths protest</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/iranian-tankers-exit-us-blockade-zone-in-strait-of-hormuz-after-two-month-standoff</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/8ra2t113/Strait-of-Hormuz</image:loc>
<image:caption>The sun rises behind tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:09:15.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian tankers exit US blockade zone in Strait of Hormuz after two-month standoff</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, US-Iran peace talks, Iran oil tankers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/south-korea-president-urges-trump-to-help-make-peace-with-north-korea</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-08/vyf86nsg/AFP20260608B6BN4NQv1HighResSkoreaPolitics.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>South Korean President Lee Jae Myung</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T04:07:03.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korea president urges Trump to help make peace with North Korea</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, north korea, trump, South Korea President, 2018 Singapore summit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/trainee-ias-officers-inspect-polavaram-pattiseema-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/wz7apqme/godavari111606chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trainee IAS officers of the 2025 batch during their visit to the Polavaram Irrigation Project and Pattiseema Lift Irrigation Scheme on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:58:20.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trainee IAS officers inspect Polavaram, Pattiseema projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Polavaram irrigation project, Trainee IAS officers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/tirumala-tirupati-devasthanams-sets-new-record-in-luggage-deposit-and-delivery-services</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/mvxk3va5/tirumala11606chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keeping in view the convenience and comfort of multitude of devotees visiting Tirumala, besides safeguarding their belongings, TTD has instituted an extensive, modernised luggage Deposit-and-Delivery system.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:55:40.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams sets new record in luggage deposit-and-delivery services</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, luggage deposit-and-delivery services</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/17/asian-investors-take-breather-ahead-of-us-iran-talks-fed-decision</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/f8o1sjs7/newindianexpress2026-06-15pwgk51peAP26162041535881.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>A dealer walks past a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, June 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:55:15.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian investors take breather ahead of US-Iran talks, Fed decision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Asian markets, West Asia conflict, US-Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/talliki-vandanam-aid-in-third-week-of-july</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:53:46.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Talliki Vandanam aid in third week of July</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, Talliki Vandanam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/andhra-pradesh-180-tribal-families-risk-yeleru-crossing-daily</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/u0mrmzzm/godavari1111830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wooden bridge at Addateegala mandal in Polavaram district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:47:24.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: 180 tribal families risk Yeleru crossing daily</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, tribal families, Yeleru river, Panukurathipalem village</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jun/17/six-killed-around-20-injured-as-bus-rams-parked-truck-in-gujarats-vadodara</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/2e084656-1952-49d1-a76a-363f8f6d4fc1/police_cordon_line.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:46:08.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six killed, around 20 injured as bus rams parked truck in Gujarat's Vadodara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, road accident, Vadodara accident</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/rs-905-crore-allocated-for-veligonda-oustees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/t9nnp2qv/ongole11606chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State water resources minister Dr Nimmala Ramanaidu inspected the prestigious Pula Subbaih Velugonda Reservoir Project works progress on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:44:46.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 905 crore allocated for Veligonda oustees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Veligonda project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/five-school-buses-seized-in-palnadu-over-student-safety-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/45vcw62c/School-buses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Transport department officials conduct raids to check the safety standards of school buses.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:43:23.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five school buses seized in Palnadu over student safety concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, student safety, school buses seized</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/paravur-returns-to-keralas-fiscal-spotlight-as-cm-satheesan-prepares-maiden-budget</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-14/i3zpu7rj/C_32_1_CH0353_74555455.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:40:32.323Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Paravur returns to Kerala’s fiscal spotlight as CM Satheesan prepares maiden Budget</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala CM V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/70-yr-old-woman-killed-for-gold-in-telangana-husband-held</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/k8qxbzkx/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:38:56.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>70-yr-old woman killed for gold in Telangana, husband held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, arrested</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/law-for-welfare-of-telangana-domestic-workers-on-the-horizon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/lkl09y1x/law-for-welfare.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Domestic workers raise slogans during a programme at a private school in Abids, Hyderabad, on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:38:03.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Law for welfare of Telangana domestic workers on the horizon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vivek Venkataswamy, Telangana Domestic Workers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/acb-unearths-assets-worth-rs-150-crore-in-raid-on-survey-official</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/9308awqr/acb21606chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana ACB officials conducted inspections at the the cabin and house of Deputy Director Sunkari Narahari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:36:58.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ACB unearths assets worth Rs 150 crore in raid on survey official</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Anti-Corruption Bureau, Deputy Director Sunkari Narahari</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/pariyathukavu-families-pin-hopes-on-settlement-as-new-homes-promised-within-a-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/kmgtlabq/New-homes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Some of the houses that will be demolished at Pariyathukavu in Malayidamthuruthu</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/snw7phz3/New-homesa.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/447k279s/New-homesb.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:36:21.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pariyathukavu families pin hopes on settlement as new homes promised within a year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, new homes, Pariyathukavu families</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/cm-writes-to-kishan-asks-for-release-of-irfc-loan</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:34:54.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM writes to Kishan, asks for release of IRFC loan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/reactor-pressure-vessel-installed-at-kudankulam-nuclear-plant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/8897i3za/Reactor-pressure.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 320-tonne Reactor Pressure Vessel, which is regarded as the heart of the reactor, was erected in Unit 5 of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:32:10.355Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reactor pressure vessel installed at Kudankulam nuclear plant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kudankulam nuclear plant, Reactor pressure vessel</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/i-did-not-block-funds-for-metro-expansion-kishan-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-10/3socy776/Kisha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister G Kishan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:32:04.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I did not block funds for Metro expansion: Kishan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kishan Reddy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/man-kills-daughter-while-on-video-call-with-wife-ends-his-life-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-26/fot0jirn/ILLUSNOV02801-12-2018155921.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the Chintadripet police, the deceased, identified as Laxman Prasad (40) was residing on the premises of the school.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:31:31.834Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man kills daughter while on video call with wife, ends his life in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, chennai, Video call</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/17/telangana-hc-pulls-up-hydraa-for-entering-private-land-despite-court-orders</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-20/cxv5irqn/GST-Appellate.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:30:51.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC pulls up HYDRAA for entering private land despite court orders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Telangana HC, HYDRAA</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jun/17/malayalaminterviews2026jun16mollywood-times-actor-roshan-shanavas-i-never-thought-people-would-focus-so-much-on-my-character</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/ejf7jru7/RoshanShanavasMollywoodTimes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Roshan Shanavas (L), Poster of Abhinav Sunder Nayak and Naslen's Mollywood Times (R)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/n5b9iegx/leadRoshanShanavasMollywoodTimes_5.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mollywood Times actor Roshan Shanavas: I never thought people would focus so much on my character</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mollywood Times, Roshan Shanavas, Roshan Shanavas interview, Mollywood Times interview, Mollywood Times controversy, Mollywood Times caste, suji, Sujith raj, Naslen, Abhinav Sunder Nayak</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/unpaid-rythu-bima-premium-pushes-kin-of-telangana-farmers-into-distress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-25/ipfebih5/81c1654fc30f61abff3be7258cfbf21f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Life Insurance Corporation of India.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:29:57.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unpaid Rythu Bima premium pushes kin of Telangana farmers into distress </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Life Insurance Corporation, Rythu Bima scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/17/chennai-metropolitan-area-expansion-awaits-master-plan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/76n28nq0/CMA-expansion.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>1,225 villages in four district will be merged with Chennai Metropolitan Area after expansion</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:27:44.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai Metropolitan Area expansion awaits master plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai Metropolitan Area, master plan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/no-stay-on-future-city-works-ngt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-14/h4jnizep/efed5a4bb13c03680e8352dedfaded03.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Green Tribunal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:27:08.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No stay on Future City works: NGT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, National Green Tribunal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/cm-satheesans-budget-faces-keralas-fiscal-reality</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/yzr26tjl/maiden.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Congress-led government has sought to define itself through what senior officials describe as “good governance with empathy.”</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:25:38.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Satheesan's budget faces Kerala’s fiscal reality</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, fiscal reality</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/stalin-questions-cm-vijays-silence-on-womens-safety</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/sepftizk/Stalin-erode.