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<news:title>Irpanar village in Chhattisgarh's Abujhmad gets electricity for the first time</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/25/eci-suspends-five-bengal-police-officials-including-ips-officer-over-alleged-poll-misconduct</loc>
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<news:title>ECI suspends five Bengal police officials, including IPS officer, over alleged poll misconduct</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/25/russian-attacks-kill-four-wound-atleast-21-in-ukraines-dnipro-one-killed-in-russia</loc>
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<image:caption>Rescue workers clear the rubble of a residential building destroyed by a Russian strike on Dnipro, Ukraine, Saturday, April 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Russian attacks kill five people, leaving at least 34 injured in Ukraine’s Dnipro</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/teen-racewalker-ranjana-yadav-sets-national-record-at-u-20-federation-athletics</loc>
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<image:caption>Ranjana Yadav (right) with coach Shiv Kumar Prasad (left) after winning the 5000 meters race walk gold with new national record timing at the 24th National Junior U-20 Federation Athletics in Karnataka on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T12:34:26.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teen racewalker Ranjana Yadav sets national record at U-20 Federation Athletics </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/severe-heatwave-grips-up-over-60-districts-on-red-alert-as-temperatures-cross-45c</loc>
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<image:caption>Women use portable shade under an umbrella while navigating the city streets during an intense afternoon heatwave.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T12:25:19.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Severe heatwave grips UP; over 60 districts on red alert as temperatures cross 45°C</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/explosion-at-theni-fireworks-unit-leaves-two-killed-one-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>Sri Lakshmi Fireworks at Cumbam in Theni</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T12:19:42.077Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Explosion at Theni fireworks unit leaves two killed, one injured</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/centre-reconstitutes-niti-aayog-pm-modi-wishes-members-a-productive-and-impactful-tenure</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Modi with newly appointed Niti Aayog vice-chairman Ashok Kumar Lahiri.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T11:59:06.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre reconstitutes Niti Aayog, PM Modi wishes members a productive and impactful tenure </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/25/weekly-review-markets-crack-under-global-strain-it-rout-and-fii-exodus-drag-indices-lower</loc>
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<image:caption>A key overhang through the week was relentless selling by foreign institutional investors, which weighed heavily on market breadth and momentum.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T11:37:46.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weekly Review: Markets crack under global strain, IT rout and FII exodus drag indices lower</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/25/gunfire-erupts-in-mali-as-army-battles-terrorist-groups-across-key-cities</loc>
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<image:caption>Gunfire rocked several districts of the junta-ruled west African country of Mali on April 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T11:25:54.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gunfire erupts in Mali as army battles ‘terrorist groups’ across key cities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/tibeans-in-exile-mark-37th-birthday-of-11th-panchen-lama-in-shimla-with-renewed-call-for-release-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Tibeans-in-Exile mark 37th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama in Shimla with renewed call for release</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T11:24:46.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tibeans-in-Exile mark 37th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama in Shimla with renewed call for release</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/25/the-joys-of-privilege</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/prjf71wt/Jimmy-Stewart-in-The-Philadelphia-Story.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jimmy Stewart in 'The Philadelphia Story'.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T11:12:39.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The joys of privilege</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/cm-mann-seeks-time-from-president-murmu-as-punjab-rajya-sabha-mps-quit-aap-join-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab CM Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T11:10:26.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mann seeks time from President Murmu as Punjab Rajya Sabha MPs quit AAP, join BJP</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/25/gujarat-local-polls-ahmedabad-turns-nerve-centre-as-leaders-set-to-vote-early</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T11:01:25.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat local polls: Ahmedabad turns nerve centre as leaders set to vote early</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/13-year-old-dies-by-suicide-in-karnataka-after-parents-restrict-mobile-use-police-urge-caution-on-addiction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/hl211akj/phone.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:59:22.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13-year-old dies by suicide in Karnataka after parents restrict mobile use; police urge caution on addiction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, dies by suicide, mobile addiction</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/odisha-14-year-old-girl-dies-by-suicide-after-lover-ends-life-amid-police-case-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/9658vfi2/Artwithaheart-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:50:35.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: 14-year-old girl dies by suicide after lover ends life amid police case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, suicide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/25/how-continnum-reimagines-art-in-domestic-spaces</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/mc0s7srh/Art-mage-at-The-Art-Hub-Gallery-Gurgaon-4.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>From 'Continuum'</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/629r45io/Artist___Curator_Gauri_Minocha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Artist &amp; curator Gauri Minocha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:50:01.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How ‘Continnum’ reimagines art in domestic spaces</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Arts, Art Galleries, Delhi Art exhibition, contemporary art</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/sp-president-akhilesh-yadav-pledges-loan-waivers-msp-guarantee-for-farmers-ahead-of-2027-up-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party (SP) National President Akhilesh Yadav pledges loan waivers, MSP guarantee ahead of 2027 UP polls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:38:04.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP president Akhilesh Yadav pledges loan waivers, MSP guarantee for farmers ahead of 2027 UP polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, loan waiver, MSP guarantee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/25/bjp-targets-arvind-kejriwal-over-sheesh-mahal-2-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/fvrodqhl/Parvesh-Verma.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:35:39.849Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP targets Arvind Kejriwal over ‘Sheesh Mahal 2’ row</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/25/k-kavitha-launches-telangana-rashtra-sena-after-brs-exit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/4pwdtihe/Kavitha.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:33:24.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>K Kavitha launches ‘Telangana Rashtra Sena’ after BRS exit</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/25/not-seven-mps-but-seven-traitors-aap-leaders-slam-mp-defection</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/hyjvsflk/AAP-leaders-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:31:38.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not seven MPs but seven traitors: AAP leaders slam MP defection</news:title>
<news:keywords>aap, arvind kejriwal, raghav chaddha </news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/imd-releases-heatwave-advisories-as-temperatures-continue-to-soar-across-several-regions-in-the-country</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/xy22qnmx/P_4715175398.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists navigate through shimmering mirages as Chennai reels under intense heatwave conditions</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:29:36.871Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD releases heatwave advisories as temperatures continue to soar across several regions in the country</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, IMD, heatwave advisories, heat-related illness</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/25/rajya-sabha-numbers-shift-nda-inches-closer-to-23-majority</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/m0tjk8bk/NDA.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:29:09.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajya Sabha Numbers Shift: NDA Inches Closer to 2/3 Majority</news:title>
<news:keywords>rajya sabha, aap, nda</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/dalit-teen-girls-rape-and-murder-in-ghazipur-sparks-political-storm-ahead-of-pm-modis-up-visit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/ey3uhd33/ANI_20260425093701.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav is set to meet the bereaved family on the same day as the Prime Minister’s visit to Hardoi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:19:03.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalit teen girl’s rape and murder in Ghazipur sparks political storm ahead of PM Modi’s UP visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Ghazipur, rape and murder, Dalit teen girl's death</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/uttar-pradesh-youtuber-salim-vastik-arrested-by-delhi-police-in-a-three-decade-old-murder</loc>
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<image:caption>YouTuber Salim Vastik was arrested after absconding for 25 years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:18:34.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YouTuber Salim Vastik convicted in 1995 murder case arrested by Delhi Police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Delhi Police, arrest, Murder convict</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/25/kannadanews2026apr24dhananjayas-look-in-anna-from-mexico-is-here</loc>
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<image:caption>Dhananjaya in Anna From Mexico</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:04:54.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhananjaya's look in Anna From Mexico is here</news:title>
<news:keywords>Anna From Mexico, Dhananjaya</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Apr/25/kannadareview2026apr24elra-kaaleliyatte-kaala-movie-review-a-film-about-time-that-forgets-timing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/k6puvl1u/Elra_Kaaleliyyatte_Kaala.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:title>Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala Movie Review: A film about time that forgets timing</news:title>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-31/uqvhdmfn/ANI_20250731103226.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tensions flared on April 22 when a Samajwadi Party delegation visiting the village was attacked with stones, injuring several people, including police personnel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:04:25.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ghazipur death row erupts as Modi visit nears, opposition demands justice</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/Apr/25/kannadareview2026apr24jerax-movie-review-duplication-has-never-been-this-fun</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/acilkof5/Jerax.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jerax Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T10:04:08.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jerax Movie Review: Duplication has never been this fun</news:title>
<news:keywords>Srinidhi Bengaluru, Nagabhushana, Jerax, Payal Chengappa</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/25/netblocks-reports-record-long-internet-shutdown-in-iran-as-isolation-deepens</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/2vhfvtb8/ANI_20260425092211.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran's 57-day internet blackout becomes world's longest nation-scale shutdown on record: NetBlocks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T09:55:32.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NetBlocks reports record-long Internet shutdown in Iran as isolation deepens</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, NetBlocks, Iran internet shutdown, isolation deepens</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/25/who-approves-first-malaria-drug-for-newborns-marks-major-step-in-fight-against-disease</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-24/6w9oxiba/Screenshot-2025-04-24-190304.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>World Health Organisation logo used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T09:48:38.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>WHO approves first malaria drug for newborns; marks major step in fight against disease</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/every-indian-has-stake-in-bengal-polls-bangladeshi-infiltrators-causing-demographic-change-assam-cm-himanta</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T09:43:09.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Every Indian has stake in Bengal polls, Bangladeshi infiltrators causing demographic change: Assam CM Himanta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Bengal, Assam, Assam CM Himanta, Bangladeshi infiltrators, demographic change</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/bjp-washing-machine-is-back-jairam-ramesh-on-aap-mps-joining-saffron-camp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/cpgtlykt/ANI_20260425090011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"BJP washing machine is back": Jairam Ramesh on AAP Rajya Sabha MPs switching camps</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T09:38:04.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'BJP washing machine is back': Jairam Ramesh on AAP MPs joining saffron camp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Jairam Ramesh, Raghav Chadha, BJP washing machine</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/25/suspected-somali-pirates-hijack-oil-vessel-headed-to-the-capital</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/3/14/original/Somalia_Pirates_AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Masked and armed Somali pirate. Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T09:27:33.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Suspected Somali pirates hijack oil vessel headed to the capital</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Somali pirates, oil vessel hijacked</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/aap-to-write-to-rs-chairman-seeking-disqualification-of-its-seven-mps-who-joined-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/4rfatp5q/C_53_1_CH1540_43767055.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP leader Sanjay Singh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T09:26:56.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP to write to RS chairman seeking disqualification of its seven MPs who joined BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delhi, aap, BJP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/25/maharashtra-cm-fadnavis-defends-mandatory-marathi-for-drivers-from-may-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-18/yaj4kfwg/Devendra-Fadnavis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T09:26:36.457Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra CM Fadnavis defends mandatory Marathi for drivers from May 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Devendra Fadnavis, Marathi, drivers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/25/thanda-thanda-homemade-popsicles-to-cool-down-this-summer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/8eaqc9v5/ice-sticks-1.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/dql10u0e/watermelon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>WATERMELON ROOH AFZA POPSICLE</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/lxpzzwfo/orange.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ORANGE CREAMSICLE</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/8fr4n8u0/mango.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MANGO POPSICLE</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/uxz8muam/kiwi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KIWI FRUIT POPSICLE</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/zs5zodfg/strawberry.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>STRAWBERRIES &amp; CREAM POPSICLE</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/9neu9wo1/jamun.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JAMUN POPSICLES</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/v4no0rho/tender-coconut.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TENDER COCONUT POPSICLE</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T09:26:07.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thanda Thanda: Homemade Popsicles to cool down this summer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, summer, fresh, Popsicles</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/25/row-erupts-over-dhirendra-shastris-remarks-on-chhatrapati-shivaji-maharaj-at-nagpur-event</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-26/9wly5kjc/202512263620210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dhirendra Shastri</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T09:03:11.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Row erupts over Dhirendra Shastri’s remarks on Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj at Nagpur event</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, Dhirendra Krishna Shastri</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/joshimath-still-sinking-monsoon-rains-may-trigger-fresh-crisis-experts-warn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/h5a0gkfv/IMG-20260425-WA00761.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With many residents having moved back, the upcoming monsoon poses a significant threat to public safety in Joshimath.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T08:50:29.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Joshimath still sinking, monsoon rains may trigger fresh crisis, experts warn</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, monsoon rains, Joshimath sinking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/kerala-power-cuts-linked-to-peak-demand-not-load-shedding-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/77adc119-da7d-4c12-bb09-fe7a25d2b4dd/TNIE_import_2023_8_16_original_k_.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Electricity Minister K Krishnankutty</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T08:47:59.125Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala power cuts linked to peak demand, not load shedding: Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, load shedding, Kerala power cuts, Electricity minister K Krishnankutty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/25/mamata-banerjees-appeasement-politics-is-dividing-society-says-bjp-leader-suvendu-adhikari</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/gqllhhou/20260214119f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T08:41:43.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata Banerjee's appeasement politics is dividing society, says BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, BJP, Mamata Banerjee, TMC, BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/25/man-shot-dead-during-robbery-in-bihar-mob-lynches-two-accused-to-death</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/b9eepkhf/Gun-fired-shot.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T08:39:51.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man shot dead during robbery in Bihar; mob lynches two accused to death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, robbery, lynched to death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/k-kavitha-launches-new-party-telangana-rashtra-sena-after-exit-from-brs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/pjyc6jgf/TRS-Kaviitha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>K Kavitha at the launch of a new political party, the Telangana Rashtra Sena</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T08:26:57.166Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>K Kavitha launches new party Telangana Rashtra Sena; launches sharp attack on KCR, calls him 'soulless'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ​  K Kavitha, Telangana Rashtra Sena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/25/pakistan-president-zardari-heads-to-china-for-talks-on-trade-cpec</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/33e9fb9c-1318-4f44-8305-e8b41a4b1afe/ANI_20240307201457.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan President Zardari heads to China for talks on trade, CPEC</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T08:20:43.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan President Zardari heads to China for talks on trade, CPEC</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Asif Ali Zardari, CPEC, China visit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/25/minor-abducted-gangraped-in-rajasthans-alwar-one-held-hunt-on-for-two-accused</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/s6t91hup/1003332504.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The car used by the abductors was later set on fire by an angry mob, leaving it gutted.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T08:20:13.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minor abducted, gangraped in Rajasthan's Alwar; one held, hunt on for two accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Nation, Gangrape, Abduction</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/25/bengal-polls-matua-first-family-split-deepens-battle-in-bagda-gaighata-as-sir-jolts-bjp-bastions-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/ugk8vqdb/election.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Matua vote influences at least 34 assembly seats directly and another two dozen along the Bangladesh border.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T08:12:34.520Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal polls: Matua first family split deepens battle in Bagda, Gaighata as SIR jolts BJP bastions</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Matua community, West Bengal SIR, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/25/rising-regional-tensions-frame-iranian-fms-visit-to-islamabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/wb3deerk/ANI_20260425073220.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Islamabad: Iranian FM Araghchi meets Army Chief Munir amidst stalled US peace talks</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T08:10:52.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rising regional tensions frame Iranian FM's visit to Islamabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Islamabad, Pakistan army chief, Iranian FM Araghchi, stalled US peace talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/25/ellen-degeneres-to-voice-dory-in-pixars-new-finding-nemo-universe-short-film</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-05/4ff12f97-955b-4d6a-8d1e-4e748be38d28/ANI_20240513173852.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ellen DeGeneres</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T07:53:37.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ellen DeGeneres to voice Dory in Pixar's new 'Finding Nemo' universe short film </news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Ellen DeGeneres, Dory, Finding Nemo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/25/from-open-outcry-to-ai-sebi-reflects-on-38-year-market-transformation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/4sugwtbx/ANI_20260425071948.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SEBI Chief calls for vision-led regulations as markets face global volatility and tech disruption</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T07:51:54.107Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From open-outcry to AI: SEBI reflects on 38-year market transformation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Sebi, Tuhin Kanta Pandey, SEBI’s Foundation Day</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/25/four-including-two-minors-killed-in-fire-at-scrap-godown-in-rajasthan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/89w55mg3/ANI_20260425032113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Superintendent of Police Satvir Singh said police recovered four charred bodies late at night and sent them for post-mortem.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T07:49:09.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four, including two minors, killed in fire at scrap godown in Rajasthan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Nation, scrap godown, Death by suffocation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/bjp-alleges-sheesh-mahal-2-at-kejriwals-new-residence-aap-calls-claims-fake</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/iyf6981s/New-Project-52.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Verma showed visuals of what he claimed were from Kejriwal’s new residence.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T07:28:46.277Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Honoree Rob Reiner, second left, poses with his wife Michele, left, and children Jake, center, Romy, and Nick at the 41st annual Chaplin Award Gala at Avery Fisher Hall, April 28, 2014, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T07:27:45.631Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Sarah Mullally, first woman to lead the world’s Anglican Christians. File</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T07:26:30.227Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Doug Bracewell, who played in 69 matches for New Zealand across all formats, has accepted the two-year ban and Essex will not face punishment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T07:24:27.819Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T07:08:45.349Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>It was unwarranted to quote and drag me for unpublished book: Ex-Army chief Naravane</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T07:06:12.557Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T07:04:18.703Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T06:53:56.457Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T06:47:08.913Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>RCB's Virat Kohli celebrates his half century during an IPL 2026 T20 cricket match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Gujarat Titans, in Bengaluru, Karnataka, Friday, April 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T06:28:49.708Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kohli’s relentless drive and hunger to improve sets him apart, says GT assistant coach Vijay Dahiya</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/25/oil-comeback-depends-on-hormuz-lifeline-goldman-sachs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/qoj7xd57/ANI_20260425052256.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gulf oil output can rebound in months after Hormuz reopens, but full recovery faces risks, says Goldman Sachs</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T06:05:00.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil comeback depends on Hormuz lifeline: Goldman Sachs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Goldman Sachs, Strait of Hormuz, Gulf region, Global crude oil output</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/25/trump-administration-vows-crackdown-on-chinese-companies-exploiting-ai-models-made-in-us</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/xxee6psl/AP26113749882866.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>White House director of Science and Technology Policy Michael Kratsios speaks during a meeting of the White House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence Education in the East Room of the White House, Sept. 4, 2025, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T06:03:01.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump administration vows crackdown on Chinese companies 'exploiting' AI models made in US</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, United States, China, AI artificial intelligence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/25/sanjay-dutt-announces-khalnayak-returns-reimagining-1993-cult-classic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/qyn24jc6/ANI_20260424160359.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'Khalnayak Returns': Sanjay Dutt unleashes his dark, intense aura in sequel teaser</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T06:02:01.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanjay Dutt announces 'Khalnayak Returns', reimagining 1993 cult classic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Sanjay Dutt, Khalnayak Returns, Three Dimension Motion Pictures</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Apr/25/reigning-two-time-champ-carlos-alcaraz-out-of-french-open-due-to-wrist-injury-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/681cn795/AP26114594436237.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alcaraz confirmed he was a no-go for Paris after undergoing more medical tests on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T05:58:50.152Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reigning two-time champ Carlos Alcaraz out of French Open due to wrist injury</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, French Open, Carlos Alcaraz, wrist injury</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/eci-to-release-final-tamil-nadu-voter-turnout-figures-with-gender-wise-breakup</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/jggo1i3k/C_1_1_CH1344_119408117.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People waiting to cast their votes at EB Road in Tiruchy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T05:53:31.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI to release final Tamil Nadu voter turnout figures with gender-wise breakup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/three-linked-to-bishnoi-gang-held-for-extortion-threat-to-bhopal-businessman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/b8jh80dz/ANI_20250831022132.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T05:48:43.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three linked to Bishnoi gang held for extortion threat to Bhopal businessman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, arrested, Bishnoi gang</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/spiritual-leader-guru-muni-narayanaprasad-passes-away-at-87</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/nmky82de/MUNNI.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Renowned author and spiritual leader Guru Muni Narayanaprasad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T05:45:43.475Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spiritual leader Guru Muni Narayanaprasad passes away at 87</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, passes away, Renowned author and spiritual leader Guru Muni Narayanaprasad, Guru Muni Narayanaprasad</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/25/betis-equalizes-in-stoppage-time-deals-blow-to-real-madrids-slim-title-hopes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/2h154c1i/AP26114762753339.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Real Madrid players stand dejected after a La Liga soccer match between Real Betis and Real Madrid in Seville, Spain, Friday, April 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/yk9v41a3/AP26114762077985.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Real Betis players celebrate after scoring during a La Liga soccer match between Real Betis and Real Madrid in Seville, Spain, Friday, April 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T05:38:06.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Betis equalizes in stoppage time, deals blow to Real Madrid's slim title hopes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Real Madrid, La Liga, Real Betis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/ghazipur-rape-and-murder-case-sparks-political-row-as-rahul-priyanka-target-up-govt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/jvrzm04x/ANI_20260425045939.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi targets UP government over Ghazipur rape and murder case, cites "pattern" of crimes against women</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T05:34:51.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ghazipur rape and murder case sparks political row as Rahul, Priyanka target UP govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, UP govt, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, Ghazipur rape and murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/5-killed-as-suv-returning-from-wedding-collides-with-truck-in-up-s-mau</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/jjpakiom/New-Project-50.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The victims were returning to Ranidiha village in Gorakhpur district after attending a wedding in Ranchi, Jharkhand. Two people from Bihar's Gaya district were also travelling with them.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T05:24:44.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5 killed as SUV returning from wedding collides with truck in UP's Mau</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Apr/25/the-chainsmokers-meet-mohanlal-ahead-of-dallas-concert-photo-goes-viral</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/yq8ampkq/Capture.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chainsmokers with Mohanlal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T05:16:26.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Chainsmokers meet Mohanlal ahead of Dallas concert, photo goes viral</news:title>
<news:keywords>Malayalam, English, Mohanlal, The Chainsmokers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/five-returning-from-wedding-killed-as-suv-collides-head-on-with-trailer-truck-in-ups-mau</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/kpci46ko/accident.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T05:10:45.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five returning from wedding killed as SUV collides head-on with trailer truck in UP's Mau</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, head-on collision, family members, mangled vehicle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/kashmir-to-get-all-weather-rail-connectivity-as-srinagarjammu-vande-bharat-service-begins-on-april-30</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-07/acl0b1qd/ANI_20250607054759.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T05:06:02.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kashmir to get all-weather rail connectivity as Srinagar–Jammu Vande Bharat service begins on April 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, kashmir, Srinagar–Jammu Vande Bharat service</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/female-loco-pilot-from-salem-division-alleges-sexual-assault-by-senior-seeks-strict-action</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/m3zs1flm/newindianexpress2025-11-03ex1c1zfqnewindianexpress2024-0730ec3832-7c6e-477c-9db1-b854fc07bad9sexual-violance.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The woman added that she struggled to escape and managed to get out of the office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T05:03:09.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Female loco pilot from Salem Division alleges sexual assault by senior, seeks strict action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Workplace harassment, sexual harassment allegations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/25/jazz-echoes-through-citys-weekend</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/hi03hydy/3ad1c77a-85db-4721-a733-664bbd9ccb49.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alexander Beets</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T05:03:00.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jazz echoes through city’s weekend</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Shilpakala Vedika, World Jazz Festival, Banyan Tree Events</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/25/justice-will-prevail-over-politics-of-threat-congress-backs-khera-as-hc-denies-protection-from-arrest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/9envftlf/20260405067f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The matter pertains to an FIR registered in Assam over allegations linked to Khera’s public remarks regarding Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s family, including claims related to passports and undisclosed foreign assets.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T05:01:51.556Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice will prevail over politics of threat: Congress backs Khera as HC denies protection from arrest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation, Gauhati High Court, Pawan Khera</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/25/what-to-know-about-the-met-gala-2026-theme-hosts-and-highlights</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/o9p2m7x7/AP26112510872039.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Zendaya Coleman attends The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala in New York on May 6, 2024</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:39:30.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about the Met Gala 2026: theme, hosts, and highlights</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Met Gala 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/25/napoli-make-inter-wait-for-serie-a-glory-by-thumping-cremonese</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/p2ebugp0/AFP20260424A8WR798v2HighResFblItaSerieaNapoliCremonese.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Napoli's Kevin De Bruyne (2nd L) celebrates with Allison Santos (2nd R) and Scott McTominay (L) after scoring his team's third goal during the Italian Serie A football between match SSC Napoli and US Cremonese on April 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:35:37.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Napoli make Inter wait for Serie A glory by thumping Cremonese</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Serie A, Inter Milan, Napoli</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/justice-league-meil-asked-to-deposit-10-in-dispute-over-klis-gst</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rv0a7ndi/Telangana_High_court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:29:22.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice League | MEIL asked to deposit 10% in dispute over KLIS GST</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/25/screenwriters-overwhelmingly-approve-a-4-year-contract-with-hollywood-studios</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-16/8pp7eb0s/C_32_1_CH1108_64120438.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:28:22.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Screenwriters overwhelmingly approve a 4-year contract with Hollywood studios</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Screenwriters, Hollywood studios</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/telangana-agriculture-minister-demands-centre-take-over-direct-procurement-of-all-msp-fixed-crops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-20/zs3hd9bx/TNIEimport20231015originalThummala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana state Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:27:15.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana agriculture minister demands Centre take over direct procurement of all MSP-fixed crops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Union Government, Minimum Support Price (MSP), Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/tgsrtc-driver-shankar-gouds-death-not-suicide-but-murder-by-government-alleges-ktr</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/tekurb7s/BRS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:23:51.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGSRTC driver Shankar Goud’s death not suicide, but murder by government, alleges KTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KT Rama Rao, Self-immolation, TGSRTC driver Shankar Goud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/tgsrtc-drivers-last-rites-held-amid-protests</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/h39r8wrp/TGSRTC-bus-driver-Shankar-Goud.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shankar Goud, 55, had set himself ablaze during the ongoing TGSRTC employees’ strike on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:20:22.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGSRTC driver’s last rites held amid protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TGSRTC strike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/25/builders-booked-for-cheating-80-buyers-of-rs-348-cr-in-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/fbh4zof9/P_4714205205.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Hyderabad police used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:17:47.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Builders booked for cheating 80 buyers of Rs 3.48 cr in Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Cyberabad Economic Offences Wing, residential plots</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/telangana-moves-closer-to-malaria-elimination-goal-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/vmfrficj/Telangana-moves.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Telangana moves closer to malaria elimination goal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/telangana-minister-uttam-kumar-reddy-tells-officials-to-be-ready-to-procure-90-lakh-mt-paddy</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:16:01.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy tells officials to be ready to procure 90 Lakh MT paddy </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/telangana-police-invoke-uapa-rule-seek-details-on-telugu-scribe-handle-from-x</loc>
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<image:caption>The notice states that the police require specific information regarding certain tweets allegedly made by the handle @TeluguScribe.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:13:24.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana police invoke UAPA rule, seek details on 'Telugu Scribe' handle from X</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, X handle</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/telangana-to-implement-revised-market-rates-for-lands-from-may-first-week</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister and Finance Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:12:41.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to implement revised market rates for lands from May first week</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/25/hyderabad-techie-follows-trading-tips-on-whatsapp-loses-rs-29-cr</loc>
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<image:caption>The WhatsApp group shared stock tips, IPO offers, OTC trades and fake profit screenshots showing high returns, which gained the victim's trust.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:10:40.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad techie follows trading tips on WhatsApp, loses Rs 2.9 cr</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Cyber fraud, fake trading platform</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/25/vijayawada-jack-jill-english-medium-school-headmistress-swaroopa-rani-given-farewell</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/hragikyg/vijrailway22404chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farewell Function Held in Honour of Headmistress Smt. V. Swaroopa Rani at Jack &amp; Jill E M School.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:10:13.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada: Jack &amp; Jill English Medium School Headmistress Swaroopa Rani given farewell</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/ngri-submits-report-on-slbc-tunnel-stability-to-telangana-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-26/o0garwhh/PTI02252025000027B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srisailam Left Bank Canal (SLBC) project site</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:09:48.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGRI submits report on SLBC tunnel stability to Telangana govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, NGRI, SLBC tunnel project</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/25/iiit-hyderabad-study-finds-young-indians-balance-fitness-apps-with-instinct-not-rely-solely-on-data</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:08:34.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIIT Hyderabad study finds young Indians balance fitness apps with instinct, not rely solely on data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, IIIT Hyderabad, fitness apps</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/tgsrtc-driver-shankar-gouds-life-was-built-on-duty-discipline</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/1mt2edrn/P_4737797829.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station wears a deserted look with sparse passenger movement on the second day of the TGSRTC employees' strike in Telangana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:06:56.807Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGSRTC driver Shankar Goud’s life was built on duty, discipline</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TGSRTC strike</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/25/attender-booked-in-da-case-anti-corruption-bureau-raids-three-sites-in-vijayawada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/zojpf19v/Attender.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ACB sleuths conduct a search in the house of Kondapalli Srinivasa Rao, a subordinate in the office of the Assistant Commissioner of Sales Tax.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:03:21.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attender booked in DA case, Anti-Corruption Bureau raids three sites in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, disproportionate assets case, Kondapalli Srinivasa Rao</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/telangana-govt-adopted-delaying-tactics-to-solve-issues-faced-by-rtc-employees-ramchander</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP State President N Ramchander Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T04:02:43.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana govt adopted delaying tactics to solve issues faced by RTC employees: Ramchander</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana government, TSRTC employees strike, BJP state president N Ramchander Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/ips-reshuffle-hints-at-anands-elevation-as-telangana-police-dgp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/1q87109j/New-Project-2026-04-25T092617.218.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>senior IPS officer CV Anand</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:59:34.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPS reshuffle hints at Anand’s elevation as Telangana police DGP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana police, Telangana government</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/odisha-health-minister-mahaling-calls-for-awareness-generation-on-liver-diseases</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Health minister Mukesh Mahaling</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:59:07.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Health Minister Mahaling calls for awareness generation on liver diseases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, liver disease, Fatty liver, Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/multi-crore-liquor-scam-ed-raids-12-sites-tied-to-accused-in-hyderabad-tirupati</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:58:26.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Multi-crore liquor scam: ED raids 12 sites tied to accused in Hyderabad, Tirupati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Enforcement Directorate, multi-crore liquor scam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/tension-erupts-in-odishas-banki-during-protest-against-suspended-bjd-mla-tripathy-bjp-denies-role</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/ff0b58yo/Banki-MLA-Tripathy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As the protest intensified, a scuffle broke out between the demonstrators and police personnel who were trying to disperse them and ensure the MLA’s safe passage.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:57:26.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension erupts in Odisha's Banki during protest against suspended BJD MLA Tripathy; BJP denies role</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, scuffle with cops, Devi Ranjan Tripathy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/cm-naidu-instructs-tdp-cadre-to-counter-ysrcp-slander-campaign</loc>
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<image:caption>CM N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday attended a training program for cluster in-charges at the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) central office, where he interacted with party functionaries.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:55:53.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu instructs TDP cadre to counter YSRCP slander campaign</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TDP, YSRCP</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/25/no-repoll-needed-in-any-booth-after-west-bengals-first-phase-voting-says-election-commission</loc>
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<image:caption>A poll official checks the names of the voters on a list as they wait in a queue to cast their votes in the first phase of West Bengal Assembly elections, at a polling station, in Dakshin Dinajpur district, Thursday, April 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:51:32.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC rules out repolls as Tamil Nadu finishes voting and Bengal completes phase 1</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, West Bengal Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Nation, Election Commission, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/dalit-girl-case-probe-andhra-pradesh-hc-raps-police</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:51:09.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalit girl case probe: Andhra Pradesh HC raps police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, sexual harassment, Telugu Desam Party, Dalit girl</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/interior-districts-in-odisha-to-get-hotter-from-next-week</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-06/2ssquhdz/C_1_1_CH1510_111889517.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:49:37.809Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Interior districts in Odisha to get hotter from next week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, summer heat, Mercury levels, Higher temperature</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/grand-farewell-accorded-to-andhra-pradesh-high-court-cj-dhiraj-singh-thakur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/t9r68t8d/vijhighcourt12404chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Outgoing HC CJ Dheeraj Singh Thakur and Justice Lisa Gill participates in the farewell of outgoing CJ at Hugh Court on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:47:08.587Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Grand farewell accorded to Andhra Pradesh High Court CJ Dhiraj Singh Thakur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chief Justice Dhiraj Singh Thakur, farewell meeting</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/odisha-govt-to-discontinue-non-performing-programmes-to-save-redirect-resources</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/h7o3ixls/Fund-manager.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The first criterion for a scheme to be discontinued is whether there has been budget allocation for it during the last three to four years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:46:51.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt to discontinue non-performing programmes to save, redirect resources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, budget allocation, Odisha goverment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/karnataka-minister-d-sudhakar-hospitalised-condition-stable</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka Minister for Planning and Statistics D Sudhakar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:45:17.469Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Minister D Sudhakar hospitalised, condition stable</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Minister D Sudhakar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/odishas-berhampur-jail-to-house-bihar-based-criminal-raja-sahani</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/aaq1zam7/crimile-c.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Notorious Bihar-based criminal Raja Sahani.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:41:43.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's Berhampur Jail to house Bihar-based criminal Raja Sahani</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, jailbreak, Raja Sahani</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/odisha-govt-approves-major-ifs-reshuffle-g-rajesh-new-additional-pccf-nodal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/zcwqn1sv/New-Project-2026-04-25T090854.524.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>G Rajesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:39:43.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt approves major IFS reshuffle, G Rajesh new additional PCCF nodal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Indian Forest Service, Odisha Forest Department</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/25/ed-conducts-fresh-raids-in-west-bengal-pds-scam-case-ahead-of-second-phase-of-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate logo used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:38:46.636Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED conducts fresh raids in West Bengal PDS scam case ahead of second phase of polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/odisha-govts-uniform-stamp-duty-to-hurt-ews-affordable-housing-warn-experts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/axgu2nl1/ANI_20251017121957.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the new provision of the Revenue department, buyers will now have to pay a flat 5 pc stamp duty regardless of the apartment’s value.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:31:33.874Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt's uniform stamp duty to hurt EWS, affordable housing, warn experts</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/odisha-police-arrest-alleged-mastermind-of-illegal-sand-lifting-at-bankal-ghat-on-mahanadi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:24:59.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha police arrest alleged mastermind of illegal sand lifting at Bankal ghat on Mahanadi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/two-die-after-falling-off-moving-train-in-odishas-rayagada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-24/5tqne8fs/p4-train-tracks085459.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:22:41.037Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/kavitha-all-set-to-launch-political-party-on-april-25</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Jagruthi president and former MLC Kalvakuntla Kavitha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:20:10.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kavitha all set to launch political party on April 25</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>CPI(M) Rajya Sabha MP John Brittas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:20:05.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Brazen betrayal of public trust’, say Left leaders on AAP MPs joining BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/telangana-hc-mandates-sit-probe-panel-to-monitor-hca</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/p9oqiunj/telangana_high_court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:18:37.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC mandates  SIT probe, panel to monitor HCA </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/irfc-agrees-to-rs-13615-cr-loan-path-clear-for-metro-takeover</loc>
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<image:caption>Hyderabad Metro Rail</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:17:44.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IRFC agrees to Rs 13,615 cr loan, path clear for Metro takeover </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/25/telangana-govt-agrees-to-11-fitment-other-key-demands-rtc-staffers-call-off-strike</loc>
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<image:caption>TGSRTC employees protest by blocking the road at Muthojipet following the death of K Shankar Goud in the early hours of Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:17:06.311Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana govt agrees to 11% fitment, other key demands, RTC staffers call off strike</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/neuqhuz2/Anger.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Employees stayed off duty for three consecutive days, halting regular services with buses confined to depots. Shankar’s death further intensified the agitation.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>TGSRTC employees stage protest at Jubilee Bus Station (left) and Karimnagar bus station on Friday, expressing solidarity with Shankar Goud, who died after self-immolation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:16:19.908Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anger on roads as RTC staffers mourn colleague</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana RTC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/25/parts-of-delhi-record-seasons-first-heatwave-as-temperatures-cross-43-degrees-celsius</loc>