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin addressing a poll rally in Erode.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:25:08.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin questions CM Vijay’s silence on women’s safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Stalin, women’s safety, Singappen Special Force</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/andhra-pradesh-recorded-14-per-cent-dip-in-crime-rate-minister-vangalapudi-anitha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/l6abhbi3/vijminister31606chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home minister Vangalapudi Anita addressing the media at Secretariat in Velagapudi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:24:29.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh recorded 14 per cent dip in crime rate: Minister Vangalapudi Anitha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Crime rate, Vangalapudi Anitha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/17/houses-release-wastewater-into-canals-linked-to-madambakkam-lake-reveals-study</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/uemolhl2/‘Houses-release-waste.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sullage in canals linked to Madambakkam lake</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:24:13.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Houses release wastewater into canals linked to Madambakkam lake, reveals study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, NGT, wastewater, Madambakkam Lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/certificate-delays-leave-thousands-of-students-in-warangal-and-hanamkonda-awaiting-admission-deadlines</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-25/njkyu8y2/5-lakh-students-appear.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:24:04.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Certificate delays leave thousands of students in Warangal and Hanamkonda awaiting admission deadlines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Certificate delays, Warangal, Hanamkonda </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/dyfi-leader-held-as-sit-cracks-down-on-vadakara-kafir-screenshot-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-06/bdig0epz/ANI_20250206030739.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kozhikode Rural SP T Farash said the police have added stringent charges, including destruction of evidence, alongside IPC Section 153 for provoking riots,.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:23:25.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DYFI leader held as SIT cracks down on Vadakara ‘Kafir’ screenshot case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Jithin Bhaskar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/17/inspection-finds-valasaravakkam-has-least-number-of-faulty-street-lights</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/5f0etft4/Inspection-finds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In percentage terms, Madhavaram topped the list with 0.93% of its streetlights non-functional</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:23:08.780Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inspection finds Valasaravakkam has least number of faulty street lights</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Valasaravakkam, faulty street lights</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/andhra-pradesh-emerging-semiconductor-hub-says-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/r2yj5fup/AP-emerging-semiconductor.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Naidu at the CII Partnership Summer Roadshow in Singapore.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:21:56.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh emerging semiconductor hub, says CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Semiconductor manufacturing</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/17/abandoned-vehicles-in-front-of-chennai-school-turn-tipplers-den</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/96bps35h/Abandoned-vehicles.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the school administration, men consume liquor outside the campus, using the parked vehicles as cover and urinate and defecate in the area</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:21:48.217Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abandoned vehicles in front of Chennai school turn tipplers’ den</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Ashok Nagar, liquor consumption, tipplers’ den</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/got-a-question-kerala-assembly-may-soon-hear-you-out</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/zmcvujld/C_32_1_CH0343_74380257.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:21:22.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Got a question? Kerala Assembly may soon hear you out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala government, Kerala assembly, British parliament</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/17/telangana-hc-stays-inclusion-of-retired-judges-lands-in-prohibited-list</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/71mtgban/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:20:49.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC stays inclusion of retired judge’s lands in prohibited list</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana HC </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/centre-backs-scientific-study-of-godavari-pollution-dy-cm-pawan-kalyan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/wpwk5n5r/Centre-backs-scientific.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan meets Union Forest Minister Bhupender Yadav in New Delhi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:19:49.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre backs scientific study of Godavari pollution: Dy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, Godavari Clean Project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/madurai-bench-of-madras-hc-seeks-report-on-probe-in-madurai-property-tax-scam</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>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:19:35.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai Bench of Madras HC seeks report on probe in Madurai property tax scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, CBI investigation, Madurai property tax scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/andhra-pradesh-hc-asks-top-official-ggh-to-produce-raghu-ramakrishna-rajus-medical-reports</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/o9mylpls/C_40_1_CH0098_34134346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:18:29.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC asks top official, GGH to produce Raghu Ramakrishna Raju’s medical reports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Guntur Government General Hospital, Raghu Ramakrishna Raju</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/students-from-ambur-government-school-wins-school-innovation-marathon-2025-26</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/429ugnip/State-logs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The winning team proposed an AI-based attendance system for schools, making Bethlehem Municipal Middle School the only government school from Tirupattur to secure the distinction.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:15:47.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students from Ambur government school wins School Innovation Marathon 2025-26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ambur government school, School Innovation Marathon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/discolouration-of-sreekovil-roof-sparks-concern</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/9u3tewak/Discolouration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The discolouration seen on the roof of the sreekovil of Sabarimala temple</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:14:10.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Discolouration of sreekovil roof sparks concern</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Discolouration of sreekovil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/ottapalam-puppetry-artists-cast-football-icons-in-new-shadow</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/bq6bllrc/Ottapalam-puppetry.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Football players reimagined as leads of ancient art form.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/zfsrlqmv/Ottapalam-puppetrya.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:12:54.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ottapalam puppetry artists cast football icons in new ‘shadow’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Ottapalam puppetry artists, football icons</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/licence-eludes-cracker-manufacturers-eyeing-operations-in-thoothukudi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/yq0axxud/C_1_1_CH1450_11929758.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Virudhunagar has more than 1,500 firework industries, both big and small.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:11:45.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Licence eludes cracker manufacturers eyeing operations in Thoothukudi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi, licence, cracker manufacturers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/census-2027-goes-digital-with-online-self-enumeration-option</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/v31xbvui/Census.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The facility, introduced to make the process faster, more efficient and accessible, will remain open till June 30. It is not mandatory.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:11:37.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Census 2027 goes digital with online self-enumeration option</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Census 2027, online self-enumeration</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/jagan-threatens-stir-over-rising-aqua-feed-prices</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/l6y1pvm0/Jagan%20Reddy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:10:06.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jagan threatens stir over rising aqua feed prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, aqua feed prices</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/chennai-nia-court-acquits-two-charged-of-running-terror-module-hiring-for-is</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/kf22qxnl/NIA-rep.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>2026-06-17T03:09:27.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai NIA court acquits two charged of running terror module, hiring for IS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IS, Terror module, Chennai NIA court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/women-ridership-on-ksrtc-ordinary-buses-jumps-81-pc-on-first-day-of-free-travel-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/btqphk48/surge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women travel on a ‘Priyadarshini’ bus from Kozhikode KSRTC depot to Kuttiady on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:09:08.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women ridership on KSRTC ordinary buses jumps 81 pc on first day of free travel scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala free travel scheme, Women ridership</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/blos-to-stage-mass-protest-against-sir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:08:55.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BLOs to stage mass protest against SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>BLO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/pm-modis-welfare-schemes-transformed-india-lt-governor-k-kailashnathan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/aip3xml5/P_4780450672.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry K. Kailashnathan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:08:11.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi's welfare schemes transformed India: Lt Governor K Kailashnathan </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, PM Modi, Lt Governor K Kailashnathan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/karnataka-lokayukta-raids-unearth-rs-3111crore-da-linked-to-eight-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/iyp91ydz/202606163827322.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Lokayukta</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:07:54.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Lokayukta raids unearth Rs 31.11crore DA linked to eight officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Lokayukta</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/tourists-must-stay-30-ft-away-from-elephants-at-karnataka-camps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/qf550k0e/New-Project-2026-06-17T083605.365.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourists will have to stand at least 30 feet away from elephants to watch them in camps.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:07:07.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tourists must stay 30 ft away from elephants at Karnataka camps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka Elephant Camp , Karnataka Elephant Camp Safety Protocol</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/union-government-committed-to-amaravati-minister-prahlad-joshi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/jyyxaz3e/Union-govt-committed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister for Consumer Affairs Prahlad Joshi (middle), along with AP BJP chief PVN Madhav and Vijayawada West MLA YS Chowdary, after offering prayers at the Durga temple in Vijayawada on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:05:25.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Union government committed to Amaravati: Minister Prahlad Joshi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Prahlad Joshi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/water-supply-restored-to-karapadi-tribal-school-memo-served-to-hm-anganwadi-worker</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-09/ycp4wc26/New-Project-2025-04-09T111657.525.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The report also mentioned a lack of water supply infrastructure in the tribal village as the open well in the locality lacked a motor.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:04:33.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water supply restored to Karapadi tribal school; memo served to HM, anganwadi worker</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Water Supply, Anganwadi worker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/cops-must-exercise-restraint-while-probing-civil-disputes-karnataka-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/8qfpr7pi/Govt-can’t.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>2026-06-17T03:03:18.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Cops must exercise restraint  while probing civil disputes’: Karnataka High Court </news:title>