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<image:caption>Visitors take a stroll at Kartavya Path on a hot summer day on Friday | Parveen Negi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:16:11.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parts of Delhi record season’s first heatwave as temperatures cross 43 degrees Celsius</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/internal-quota-cm-siddaramaiah-followed-escape-formula-says-bjp-leader-r-ashoka</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of Opposition R Ashoka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:16:07.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Internal quota: CM Siddaramaiah followed ‘escape formula’, says BJP leader R  Ashoka</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/25/with-sops-on-noise-pollution-dpcc-to-help-police-sdms-enforce-compliance</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:15:02.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With SOPs on noise pollution, DPCC to help police, SDMs enforce compliance </news:title>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu addressing a review meeting on agriculture and allied sectors at his Camp Office on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:12:59.016Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar holds discussions with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:11:36.287Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deputy CM DK Shivakumar brings up height restrictions around HAL Airport with Union Min Rajnath Singh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, HAL Airport, DCM DK Shivakumar, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/andhra-premier-league-2026-player-auction-on-april-26</loc>
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<image:caption>Sujay krishna Ranga Rao , APL Governing council chairperson.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:11:10.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Premier League 2026 player auction on April 26</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Premier League 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/25/why-are-we-seeing-adult-stones-in-children</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:10:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Chennai, Health, kidney, Kidney stones, Children health</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/25/kochi-corporation-plans-to-expand-gis-mapping-to-raise-revenue</loc>
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<image:caption>Kochi Corporation office</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:09:53.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi corporation plans to expand GIS mapping to raise revenue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/25/delhi-court-acquits-ex-aap-mla-somnath-bharti-in-2014-malviya-nagar-african-women-assault-case</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP MLA Somnath Bharti</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:09:42.369Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court acquits ex-AAP MLA Somnath Bharti in 2014 Malviya Nagar African women assault case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/cm-stalin-to-mark-post-poll-lull-in-kodaikanal-eps-stays-put-in-salem</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:09:35.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Stalin to mark post-poll lull in 
Kodaikanal, EPS stays put in Salem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, CM Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/anantha-babu-held-at-rajamahendravaram-district-court</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/whfd7did/YSRC-MLA-Ananta-Babu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRC MLA Ananta Babu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:09:30.885Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anantha Babu held at Rajamahendravaram district court </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MLC Anantha Satya Uday Bhaskar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/karnataka-college-staff-ask-three-students-to-remove-janivara</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/wc5qedla/P_4737256921.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police staff check Students with metal detectors before entering examination hall to appear for CET exam Mysuru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:08:52.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka college staff ask three students to remove janivara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Janivara, CET exam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/25/feast-of-st-george-flag-hoisting-today-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/4/29/original/A_reservoir_of_faith.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>St George Forane Church at Edappally</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:08:42.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Feast of St George: Flag hoisting today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, flag hoisting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/25/bhubaneswar-development-authority-removes-illegal-constructions-over-drains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/3arz9jo6/Illegal-constructions.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhubaneswar Development Authority removes illegal constructions over drains on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:07:37.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar Development Authority removes illegal constructions over drains </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, waterlogging, illegal constructions</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/jaipur-diary-ashok-gehlot-and-sachin-pilot-share-rare-friendly-moment-in-delhi-spark-buzz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/oechuuoy/New-Project-48.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leaders Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot exchange a handshake.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:06:13.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaipur Diary: Ashok Gehlot and Sachin Pilot share rare friendly moment in Delhi, spark buzz</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/bengaluru-eyes-agri-tech-leadership-as-global-summit-brings-farmers-industry-together-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/7sfuy317/B’luru-eyes-agri-tech.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A visitor checks out products at a stall set up as part of the Global Agritech Summit 2026 organised by FKCCI at Palace Grounds in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:05:17.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru eyes agri-tech leadership as global summit brings farmers, industry together</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Global Agritech Summit 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/25/human-rights-panel-orders-probe-into-boys-death-at-amusement-park</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/757iy1do/drown-1-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:04:59.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Human Rights panel orders probe into boy’s death at amusement park </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, drown, amusement park accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/meeting-on-rabi-paddy-procurement-held-amid-protest-in-odishas-bargarh-several-farmers-detained</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image of rabi paddy cultivation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:04:20.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meeting on rabi paddy procurement held amid protest in Odisha's Bargarh; several farmers detained</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, dharna, Paddy procurement, farmers' protests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/political-slugfest-over-sslc-results-in-karnatakas-kalaburagi-district</loc>
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<image:caption>Students arrive to give their SSLC examination at a State government school in Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:title>Political slugfest over SSLC results in Karnataka's Kalaburagi district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Kalaburagi district, Karnataka SSLC exam result</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/nhrc-asks-govt-to-submit-report-on-virudhunagar-cracker-unit-explosion</loc>
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<image:caption>National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:01:56.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC asks govt to submit report on Virudhunagar cracker unit explosion</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/andhra-pradesh-seeks-singapore-experts-advice-for-health-reforms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/tz9bkvgb/vijminister12404chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Satyakumar Yadav met Dr Y.Y. Teo, Director of the Public Health Department at the National University of Singapore, to discuss strengthening the state's healthcare system to global standards.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T03:01:09.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh seeks Singapore expert’s advice for health reforms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, healthcare system, Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, Study tour</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/iumls-landslide-rehab-housewarming-for-51-families-on-april-27-in-wayanad</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:59:56.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IUML’s landslide rehab: Housewarming for 51 families on April 27 in Wayanad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, IUML</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/voter-turnout-exceeds-80-even-in-remote-hill-villages-in-erode-district</loc>
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<image:caption>People displays their imked finger after cast their vote for Erode East constituency by-election at CSI school in Erode on Wednesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:58:32.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Voter turnout exceeds 80% even in remote hill villages in Erode district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/guarantees-pushing-karnataka-into-financial-crisis-union-minister-hd-kumaraswamy</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel HD Kumaraswamy being felicitated at a programme in Agrahara village of KR Nagar in Mysuru district on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:58:29.904Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guarantees pushing Karnataka into financial crisis: Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/centre-fixes-maximum-selling-price-for-bt-cotton-seeds-for-202627-season</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:58:23.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre fixes maximum selling price for Bt cotton seeds for 2026–27 season</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/conduct-of-council-chief-is-politically-biased-mlc-vepada-chiranjeevi-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/ryyz4u0w/Vepada_Chiranjeevi_Rao.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:57:13.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Conduct of Council chief is politically biased: MLC Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vepada Chiranjeevi Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/centre-hikes-wheat-procurement-targets-rolls-out-qr-codes-to-track-and-trace</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/4/27/original/1wheat-production-India2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Centre raises wheat procurement target to 345 LMT amid weather-hit output concerns</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:57:08.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre hikes wheat procurement targets, rolls out QR codes to track and trace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/kerala-hc-issues-notice-on-plea-alleging-mistreatment-of-captive-elephants</loc>
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<image:caption>A captive elephant is transported in an open truck along National Highway 66 at Kulathur in Thiruvananthapuram, exposed to intense midday heat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:56:28.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala HC issues notice on plea alleging mistreatment of captive elephants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, captive elephants</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/peace-talks-to-be-held-in-k-echambadi-village-on-may-6</loc>
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<image:caption>District revenue officer R Kavitha holds peace talks with boycotting voters at K Echambadi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:54:56.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peace talks to be held in K Echambadi village on May 6</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, K Echambadi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/job-quota-hurdle-crossed-karnataka-govt-to-issue-notification-for-56000-vacancies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/gkh6sjjw/Job-quota-hurdle-crossed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister H Anjaneya distributes sweets to CM Siddaramaiah and ministers after the cabinet decided to implement 15% internal quota for Scheduled Castes, at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:54:30.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Job quota hurdle crossed, Karnataka govt to issue notification for 56,000 vacancies </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, job vacancies, SC internal quota</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/cruelty-to-animals-kerala-hc-seeks-response-from-centre-state</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:53:50.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cruelty to animals: Kerala HC seeks response from Centre, state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, animal cruelty</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/25/us-rules-out-extending-waivers-for-russian-and-iranian-oil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/v7yqlmrx/AP26108447243959.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A boat sails past a tanker 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>2026-04-25T02:53:12.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US rules out extending waivers for Russian and Iranian oil</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia Confict, waivers on Russian and Iranian oil</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/residents-assault-forest-team-over-delay-in-driving-away-wild-tusker-in-odishas-bahalda</loc>
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<image:caption>The villagers vandalised the vehicle of the forest personnel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:52:43.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Residents assault forest team over delay in driving away wild tusker in Odisha's Bahalda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Forest Department, wild tusker, Irate villagers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/cesl-sanctions-300-electric-buses-for-tirupati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/5/2/original/APSRTC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) has issued Letters of Award and signed agreements with operators, paving the way for rapid deployment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:52:38.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CESL sanctions 300 electric buses for Tirupati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirupati, Electric buses</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/yusuffalis-bet-on-kerala-banks-swells-to-rs-2951-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>Chairman and Managing Director of LuLu Group Yusuffali MA</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:52:38.850Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yusuffali’s bet on Kerala banks swells to Rs 2,951 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Yusuffali M A</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/remove-poll-related-posters-from-coimbatore-school-walls-hms</loc>
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<image:caption>Newly constructed Anganwadi center building has been used as a polling booth for Assembly elections near Sowripalayam in Coimbatore, the election department yet to clean the school campuses and remove posters from the walls.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:52:10.625Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Remove poll-related posters from Coimbatore school walls: HMs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Coimbatore  schools</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/13-year-old-karnataka-boy-commits-suicide-after-mother-snatches-phone</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:51:43.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13-year-old Karnataka boy commits suicide after mother snatches phone  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, suicide, mobile phone addiction</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/centre-appoints-a-k-preeta-as-additional-judge-of-kerala-hc-skips-collegiums-second-pick</loc>
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<image:caption>A K Preetha</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:50:19.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre appoints A K Preeta as additional judge of Kerala HC, skips collegium’s second pick</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, A K Preeta</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/power-outages-due-to-kite-flying-tnpdcl-urges-caution</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TNPDCL) logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:49:20.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power outages due to kite flying; TNPDCL urges caution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/lt-plans-40-acre-electronics-hub-in-kovai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-29/hqnnql6d/ANI_20250729122452.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Larsen and Toubro</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:48:16.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L&amp;T plans 40-acre electronics hub in Kovai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Larsen and Toubro, IT and electronics hub</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/andhra-pradesh-hc-order-on-plea-against-tax-chief-commissioner-on-april-27</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/gz33bkqq/HC-flags.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:47:50.059Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC order on plea against Tax Chief Commissioner on April 27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tax Chief Commissioner</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/karnataka-hc-stays-rape-charge-on-puttur-bjp-leaders-son</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:47:27.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC stays rape charge on Puttur BJP leader’s son</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka High Court </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/ncb-warns-travellers-about-maldives-new-tightened-drug-laws</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/04wwud4i/NCB-warns.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:47:09.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCB warns travellers about Maldives’ new tightened drug laws</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Narcotics Control Bureau, Indian tourists, Maldives</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/more-indians-falling-sick-but-rising-costs-keep-hospitalisation-rates-low</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-14/cwtrhket/New-Project-100.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/uie1jnet/Screenshot-2026-04-25-015643.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:46:35.870Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More Indians falling sick, but rising costs keep hospitalisation rates low</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/kovai-sees-record-polling-at-8476-turnout-collector</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:46:01.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kovai sees record polling at 84.76% turnout: Collector</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/thrissur-blast-search-continues-for-missing-remains-at-mundathicode</loc>
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<image:caption>The blast site at Mundathicode fenced police</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:45:43.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thrissur blast: Search continues for missing remains at Mundathicode</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thrissur blast</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/olive-ridley-turtles-skip-mass-nesting-at-odishas-gahirmatha-sanctuary-after-a-gap-of-12-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/p7od8w6r/Olive-Ridley.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Around 60,6,933 turtles had laid eggs at Gahirmatha from March 5 to 10 last year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:45:21.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Olive Ridley turtles skip mass nesting at Odisha's Gahirmatha Sanctuary after a gap of 12 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Olive Ridley turtles, Gahirmatha marine sanctuary, mass nesting season</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/rs-426-crore-embezzled-from-two-branches-of-uco-bank-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-21/xnqb70kk/UCO-Bank.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Large-scale financial misappropriation reported in the branches of UCO Bank at Betnoti and Baripada of Mayurbhanj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:41:43.655Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 4.26 crore embezzled from two branches of UCO Bank in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, UCO Bank, Baripada, Betnoti</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/andhra-pradesh-pollution-control-board-speeds-up-industrial-clearances-sets-timelines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/5kg067de/vijpcb12404chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P Srinivasa Rao, environmental engineer at AP Pollution Control Board.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:41:35.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh Pollution Control Board speeds up industrial clearances, sets timelines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pollution Control Board</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/thrissur-blast-toll-rises-to-15-as-fireworks-licensee-satheesh-succumbs-to-burns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/yf74wy8g/New-Project-2026-04-25T080722.339.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Panthalangat Satheesh, who succumbed to his injuries.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:40:06.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thrissur blast toll rises to 15 as fireworks licensee Satheesh succumbs to burns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thrissur blast</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/sc-allows-nia-to-file-charge-sheet-in-case-where-judges-were-held-by-mob-in-west-bengals-malda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/wdl47u1u/202506173430691.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NIA to Charge Mob for 9-Hour Confinement of Judicial Officers in Malda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:40:04.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC allows NIA to file charge sheet in case where judges were held by mob in West Bengal’s Malda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/week-before-azhagar-festival-vaigai-level-dips-to-five-year-low</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/h8g0hawx/Temple.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The HR&amp;CE department installing a decorated, temporary resting station on the Vaigai riverbed for the Kallazhagar river entry on May 1</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:39:15.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Week before Azhagar festival, Vaigai level dips to five-year low</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vaigai dam, Azhagar festival</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/25/anti-human-trafficking-seminar-held-in-vijayawada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/onyxobgx/vijwomen22404chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AP Womens Commission Chairperson Rayapati Sailaja during the workshop on women and child trafficking in Vijayawada on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:38:11.306Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anti-human trafficking seminar held in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Anti-human trafficking</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/odisha-tribal-woman-alleges-police-inaction-on-abduction-sexual-assault-complaint</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/vjy8mktv/202604093740826.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The survivor was allegedly subjected to repeated physical and mental abuse at multiple locations.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:38:10.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha tribal woman alleges police inaction on abduction, sexual assault complaint</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, sexual assault allegations, Koraput SP Rohit Verma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/day-after-dmk-man-dies-on-duty-mom-passes-away</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/bpao0s3t/Day-after-DMK.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Rajendran hands over `5 lakh financial assistance to the family of the deceased DMK worker Mariyappan in Salem</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:37:59.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Day after DMK man dies on duty, mom passes away</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, DMK man death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/man-gets-five-death-penalties-for-sexual-assault-of-minors-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/gsx65l9h/f259a7973d4517842f60ae65d1ecb703.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:37:12.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man gets five death penalties for sexual assault of minors in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, sexual assault, Pocso Act cases</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/visually-impaired-karnataka-student-corrected-to-distinction-after-sslc-error</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/6ftzvkat/First-shock-then.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visually impaired student Liaza Khan, who was wrongly declared absent in the mark sheet, went on to score 97% marks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:35:37.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visually impaired Karnataka student corrected to 'distinction' after SSLC error</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka SSLC exam result, Visually impaired girl</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/after-valparai-tragedy-kuruva-glp-school-gets-new-teachers-to-heal-grieving-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/gs8em1pp/teachers-training.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:33:38.132Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Valparai tragedy, Kuruva GLP School gets new teachers to heal grieving students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Valparai accident, new teachers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/25/was-bound-to-happen-aap-was-b-team-of-bjp-congress-after-defection</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/gbv8kzcp/20260424149L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal during a press conference, at Constitution Club, in New Delhi on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:32:36.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Was bound to happen, AAP was ‘B team’ of BJP: Congress after defection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/odisha-govt-advances-summer-vacation-to-april-27-in-view-of-prevailing-heatwave</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/l164w9tg/202604233761776.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:32:19.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt advances summer vacation to April 27 in view of prevailing heatwave</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha heatwave, summer vacation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/andhra-pradesh-tops-nation-in-panchayati-raj-reforms-10k-staff-promoted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/ctam7s21/Panchayati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Panchayati Raj Director M Krishna Teja felicitating persons who rendered outstanding service to the sector in Vijayawada on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:30:28.787Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh tops nation in Panchayati Raj reforms; 10k staff promoted </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Panchayati Raj reforms</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/tncc-chief-doubles-down-on-i-t-raid-claim</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/epn2j78y/TNCC-chief.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai addressing a press conference in Chennai on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:30:07.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TNCC chief doubles down on I-T raid claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil nadu Congress Committee, Tamil Nadu Congress Committee president K Selvaperunthagai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/25/odisha-crime-branch-arrests-delhi-resident-over-rs-2-crore-trading-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/v3ed39cy/ANI_20250407081921.