<news:keywords> Karnataka High Court </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/cm-naidu-invites-singapore-investors-to-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/dzxjbo3q/vijcm09111952.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during World Cities Summit in Singapore on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:01:51.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu invites Singapore investors to Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, CII Partnership Summit Roadshow</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/98-bird-species-spotted-during-bird-exercise-at-kousika-river</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/y64gm5l5/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-17-at-17.13.58.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Pond heron at garbage dumped site in Kousika river.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T03:00:06.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>98 bird species spotted during bird exercise at Kousika River</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, bird species, Kousika River</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/74-corruption-cases-against-public-servants-stalled-over-pending-prosecution-sanctions-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-07/hlqh57fc/ANI_20241107064136.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Some of the cases are as old as eight years and the files have been kept in VACB’s cold storage after the government sat on prosecution requests indefinitely.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:59:59.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>74 corruption cases against public servants stalled over pending prosecution sanctions in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, corruption cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/white-paper-flags-rs-318l-crore-psu-debt-in-tamil-nadu-power-sector-accounts-for-the-lions-share</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/j1i9j57x/NKHHG.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson released the white paper on the financial management, including expenditure and debt, of the previous government, during a press conference held at the Secretariat in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:59:34.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>White paper flags Rs 3.18L crore PSU debt in Tamil Nadu, power sector accounts for the lion’s share</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, power sector, white paper, TNPDCL, TVK Government, Tamil Nadu PSU debt</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/take-action-against-fake-gynaecologists-bengaluru-urban-zilla-panchayat-ceo-yatheesh-r</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/11/28/original/Doctor_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:59:23.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Take action against fake gynaecologists: Bengaluru Urban Zilla Panchayat CEO Yatheesh R</news:title>
<news:keywords>fake gynaecologists, Yatheesh R</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/jntua-signs-pact-with-german-university-for-dual-degrees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/t1a6pc4x/JNTUA-signs-pact.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University Anantapur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:58:18.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JNTUA signs pact with German University for dual degrees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, JNTUA</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/odisha-asks-collectors-to-identify-land-for-compensatory-afforestation-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-13/bodwxl0m/C_1_1_CH1444_107970522.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:58:00.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha asks collectors to identify land for compensatory afforestation projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/deadline-nears-but-vellalores-garbage-mountains-refuse-to-shrink-as-ccmc-fails-to-expedite-bio-mining</loc>
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<image:caption>Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:57:53.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deadline nears, but Vellalore's garbage mountains refuse to shrink as CCMC fails to expedite bio-mining</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CCMC, Vellalore, Bio-Mining</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/rguhs-records-8922-pass-percentage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/r3p2luie/RGUHS-records-89.22-pass-percentage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM DK Shivakumar with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Medical Education Minister Dr Sharan Prakash Patil at RGUHS convocation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:57:32.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RGUHS records 89.22 pass percentage</news:title>
<news:keywords>DK Shivakumar, RGUHS </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/social-worker-denies-role-in-dharmasthala-burial-case-conspiracy-calls-claims-false</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/oc4q8f7t/Activist-denies-Chinna’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The toppled car in which four members of the SIT, probing the Dharmasthala case, near Charmadi Ghat on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:56:49.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Social worker denies role in Dharmasthala burial case ‘conspiracy’, calls claims false</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dharmasthala case, Dharmasthala burial case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/odisha-to-hold-subhadra-shakti-samavesh-across-gram-panchayats-from-june-21</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/lcnj1rnl/Subhadra-Shakti-meet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy chief minister Pravati Parida with the community support staff of Mission Shakti during the interaction programme | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:56:25.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha to hold Subhadra Shakti Samavesh across gram panchayats from June 21</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/pregnant-woman-husband-assaulted-by-mob-over-money-dispute-in-odishas-mayurbhanj-village</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/35ta6wjj/New-Project-2026-04-11T232118.572.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The injured, Sipun Mallick and his eight-month pregnant wife Liza Dehuri (32), worked as daily wage workers at a private farm in Andhra Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:55:26.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pregnant woman, husband assaulted by mob over money dispute in Odisha's Mayurbhanj village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/karnataka-charts-ai-driven-biotechnology-roadmap-at-vision-group-meeting</loc>
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<image:caption>Kiran Mazumdar Shaw, founder and executive chairperson of Biocon and chairperson of Vision Group on Biotechnology with the Government of Karnataka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:54:04.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka charts AI-driven biotechnology roadmap at vision group meeting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kiran Mazumdar, Vision Group </news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/two-odisha-engineers-accused-of-forging-deputy-speakers-signature-for-transfer-requests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-17/mt6mcb8o/transfer-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:53:31.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Odisha engineers accused of forging deputy speaker’s signature for transfer requests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/sir-forms-distributed-to-992-per-cent-voters-in-odisha-46-digitisation-complete</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-28/ykn7tpgz/wo-day.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:51:56.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR forms distributed to 99.2 per cent voters in Odisha, 46% digitisation complete</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/belagavi-likely-to-miss-hosting-this-years-monsoon-session</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/bpmig49o/B’gavi-likely-to-miss-hosting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suvarna Vidhana Soudha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:51:53.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belagavi likely to miss hosting this year’s monsoon session</news:title>
<news:keywords>Belagavi , monsoon </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/koraput-farmers-allege-irregularities-in-paddy-purchase-stage-dharna</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/fxx9eudn/Koraput-farmers-allege.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers staging dharna in front of the district civil supplies office</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:49:46.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Koraput farmers allege irregularities in paddy purchase, stage dharna </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/business-leaders-meet-karnataka-cm-pledge-support-for-a-better-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/obtaxsnv/dk31606chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A delegation of esteemed ambassadors from various countries, including Kiran Majumdar Shaw, Geetanjali Kirloskar, Vikram Vishwanath, Mohan Suresh, Shabina Sultana, Karthik Tallam, Raghavendra Poojary, Ravi Shankar and others, met CM DK Shivakumar at the CMs office in Vidhana Soudha on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:49:01.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Business leaders meet Karnataka CM, pledge support for a better Bengaluru  </news:title>
<news:keywords>DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/grievance-meet-cancelled-after-locals-stage-protest-over-stalled-road-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/xhsjqtse/Grievance-meet-cancelled.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Villagers of Jharakandal blocking the entry of the gram panchayat office</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:48:59.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grievance meet cancelled after locals stage protest over stalled road project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/unsubstantiated-pil-seeking-cbi-probe-on-four-aiadmk-mlas-binned</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/dvyiyhyf/‘Unsubstantiated’.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:48:37.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Unsubstantiated’: PIL seeking CBI probe on four AIADMK MLAs binned</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CBI, PIL, four AIADMK MLAs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/man-lures-wifes-lover-using-her-phone-kills-him-dumps-body-in-garbage-yard-in-dindigul</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-10/u75fdn9y/newindianexpress2025-04-02szz0frzuNew-Project-2025-04-02T173900.805.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the confrontation, Veeramani allegedly attacked and killed the accused before disposing of the body in a garbage yard near Thalakadai Pirivu on Sunday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:46:39.673Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man lures wife’s lover using her phone, kills him; dumps body in garbage yard in Dindigul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dindigul, garbage yard</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/odisha-father-son-duo-rescued-from-alleged-bonded-labour-in-andhra-pradesh-handloom-unit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-15/qu9ntcr5/New-Project-2025-04-09T103332.557.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Their family claimed the duo had sought permission to visit their native village, but their requests had reportedly been denied for the past six months.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:44:54.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha father-son duo rescued from alleged bonded labour in Andhra Pradesh handloom unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/aspirants-continue-lobbying-to-make-it-to-dks-cabinet</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/zbtlonup/P_4820651332.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:43:28.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aspirants continue lobbying to make it to DKS cabinet</news:title>
<news:keywords>DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/neglected-by-sons-elderly-couple-dies-by-suicide-near-kattumannarkoil</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-16/icwqdr8f/ILLUSFEB02517-02-2017200036.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On receiving information, Kattumannarkoil police rushed to the spot, recovered the bodies and sent them to the Government Hospital</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:43:21.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neglected by sons, elderly couple dies by suicide near Kattumannarkoil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, elderly couple, Kattumannarkoil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/17-yr-old-odisha-teen-killed-for-objecting-to-man-urinating-near-pond-embankment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/gzdd191l/dead-body.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased was identified as A Sania of Khajuria village. The accused, Krushna Chandra Sasmal (28), of Fulta village has been detained by police.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:42:53.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17-yr-old Odisha teen killed for objecting to man urinating near pond embankment </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/animal-husbandry-department-must-probe-into-the-cause-of-sudden-death-of-livestock-in-kangeyam-say-farmers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-24/4lzammvo/C_1_1_CH0987_106633941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kangeyam breed bull</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:42:12.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Animal husbandry department must probe into the cause of sudden death of livestock in Kangeyam, say farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Animal Husbandry Department, Kangeyam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/bjp-slams-priyank-kharge-over-remarks-on-rss-accuses-congress-of-diversion-politics</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-27/dndz2dg0/BY-Vijayendra.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:42:10.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP slams Priyank Kharge over remarks on RSS, accuses Congress of diversion politics</news:title>
<news:keywords> Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh , Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/rourkela-man-hacked-to-death-in-daylight-attack-residents-protest-over-police-inaction</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/8e4fvysz/Man-murdered-in-Rourkela.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of Ganjampali slum gather at Sector-7 police station</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:40:42.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rourkela man hacked to death in daylight attack, residents protest over police inaction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/rss-chief-must-give-proper-reply-to-my-letter-karnataka-home-minister-priyank-kharge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/auhbt613/ANI_20260616031356.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:39:34.290Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RSS chief must give proper reply to my letter: Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/damaged-equipment-and-poor-maintenance-locals-flag-safety-concerns-at-science-park-in-tiruchy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/bbsby6vo/science-park.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Overgrown weeds seen all across the Science Park in Anna Nagar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:38:57.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Damaged equipment and poor maintenance': Locals flag safety concerns at Science Park in Tiruchy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy, science Park, Safety concerns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/double-engine-like-double-tank-of-corruption-akhilesh-yadav-attacks-up-govt-over-ram-temple-donation-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-07/lb0x8yvq/manBBhhhhnnvvhhyyhbbnnbbggb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>UP chief minister Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi party chief Akhilesh Yadav</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:38:30.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Double engine’ like ‘double tank of corruption’: Akhilesh Yadav attacks UP govt over Ram Temple donation row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, UP government, SIT probe, double engine government, Ram temple fund irregularities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/last-resort-congress-corrals-mlas-in-wonderla-jds-to-shift-out-too</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/xh8v5k9w/Last-resort.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM DK Shivakumar greets former CM Siddaramaiah at the CLP meeting in Bengaluru on Tuesday. AICC General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala looks on</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:38:07.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Last resort: Congress corrals MLAs 
in Wonderla, JDS to shift out too</news:title>
<news:keywords>DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/ensure-3-tier-security-for-neet-retest-odisha-dgp-to-sps</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-30/ajghu4c4/1Khurania.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha police DGP YB Khurania</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:37:46.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensure 3-tier security for NEET retest: Odisha DGP to SPs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/mere-diagnosis-of-mental-illness-no-ground-for-grant-of-divorce-madurai-bench-of-madras-high-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/e91w2fnv/C_1_1_CH1344_120762713.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:37:30.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mere diagnosis of mental illness no ground for grant of divorce: Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Divorce, Mental illness, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/bumper-catch-bitter-returns-for-ramnad-fishers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-27/zvp8z0ny/C_1_1_CH1344_102678419.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramnad fishers</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:36:28.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bumper catch, bitter returns for Ramnad fishers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ramnad fishers, Bumper catch, export cartels</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/luxury-car-enters-choudwar-jail-to-receive-released-gangster-viral-video-sparks-concern</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/u3fdv9ex/New-Project-2026-06-17T080514.218.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:36:02.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Luxury car enters Choudwar jail to receive released gangster, viral video sparks concern</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/17/tailor-robbed-by-gang-after-accepting-free-ride-in-bengalurus-kanakapura</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/h2crpuha/ILLUSEDI01108-01-2019200123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:35:12.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tailor robbed by gang after accepting free ride in Bengaluru's Kanakapura</news:title>
<news:keywords>robbed, Hitchhiking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/no-more-bribes-private-schools-can-apply-online-for-noc-from-july-1-minister-rajmohan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-29/8sg2kisk/P_4792638875.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Minister for School Education, Tamil Development, Information and Publicity, Rajmohan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:34:32.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No more bribes, private schools can apply online for NOC from July 1: Minister Rajmohan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, private schools, NOC, bribes, Minister Rajmohan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/17/bhubaneswar-electric-car-crash-death-toll-rises-to-3-driver-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/gscd5aki/Electric-car.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:33:28.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar electric car crash: Death toll rises to 3, driver arrested </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/day-after-six-year-old-found-dead-in-vellore-house-aunt-held-for-murder</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/9bf1b6a7/New-Project-28.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accused Revathy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:32:38.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Day after six-year-old found dead in Vellore house, aunt held for murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mugilan, Vellore house, ritual killing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/17/ldf-lost-part-of-its-traditional-vote-base-amid-development-push-cpi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-01/3f62b7ac-8966-44a2-8e9d-6d29e09c3d6b/CPI_M_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:31:48.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF lost part of its traditional vote base amid development push: CPI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, CPI, LDF, traditional vote base</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/trace-make-public-the-missing-kandhamal-riots-probe-report-trust-urges-odisha-govt</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha trust seeks missing Lakshmanananda Saraswati inquiry report to be traced and made public</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:31:40.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trace &amp; make public the missing Kandhamal riots probe report, Trust urges Odisha govt</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/17/water-tanker-driver-strangles-live-in-partner-to-death-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:31:01.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water tanker driver strangles live-in partner to death in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>death, water tanker death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/elon-musks-ai-tool-grok-was-used-in-strikes-against-iran-us-government</loc>
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<image:caption>Elon Musk</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:30:50.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elon Musk's AI tool Grok was used in strikes against Iran: US government</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Government, Elon Musk, West Asia conflict, GROK, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/dmks-inigo-irudhayaraj-challenges-cm-vijays-win-in-tiruchy-east</loc>
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<image:caption>Inigo Irudayaraj, who contested against TVK's Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:30:01.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK’s Inigo Irudhayaraj challenges CM Vijay’s win in Tiruchy East</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/tdb-modifies-transfer-orders-for-25-officers</loc>
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<image:caption>Travancore Devaswom Board</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:27:52.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDB modifies transfer orders for 25 officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, TDB</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/17/file-firs-immediately-in-karnataka-sextortion-cases-dgigp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/11/23/original/FIR_photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:27:49.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>File FIRs immediately in Karnataka sextortion cases: DG&amp;IGP</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIR,  Karnataka sextortion cases</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/bjd-calls-odisha-textbook-errors-national-embarrassment-seeks-withdrawal-and-probe</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:27:22.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD calls Odisha textbook errors ‘national embarrassment’, seeks withdrawal and probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/rs-15032-crore-worth-new-substations-more-staff-in-tamil-nadu-to-pull-plug-on-power-cuts</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay is chairing the review meeting of the energy department at the Secretariat in Chennai on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:26:09.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 15,032-crore worth new substations, more staff in Tamil Nadu to pull plug on power cuts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, Power Cuts, substations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/dks-announces-grand-plans-for-kempegowda-jayanti-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/72165gvh/vs1102825.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM DK Shivakumar with Minister KH Muniyappa, MLAs, MLCs, and others during the meeting on Kempegowda Jayanti celebration, at Conference Hall, Vidhana Soudha, in Bengaluru on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:25:54.205Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DKS announces grand plans for Kempegowda Jayanti in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>DK Shivakumar, Greater Bengaluru Authority</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/madurai-bench-of-madras-hc-asks-state-to-perform-last-rites-of-custodial-torture-victim-aakash</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/4sk4jxfr/HC-asks-state.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A petition was lodged recently at the Madurai collectorate seeking to include the names of police personnel in the FIR</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:24:09.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai Bench of Madras HC asks State to perform last rites of ‘custodial torture’ victim Aakash</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Custodial Torture, Madurai bench of Madras HC, Aakash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/17/erling-haaland-double-powers-norway-to-world-cup-win-over-iraq</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/iuzez1aw/AFP202606162281951020v1HighResIraqVNorwayGroupIFifaWorldCup2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Erling Haaland of Norway celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group I match between Iraq and Norway at Boston Stadium on June 16, 2026 in Foxborough, Massachusetts.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:23:35.