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused Vinay Kumar Sharma (56) of New Delhi’s Janakpuri area was brought by the CB to Odisha recently on transit remand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:29:29.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Crime Branch arrests Delhi resident over Rs 2 crore trading scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, cyber fraudsters, Investment scam, trading scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/amaravati-development-corporation-chief-lakshmi-parthasarathi-orders-better-facilities-in-labour-camps</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/gclulf7i/1458807-laxmi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Amaravati Development Corporation Chairperson and Managing Director D. Lakshmi Parthasarathi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:29:18.918Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amaravati Development Corporation chief Lakshmi Parthasarathi orders better facilities in labour camps</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati Development Corporation, labour camps</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/sc-internal-quota-implemented-within-15-per-cent-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/5f2af2e7-cf49-4faf-b25b-b69ace85d52f/Legislative_Assembly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Legislative Assembly building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:28:33.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC internal quota implemented within 15 per cent in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Government, Scheduled Castes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/man-murders-woman-her-son-before-ending-life-in-salem</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/ap9p49ua/New-Project-2026-04-25T075509.874.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Left to right: Kishanth, R Sathya, P Sakthivel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:26:39.452Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man murders woman, her son, before ending life in Salem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/mundathicode-blast-aftermath-haunts-forensic-surgeon-calls-for-stricter-safety-norms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/icsrydc9/New-Project-2026-04-25T075421.928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forensic surgeon Hitesh Shankar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:26:17.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mundathicode blast aftermath haunts forensic surgeon, calls for stricter safety norms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Fireworks, Thrissur blast</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/odisha-cm-majhi-releases-rs-200-crore-for-building-50k-houses-under-antyodaya-gruha-yojana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/s6qqjkf2/ANI_20260401171811.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:25:43.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Majhi releases Rs 200 crore for building 50K houses under Antyodaya Gruha Yojana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Antyodaya Gruha Yojana, pucca houses</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/25/chadha-co-welcomed-with-laddus-bouquet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/d6evhfuy/PTI04242026000267A-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nabin welcomed the Rajya Sabha MPs with laddus and flower bouquets, calling their entry a boost to the party. The leaders also shared messages on social media expressing enthusiasm about their new political journey.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:22:41.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chadha &amp; co welcomed with laddus, bouquet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/karnataka-govt-hospitals-ready-for-heatwave-emergencies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/cf7ci87f/Govt-hospitals.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two women brave the heat and step out in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:22:36.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt hospitals ready for heatwave emergencies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka heatwave, Karnataka government hospitals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/home-alone-seniors-deaths-raise-alarm-in-keralas-kasaragod</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:22:28.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Home-alone seniors’ deaths raise alarm in Kerala's Kasaragod</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Home-alone seniors</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/tender-for-five-branch-storm-water-channels-in-cuttack-by-june-watco</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/xg1ofahw/1Odisha_EPS2104328.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The BSWC project is aimed at mitigating urban flooding in Cuttack.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:21:42.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tender for five branch storm water channels in Cuttack by June: WATCO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, Water Corporation of Odisha (WATCO)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/25/ashoka-wants-janivara-row-probed-blames-karnataka-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/coc60dto/Ashoka-wants-janivara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Higher Education Minister MC Sudhakar scans students who arrived for CET at a college in Bengaluru on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:20:58.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ashoka wants janivara row probed, blames Karnataka govt </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Karnataka Government, BJP leader Ashoka, Janivara, CET exam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/special-andhra-pradesh-assembly-session-likely-to-expose-india-bloc-over-stalled-womens-reservation-bill</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Legislative assembly.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:19:59.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Special Andhra Pradesh Assembly session likely to expose INDIA bloc over stalled women’s Reservation Bill</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Women’s Reservation Bill, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/25/bengaluru-south-city-corporation-chief-instructs-officials-to-complete-linking-of-stormwater-drains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/ozmcvnir/South-City-chief-instructs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru South City Corporation Commissioner K N Ramesh inspects a stormwater drain where desilting has to be carried out</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:18:18.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru South City Corporation chief instructs officials to complete linking of stormwater drains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, bengaluru south city corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/25/why-stop-trust-event-at-sankey-park-karnataka-hc-to-greater-bengaluru-authority</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/ye5el0su/HC-sets-rules.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:16:22.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why stop Trust event at Sankey park: Karnataka HC to Greater Bengaluru Authority</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka High Court , Greater Bengaluru Authority</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/kerala-elections/2026/Apr/25/congress-trios-pre-result-cm-pitch-sparks-image-war-draws-scrutiny-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-05/365l8ema/Wayanad-summit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior leader Ramesh Chennithala, KPCC president Sunny Joseph, AICC general secretary K C Venugopal, Leader of Opposition V D Satheesan and AICC working committee member Shashi Tharoor interacting.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/e1wuuedb/Eyeing_CM.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Screenshots of recent posts by V D Satheesa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:15:50.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress trio’s pre-result CM pitch sparks image war, draws scrutiny in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala Elections, Kerala, Elections, Ramesh Chennithala, K C Venugopal, V D Satheesan, CM post</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/25/nda-just-17-seats-short-of-two-thirds-majority-in-rajya-sabha-after-aap-defection</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/2ifyjfrd/20260424261L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak and Ashok Mittal arrive to meet BJP National President Nitin Nabin at the party headquarters, in New Delhi on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:14:59.361Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDA just 17 seats short of two-thirds majority in Rajya Sabha after AAP defection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Rajya Sabha, Raghav Chadha, AAP defection</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/orissa-hc-imposes-interim-stay-on-regularisation-of-junior-teachers-till-june-29</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/qxgyawci/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa HC imposes interim stay on regularisation of junior teachers (schematic) till June 29.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:13:15.805Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC imposes interim stay on regularisation of junior teachers till June 29</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, contractual employees, regularisation of jobs</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/kerala-man-builds-rare-global-stamp-collection-honouring-lenin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/8uo7jxa0/Payyanurman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sajeevan along with his stam collection</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:09:46.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala man builds rare global stamp collection honouring Lenin</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Lenin, Stamp collection</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/orissa-hc-slams-govts-colonial-mindset-directs-job-regularisation-of-104-employees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/12/13/original/Accused_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court quashes decades-old decision of the state government that had denied regular status to more than a 100 employees.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:09:35.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC slams govt's 'colonial mindset', directs job regularisation of 104 employees </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, Odisha goverment</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/25/dogs-pull-out-gunny-bag-stuffed-with-rotting-body-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/jplifbzh/dogs.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:09:31.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dogs pull out  gunny bag stuffed with rotting body in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Decomposed body found</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/fuel-shortage-hits-andhra-pradeshs-kurnool-officials-say-no-need-to-panic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/096zkbv0/Fuel-shortage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A closed fuel station in Nandyal town due to lack of stock; vehicle users throng a petrol pump in Kurnool City.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:08:21.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel shortage hits Andhra Pradesh's Kurnool; officials say no need to panic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Fuel shortage</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/25/bengaluru-stock-broker-kills-self-two-friends-booked</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/4d4ba126-ee9a-4148-9700-ed0a85d9d1ea/suicide.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:07:53.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru stock broker kills self, two friends booked</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, suicide, stock market broker</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/peer-support-helps-slow-down-diabetes-in-kerala-shows-study-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/32n4di14/Peer-support-helps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Reprenetative Image</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/7kj0oxb1/peer.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:07:48.095Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peer support helps slow down diabetes in Kerala, shows study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, diabetes, Peer support</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/25/odisha-cm-majhi-unveils-rs-15k-crore-jv-between-jsw-japans-jfe-steel</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan attend foundation-laying ceremony of joint venture between JSW Steel and JFE Steel (Japan) in Rengali, Sambalpur on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:06:29.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Majhi unveils Rs 15K crore JV between JSW, Japan's JFE Steel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, JSW Steel, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, JFE Steel Corporation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/25/tobacco-farmers-reel-under-mounting-losses-as-prices-remain-stagnant-in-nellore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/ks0uqms3/Tobacco.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials said an increase in GST on tobacco products and the impact of ongoing West Asia conflict have affected the prices.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:06:14.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tobacco farmers reel under mounting 
losses as prices remain stagnant in Nellore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, tobacco</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/25/nri-doctor-loses-jewellery-worth-rs-1-crore-at-bengaluru-wedding</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-17/lbmib50e/robbery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:04:15.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NRI doctor loses jewellery worth Rs 1 crore at Bengaluru wedding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, gold theft case, Bengaluru wedding</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/eci-disbands-surveillance-teams-in-tn-mcc-still-in-force</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/8wlwdk7p/ECI-disbands.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel guard a strongroom at Anna University in Chennai where EVMs from south Chennai constituencies are stored</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:03:52.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI disbands surveillance teams in TN, MCC still in force</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, ECI, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/25/kerala-may-see-early-monsoon-onset-despite-heatwave-likely-by-may</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/43m6hxdp/rain-2101459.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IMD director Neetha K Gopal told the TNIE that IMD’s official forecast on southwest monsoon will come out by mid-May.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T02:01:26.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala may see early monsoon onset despite heatwave, likely by May</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, monsoon, Heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/voters-shattered-myths-with-high-turnout-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/6ha0cejo/20260402375f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK President and actor Vijay</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T01:59:20.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Voters shattered myths with high turnout: Vijay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, TVK President and actor Vijay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/sathankulam-case-madurai-bench-of-the-madras-hc-issues-notice-to-nine-cops-on-death-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/75m9yk3r/HC-transfers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T01:46:23.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sathankulam case: Madurai Bench of the Madras HC issues notice to nine cops on death row </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sathankulam custodial death case, Madurai Bench of the Madras HC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/after-karnataka-move-call-to-revive-campus-polls-grows-louder-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/vqr9o07f/New-Project-2026-04-25T071254.751.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Tamil Nadu, experts argue that the political awareness of students cannot be ignored as it is crucial for the state’s future</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T01:44:34.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After Karnataka move, call to revive campus polls grows louder in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, student elections, TN student elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/25/madras-hc-refuses-to-lift-boating-ban-on-pykara-lake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/gi8zieek/file-photo-pykara-lake090320.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourist seen taking a speed boat ride at Pykara Lake</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T01:41:19.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC refuses to lift Boating ban on Pykara lake</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras HC, pykara lake, boating ban</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/25/us-hopes-for-progress-but-iran-says-not-direct-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-25/mmffr0hr/AFP20260424A8VY8WEv1HighResPakistanWarIranUsIsraelDiplomacy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan’s army soldiers stand guard on a street leading to the Red Zone area after tightened security measures ahead of the expected US–Iran peace talks in Islamabad on April 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T01:40:21.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US pushes for direct talks in Islamabad as Iran demands indirect mediation</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, peace negotiations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/25/drunk-man-strangles-dad-to-death-after-quarrel-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/xzsj3tr0/202603253720334.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jana Nayagan poster</image:caption>
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<news:title>Demand gap under focus in TNPDCL 10-year power plan </news:title>
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<news:title>Tanfed comes under purview of RTI Act, rules Madras HC</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T01:20:32.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘108’ TN ambulance staff deal with 800 assault cases on poll day</news:title>
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<news:title>How Chennai’s homegrown eateries turned polling day into a food celebration</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chef Sanjeev Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiger Lily Bistro brings its ‘Aam’-azing twist in every bite</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/25/what-did-the-early-hours-at-polling-booths-look-like-in-chennai</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>AAM takes the spotlight at Butterfly High</news:title>
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<image:caption>Youngest IPL player Vaibhav Sooryavanshi with Dr Ameya Kagali</image:caption>
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<news:title>Goodachari reveals his secrets</news:title>
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<news:title>Art finds home in varied mediums at Stella Maris' grad show</news:title>
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<image:caption>A collage made out of newspaper and magazine cuttings; by artist CK Rajan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>At the exhibition</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A collage by the artist</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T21:20:28.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fragments Of A Changing India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Apr/24/mumbai-police-deny-fir-against-woman-who-confronted-bjp-minister-over-traffic-blockade</loc>
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<image:caption>The Mumbai police later clarified on social media that no FIR had been filed against the woman and urged people not to believe rumours.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T19:33:33.716Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mumbai police deny FIR against woman who confronted BJP minister over traffic blockade</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T19:20:13.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three killed in fresh Kuki-Naga violence in Manipur’s Ukhrul; several injured amid retaliatory clashes</news:title>
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<image:caption>Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent testifies on his agency's proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2027 at a Senate Appropriation subcommittee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T19:13:19.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US imposes sanctions on a China-based oil refinery, 40 shippers over Iranian oil</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, China, oil refinery, Economic Sanctions, Iranian oil</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/sensex-crashes-2600-points-in-three-sessions-as-crude-prices-jump</loc>
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<image:caption>Stock market fall</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T18:46:50.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex crashes 2,600 points in three sessions as crude prices jump </news:title>
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<news:title>1/3rd of land animal habitats may face multiple climate extremes by 2085</news:title>
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<image:caption>RIL Q4 results</image:caption>
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<news:title>RIL profit falls 8% in Q4 as margins contract </news:title>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:title>India's $4.51 trillion infra push at 
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/24/with-growth-estimates-down-government-needs-to-grid-for-tougher-times</loc>
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<image:caption>Besides price rise and supply shocks, the war could impact employment and investment sentiment</image:caption>
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<news:title>With growth estimates down, government needs to grid for tougher times</news:title>
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<image:caption>The Prime Minister's "discovery” of the prosaic jhalmuri and his party-men’s public consumption of fish were tropes in the BJP’s campaign to connect with Bengalis in ways only it can think of</image:caption>
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<news:title>The narratives playing in poll battlegrounds</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/24/quick-take-the-field-is-set</loc>
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<image:caption>Iranian players celebrating after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Asia zone qualifiers</image:caption>
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<news:title>Quick Take | The field is set</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/24/review-ecological-impact-of-puri-airport-project</loc>
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<image:caption>Chilika lake hosts over 350 migratory bird species in peak winter migratory season</image:caption>
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<news:title>Review ecological impact of Puri airport project</news:title>
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<image:caption>A choreographed cold-spark system comprising jets, fountains and programmable ground patterns offers a viable and sustainable alternative to conventional fireworks</image:caption>
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<news:title>Dazzle them with lights, don’t drown them with sound</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/24/no-longer-indian-citizen-but-akshdeep-did-it-for-love-of-game</loc>
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<image:caption>Akshdeep Nath (left) in action during UAE's match against Nepal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T18:23:49.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No longer Indian citizen but Akshdeep did it for love of game</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/24/sai-sudharsan-ton-comes-as-relief-but-not-enough-for-titans-to-get-over-the-line</loc>
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<image:caption>B Sai Sudharsan hits a shot on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T18:17:27.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sai Sudharsan ton comes as relief but not enough for Titans to get over the line</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Gujarat Titans, B Sai Sudharsan, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/ed-probes-alleged-rs-95-crore-foreign-debit-card-network-linked-to-maoist-affected-regions</loc>
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<image:caption>According to the ED, foreign bank debit cards, specifically linked to Truist Bank, USA, were smuggled into India and used for repeated, high-value cash withdrawals at ATMs across the country.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T18:15:51.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED probes alleged Rs 95 crore foreign debit card network linked to Maoist-affected regions</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/trump-dispatches-witkoff-and-kushner-to-pakistan-for-new-talks-with-irans-foreign-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T18:15:25.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump dispatches Witkoff and Kushner to Pakistan for new talks with Iran's foreign minister</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/24/devdutt-padik-killing-it-for-royal-challengers-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>Devdutt Padikkal celebrates his fifty</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T18:13:00.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Devdutt Padik-killing it for Royal Challengers Bengaluru</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/24/adapting-to-indian-football-inigo-waiting-for-his-time</loc>
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<image:caption>Inigo Martin in action for Chennaiyin FC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:49:40.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adapting to Indian football, Inigo waiting for his time</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/24/chennaiyin-face-away-tough-test-vs-jamshedpur</loc>
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<image:caption>Chennaiyin FC players during a training session</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:37:54.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennaiyin face away tough test vs Jamshedpur</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/seven-aap-rajya-sabha-mps-join-bjp-raising-concerns-over-partys-stability-in-punjab</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal during a press conference, at Constitution Club.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:30:53.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven AAP Rajya Sabha MPs join BJP, raising concerns over party’s stability in Punjab</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/uttarakhand-cm-dhami-targets-opposition-over-nari-shakti-vandan-act-at-dehradun-rally</loc>
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<image:caption>The Chief Minister’s remarks set the tone for the rally, which saw thousands gather at Parade Ground to advocate gender equity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:20:26.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand CM Dhami targets opposition over Nari Shakti Vandan Act at Dehradun rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, Nari Shakti Vandan Act</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/24/tussle-erupts-over-marathi-mandate-for-auto-taxi-drivers-in-maharashtra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/16/original/Taxi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MNS workers gathered and hurled slogans against his anti-Marathi stand.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:11:09.789Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tussle erupts over Marathi mandate for auto, taxi drivers in Maharashtra</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/israels-benjamin-netanyahu-says-he-was-treated-for-prostate-cancer-and-is-now-healthy</loc>
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<image:caption>Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T17:10:28.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu says he was treated for prostate cancer and is now healthy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/mercedes-benzs-most-affordable-electric-car-receives-400-bookings-before-launch-in-india</loc>