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Erling Haaland double powers Norway to World Cup win over Iraq</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Norway, Erling Haaland, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/odisha-cm-majhi-reviews-preparations-for-president-murmu-pm-modis-visit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/wa2xvyaz/CM-Majhi-stresses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi during the review meeting on Tuesday. Chief secretary Anu Garg, DGP YB Khurania and other senior officials are present</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:22:51.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha  CM Majhi reviews preparations for President Murmu, PM Modi’s visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/17/us-strike-on-an-alleged-drug-boat-kills-one-leaves-two-survivors-in-the-eastern-pacific-ocean</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/b112f0ys/AP26106426811387.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - This image from video provided by U.S. South Command.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:22:50.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US strike on an alleged drug boat kills one, leaves two survivors in the eastern Pacific Ocean</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Trump administration, US military, drug cartels, US strikes, Alleged drug boats</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/dmk-should-accept-peoples-verdict-instead-of-blaming-allies-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/1hxp3raw/1_1_11__rajesh_kumar__s___killiyoor_assembly_constituency__234__2105chn_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Rajesh Kumar S</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:22:03.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK should accept people’s verdict instead of blaming allies: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/17/farmers-protest-against-eviction-hits-business-activities-in-kr-market</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/97nwuf1n/market21606chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of the Karnataka Rajya Raitha Sangha and Green Brigade protest at City Market on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:21:22.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers’ protest against eviction hits business activities in KR Market  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, KR Market</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/17-year-old-chhattisgarh-teen-gangraped-at-knifepoint-in-kendrapara-town</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-24/xje9o4g5/Tribal-woman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:20:17.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17-year-old Chhattisgarh teen gangraped at knifepoint in Kendrapara town</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/rs-11600-crore-in-funding-gap-casts-shadow-over-tvks-poll-promises</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-12/4zk5x4gb/ANI_20260512171848.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu CM Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:19:42.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 11,600 crore in funding gap casts shadow over TVK’s poll promises</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, GSDP, TVK’s poll promises, funding gap</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/17/fast-track-24-power-projects-in-andhra-pradesh-special-chief-secretary-vijayanand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/55xoivcg/C_40_1_CH1456_34036430.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Secretary K Vijayanand</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:19:11.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fast-track 24 power projects in Andhra Pradesh: Special Chief Secretary Vijayanand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, power projects, CS Vijayanand</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/17/bengaluru-small-traders-street-vendors-to-go-on-strike-from-june-18</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-18/c75x8f62/C_35_1_CH0282_66564928.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>2026-06-17T02:18:39.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru small traders, street vendors to go on strike from June 18</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru traders, street vendors </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/17/hampi-for-konark-vidhan-soudha-for-assembly-1600-errors-and-counting-in-in-odisha-state-textbooks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/pikn9cal/Hampi-for-Konark-Vidhan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The textbook pages which feature the glaring factual inaccuracies</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:18:01.893Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hampi for Konark, Vidhan Soudha for  Assembly: 1,600 errors and counting in in Odisha state textbooks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/17/civic-officials-reach-abhishek-banerjees-house-for-survey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/g35czx78/20260615175f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MC National General Secretary and MP Abhishek Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:15:43.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Civic officials reach Abhishek Banerjee's house for survey </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, TMC, Abhishek Banerjee</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/kuruvai-yet-to-start-in-madurai-as-water-in-dams-insufficient</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-13/u11o9dec/C_1_1_CH1510_11469472.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vaigai Dam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:15:21.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuruvai yet to start in Madurai as water in dams insufficient</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Water Resources department, Kuruvai</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/delta-farmers-upset-over-revised-crop-waiver-to-go-ahead-with-june-22-stir-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-15/65ffv4xe/Good-news.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ayilai Sivasuriyan, Tiruchy district secretary of the Tamil Nadu Farmers Association, said the government’s approach towards addressing farmers’ debt burden itself is unfair.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:13:38.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delta farmers upset over revised crop waiver, to go ahead with June 22 stir in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu, June 22 stir, revised crop waiver</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/17/filling-potholes-rocket-science-kbg-asks-gba</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/qq89hqir/kbg11606chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda chairs a meeting of GBA officials on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:13:36.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Filling potholes rocket science? KBG asks GBA</news:title>
<news:keywords>GBA, potholes</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/el-nino-impact-evident-as-kerala-records-7-pc-less-rain</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/0nkts4n0/El.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With the sky temporarily clearing, visitors gather to enjoy a sunset at Fort Kochi beach on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/tr58aqn8/Ela.PNG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:13:05.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Nino impact evident as Kerala records 7 pc less rain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, El Nino</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/ed-raids-11-locations-in-rs-155-crore-scam-linked-to-aap-goa-leader-others</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/5hfhr88a/ED-conducts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate Office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:12:38.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids 11 locations in Rs 155 crore scam linked to AAP Goa leader, others</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/jaipur-diary-poonias-rajya-sabha-promotion-fuels-gossip</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/9ybmib2h/Jaipur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader Satish Poonia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:12:06.589Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaipur Diary | Poonia’s Rajya Sabha promotion fuels gossip</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajya Sabha, Satish Poonia</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/tamil-nadus-true-debt-rs-1318l-crore-white-paper</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/avd6k9zs/revenue-deficit-may.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister N Marie Wilson releases the white paper on Tamil Nadu’s finances for the period between 2021-22 and 2025-26, during a press meet on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:11:28.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu's true debt Rs 13.18L crore: White Paper</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, white paper, Tamil Nadu Debt, Finance Minister N Marie Wilson</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/17/nipah-shigella-malaria-infectious-diseases-threat-puts-health-department-on-its-toes-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-10/ytv5ixve/State-intensifies-Nipah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Experts from NIV highlight that bats are known reservoirs of numerous highly-infectious viruses, including Nipah, Ebola, and Marburg.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:09:54.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nipah, Shigella, malaria: Infectious diseases threat puts health department on its toes in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Infectious diseases threat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/delhi-approves-4-km-flyover-on-ssn-marg-to-ease-chhatarpur-traffic-congestion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-26/shl423vy/P_4393794768.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Cabinet Minister Parvesh Verma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:09:27.045Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi approves 4-km flyover on SSN Marg to ease Chhatarpur traffic congestion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/jco-among-four-jawans-injured-in-rajouri-blast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/9159df86-1e71-4813-9d32-f8a474d912e6/J_K_on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:08:57.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JCO among four jawans injured in Rajouri blast</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajouri, Jammu&amp;Kashmir, Rajouri blast</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/tnie-impact-after-three-years-mobile-therapy-unit-for-disabled-kids-resumes-ops-in-vellore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/ec2frh4r/After-3-years.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mobile therapy unit for disabled children, which facilitates doorstep physiotherapy service, resumed operations on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:07:59.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNIE impact | After three years, mobile therapy unit for disabled kids resumes ops in Vellore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vellore, disabled kids, mobile therapy unit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/delhi-court-allows-neet-ug-paper-leak-accused-to-take-re-exam-while-in-custody</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/1mgc19hs/202606163827708.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi court allows NEET paper leak accused Yash Yadav to take exam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:07:18.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court allows NEET-UG paper leak accused to take re-exam while in custody</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/17/tamil-nadu-got-60-per-cent-less-water-from-karnataka-due-to-poor-june-rain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/29icf1m8/K’taka-due-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lower reservoir levels have prevented TN officials from opening the Mettur floodgates for irrigation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:05:45.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu got 60 per cent less water from Karnataka due to poor June rain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, poor June rain</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/sfi-retains-seat-in-delhi-university-icc-polls-marks-second-consecutive-win</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/ejgjbn4n/New-Project-2026-06-17T073341.708.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ananya Anindita was elected as the PhD constituency representative, with the student body securing another victory in the university’s Internal Complaints Committee elections.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:04:46.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SFI retains seat in Delhi University ICC polls, marks second consecutive win</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jun/17/dry-bihar-cracks-down-on-127-liquor-mafias</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/sbd1h4q1/liquor095645.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:04:16.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Dry’ Bihar cracks down on 127 liquor mafias</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar, Dry Bihar, liquor mafias</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/delhi-police-busts-digital-arrest-cyber-fraud-racket-linked-to-pakistan-based-handler</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-22/ery4wyys/New-Project-53.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T02:00:42.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Police busts digital arrest cyber fraud racket linked to Pakistan-based handler</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/speech-impaired-victim-dies-tughlakabad-toll-reaches-4</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/cjwvzk45/Speech-impaired-victim.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:56:34.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Speech-impaired victim dies, Tughlakabad toll reaches 4</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Tughlakabad fire incident</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/isi-terror-module-busted-in-delhi-7-nabbed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/kk271nks/HK78hGaYAAzaZH.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Police busts ISI-backed terror-crime module linked to gangster-turned-terrorist network</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:55:02.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISI terror module busted in Delhi, 7 nabbed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/from-mine-blasts-to-wins-behind-wheelchair-premier-league</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/5lxzo0ze/From-mine-blasts.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:51:51.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From mine blasts to wins: Behind wheelchair premier league</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/mcd-demolishes-illegal-structures-in-delhis-yamuna-o-zone-during-kalindi-kunj-crackdown</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/mr2tb0ov/Construc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illegal under-construction structures demolished in Kalindi Kunj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:50:48.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD demolishes illegal structures in Delhi’s Yamuna O-zone during Kalindi Kunj crackdown</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/l-g-reviews-khan-market-upgrade-pushes-water-conservation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/h94wv80z/reviews-Khan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi L-G reviews Khan Market upgrade, rainwater harvesting project to boost urban sustainability</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:49:09.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G reviews Khan Market upgrade, pushes water conservation</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/17/bengaluru-activist-accuses-cs-of-encroaching-on-footpath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/iox82v5z/Activist-accuses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The encroachment of footpath at Sector 6, HSR Layout, in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:48:55.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru activist accuses CS of encroaching on footpath</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka state Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh, Bengaluru activist</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/delhi-to-restore-eight-grade-i-heritage-structures-following-supreme-court-directionsrestoration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/3onkig07/Eight-heritage.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:47:45.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi to restore eight Grade I heritage structures following Supreme Court directionsrestoration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/17/centre-brokers-six-state-deal-on-kishau-dam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/999jstcf/Centre-brokers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah chairing a meeting on Monday in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/2s22m4xy/brokers-six-state.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tons River, the largest tributary of the Yamuna | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:46:34.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre brokers six-state deal on Kishau dam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/accused-planned-network-bigger-than-indian-mujahideen-intel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/l7aspp95/ANI_20260514063013.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>These findings are part of a 7,500-page chargesheet filed by the NIA on May 14 in connection with the high-intensity vehicle-borne IED blast that rocked the national capital on November 10 last year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:44:48.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Red Fort blast accused planned network bigger than Indian Mujahideen: Intel </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/17/ncr-to-get-four-big-greenfield-cities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-11/zexjtq20/P_4257369935.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The decision comes as the NCR’s population, currently estimated at 7.5 crore, is projected to reach 15 crore over the next 15 years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:42:36.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCR to get four big greenfield cities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/17/only-20-of-kharif-sowing-area-covered-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-26/67r6nmx6/Kharif-season.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:42:31.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Only 20% of kharif sowing area covered in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, kharif, Agriculture department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/17/wellness-in-a-viral-world</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/teboby98/healthsocialmedia.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T01:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wellness in a viral world</news:title>
<news:keywords>health and wellness, health news, wellness news, health influencers, wellness tips, health tips, weight loss, weight loss reels, weight loss diet, social media, instgram reels, youtube shorts, dr pal, gut doctor dr pal, NEwme, gut health, cheannai news, chennai features, health features, whats trending, trending news</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/17/weight-of-the-matter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/f4uemxs6/nutriwise-update.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weight of the matter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, nutrition, weight management, nutriwise</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/17/world-sickle-cell-day-protect-your-vision</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/gkhkt5u0/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-7.01.20-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World Sickle Cell Day: Protect your vision</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Health, retinopathy, World Sickle Cell Day, Sickle Cell, Retinal damage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/17/colour-emotion-and-the-craft-of-cinematography</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/ly305aaq/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-6.58.25-PM-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Binendra Menon</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Colour, emotion and the craft of cinematography</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Lifestyle, cinematographer, Binendra Menon, Sathi Leelavathi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/17/worlds-first-bed-that-thinks-for-you</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/xteojayz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-7.00.11-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>World’s first bed that thinks for you</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Health, Teja Vinukollu, Water Robotics, CAMA, Sleep system</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/17/genetics-can-influence-kidney-cancer-risk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/jaj8pxpt/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-7.00.50-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Genetics can influence kidney cancer risk</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/17/brewed-to-fruition-fruit-forward-beers-are-now-trending-in-namma-ooru</loc>
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<image:caption>Jamun Sour Ale</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Mango Hefe</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/mdcblh59/beer-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jalapeno Sour Ale</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/h16yekik/beer1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coffee Chocolate Stout</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Brewed to fruition: Fruit-forward beers are now trending in Namma Ooru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, beer, fruit forward beer</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/17/pranit-more-the-question-of-taste-blureans-on-the-370-biryani-controversy</loc>
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<image:caption>Pranit More, standup comedian</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/fxnvoipr/Kristen.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/vwm967la/glenn.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/4kgukjg0/Anvita-Bhat.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/zlihnl1m/Aiswarya-Kailas.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Pranit More &amp; the question of taste: B'lureans on the '₹370 biryani' controversy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, biriyani, dating, standup comedy, stand-up comedian Pranit More, standup comedian, Pranit More</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/17/beyond-the-drop-the-emotional-power-of-bollytech</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/k6fuhb5r/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-16-at-6.58.25-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sushil Meena aka Trapperx</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond the drop: The emotional power of Bollytech</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Arts, Trapperx, Bollytech</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/17/danish-pandor-attention-comes-and-goes-the-work-stays</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/pb1x0xv3/13f85af8-acb0-4b22-adc1-16d50e5e065a.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Danish Pandor</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Danish Pandor: Attention comes and goes. The work stays</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Fashion, Satya Paul, Dhurandhar, Danish Pandor, Satya Man</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/17/poet-without-borders-kannada-poet-ks-nisar-ahmeds-poems-translated-into-english-by-roopa-pai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/srs6ocbd/IMG-20190829-WA0022-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Roopa Pai</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/htla7h2t/Nisar-Ahmed-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cover of 'Every Day a Celebration'</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-17T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poet without borders: Kannada poet KS Nisar Ahmed's poems translated into English by Roopa Pai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Books, Kannada literature, poetry, translation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jun/16/ppi-will-sharpen-national-income-estimates-needs-reliable-price-databases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-28/b894t6kn/P_4791762111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India also launched a comprehensive Producer Price Index (PPI), which is set to replace the WPI in 2031</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:32:29.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PPI will sharpen national income estimates, needs reliable price databases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Jun/16/icc-scheduling-leaves-womens-t20-world-cup-in-shadow</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/d10zov7f/ANI_20260607162122.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Landmark moment for women's cricket": ICC Chairman Jay Shah as Women's T20 World Cup 2026 gets grand launch at London's Waterloo Bridge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:32:15.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ICC scheduling leaves Women's T20 World Cup in shadow</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Jun/16/quick-take-a-preventive-approach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/6/3/original/Kozhikode_nipah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Doctors and nurses at Perambra Taluk Hospital, Kozhikode</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T19:32:00.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | A preventive approach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/16/flyer-caught-with-12-kg-gold-and-cash-at-delhi-airport</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/9lrfa6m1/MONEY.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Following standard operating procedures, the apprehended passenger, along with the seized gold and cash, was subsequently handed over to the officials of the Income Tax Department for further detailed investigation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:42:19.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flyer caught with 1.2 kg gold and cash at Delhi airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi airport, Gold seized</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/it-is-our-responsibility-to-ensure-the-safety-of-seafarers-modi-at-g7-days-after-indian-mariners-killed-in-us-strike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/8srdgxts/AP26167638115963-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Prime Minister Narenda Modi helps U.S. President Donald Trump to get on a step before a group photo of leaders at the G7 summit, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:39:46.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'It is our responsibility to ensure the safety of seafarers': Modi at G7, days after Indian mariners killed in US strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, G7 summit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jun/16/t20-world-cup-2026-rich-in-experience-ghosh-ready-to-deliver-as-indias-finisher</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/y3aodjes/039A4880.