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<image:caption>Talking to TNIE, Santosh Iyer, Managing Director &amp; CEO, Mercedes-Benz India said that the launch marks a shift toward a new technology and new platforms from Mercedes-Benz.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:54:16.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mercedes-Benz's most affordable electric car receives 400+ bookings before launch in India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/brics-delhi-meet-sees-iran-uae-align-on-deep-concern-over-west-asia-tensions</loc>
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<image:caption>Secretary (South) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Neena Malhotra, chaired the meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:43:24.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRICS Delhi meet sees Iran, UAE align on 'deep concern' over West Asia tensions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/betrayed-punjab-cm-bhagwant-singh-mann-slams-aap-mps-who-quit-party</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>CM Bhagwant Singh Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:20:06.697Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Betrayed Punjab: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann slams AAP MPs who quit party</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:image>
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<image:caption>Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:11:42.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP ends leadership speculation, confirms Dhami to lead 2027 Uttarakhand polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/indias-real-estate-records-32-ma-pe-deals-in-q1-2026-report-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/422cl9lw/202604223759468.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The M&amp;A activity strengthened, with deal volumes rising 27% q-o-q to 19 transactions, although deal values fell 38% to US$305 million.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:02:06.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India’s real estate records 32 M&amp;A, PE deals in Q1 2026: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Real estate M&amp;A</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/several-aap-mlas-likely-to-quit-in-coming-days-claims-congress-sad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-23/w244ggwn/202404263152793.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T16:01:28.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Several AAP MLAs likely to quit in coming days, claims Congress, SAD</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, AAP MLAs, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/forex-kitty-up-24-billion-but-rupee-has-its-steepest-weekly-loss-in-3-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-04/ppel86zd/202410183245250.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India’s forex kitty surges to 5-month high at $665.4 billion</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T15:43:29.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Forex kitty up $2.4 billion; but Rupee has its steepest weekly loss in 3 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Forex reserves </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/24/pm-could-enjoy-hooghly-boat-ride-due-to-clean-water-unlike-polluted-yamuna-mamata-banerjee</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/jet549p2/PTI04242026000279B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting ahead of the second phase of the state Assembly elections, in Howrah district, Friday, April 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T15:29:56.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM could enjoy Hooghly boat ride due to clean water, unlike polluted Yamuna: Mamata Banerjee</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/accused-infamous-for-aggressive-behavior-in-his-native-village-says-police-sources-in-murder-of-irs-officers-daughter</loc>
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<image:caption>Investigators outside the crime scene in Kailash HIlls (L) the accused Rahul Meena</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T15:09:18.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Accused infamous for aggressive behavior in his native village, says police sources in murder of IRS officer's daughter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, murder, murder of IRS officer's daughter</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/opposition-moves-fresh-notice-in-rs-to-remove-cec-gyanesh-kumar-flags-inaction-over-pm-modis-alleged-mcc-violation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-26/uivpu59r/202512263620066.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:54:19.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition moves fresh notice in RS to remove CEC Gyanesh Kumar; flags inaction over PM Modi's alleged MCC violation  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PM Modi, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/cet-exams-bengaluru-college-staff-force-three-students-to-remove-janivara-three-suspended</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/r8dg1cpk/P_4737252630.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students before entering the examination hall to appear for the CET exam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:36:25.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CET Exams: Bengaluru college staff force three students to remove 'janivara', three suspended</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Janivara, Bengaluru college staff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/iranian-foreign-minister-to-travel-to-pakistan-for-talks-on-ceasefire-with-us</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/exkilw3o/AP26105639383719.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, right, meets with Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Gen. Asim Munir in Tehran, Wednesday, April 15, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:34:36.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iranian foreign minister to travel to Pakistan for talks on ceasefire with US </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/24/nagaon-court-awards-life-term-to-20-in-2018-karbi-anglong-lynching-case-25-acquitted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/f56unneh/ANI_20260315110725.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:34:24.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagaon court awards life term to 20 in 2018 Karbi Anglong lynching case; 25 acquitted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation, life sentence, court order, 2018 Karbi Anglong lynching case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/oil-prices-fall-on-hopes-of-fresh-iran-peace-talks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/jf03rbos/Screenshot-2026-04-24-194851.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:22:11.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices fall on hopes of fresh Iran peace talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Oil prices fall, US Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/24/beware-stress-can-lead-to-stroke-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/h1by21px/2149362446-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:17:18.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beware: stress can lead to stroke</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mental health care, Workplace stress</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/traitors-who-stabbed-people-in-the-back-aap-slams-rajya-sabha-mps-who-quit-party-to-join-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/qopfg26e/PTI04242026000244B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP leader Sanjay Singh addresses a press conference, in New Delhi, Friday, April 24, 2026. Singh on Friday slammed the party's Rajya Sabha members' defection as a work of the BJP under 'Operation Lotus', and said that the people of Punjab will not forgive the seven who quit.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:13:49.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Traitors who stabbed people in the back': AAP slams Rajya Sabha MPs who quit party to join BJP </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Aam Aadmi Party</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/swati-maliwal-confirms-exit-from-aap-accuses-kejriwal-of-straying-from-partys-founding-principles</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/0xquvael/20260417173f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP Swati Maliwal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:12:42.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Swati Maliwal confirms exit from AAP, accuses Kejriwal of straying from party's founding principles</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Aam Aadmi Party, Swati Maliwal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/rbi-cancels-paytm-payments-bank-licence-to-seek-winding-up-in-high-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/7ysref87/202604243762980.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>RBI cancels Paytm Payments Bank licence over compliance lapses</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:11:51.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI cancels Paytm Payments Bank licence, to seek winding up in High Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Paytm payment bank </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/hands-off-teddy-bear-tale-teaches-french-preschoolers-consent</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/vxc4p88o/Screenshot-2026-04-24-193847.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>An estimated 160,000 children suffer rape or sexual assault each year in France, overwhelmingly from men, according to an independent commission called CIVIISE.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:11:49.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Hands off': Teddy bear tale teaches French preschoolers consent</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, sexual abuse, consent</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/24/a-planet-in-peril-and-the-warriors-fighting-back</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/lcti5sii/SUMATHI1054141.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sumathi on her ‘boat’ made of discarded bottles</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/ndbq655e/SUMATHI2054213.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sumathi Kumaran</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/36wj09qe/Tree1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kabeer (left) with another autorickshaw driver near Menaka auto stand</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/di5xwq51/Tree3.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/nkmqse5i/boat-jetty8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sadath Ali</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/vgxwv6j7/Murukesan-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Murukesan tending to mangrove saplings</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T14:07:02.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A planet in peril, and the warriors fighting back</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, nature, micro green initiatives</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/24/bjp-will-win-over-110-of-152-seats-in-first-phase-amit-shah-predicts-sweep-in-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/josqwxkf/202604143748026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T13:45:08.201Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'BJP will win over 110 of 152 seats in first phase': Amit Shah predicts sweep in Bengal polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Elections, Amit Shah, TMC, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/noida-international-airport-appoints-nitu-sarma-as-ceo-on-an-interim-basis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/3l78oer0/IMG4708.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nitu Sarma</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T13:44:37.079Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noida International Airport appoints Nitu Sarma as CEO on an interim basis </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Noida international airport, Nitu Sarma</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/ins-sudarshini-makes-first-ever-canary-islands-visit-prepares-for-trans-atlantic-voyage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/oua8ewi5/INS-Sudarshini-.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>INS Sudarshini arrived at Las Palmas in Spain’s Canary Islands on Thursday in its first-ever visit to the archipelago.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T13:30:42.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INS Sudarshini makes first-ever Canary Islands visit; prepares for trans-Atlantic voyage </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, INS Sudarshini, Canary Islands visit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/24/modi-claims-wave-of-change-in-bengal-says-phase-1-signals-end-of-tmc-rule</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/0n1epuve/ANI_20260118113236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Every single person wants to end reign of jungle raj": PM Modi targets TMC, urges Bengal voters to back BJP for 'good governance'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T13:16:04.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi claims ‘wave of change’ in Bengal, says Phase 1 signals end of TMC rule</news:title>
<news:keywords>Modi rally in Bengal, West Bengal election Phase 1</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/pm-modi-takes-boat-ride-on-hooghly-river-wishes-prosperity-for-great-bengali-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/cwqarpsr/HGpN2zea0AAD6q.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PM Modi caught a close glimpse of the Vidyasagar Setu and Howrah Bridge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T13:09:02.903Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi takes boat ride on Hooghly River, wishes prosperity for ‘great Bengali people'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Bengal, PM Modi, Hooghly River</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/24/mp-saf-personnel-save-presiding-officer-after-heart-attack-at-west-bengal-polling-booth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/1mdt0q9f/bengal-polls.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh SAF attend the presiding officer of a polling booth in West Bengal who suffered a heart attack.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T13:03:47.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP SAF personnel save presiding officer after heart attack at West Bengal polling booth</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, Madhya Pradesh, Nation, Heart Attack, polling booth, West Bengal elections 2026, Special Armed Force</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/india-us-trade-talks-made-positive-progress-on-key-matters-says-commerce-ministry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-29/ogi8phs7/ANI_20250429113931.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:59:07.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-US trade talks made positive progress on key matters, says Commerce Ministry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Business, India US trade talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/ranchi-cbi-court-convicts-four-in-29-year-old-alkatra-scam-acquits-three-for-lack-of-evidence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/1jws06e0/202604213758915.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:44:10.067Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranchi CBI court convicts four in 29-year-old Alkatra scam; acquits three for lack of evidence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, CBI court, lack of evidence, Alkatra scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/tvs-scs-gets-tax-demand-order-of-rs-898-crore-from-it-department</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/83cys3zr/New-Project-11.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVS Supply Chain Solutions Ltd</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:41:41.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVS SCS gets tax demand order of Rs 8.98 crore from IT department </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/24/three-year-old-girl-allegedly-sexually-abused-by-neighbour-in-gujarats-surat-accused-arrested</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:39:26.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-year-old girl allegedly sexually abused by neighbour in Gujarat's Surat; accused arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, sexual abuse, arrested, attempt to rape</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/elderly-man-forced-to-drink-urine-after-son-elopes-with-teenage-girl-in-mp-five-arrested</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:25:16.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly man forced to drink urine after son elopes with teenage girl in MP, five arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Madhya Pradesh, Raisen district, Shamsabad area, Biaora town</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/24/jadavpur-university-row-mamata-banerjee-counters-modi-calls-student-protests-democracy-in-motion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/dovvc7gz/ANI_20260424112749.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Students protesting is democracy in motion": Mamata Banerjee claps back at PM Modi's Jadavpur University remarks</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:23:40.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jadavpur University Row: Mamata Banerjee counters Modi, calls student protests ‘democracy in motion’</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, Jadavpur University, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, democracy in motion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/pm-modi-to-visit-varanasi-on-april-28-29-address-womens-meet-launch-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-14/t0s14cgs/Narendra%20Modi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:21:38.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi to visit Varanasi on April 28-29; address women’s meet, launch projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttar Pradesh, PM Modi, Varanasi, women's meet, launch project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/aap-rajya-sabha-mps-including-raghav-chadha-sandeep-pathak-ashok-mittal-quit-party-join-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP MPs Raghav Chadha, Sandeep Pathak, and Ashok Mittal during a press conference, at Constitution Club, in New Delhi on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:17:23.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raghav Chadha quits AAP, says 7 RS MPs, including Ashok Mittal, Sandeep Pathak will merge with BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Raghav Chadha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/upi-hits-record-highs-even-as-cash-in-circulation-touches-rs-416-trillion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/bhzqrlxw/ANI_20260424101353.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>India sees parallel surge in cash and digital payments, SBI flags "cash paradox"</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T12:08:19.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UPI hits record highs even as cash in circulation touches Rs 41.6 trillion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, SBI, UPI hits record highs, cash paradox</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/24/aap-mp-raghav-chadha-six-other-rajya-sabha-mps-exit-party-likely-to-join-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/dvdlww3p/raghav-chandha.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:51:09.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP MP Raghav Chadha, six other Rajya Sabha MPs exit party, likely to join BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Raghav Chadha joins BJP, AAP MP Raghav Chadha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/reliance-slips-ahead-of-q4-results-as-markets-tumble</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/eojfqyxt/ANI_20260424041223.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the session, the stock fell as much as 1.33 percent to Rs 1,325.15. On the NSE</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:49:14.342Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reliance slips ahead of Q4 results as markets tumble</news:title>
<news:keywords>Reliance stock down, Reliance Q4 resluts </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/aap-leader-arvind-kejriwal-shifts-to-new-residence-at-lodhi-estate-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/o9110sca/ANI_20260424111642.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:42:25.793Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal shifts to new residence at Lodhi Estate in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi, Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal, Lodhi Estate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/24/gujarat-ec-lifts-bar-on-polling-agents-with-criminal-records-congress-flags-threat-to-fair-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/y5aer99u/ElectronicvotingmachineEPS35456.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:13:42.181Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat EC lifts bar on polling agents with criminal records; Congress flags threat to fair polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, Congress, criminal record, Gujarat election commission, polling agent</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/us-envoy-charles-harder-visit-signals-fresh-push-in-indiaus-economic-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/t7isuyut/ANI_20260424104812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Special envoy Charles Harder visit underscores push for deeper US-India development partnership: Sergio Gor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:09:50.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US envoy Charles Harder visit signals fresh push in India–US economic ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, US envoy Charles Harder, India–US economic ties</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/india-records-240-gw-peak-power-demand-highest-this-summer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/f064893f-755d-43fe-8893-dd3c7ac58ff6/ANI_20240618133619.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Experts say demand could soon approach or even surpass 243.27 GW, the second-highest level ever recorded in September 2023, as heatwave conditions intensify.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T11:00:11.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India records 240 GW peak power demand, highest this summer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, IMD, Heatwave, Power demand</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Apr/24/japans-haruki-murakami-to-publish-first-new-novel-in-3-years-with-the-tale-of-kaho-in-july</loc>
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<image:caption>Japanese author Haruki Murakami attends a meeting with Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit during the Norwegian Literature Festival in Lillehammer, Norway, Thursday, June 5, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:50:09.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan’s Haruki Murakami to publish first new novel in 3 years with ‘The Tale of KAHO’ in July</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Haruki Murakami, The Tale of KAHO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/land-subsidence-in-dhanbad-destroys-21-houses-leaves-five-injured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/oshuaieh/Dhanbad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The process of relocating the affected residents to a safe location has already been initiated.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:38:07.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Land subsidence in Dhanbad destroys 21 houses, leaves five injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Dhanbad, Land Subsidence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/tehran-airport-to-resume-international-flights-saturday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/zi2eyvxa/202604193756173.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:34:44.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tehran airport to resume international flights Saturday</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, international flights, Tehrain airport, Imam Khomeini Airport</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/sensex-tumbles-nifty-breaks-key-level-rs-810-lakh-crore-wiped-out-in-three-sessions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-26/0hrq485z/ANI_20251226051940.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Sensex slipped to around the 76,900–77,000 range, shedding close to one per cent, while the Nifty 50 closed near the 24,000 mark.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:33:12.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex tumbles, Nifty breaks key level; Rs 8–10 lakh crore wiped out in three sessions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian markets closing trend, market cap loss , investor sentiment, Sensex down</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/kuwait-says-drones-coming-from-iraq-target-border-posts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2012/5/16/14/original/us_soldiers_b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A column of US Army Stryker armored vehicles cross the border from Iraq into Kuwait.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:26:33.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuwait says drones coming from Iraq target border posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Kuwait, West Asia conflict, Iran War, border posts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/24/kerala-police-registers-fir-after-coast-guard-helicopter-flies-low-sabarimala-temples-sannidhanam-area</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/g9t99v84/C_32_1_CH0343_7341924.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of the Sannidhanam at the Sabarimala temple used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:13:44.085Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala police registers FIR after Coast Guard helicopter flies low Sabarimala temple's Sannidhanam area</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/el-nino-likely-to-develop-by-may-2026-says-world-meteorological-organization</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/9pcpgfkn/ANI_20260424094330.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>El Nino likely to develop in May, says World Meteorological Organization</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:12:26.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>El Nino likely to develop by May 2026, says World Meteorological Organization</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, IMD, World Meteorological Organization, El Nino</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/beijing-pushes-back-after-trump-alleges-china-linked-shipment-to-iran</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/7d3fuw2g/ANI_20260424093435.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chinese FM rejects Trump's claim of intercepted Iranian ship as a "gift from China"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:05:30.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beijing pushes back after Trump alleges China-linked shipment to Iran</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, China, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Iranian-flagged cargo vessel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/lucknow/2026/Apr/24/11-year-old-gurukul-student-in-lucknow-beaten-to-death-manager-aide-arrested-for-murder</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/8gq8y1j7/Death.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>When the student's body reached home, his parents raised concerns after noticing several injury marks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T10:03:29.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11-year-old Gurukul student in Lucknow beaten to death; manager, aide arrested for murder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Lucknow, Nation, murder, arrested, beaten to death, gurukul student</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/24/constant-blood-pumping-could-be-a-reason-why-heart-cancer-is-rare-finds-new-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-23/4ihncd20/C_1_1_CH0219_117574712.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:54:33.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Constant blood pumping could be a reason why heart cancer is rare, finds new study </news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, heart cancer, blood pumping</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/sánchez-sidesteps-a-spain-us-dispute-at-nato-brushing-off-reported-pentagon-email</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/lie762vn/Spains-PM.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez arrives for the EU Summit in Nicosia, Cyprus, Friday, April 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:54:16.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sánchez sidesteps a Spain-US dispute at NATO, brushing off reported Pentagon email</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, United States, NATO allies, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/24/those-plotting-to-snatch-bengals-rights-mamata-launches-veiled-attack-against-bjp-day-after-phase-1-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/i1mdllq8/C_53_1_CH1540_43717812.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting during the campaign for the Assembly elections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:53:22.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Those plotting to snatch Bengal's rights': Mamata launches veiled attack against BJP day after phase-1 polls </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/its-one-battle-after-another-for-the-economy-now-west-asia-conflict-clouds-indias-growth-outlook</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/zu7titeb/ANI_20260410075509.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>If tariff-related uncertainties threatened to reduce national output in FY26, the ongoing Iran war seems to be actually dragging down economic activity as we speak.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:32:48.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'It's one battle after another for the economy': Now, West Asia conflict clouds India’s growth outlook</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, RBI, Goldman Sachs, Standard Chartered, West Asia conflict, Iran War, India's growth outlook, Moody’s Ratings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/24/death-knell-for-jungle-raj-pm-modi-claims-tmc-shaken-by-record-phase-1-turnout</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the gathering during a campaign for the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Dum Dum, North 24 Parganas district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:20:40.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Death knell for jungle raj': PM Modi claims TMC shaken by record phase 1 turnout</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/24/tn-assembly-elections-record-8515-per-cent-polling</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/9hk22iwg/p6_youth093304.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this image from April 23, a 1st time voter casts her vote along with friends at saidapet govt high school for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:15:13.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Assembly elections record 85.15 per cent polling</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/vermont-prosecutor-declines-to-charge-six-protesters-arrested-at-south-burlington-ice-raid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/8cyyznpq/Vermont-State-troopers.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vermont State troopers and federal law enforcement officials clash with demonstrators outside a house in South Burlington, Vt., on March 11, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:06:31.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vermont prosecutor declines to charge six protesters arrested at South Burlington ICE raid</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, ICE raid, Vermont prosecutor, Sarah George</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/samrat-choudhary-government-wins-trust-vote-in-bihar-assembly</loc>