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Richa Ghosh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:34:25.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>T20 World Cup 2026: Rich in experience, Ghosh ready to deliver as India's finisher</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Richa Ghosh, Indian women's cricket, 2026 Women's T20 World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/16/regional-parties-left-with-two-hard-rows-to-plough</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/r6bi4r8r/16june2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Survival is the key for the regional parties. Under a regime that’s constantly scouring for fault lines, they seem to have only two options</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Regional parties left with two hard rows to plough</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/16/more-energy-from-the-northeast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/qhqu3lx0/AFP-final.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Guwahati Refinery operated by Indian Oil Corporation. As the global energy landscape becomes increasingly volatile, expanding domestic production becomes a strategic imperative</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deriving more economic energy from the Northeast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/16/fifa-world-cup-2026-thomas-crown-affair-as-english-quest-begins</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/im9ulmlx/england-final.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Most of the England players come on the back of 40-50 game seasons</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:24:27.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Thomas crown affair as English quest begins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Thomas Tuchel, England football, England coach</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/16/calcutta-hc-questions-whether-speaker-can-ignore-majority-partys-lop-proposal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/8/16/original/CALCUTTA-HIGH-COURT12.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Calcutta High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T18:07:22.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC questions whether speaker can ignore majority party's LoP proposal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Calcutta High Court, West Bengal Legislative Assembly</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/16/lpg-availability-unlikely-to-ease-soon-warns-govt-official</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/btp8o2li/LPG-crisis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LPG</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:51:15.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LPG availability unlikely to ease soon, warns govt official</news:title>
<news:keywords>LPG , LPG cylinder, LPG availability, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/16/hari-menon-steps-down-as-bigbasket-ceo-amazon-veteran-amit-nanda-takes-charge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-11/g21lgsj3/AFP11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BigBasket dark store in Mumbai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:49:00.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hari Menon steps down as BigBasket CEO, Amazon veteran Amit Nanda takes charge</news:title>
<news:keywords>BigBasket , Hari Menon, Amit Nanda</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/16/ai-offerings-to-offset-pressures-on-traditional-it-business-hexaware-cfo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/kqpjyrmu/1001017583.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:47:09.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI offerings to offset pressures on traditional IT business: Hexaware CFO
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hexaware, Hexaware CFO, Vikash Kumar Jain</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/16/india-posts-biggest-gain-in-ai-talent-share-enters-top-three-destinations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/yya7me69/AI-Mission.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:44:02.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India posts biggest gain in AI talent share, enters top three destinations</news:title>
<news:keywords>AI talent , AI talent in India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/nta-cautions-parents-against-scammers-insists-no-leak-of-neet-ug-reexamination</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/u7y88yq1/1000872286-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTA Director General Abishek Singh, who has never come out in public since he assumed office, put out a video defending the decision of the agency to ban Telegram in the interests of 22-lakh-plus genuine students.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:38:44.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA cautions parents against scammers, insists no leak of NEET-UG reexamination</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NTA, NEET-UG re-examination</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/pakistani-sikh-familys-deportation-put-on-hold-as-uttarakhand-hc-seeks-states-reply</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/q1xtfbts/Screenshot-2026-06-16-230141.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:33:09.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistani Sikh family’s deportation put on hold as Uttarakhand HC seeks state's reply</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand High Court, Uttarakhand government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/india-canada-to-launch-talks-on-key-security-pact-push-to-conclude-trade-deal-this-year</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/iule7wud/AP26167596963497.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, meets with Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi, during the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:29:07.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Canada to launch talks on key security pact, push to conclude trade deal this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, India-Canada ties, key security pact, India-Canada trade deal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/pm-modi-calls-for-partnerships-based-on-solidarity-and-equality-at-g7-meet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/ptyk8kqn/AP26167540963403.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leaders gather for a group photo at the G7 summit, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Evian-les-Bains, France.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T17:21:01.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi emphasises importance of 'trust' in global partnerships at G7, flags lack of respect for international law</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, G7 meet</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/20-years-rigorous-imprisonment-for-2-bsf-jawans-in-2017-mizoram-gang-rape-acid-attack-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/v5v5djcm/C_53_1_CH1214_41857728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Several people sustained injuries in the incident and were taken to a nearby hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:title>South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies in Germany at age 91 after a brief illness</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/16/two-drivers-burnt-alive-after-trucks-collide-head-on-in-odishas-sundargarh-district</loc>
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<image:caption>At around 6.45 am, the speeding empty truck veered off the carriageway, crossed the median and rammed into the other truck coming from the opposite direction, he said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T07:11:26.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two drivers burnt alive after trucks collide head-on in Odisha’s Sundargarh district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sundargarh, accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/16/neymars-world-cup-doubts-continue-after-brazil-forward-has-new-tests-on-his-injured-right-calf</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/yb9uancp/AP26164803070637.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brazil's Neymar (10) looks on before the World Cup Group C soccer match between Brazil and Morocco in East Rutherford, N.J.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T07:05:53.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Neymar's World Cup doubts continue after Brazil forward has new tests on his injured right calf</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Neymar, FIFA World cup 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/16/belgium-settles-for-1-1-draw-with-egypt-at-world-cup-despite-numerous-chances-for-lukaku-de-bruyne-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/hgliofkf/ANI_20260615223119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Belgium plays 1-1 draw against Egypt as Lukaku forces own goal error from Hany.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T07:00:44.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belgium settles for 1-1 draw with Egypt at World Cup despite numerous chances for Lukaku, De Bruyne</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FIFA World cup 2026, Belgium vs Egypt</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/16/abhishek-banerjee-questioned-by-bengal-cid-in-case-over-alleged-inflammatory-statements</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee reaches the CID headquarters for a second round of questioning in connection with the alleged forgery of the signatures of MLAs for the appointment of the leader of opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, in Kolkata, Sunday, June 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:57:51.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Abhishek Banerjee questioned by Bengal CID in case over alleged inflammatory statements</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Abhishek Banerjee, West Bengal CID</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/three-policemen-suspended-after-man-dies-by-suicide-blaming-police-harassment-in-jharkhands-ranchi</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:56:37.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three policemen suspended after man dies by suicide blaming police 'harassment' in Jharkhand's Ranchi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, suicide, Jharkhand, Cops suspended</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/16/banks-cannot-freeze-entire-accounts-beyond-authorised-amount-says-karnataka-high-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/aerswgy2/202605213797030.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:53:18.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banks cannot freeze entire accounts beyond authorised amount, says Karnataka High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/16/seven-injured-as-lpg-cylinders-explode-near-tns-sriperumbudur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/qkzjpnu1/TN-fire.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Before firefighters reached the spot, the blaze engulfed the house, destroying household articles and a two-wheeler.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:40:04.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven injured as LPG cylinders explode near TN's Sriperumbudur</news:title>
<news:keywords>LPG cylinder blast, Tamil nadu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/centre-blocks-telegram-until-june-22-to-curb-paper-leak-ahead-of-neet-re-test</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/1bstqmty/pexels-viralyft-16841808.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telegram temporarily banned in India till June 22</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:39:34.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre blocks Telegram until June 22 to curb paper leak ahead of NEET re-test</news:title>