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<image:caption>Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T09:05:54.028Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samrat Choudhary government wins trust vote in Bihar Assembly</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/israel-carries-out-airstrikes-in-southern-lebanon-despite-ceasefire-extension-claim</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/3u7z6ei4/ANI_20260424080109.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israel conducts airstrikes in Southern Lebanon despite ceasefire</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T08:49:18.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel carries out airstrikes in Southern Lebanon despite ceasefire extension claim</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Southern Lebanon, Israel carries out airstrikes, Hezbollah-linked sites</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/centre-advises-zee5-not-to-release-lawrence-of-punjab-cites-public-order-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>Lawrence of Punjab poster</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T08:44:54.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre advises ZEE5 not to release ‘Lawrence of Punjab’; cites public order concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, ZEE5, 'Lawrence of Punjab'</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/fm-nirmala-sitharaman-calls-for-proactive-cybersecurity-push-amid-rising-ai-threats</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/nm536u3v/ANI_20260424074636.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FM Sitharaman says Indian banks must build new defences as AI threats grow, West Asia crisis watched closely</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T08:34:36.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FM Nirmala Sitharaman calls for proactive cybersecurity push amid rising AI threats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, FM Nirmala Sitharaman, proactive cybersecurity push, AI threats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/kejriwal-shifts-to-new-government-allotted-bungalow-in-lodhi-estate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-13/c77z0qxa/KejriwalPTI123.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is seen addressing supporters after walking out of the Tihar Jail, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T08:28:47.224Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kejriwal shifts to new government allotted bungalow in Lodhi Estate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Arvind Kejriwal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/israel-prepared-to-renew-war-against-iran-awaiting-us-green-light-defence-minister-israel-katz</loc>
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<image:caption>Israel's defence minister Israel Katz.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T08:16:40.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Israel prepared to renew war against Iran, awaiting US green light': Defence Minister Israel Katz</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz, Iran War, Iran government</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/after-560-days-atop-400-foot-bsnl-tower-punjab-activist-descends-as-state-enacts-strict-anti-sacrilege-law</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/hs1rkvv9/New-Project-47.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gurjeet Singh Khalsa, centre, who had climbed a 400-foot tower, is brought down safely by the district administration, in Patiala district, Friday, April 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T08:05:23.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 560 days atop 400-foot BSNL tower, Punjab activist descends as state enacts strict anti-sacrilege law</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Punjab anti-sacrilege bill, Gurjeet Singh Khalsa</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/24/salman-khan-nayantharas-untitled-action-film-to-release-on-eid-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-31/dj3fencl/202603313728486.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nayanthara comes on board the unit of Salman Khan, Vamshi Paidipally film</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T08:03:44.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Salman Khan, Nayanthara's untitled action film to release on Eid 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Nayanthara, Actor Salman Khan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/24/sc-declines-plea-on-deletion-of-election-duty-officers-from-west-bengal-voter-list</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:58:14.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC declines plea on deletion of election duty officers from West Bengal voter list</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Supreme Court, West Bengal elections 2026, election duty officers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/iea-sees-tight-liquefied-natural-gas-markets-through-2027</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/czz0skhl/AP26084692701998.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gas prices are displayed as a man checks prices before he fills up his vehicle's gas tank at a gas station in Chicago, Wednesday, March 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:52:04.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IEA sees 'tight' liquefied natural gas markets through 2027</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Business, Liquefied natural gas, West Asia conflict, Iran War, LNG supply</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/24/saudi-arabia-appoint-georgios-donis-as-coach-ahead-of-world-cup</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/9h2jdmvz/Donis.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Georgios Donis</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:51:26.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Saudi Arabia appoint Georgios Donis as coach ahead of World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Saudi Arabia, FIFA World cup 2026, Georgios Donis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Apr/24/india-braces-for-more-heatwave-days-as-temperatures-soar-nationwide</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/rslooycv/New-Project-2026-04-24T130953.327.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/ipsuq25p/New-Project-2026-04-24T124306.977.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:42:36.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India braces for more heatwave days as temperatures soar nationwide</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, India heatwaves</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/24/arsenal-eye-return-to-top-spot-spurs-fight-for-survival</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/rb0blj8g/AP26101476872693.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Gunners, who lost 2-1 at the Etihad last weekend, can return to the top with a win or a draw at home to Newcastle, with City taking on Southampton in the FA Cup semi-finals.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:35:16.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Arsenal eye return to top spot, Spurs fight for survival</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Arsenal, Manchester City, English Premier League</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/northern-railway-to-transport-644-tonnes-of-jk-cherries-to-mumbai-in-parcel-trains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/x6ou6zmi/IMG-20260423-WA0014.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Each parcel van has a capacity of 23 tonnes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:34:23.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Northern Railway to transport 644 tonnes of J&amp;K cherries to Mumbai in parcel trains</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Northern Railways, Jammu and Kashmir cherries</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/kailash-hills-murder-accused-showed-psychopathic-traits-had-violent-past-betting-addiction-says-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/u4f2lft3/20260423184L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accused Rahul Meena being produced before court in the IRS officer’s daughter murder case, in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:28:01.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kailash Hills murder: Accused showed ‘psychopathic traits’, had violent past, betting addiction, says probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi murder, Kailash Hills murder</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/tn-political-parties-maintain-round-the-clock-vigil-at-evm-strong-rooms</loc>
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<image:caption>Police and CRPF personnel stand guard outside the sealed strong rooms at Anna University in Chennai, where the EVM control units of the South Chennai Assembly constituencies are securely stored following the elections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:21:01.222Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN parties keep round-the-clock watch on EVM strong rooms</news:title>
<news:keywords>TN EVM strong room</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/24/sanju-samson-becomes-first-csk-player-to-score-century-against-mumbai-indians-kumble-harbhajan-hail-ton</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/t3trh8dj/PTI04232026000698B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CSKs' Sanju Samson celebrates his century during an IPL 2026 T20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Thursday, April 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:15:22.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanju Samson becomes first CSK player to score century against Mumbai Indians; Kumble, Harbhajan hail ton</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, CSK, Mumbai Indians, Sanju Samson, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/no-court-can-force-minor-to-carry-pregnancy-against-her-will-says-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-10/rfpnqz42/C_1_1_CH1359_105438423.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:12:44.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No court can force minor to carry pregnancy against her will, says SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Minor pregnancy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/24/bjp-sought-to-finish-off-nitish-kumar-claims-tejashwi-yadav-in-bihar-assembly</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/n0q5hqef/202604183753671.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tejashwi Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:11:22.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP sought to 'finish off' Nitish Kumar, claims Tejashwi Yadav in Bihar Assembly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/tn-deputy-cm-udhayanidhi-stalin-heads-overseas-with-family-post-polling-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/hzh71vm6/ANI_20260424063347.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TamIl Nadu Depy CM Udhyanidhi Stalin flies abroad with family</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:04:44.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Deputy CM Udhayanidhi Stalin heads overseas with family post polling day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dubai, overseas trip, Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/sc-orders-up-dgp-to-set-up-sit-in-ghaziabad-minor-rape-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T07:03:44.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC orders UP DGP to set up SIT in Ghaziabad minor rape-murder case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, Ghaziabad rape and murder, UP SIT</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/24/bcb-revokes-mustafizur-rahmans-noc-for-psl-2026-after-medical-assessment</loc>
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<image:caption>Bangladesh's Mustafizur Rahman (2L) celebrates with teammates after taking the wicket of New Zealand's Will O’Rourke during the third ODI cricket match between Bangladesh and New Zealand on April 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>South Korea's Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>(from top clockwise) Anurag Kashyap, poster of Dug Dug, Vikramaditya MOtwane, Nikkhil Advani and Vasan Bala</image:caption>
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<image:caption>(from left) Akshay Kumar, a still from the video and Vidya Balan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>First look of Dileep's Neekkam</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kalamkaval director Jithin K Jose, Jayasurya, Mayan - Chapter 1 producer Rajeev Govindan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T06:37:45.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jayasurya’s next film with Kalamkaval director Jithin K Jose titled Mayan - Chapter 1</news:title>
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<image:caption>Prithviraj Sukumaran in Khalifa</image:caption>
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<news:title>Prithviraj Sukumaran breaks silence on Khalifa delay rumours with major release update and striking new look</news:title>
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<image:caption>Madhuvidhu Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:title>Madhuvidhu Movie Review: A fun romantic comedy short on emotional weight</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image of gun used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A viral video showing a fire engine being used to dislodge a pet parrot from a treetop has left the district administration red-faced, with the opposition alleging a “misuse of power”.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah speaks during the Budget session of J&amp;K Assembly, in Jammu.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Italy players react during a penalty shootout during the World Cup qualifying playoff final soccer match between Bosnia and Italy in Zenica, Bosnia, Tuesday, March 31, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Italy dismisses replacing Iran at the World Cup after suggestion by Trump official</news:title>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:title>No trace of youth who fell into stream in J&amp;K’s Ramban after cow vigilantes’ assault; four arrested</news:title>
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<image:caption>Cargo containers are stacked on a cargo ship moving through the Panama Canal, at sunrise in Panama City, Wednesday, March 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T06:15:06.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Businesses dole out up to $4 million to cross Panama Canal during Strait of Hormuz chokehold</news:title>
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<image:caption>Maggie Gyllenhaal attends the 'The Bride!' world premiere at Cineworld Leicester Square, in London, Britain, February 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>American actor-director Maggie Gyllenhaal to head Venice Film Festival competition jury</news:title>
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<image:caption>Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael': Kat Graham confirms Diana Ross role cut due to "legal considerations"</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kat Graham’s role as Diana Ross cut from Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ due to legal issues</news:title>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera</image:caption>
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<news:title>Gauhati HC rejects Pawan Khera's anticipatory bail plea in FIR by Assam CM's wife</news:title>
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<image:caption>This image from the FIFA Resale/Exchange Marketplace website, Thursday, April 23, 2026, shows the resale asking price for a ticket to the World Cup final soccer match on Sunday, July 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T06:02:19.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four tickets to World Cup final are listed on FIFA's resale site for more than $2 million</news:title>
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<image:caption>Indian Railways to run 18,262 summer special train trips to ease rush, improve connectivity</image:caption>
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<news:title>Indian Railways to run 18,262 summer special trains to ease travel rush</news:title>
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<image:caption>Woman confronts BJP protesters in Mumbai’s Worli; video of the incident goes viral</image:caption>
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<news:title>Complaint filed against woman who confronted Maharashtra minister over BJP rally traffic jam</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:58:01.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan military kills 22 militants in northwest clashes, child dead in crossfire</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/pope-urges-us-and-iran-to-return-to-peace-talks-condemns-capital-punishment</loc>
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<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV arrives to celebrate the Holy mass at the Malabo stadium, in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, Thursday, April 23, 2026, on the last day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:53:32.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope urges US and Iran to return to peace talks, condemns capital punishment</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/kharge-extends-greetings-on-panchayati-raj-day-reaffirms-commitment-to-gram-swaraj</loc>
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<image:caption>Mallikarjun Kharge greets citizens on Panchayati Raj Day, says Congress committed to strengthening spirit of Gram Swaraj</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kharge extends greetings on Panchayati Raj Day, reaffirms commitment to Gram Swaraj</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/why-the-european-unions-wartime-loan-is-a-vital-lifeline-for-cash-strapped-ukraine</loc>
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<image:caption>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy attends the EU Summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, Thursday, April 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:39:52.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why the European Union's wartime loan is a vital lifeline for cash-strapped Ukraine</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/over-12-million-travelled-from-region-as-india-issues-fresh-iran-advisory</loc>
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<image:caption>Indian embassy in Iran urges citizens to avoid travel "whether by air or land"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:39:22.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 1.2 million travelled from region as India issues fresh Iran advisory</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/iran-hits-back-at-trumps-hellhole-remark-on-india-china-calls-them-cradles-of-civilisation</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump listens in the Oval Office of the White House, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:35:11.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran hits back at Trump's 'hellhole' remark on India, China; calls them 'cradles of civilisation'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/army-chief-upendra-dwivedi-inducted-into-us-army-war-college-international-hall-of-fame</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi during his visit to the US Army War College in Pennsylvania, where he was inducted into the International Hall of Fame</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:34:46.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army chief Upendra Dwivedi inducted into US Army War College International Hall of Fame</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/andhras-chittoor-plans-to-raise-green-cover-to-50-by-2047</loc>
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<image:caption>Representatuive Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:34:07.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Chittoor plans to raise green cover to 50% by 2047</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/24/last-gasp-backheel-goal-sends-stuttgart-past-freiburg-to-german-cup-final-against-bayern-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Stuttgart's Tiago Tomas, center, scores the winning goal during a German Cup semifinal soccer match between VfB Stuttgart and SC Freiburg, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Stuttgart, Germany.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:29:11.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Last-gasp backheel goal sends Stuttgart past Freiburg to German Cup final against Bayern</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Stuttgart, German Cup final</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/tgsrtc-employee-attempts-suicide-in-warangal-condition-stable-after-treatment</loc>
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<image:caption>Varikolu Ravindar, admitted at MGM Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:29:03.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGSRTC employee attempts suicide in Warangal, condition stable after treatment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, suicide, TGSRTC employees</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/severly-wounded-mojtaba-khamenei-delegates-power-to-generals-as-military-junta-takes-control-of-iran-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-04/1zro67xk/Mojtaba-Khamenei.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mojtaba Khamenei, centre, then a senior cleric and adviser to Iran’s leadership, attends the annual Quds rally in Tehran, Iran, in May 2019. He has since emerged as Iran’s supreme leader</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:21:02.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Severly wounded Mojtaba Khamenei delegates power to generals as military takes control of Iran: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mojtaba Khamenei, US-Iran ceasefire, Iranian leadership</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/price-volatility-pest-jolts-andhras-eluru-district-aqua-farmers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/ae09u6ln/godavari52304chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shrimp affected by White Spot Syndrome displayed by a farmer in Lanka villages of Eluru district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:17:00.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Price volatility, pest  jolts Andhra's Eluru district aqua farmers</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/24/air-quality-sensors-may-not-be-accurate</loc>
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<image:caption>Logo of 'CSTEP' used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:08:40.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air quality sensors may not be accurate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, CSTEP, Air quality sensors</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/ap-farmers-concerned-over-delay-in-canal-maintenance-works-in-godavari-districts</loc>
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<image:caption>The proposed works include desilting of irrigation and drainage canals, repair of sluices and shutters, and construction of protective embankments.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:06:07.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP farmers concerned over delay in canal maintenance works in Godavari districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Godavari, Andhra Farmers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/24/not-much-difference-dmk-cites-sir-for-tamil-nadus-historic-8469-voter-turnout</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:04:45.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Not much difference': DMK cites SIR for Tamil Nadu's historic 84.69% voter turnout</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/24/oscar-winning-godfather-production-designer-dean-tavoularis-dies-at-93</loc>
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<image:caption>Oscar-winning production designer Dean Tavoularis</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T05:00:10.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oscar-winning 'Godfather' production designer Dean Tavoularis dies at 93</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/24/students-across-karnataka-register-on-eve-of-cet-but-allowed-to-write</loc>
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<image:caption>Students appearing for CET get scanned before entering the exam hall at the PU College in Seshadripuram on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:52:23.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students across Karnataka register on eve of CET, but allowed to write </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Common Entrance Test</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/24/beware-imposters-send-messages-as-gba-chiefs-seek-cash-from-babus</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:49:52.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beware! Imposters send messages as GBA chiefs, seek cash from babus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/24/youth-stabbed-to-death-in-keralas-kattakada-two-detained</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/5xjmax8m/202511243585064.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:42:17.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth stabbed to death in Kerala's Kattakada, two detained</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, two detained, Youth stabbed to death</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/markets-tumble-early-as-oil-surge-foreign-fund-outflows-weigh-on-sentiment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/gofhu9nb/newindianexpress2026-04-02k5j55hlaStock-Market-Decline.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:41:16.311Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Markets tumble early as oil surge, foreign fund outflows weigh on sentiment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Stock market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/peaceful-voting-day-in-tamil-nadu-marred-by-stray-incidents-of-violence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/ql017hcy/New-Project-2026-04-24T100647.903.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DMK supporters in a heated argument with the police following allegations of TVK agents campaigning outside a polling booth in Kolathur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:37:49.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Peaceful voting day in Tamil Nadu marred by stray incidents of violence</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/various-party-workers-object-to-security-personnel-using-whistles-at-polling-booths-across-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:caption>Former DMK MLA P Kamaraj confronted the police personnel over the use of a whistle, symbol of TVK, inside the polling station at Krishnarayapuram in Karur, leading to a brief verbal altercation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:34:40.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Various party workers object to security personnel using whistles at polling booths across Tamil Nadu</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/trump-says-lebanon-and-israel-agree-to-extend-israel-hezbollah-ceasefire-by-three-weeks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/7mv3m967/AP26113802116331.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From left, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Yechiel Leiter, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh Moawad, U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michel Issa, listen to President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office at the White House, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:33:10.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says Lebanon and Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by three weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/24/warner-bros-shareholders-approve-paramounts-81-billion-takeover-of-the-hollywood-giant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/e2lkxcc3/AP26103501625824-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Paramount Pictures water tower is seen in Los Angeles, Dec. 18, 2025, with the Hollywood sign in the distance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:31:16.281Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warner Bros shareholders approve Paramount's $81 billion takeover of the Hollywood giant</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Business, Paramount, Warner-Paramount</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/madras-hc-directs-tn-govt-to-sanction-rs-30-lakh-loan-to-student-pursuing-mbbs-abroad</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/ppcx1f9d/ANI_20250125050029.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The judge ordered the respondent authorities to disburse the Rs 30-lakh loan to the petitioner within 15 days from the date of the order.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:30:31.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC directs TN govt to sanction Rs 30 lakh loan to student pursuing MBBS abroad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Minority students, Madras High Court​, Minorities Welfare Guide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/tvk-chief-vijay-seeks-two-hour-poll-extension-over-transport-woes-eci-rejects-request</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/8w0g8htd/New-Project-2026-04-24T095640.267.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay shows his ink-marked finger after casting a vote in the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections at a polling station in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:27:45.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK chief Vijay seeks two-hour poll extension over transport woes; ECI rejects request</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, TVK chief Vijay, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/bihar-cm-samrat-choudhary-to-seek-trust-vote-in-assembly-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/yjh31a6n/C_53_1_CH1506_43649632.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:24:52.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary to seek trust vote in Assembly today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bihar, Bihar Assembly, trust vote, Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/haunted-by-sickle-attack-nanguneri-residents-boycott-tn-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/qkantcwk/Haunted.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polling remained minimal in Perumpathu village as only two votes were cast out of the total 969 voters on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:22:49.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haunted by sickle attack, Nanguneri residents boycott TN polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Nanguneri sickle attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/ask-your-conscience-madras-hc-slams-police-over-misuse-of-staff-calls-for-abolition-of-orderly-system</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:20:44.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Ask your conscience': Madras HC slams police over misuse of staff, calls for abolition of 'orderly system'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, police officials</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/24/rupee-slips-24-paise-to-9425-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2016/12/1/original/India_currency_2000_AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:20:22.082Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee slips 24 paise to 94.25 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/dalits-boycott-polls-in-vengaivayal-hoist-black-flags-over-2022-water-contamination-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/r0qj7nv9/p6-vengaivayal093253.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People of Vengaivayal host a black flag and boycott the election in the Pudukkottai district on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:18:24.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalits boycott polls in Vengaivayal, hoist black flags over 2022 water contamination case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, polls boycotted</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/coimbatore-records-8464-voter-turnout-in-ten-constituencies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/c6j0b23l/jpolling232304chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:13:47.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore records 84.64% voter turnout in ten constituencies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, voter turnout, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/india-faces-cyber-fraud-surge-experts-call-for-robust-identity-security-and-ai-solutions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/ugfqkiyw/202604093741303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:13:10.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India faces cyber fraud surge: Experts call for robust identity security and AI solutions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Cyber fraud, AI solutions</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/ipac-co-founder-vinesh-chandel-moves-delhi-court-for-bail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/pvr9vgpm/Vinesh-Chandel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Monday arrested Vinesh Chandel, co-founder and director of political consultancy firm I-PAC, in a money-laundering case.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:11:15.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPAC co-founder Vinesh Chandel moves Delhi court for bail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/tiruppur-88-year-old-woman-casts-tendered-vote-after-someone-else-cast-vote-in-her-name</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/1w1x4aip/election.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:10:25.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruppur: 88-year-old woman casts tendered vote after someone else cast vote in her name</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, tendered vote</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/mcd-orders-time-bound-survey-of-residential-premises-used-for-commercial-activity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/9/14/original/MCD.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Municipal Corporation of Delhi building.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:09:27.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD orders time-bound survey of residential premises used for commercial activity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/i-committed-a-mistake-kailash-hills-rape-and-murder-accused-pleads-guilty-robbery-main-motive</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/ytkega65/New-Project-45.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accused Rahul Meena being brought to Amar Colony Police Station in the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officer’s daughter murder case in Delhi, in New Delhi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/3ul4h7gd/Screenshot-2026-04-24-014742.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:07:33.643Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I committed a mistake: Kailash Hills rape and murder accused pleads guilty; robbery main motive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/du-open-learning-teachers-allege-harassment-seek-vcs-intervention-against-sol-director</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-18/6i3ngpx3/d-univ113947.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The University of Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:06:57.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DU Open Learning teachers allege harassment, seek VC’s intervention against SOL director</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi University, School of Open Learning</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/ajjoor-villagers-in-ooty-boycott-polls-over-land-issues-later-vote-nota-to-protest-official-apathy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/txb0789b/1-1-nilgiris12304cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People of Ajjoor in the Ooty assembly constituency, in the Nilgiris district, boycotted the Tamil Nadu assembly election on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:06:05.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ajjoor villagers in Ooty boycott polls over land issues, later vote NOTA to protest official apathy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Ooty Assembly constituency, Nilgiris district administration</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/tvks-dual-voter-base-in-gobichettipalayam-may-pose-a-threat-to-dmk-and-aiadmk</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/ofbscl3y/Screenshot-2026-04-24-093018.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK leader and candidate from Gopichettipalayam constituency, KA Sengottaiyan casts his vote and shows his inked finger, at a polling station in Erode.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:01:37.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK's dual voter base in Gobichettipalayam may pose a threat to DMK and AIADMK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, TVK chief coordinator K A Sengottaiyan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/sustained-efforts-by-delhi-govt-led-to-reduction-in-drunken-driving-incidents-minister-pankaj-singh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/26/original/Accusedxz-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:01:34.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sustained efforts by Delhi govt led to reduction in drunken driving incidents: Minister Pankaj Singh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Minister Pankaj Singh, drunken driving cases</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/delhi-hc-raps-cops-over-illegal-detention-says-torture-no-means-of-interrogation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-06/dukep7eg/New-Project-2025-07-06T074232.033.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T04:00:18.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC raps cops over ‘illegal detention’, says torture no means of interrogation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/25-yrs-20-hearings-and-another-extension-delhi-hc-plea-flags-delay-in-dcpcr-chairperson-appointment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/832tuxyv/dcpcr103551.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Commission for Protection of Child Rights</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/ienvcqta/Screenshot-2026-04-24-014804.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:56:44.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2.5 yrs, 20 hearings and another extension: Delhi HC plea flags delay in DCPCR chairperson appointment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/delhi-to-have-two-ai-centres-cater-to-100-start-ups</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/k4wjbulk/Pankaj-Singh-jpg.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi IT Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:56:33.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi to have two AI centres, cater to 100 start-ups</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, AI centres</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/erode-clocks-9009-voter-turnout-amid-sweltering-heat-surpassing-2021-voting-levels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/2xk3ndzj/page1-lead-pic-local095209.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:55:20.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Erode clocks 90.09% voter turnout amid sweltering heat, surpassing 2021 voting levels</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, summer heat, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/delhi-cm-rekha-gupta-conducts-surprise-inspection-of-aruna-asaf-ali-hospital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/iksnwkg9/HGmdT32bsAAuEa0.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the visit, several elderly patients told her that they had been standing in queues since 8 am without being attended to.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:55:01.465Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi CM Rekha Gupta conducts surprise inspection of Aruna Asaf Ali Hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/delhi-police-nab-bihar-man-after-40-years-on-run-for-killing-wife-over-extramarital-affair</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/9bbp1lbt/40-years-on-the.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused, Chandra Shekhar Prasad, a native of Nalanda in Bihar, had been on the run since the incident, frequently changing locations across Punjab, Bihar, Haryana and Delhi to evade arrest</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:52:44.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi police nab Bihar man after 40 years on run for killing wife over ‘extramarital affair’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Murder convict</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/tiruppur-district-records-8828-voter-turnout</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/a0tm1xae/whatsapp-image-2026-04-23-at-94850-pm095304.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:50:24.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruppur district records 88.28% voter turnout</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tiruppur district, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/24/parched-bengaluru-lakes-leave-fauna-high-and-dry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/8ahjupkc/Parched-city-lakes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 29-acre Ullal Lake in West City Corporation is almost dry.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:49:43.349Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parched Bengaluru lakes leave fauna high and dry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Parched lakes</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/24/two-delivery-boys-arrested-for-harassing-woman-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/2544mrz4/2-delivery-boys.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Screen grab of the incident from a video posted on Instagram.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:48:32.372Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two delivery boys arrested for harassing woman in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Delivery boys, harassing</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/24/three-held-for-stealing-modules-wire-from-bsnl-pillars-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.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>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:47:16.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held for stealing modules, wire from BSNL pillars in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, stealing, copper cables, BSNL pillars</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/thenis-small-booth-makes-it-big-vellimalai-records-100-turnout-with-all-five-voting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/o7hrhz2i/New-Project-2026-04-24T091434.722.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission (EC) officials hailed it as a “feather in the cap” for India’s democratic process.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:46:22.250Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Theni's small booth makes it big: Vellimalai records 100% turnout with all five voting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, polling booth, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, wild animals threat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/delhi-begins-online-regularisation-of-unauthorised-colonies-from-april-24</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/q02kxknh/Delhi-begins.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to officials, property owners in 1,521 identified unauthorised colonies can log on to the SWAGAM portal to apply for registration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:45:42.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi begins online regularisation of unauthorised colonies from April 24</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/24/hoysala-patrol-police-saves-cabbie-who-downed-poison-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>A police officer said that timely intervention and swift response of the patrol team played a crucial role in saving the man’s life.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:45:25.526Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hoysala patrol police saves cabbie who downed poison in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Cabbie, Hoysala patrol police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/tgsrtc-driver-succumbs-to-burns-after-self-immolation-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/516zfno3/New-Project-44.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The mortal remains of TGSRTC driver K. Shankar Goud reach his native village Muthojipet in Narsampet Mandal early Friday morning.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Goud had doused himself in petrol and set himself on fire in full view of his colleagues.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:45:20.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGSRTC driver succumbs to burns after self-immolation amid employee strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TGSRTC strike</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/bjp-congress-file-nominations-for-mcd-mayor-deputy-posts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/d7305ipf/BJP-Cong.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Candidates of the BJP during nomination filing on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:43:10.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP, Congress file nominations for MCD mayor, deputy posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/24/social-media-influencer-blackmails-clinic-owner-in-bengaluru-probe-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/pywovv0j/Blackmail.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sadhana eventually grew close to him, and allegedly obtained Karthik’s private conversations, personal photos and videos. Karthik said she also secretly recorded his private videos during their meetings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:42:37.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Social media influencer blackmails clinic owner in Bengaluru, probe on</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, blackmail, social media influencer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/delhi-hc-tells-social-media-platforms-to-remove-videos-from-kejriwals-april-13-hearing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-23/qa4h7ekg/Arvind-kejriwal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:40:46.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC tells social media platforms to remove videos from Kejriwal's April 13 hearing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi High Court, AAP Arvind Kejriwal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/election-officer-in-tns-tiruchy-taken-off-duty-over-lapse-in-assisting-elderly-voter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/qd2fy1f8/New-Project-2026-04-24T090912.330.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rathnam said she did not know which button was pressed, and her grandson had encouraged her to vote for a particular party.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:40:32.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Election officer in TN's Tiruchy taken off duty over lapse in assisting elderly voter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, elderly voter</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/fuel-supply-stable-in-karnataka-no-need-to-panic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/8rqb3jlz/Fuel-supply.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:36:33.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Fuel supply stable in Karnataka, no need to panic’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, LPG cylinders, West Asia conflict, fuel supply</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/delhi-flood-control-dept-crosses-57-per-cent-desilting-target</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/83xhu0zo/P_4325955248.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People wade through the flooded water of the Yamuna River at Yamuna Bazar in New Delhi, India, 19 August 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:36:18.508Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi flood control dept crosses 57 per cent desilting target</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi floods, Delhi  flood control department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/tn-polls-officials-cops-electorate-brave-hot-humid-weather-to-fulfil-call-of-duty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/ft6d97vf/Officials-cops.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voters queue up outside a polling booth in Tirukkattuppalli, Thanjavur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:34:30.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN polls: Officials, cops, electorate brave hot, humid weather to fulfil call of duty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, summer heat, Humidity, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/two-ias-officers-accused-of-seeking-15-per-cent-cut-in-garbage-tenders-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/staun1tt/Commission.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:32:14.279Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two IAS officers accused of seeking 15 per cent cut in garbage tenders in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, IAS officers, garbage tenders</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/delhis-elevated-ring-road-project-gathers-pace-dpr-complete-for-six-phases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/cbc561b3-84dd-4771-bcc6-5d09d417f82f/ANI_20240314232031.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IMAGE USED FOR REPRESENTATION</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:32:05.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi's elevated ring road project gathers pace, DPR complete for six phases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, elevated ring road project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/24/freed-from-bonded-labour-in-2019-cuddalore-sisters-vote-for-first-time</loc>
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<image:caption>P Amsavalli (L) and her sister Usha, after casting votes for the first time.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:31:04.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Freed from bonded labour in 2019, Cuddalore sisters vote for first time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, bonded labour, first-time voters, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/autopsy-confirms-strangulation-after-assault-in-delhi-upsc-aspirants-rape-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/3r6u5dnr/Death-due-to-strangulation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused, Rahul Meena, was seen exiting the building, holding his phone to his ear, appearing to be in conversation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:29:07.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Autopsy confirms strangulation after assault in Delhi UPSC aspirant's rape-murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/hc-allows-probe-bars-action-on-ailapur-committee-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-04/a2ryjpzd/HC-notice-to-govt-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:28:48.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HC allows probe, bars action on Ailapur committee report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/betting-row-karnataka-hc-stays-order-on-fir-against-dr-g-parameshwara-tumakuru-dc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/2dfoadz4/Karnataka_Home_Minister_Dr_G_Parameshwara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:28:30.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Betting row: Karnataka HC stays order on FIR against Dr G Parameshwara, Tumakuru DC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara, Betting row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/karnataka-government-shouldnt-oblige-liquor-lobby-suresh-kumar-writes-to-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-08/j28of8ct/Suresh%20Kumar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior BJP leader Suresh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:27:07.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka government shouldn’t oblige liquor lobby: Suresh Kumar writes to CM Siddaramaiah </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/24/ghmc-launches-e-waste-ecosystem-with-drop-boxes-doorstep-pickup-soon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/z3pt9fbz/New-Project-43.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>GHMC said it has been conducting e-waste collection drives and awareness programmes since January this year, but is now moving towards a self-sustaining system.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:25:55.297Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GHMC launches e-waste ecosystem with drop-boxes; doorstep pickup soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/minister-somanna-says-cm-siddaramaiahs-ideology-no-longer-visible</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-04/9z1lr7yu/P_3757531452.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister of State for Jal Shakti, V. Somanna</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:25:12.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Somanna says CM Siddaramaiah’s ideology no longer visible </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Shakti V Somanna</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/parandur-returns-to-polling-booths-after-skipping-ls-election</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/jhqjoqwt/Parandur-returns.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of Ekanapuram in Kancheepuram district, who have been opposing the greenfield airport project, after casting their votes on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:24:46.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parandur returns to polling booths after skipping LS election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Parandur airport, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/24/hc-pulls-up-ghmc-over-inaction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/1apg33yn/New-Project-42.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:23:38.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HC pulls up GHMC over inaction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/bjp-leaders-in-karnataka-seek-mallikarjun-kharges-apology-for-remarks-against-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/5fx0jfin/BJP-seeks-Kharge’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leaders protrest against All-India Congress Committee president Mallikarjun Kharge for his recent remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/wi5qc0h6/BJP.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:23:09.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP leaders in Karnataka seek Mallikarjun Kharge’s apology for remarks against PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/24/53-inmates-vote-at-special-booth-in-kilpauk-institute-of-mental-health</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/hdymgujd/relectionstory62304chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Inmates of Government Institute of Mental Health, Kilpauk casting their vote at a special booth set up in the campus.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:21:33.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>53 inmates vote at special booth in Kilpauk Institute of Mental Health</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Government Institute of Mental Health, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/nalgonda-sets-record-procures-191-lakh-quintals-of-paddy-in-a-single-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/gv8c086j/procurement.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers load paddy purchased from farmers into a lorry at Tippalammagudem village in Nalgonda district</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:20:10.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nalgonda sets record, procures 1.91 lakh quintals of paddy in a single day</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/ponguleti-launches-praja-darbar-in-palair</loc>