<news:keywords>NEET (UG) re-examination, Telegram </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/16/what-to-know-about-seismic-uk-by-election-that-imperils-pm-starmer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-15/txa2e1x9/Britain’s-Prime-Minister-Keir-Starmer.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:39:10.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about seismic UK by-election that imperils PM Starmer</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Manchester, UK by-election, PM Starmer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/sc-seeks-responses-from-centre-states-on-plea-to-use-aadhaar-only-as-identity-proof</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-04/y7mqorf9/ANI_20260529082131.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Supreme Court seeks responses from the Centre and the States on the plea to use Aadhaar only as identity proof.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:36:39.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks responses from Centre, States on plea to use Aadhaar only as identity proof </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, UIDAI, Aadhaar cards</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/16/40-year-old-cape-verde-goalkeeper-vozinha-turns-in-a-spectacular-performance-in-his-world-cup-debut-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha, left, reacts after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:35:49.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>40-year-old Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha turns in a spectacular performance in his World Cup debut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FIFA World cup 2026, Cape Verde goalkeeper</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/kannur-jeddah-air-india-express-flight-turns-back-over-engine-fault</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-03/n4187ecn/PTI10292025000105B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air India Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:35:23.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kannur-Jeddah Air India Express flight turns back over engine fault</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air India Express, technical snag, Kannur-Jeddah flight</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/16/cape-verde-holds-spain-to-a-surprising-0-0-draw-in-the-countrys-world-cup-debut</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/pd96j5pe/AP26166650040265.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cape Verde players celebrate after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Spain and Cape Verde</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:33:18.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cape Verde holds Spain to a surprising 0-0 draw in the country's World Cup debut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FIFA, FIFA World cup 2026, Cape Verde vs Spain</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/16/67-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-part-of-indonesia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/ak2kirdv/AP26167162179006-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patients are evacuated outside a local hospital following an earthquake in Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:31:25.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Indonesia, earthquake, U.S. Geological Survey</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/iran-war-fuels-global-demand-surge-for-kashmir-saffron-prices-exports-rise-amid-output-dip</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/he2nsj01/96095-btvywfxzhq-1582099961.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saffron, which is also known as red gold for its special aroma, flavour and colouring agent, is mostly cultivated in Pampore and adjoining areas in south Kashmir in the Valley.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:19:22.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran war fuels global demand surge for Kashmir saffron; prices, exports rise amid output dip</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Iran, Jammu Kashmir, West Asia conflict, saffron farming</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/16/emerging-voices-on-canvas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/ei83nnme/23.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artworks by one of the National Institute of Fine Arts (NIFA) students</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:18:47.729Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Emerging Voices on Canvas</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Art, exhibition</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/16/argentinas-world-cup-opener-vs-algeria-is-important-but-not-decisive-as-it-defends-title-scaloni</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/3669x2bp/AP26166727458239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni address the media during a press conference ahead of the World Cup soccer tournament.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:17:40.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Argentina’s World Cup opener vs Algeria is important but not decisive as it defends title: Scaloni</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, FIFA World cup 2026, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/16/trump-likely-to-hand-fifa-world-cup-trophy-to-winning-captain</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/bc6ogyfj/ANI_20260616050024.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Donald Trump likely to present FIFA World Cup trophy to winning captain.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:08:02.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump likely to hand FIFA World Cup trophy to winning captain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Donald Trump, FIFA, FIFA World cup 2026, FIFA World Cup trophy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jun/16/smriti-mandhana-lone-indian-in-times-list-of-100-most-influential-sportspersons</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-25/23egsybp/C_1_1_CH1035_115857626.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's Smriti Mandhana during the first Women's T20I cricket match between India and Sri Lanka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:05:02.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smriti Mandhana lone Indian in TIME's list of 100 most influential sportspersons</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Smriti Mandhana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/16/blood-donation-a-simple-act-that-saves-lives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/cod204zd/pexels-himanuuu-37191927-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:04:33.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blood Donation:  A simple act that saves lives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, blood donation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/bjp-begins-early-groundwork-for-2027-assembly-polls-in-key-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/2eek03s4/nitin-nabin-and-modi095914.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi with BJP chief Nitin Nabin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:00:14.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP begins early groundwork for 2027 Assembly polls in key states</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, aap, BJP, Samajwadi Party, 2027 Assembly polls</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/16/i-was-a-huge-fan-of-german-legend-lothar-matthaus-says-former-indian-captain-jo-paul-ancheri</loc>
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<image:caption>Jo Paul during his heydays</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/nxpmgjlc/JO-PAUL-IMAGE051915.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T06:00:00.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘I was a huge fan of German legend Lothar Matthaus’ says former Indian captain Jo Paul Ancheri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Jo Paul Ancheri</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/27-year-old-techie-on-vacation-with-husband-found-dead-in-mussoorie-homestay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/wikgfgq7/death.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:59:51.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>27-year-old techie on vacation with husband found dead in Mussoorie homestay</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Visakhapatnam, Gurugram, IT employee</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/16/lok-sabha-speaker-to-hear-both-tmc-factions-before-deciding-on-rebel-mps-plea</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla being greeted by rebel TMC MPs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:56:53.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lok Sabha Speaker to hear both TMC factions before deciding on rebel MPs’ plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, India, TMC, OM Birla, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, TMC rebel MPs</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/16/why-kerala-is-worried-about-cosmetics-in-schools</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:55:46.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why Kerala is worried about cosmetics in schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, skincare, ipstick-free campuses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/16/none-of-your-business-iran-player-lashes-out-over-anthem-boos</loc>
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<image:caption>An Iranian fan shows a pre-revolutionary Iranian flag after the 2026 World Cup Group G football match between Iran and New Zealand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:55:10.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'None of your business': Iran player lashes out over anthem boos</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/16/goa-govt-employee-held-for-poaching-in-karnatakas-kali-tiger-reserve</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/b78gptaw/IMG-20260615-WA0217.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The arrested person has been identified as Jayendra Digambar Gawde (45), a mechanic employed with the Goa government-owned Kadamba Transport Corporation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:54:44.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goa govt employee held for poaching in Karnataka's Kali Tiger Reserve</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/16/property-attachment-order-against-niyamgiri-leader-triggers-outrage</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:51:48.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Property attachment order against Niyamgiri leader triggers outrage</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Jun/16/sunny-deol-marks-25-years-of-gadar-thanks-fans-for-enduring-love</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-11/6hdtg5m3/ANI_20240811111525.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Your love has injected a new life...": Sunny Deol, Ameesha Patel celebrate 1 year of 'Gadar 2'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:50:30.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sunny Deol marks 25 years of 'Gadar', thanks fans for enduring love</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/india-warns-unsc-reform-would-border-on-failure-if-only-non-permanent-seats-are-expanded</loc>
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<image:caption>India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:49:17.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India warns UNSC reform would border on 'failure' if only non-permanent seats are expanded</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, UN Security Council, Harish Parvathaneni</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/16/body-of-man-murdered-over-an-extramarital-affair-exhumed-in-odisha</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:49:16.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Body of man murdered over an extramarital affair exhumed in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, extramarital affair</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/16/bjp-slams-tn-govt-over-rise-in-sexual-crimes-against-women-girls-to-hold-protest-on-june-18</loc>
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<image:caption>TN BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:43:00.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP slams TN Govt over rise in sexual crimes against women, girls; to hold protest on June 18</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/16/two-tribal-students-seek-andhra-govt-help-to-rejoin-kgbv</loc>
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<image:caption>Gemmila Mary of Losingi village in Arla panchayat and Killo Jhansi of Pedagaruvu village had been studying at the Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya (KGBV) in Rolugunta since Class 6.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:38:29.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two tribal students seek Andhra govt help to rejoin KGBV </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tribal students, Andhra govt</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/16/mp-aga-ruhullah-alleges-muslim-mp-asked-yusuf-pathan-to-withdraw-from-sir-protest-mahua-moitra-names-owaisi</loc>
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<image:caption>National Conference (NC) MP Aga Ruhullah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:31:24.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP Aga Ruhullah alleges Muslim MP asked Yusuf Pathan to withdraw from SIR protest, Mahua Moitra names Owaisi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mahua Moitra, Yusuf Pathan, MP Aga Ruhullah</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/16/un-calls-on-afghanistans-taliban-rulers-to-reverse-crackdown-on-women</loc>
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<image:caption>A Taliban fighter stands guard as women wait to receive food rations distributed by a humanitarian aid group, in Kabul, Afghanistan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:25:40.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN calls on Afghanistan's Taliban rulers to reverse crackdown on women</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/16/jaladhara-project-brings-fallow-land-under-cultivation</loc>
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<image:caption>In Tummala village of Repalle mandal, canal restoration is being carried out under the Employment Guarantee Scheme.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T05:24:52.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaladhara project brings fallow land under cultivation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jaladhara project</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/16/simhadri-express-to-get-lhb-coaches-from-june-22</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-10/7ozpsrj7/New-railway-projects.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T04:54:27.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Simhadri Express to get LHB coaches from June 22</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, LHB coaches</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/16/10-year-old-boy-marks-first-day-of-school-with-16-km-run-to-school-in-maharashtras-latur</loc>
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<image:caption>10-year-old boy runs 16 km to Latur school, inspires push for outdoor activities over mobile screens.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T04:52:22.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10-year-old boy marks first day of school with 16-km run in Maharashtra's Latur </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Shelter home, physical fitness</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/16/un-chief-antonio-guterres-to-visit-gang-plagued-haiti-in-solidarity-with-victims</loc>
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<image:caption>UN chief Antonio Guterres</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-16T04:51:29.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN chief Antonio Guterres to visit gang-plagued Haiti in solidarity with victims
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