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<image:caption>Ponguleti Srinivasa Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:19:27.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ponguleti launches Praja Darbar in Palair </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/karnataka-boots-government-hospitals-for-ortho-surgeries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/fr4lh0o5/Knee-replacement-surgery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:19:19.677Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka boots government hospitals for ortho surgeries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Total Knee Replacement, ortho surgeries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/8377-voters-turn-up-at-polling-booths-in-tiruvallur-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/yko5vq7e/voters-turn.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>So special an outing: The dog has no part to play in the poll process, but the disabled voters took him along when they came to vote at Dr Ambedkar Government Arts College in Vyasarpadi.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/1jsx9nw6/Screenshot-2026-04-24-021614.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:16:58.577Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Hand of help: Elderly voters share a light moment with volunteers at a polling station in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:14:38.367Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>83.73% voter turnout as Chennai casts the die</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/cat-invokes-next-below-rule-orders-pay-parity-to-ex-ips-officer</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:14:27.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CAT invokes Next Below Rule, orders pay parity to ex-IPS officer</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/24/nhrc-gives-odisha-govt-two-weeks-to-resolve-cmc-ward-no-56-issues-warns-action</loc>
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<image:caption>Cuttack Municipal Corporation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:12:18.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC gives Odisha govt two weeks to resolve CMC ward no 56 issues, warns action</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/telangana-high-court-seeks-clarity-on-urea-supply-farmer-access-across-state</loc>
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<image:caption>A farmer sprays urea in his field</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:12:15.330Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana High Court seeks clarity on urea supply, farmer access across state</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/one-year-of-hard-work-got-record-sslc-results-minister-madhu-bangarappa</loc>
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<image:caption>Educationist Vasudeva Bhat congratulates Manaswini Pradeep of Vijaya Vittala School, Mysuru, for scoring 624/625.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:11:42.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One year of hard work got record SSLC results: Minister Madhu Bangarappa</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/brs-social-media-coordinator-manne-krishank-among-8-arrested-in-assault-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/ksu8q295/New-Project-41.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The arrest follows registration of a case based on a complaint by Gundamalla Rajendra Kumar, a TPCC social media coordinator</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:10:40.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS social media coordinator Manne Krishank among 8 arrested in assault case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/24/bhubaneswars-worst-traffic-jam-in-history-catches-police-unprepared-apathetic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/jzbw9s68/Capital’s-‘worst-traffic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An ambulance stuck on NH-16 at Palasuni following a massive traffic jam after a truck caught fire on Palasuni overbridge in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:10:10.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar’s ‘worst traffic jam in history’ catches police unprepared, apathetic </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/vote-not-for-sale-notice-outside-houses-in-karur-tiruchy-grabs-eyeballs</loc>
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<image:caption>A notice in front of a house in Karur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:09:56.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Vote not for sale' notice outside houses in Karur, Tiruchy grabs eyeballs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Cash for vote, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/odisha-govt-to-fast-track-four-corridors-to-ease-traffic-minister-prithiviraj-harichandan</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha Minister for Works Prithiviraj Harichandan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:08:55.105Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt to fast-track four corridors to ease traffic: Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/sslc-results-record-pass-percentage-at-941-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/v8rxjdmc/SSLC-results.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru’s Dhanush Sudhir Mysore celebrates with his family his perfect score of 625, on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:08:20.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SSLC results: Record pass percentage at 94.1 in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, SSLC results, Karnataka SSLC results</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/tpcc-chief-mahesh-kumar-goud-meets-rahul-gandhi-discusses-party-affairs</loc>
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<image:caption>TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:06:00.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TPCC chief Mahesh Kumar Goud meets Rahul Gandhi, discusses party affairs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/35-peacocks-found-dead-in-karnatakas-tumakuru</loc>
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<image:caption>Samples were sent to Bengaluru to ascertain the cause of death</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:05:47.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>35 peacocks found dead in Karnataka's Tumakuru</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/vijay-supporters-turn-up-in-khaki-and-white-in-tiruchy-east-constituency-give-first-day-first-show-feel</loc>
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<image:caption>Young voters turn heads in white-and-khaki outfits inspired by Vijay as they arrive to cast their votes in Tiruchy (East).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:05:32.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay supporters turn up in khaki and white in Tiruchy East constituency, give first-day first-show feel</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/no-guvs-nod-yet-azhar-may-resign-as-minister-from-telangana-cabinet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/11/6/original/AZHAR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Md Azharuddin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:04:06.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No guv’s nod yet, Azhar may resign as minister from Telangana cabinet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/24/rights-panel-steps-in-to-ensure-pool-access-for-iranian-student</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala Human Rights Commission logo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:02:26.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rights panel steps in to ensure pool access for Iranian student</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Human Rights Commission</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/odisha-sizzles-as-24-places-cross-40-degree-celsius-heatwave-alert-till-april-25</loc>
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<image:caption>Men, triple riding a bike, cover their face with a towel to escape the intense heat conditions, near Patia in Bhubaneswar on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:02:20.212Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha sizzles as 24 places cross 40 degree celsius; heatwave alert till April 25</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/sslc-results-three-government-schoolgirls-score-over-600-in-karnataka-bring-hope-to-kin</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:02:07.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SSLC results: Three government schoolgirls score over 600 in Karnataka, bring hope to kin</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/24/mahila-congress-protests-delay-in-womens-reservation</loc>
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<image:caption>Mahila Congress members stage protest over delay in implementing women’s reservation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T03:00:53.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahila Congress protests delay in women’s reservation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/24/gap-in-the-sky-karakulam-bids-adieu-to-100-yr-old-banyan-tree</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:59:53.623Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gap in the sky; Karakulam bids adieu to 100-yr-old banyan tree</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/24/sir-help-desk-launched-at-telangana-high-court-for-voter-mapping-under-ghmc-drive</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:58:36.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR help desk launched at Telangana High Court for voter mapping under GHMC drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/odisha-steps-up-rooftop-solar-game-with-84888-installations-targets-3-lakh-houses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/ok1dcwhc/State-steps.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief secretary Anu Garg chairing the board meeting of TP discoms at Lok Seva Bhawan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:58:27.263Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha steps up rooftop solar game with 84,888 installations, targets 3 Lakh houses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, rooftop solar installations</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/chennai-gridlock-chokes-voters-heading-home-commuters-stranded</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/8uy4qf65/jam22304chn092302.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The traffic pile-up started around 9 pm on Wednesday and lasted until 1 pm on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:57:12.911Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai gridlock chokes voters heading home, commuters stranded</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/24/over-50-taken-ill-after-eating-food-at-community-feast-in-odishas-banki-village</loc>
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<image:caption>The affected persons undergoing treatment at Kalapathar PHC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:55:38.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 50 taken ill after eating food at community feast in Odisha's Banki village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Food poisoning incident, Banki village</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/24/hyderabad-constable-caught-on-cctv-thrashing-man-in-tolichowki</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/xdhxn7x0/Screenshot-176.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Hyderabad police official said the man did not lodge a complaint against the constable, and neither he nor his family members approached the police.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:54:47.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad constable caught on CCTV thrashing man in Tolichowki</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/ministers-zameer-ahmed-khan-satish-meet-discuss-action-against-congress-muslim-leaders</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan (L) Minister Satish Jarkiholi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:53:59.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ministers Zameer Ahmed Khan, Satish meet, discuss action against Congress Muslim leaders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Minister Zameer Ahmed Khan, Minister Satish Jarkiholi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/24/14-habitual-offenders-detained-under-kaapa-in-past-three-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/hpa8h8g1/itual.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:53:45.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>14 habitual offenders detained under KAAPA in past three months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kaapa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/24/hyderabad-raids-bust-tea-adulteration-racket-10-held-45-tonnes-seized-across-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/p3s7rzi5/crackdown.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:51:33.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad raids bust tea adulteration racket, 10 held, 4.5 tonnes seized across city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/24/ed-investigation-into-sabarimala-gold-theft-case-losing-momentum</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/jfjmoyef/ED-investigation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabarimala</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:51:17.880Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED investigation into Sabarimala gold theft case losing momentum</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala, Sabarimala gold case, ED investigation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/business-eminence-awards-cm-mohan-charan-majhi-felicitates-18-entrepreneurs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/84qrpnqp/Biz-Eminence.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi congratulated the entrepreneurs and said the recognition is not merely a celebration of success, but a tribute to courage, struggle, confidence, dedication</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:50:46.246Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Business Eminence Awards: CM Mohan Charan Majhi felicitates 18 entrepreneurs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Business Eminence Awards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/proposed-lb-nagarhayathnagar-double-decker-corridor-to-ease-nh-65-congestion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-11/fdar6yus/C_23_1_CH0065_3059196.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The project, estimated at Rs 941 crore, is expected to decongest one of the city’s busiest stretches. The state government has expressed willingness to contribute Rs 200 crore as its share.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:49:52.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Proposed LB Nagar–Hayathnagar double-decker corridor to ease NH-65 congestion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/democratic-ritual-kaani-tribespeople-undertake-20-km-trek-to-cast-votes-in-tn-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/n9i8bh0j/kani-tribe091914.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Kaani tribal woman casting her vote on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:47:51.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Democratic ritual: Kaani tribespeople 
undertake 20-km trek to cast votes in TN polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Western Ghats, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Kaani tribals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/24/congress-poll-strategist-kanugolu-projects-80-plus-seats-for-udf</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/5/original/Sunil_Kanugolu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poll strategist Sunil Kanugolu</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:46:35.788Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress poll strategist Kanugolu projects 80 plus seats for UDF</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Elections, Kerala Elections 2026, Congress poll strategist Kanugolu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/niece-nephew-held-as-conspirators-in-realtors-abduction-murder-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/i3iianrp/202506173430561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:46:23.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Niece, nephew held as conspirators in realtor’s abduction &amp; murder in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, realtor's murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/now-sslc-ranking-gap-between-dakshina-kannada-kalaburagi-sparks-political-row</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-10/g4u4wctx/ANI_20260122044610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka IT/BT Minister Priyank Kharge.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:44:38.318Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Now, SSLC ranking gap between Dakshina Kannada &amp; Kalaburagi sparks political row</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka SSLC exam, Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/two-sub-inspectors-suspended-in-warangal-over-misconduct-corruption-charges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/cc192896-1a73-490f-98fe-fbed42e032ad/SUSPENDED.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:43:29.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two sub-inspectors suspended in Warangal over misconduct, corruption charges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/24/103-more-body-parts-recovered-from-blast-site-at-thrissurs-mundathicode-dna-results-expected-in-two-days</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/33h6wz6n/103-more-body-parts-recovered.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A team of about 60 cops during the extensive search in and around the blast site at Mundathicode on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:42:58.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>103 more body parts recovered from blast site at Thrissur's Mundathicode; DNA results expected in two days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Mundathikode firecracker manufacturing unit, Thrissur fireworks blast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/delay-in-getting-voter-id-deprives-five-rescued-labourers-their-right-to-vote-in-tamil-nadu-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/880nymhw/Voter-ID.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The family of rescued bonded labourers from Pulipatti near Melur, Madurai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:42:48.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delay in getting voter ID deprives five rescued labourers their right to vote in Tamil Nadu polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, identification documents</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/24/vijayawada-division-earns-rs-10-croreduring-ticket-checking-drive-in-april</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/dzgekvaf/Vijayawada-Division.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vijayawada Division records Highest-Ever Monthly Ticket Checking Earnings of Rs 10 Crore in Just 22 Days.</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>2026-04-24T02:42:01.193Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijayawada Division earns Rs 10 crore
during ticket-checking drive in April</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, ticket-checking drive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/estranged-boyfriend-hired-contract-killer-from-jamshedpur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-03/go7yqqyl/newindianexpress2025-04-02szz0frzuNew-Project-2025-04-02T173900.805.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:42:00.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Estranged boyfriend hired contract killer from Jamshedpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, murder case, Jamshedpur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/24/guntur-police-apprehend-15-personsin-separate-cricket-betting-cases</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/itaipii5/guntur22304chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a coordinated crackdown on illegal cricket betting during the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) season, Guntur police arrested 15 individuals in two separate raids conducted by Lalapet and Old Guntur police stations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:40:29.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guntur police apprehend 15 persons
in separate cricket betting cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Cricket betting</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/former-cm-nadendla-cremated-with-honours-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/nz8nzr00/Former-CM-Nadendla.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Film star Chiranjeevi placing the wreath on the mortal remains of former CM of undivided AP, Nadendla Bhaskara Rao, in Hyderabad on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:37:00.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former CM Nadendla cremated with honours in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nadendla Bhaskara Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/dont-block-womens-quota-former-v-pvenkaiah-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/nby7s576/Venkaiah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu at the AU Convention Centre during the Law College centenary event in Visakhapatnam on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:36:15.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t block women’s quota: Former V-P
Venkaiah Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Venkaiah Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/telangana-governor-urges-universities-to-shift-beyond-degrees-focus-on-skills-and-research</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/wrxovsl0/Guv.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla chairs a meeting with vice-chancellors of different state universities in Hyderabad on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:35:29.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana governor urges universities to shift beyond degrees, focus on skills and research</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/24/peso-rules-out-heat-alone-as-cause-of-thrissur-blast</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/5lhqrlgq/Raid-irks-Paramekkavu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cops during the search for missing persons at Mundathicode</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:34:50.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PESO rules out heat alone as cause of Thrissur firecracker blast </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, PESO, Thrissur blast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/tamil-nadu-gen-z-voters-break-family-traditions-say-voting-for-change</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/1weyyk90/Is-Gen-Z-voting-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahalakshmi, a first-time voter, cast her vote along with friends at the Saidapet govt high school on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:34:29.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu Gen Z voters break family traditions, say 'voting for change'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, TVK chief Vijay, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Gen Z voters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/state-grinds-to-a-halt-on-day-2-of-tgsrtc-strike</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/l0gxqahi/halt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station wears a deserted look with sparse passenger movement on the second day of the TGSRTC employees strike in Telangana.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/9qnml5fv/halta.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On the second day of the RTC strike, MGBS in Hyderabad wears a deserted look; (right) passengers wait for buses in Karimnagar on Thursday | Vinay Madapu, Express</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:34:18.528Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>State grinds to a halt on Day-2 of TGSRTC strike</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/24/telangana-cm-irrigation-minister-to-take-up-klis-probe-with-cbi-chief</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/m5kv0864/C_23_1_CH0065_35152546.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy with Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:32:51.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana CM, Irrigation Minister to take up KLIS probe with CBI chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/fishermen-community-imposes-rs-225-crore-penalty-over-illegal-boat-release-row-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/5bdk368o/ongole12304chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fishermen community leaders from four coastal districts attended a key meeting held at Pedda Pattapupalem in Singarayakonda mandal.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:30:26.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fishermen community imposes Rs 2.25 crore penalty over illegal boat release row in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fishermen, illegal boat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/cm-mohan-charan-majhi-hands-out-4623-jobs-calls-it-mission-of-service-not-salary</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/vguiia71/CM-hands-out.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, Union Minister Jual Oram and others during the programme</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:30:13.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Mohan Charan Majhi hands out 4,623 jobs, calls it mission of service, not salary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, job recruitment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/cm-naidu-accuses-ysrcp-of-fostering-crime-warns-against-politics-of-fear-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/fk9lbdn7/vijcm032304chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during the foundation of ReNew Energy Global at Rambilli in Anakapalli district on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:29:19.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu accuses YSRCP of fostering crime, warns against politics of fear in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, YSRCP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/odisha-man-found-dead-in-pond</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/terlio1x/body_l3oHknU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:27:30.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha man found dead in pond</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, suspected death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/ngt-serves-notice-to-jsw-over-groundwater-extraction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-25/ql1jqndj/New-Project-2025-07-25T151453.832.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:25:20.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NGT serves notice to JSW over groundwater extraction </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, National Green Tribunal, JSW Steel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/five-of-family-found-dead-in-tirupati-district-in-suspected-murder-suicide-probe-underway</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/shgi24zc/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:24:48.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five of family found dead in Tirupati district in suspected murder-suicide, probe underway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, murder-suicide case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/24/cm-siddaramaiah-co-meet-as-leadership-talks-resurface-ahead-of-may-4-results</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/my0yt0ih/Karnataka_Chief_Minister_Siddaramaiah.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:24:02.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Siddaramaiah &amp; Co meet as leadership talks resurface ahead of May 4 results</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bagalkot, CM Siddaramaiah, Davanagere South, leadership talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/vssut-in-ragging-glare-as-four-students-face-action</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.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:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:22:19.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VSSUT in ‘ragging’ glare as four students face action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, VSSUT, College ragging</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/24/ditch-fireworks-for-charity-kerala-church-calls-gain-urgency</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/lqcc5t3o/C_32_1_CH0349_7361957.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fire force personnel dousing the blaze at the blast site at Mundathikode in Thrissur</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:19:54.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Ditch fireworks for charity’: Kerala Church calls gain urgency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thrissur firework blast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/sir-disenfranchises-residents-of-chennais-resettlement-tenements</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/4qtgdst4/SIR-disenfranchises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After checking for their names in four booths in Triplicane, these voters returned without voting because their names were missing from the list.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:18:48.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR disenfranchises residents of Chennai's resettlement tenements</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, TNUHDB tenements, Tamil Nadu SIR, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/odisha-villagers-demand-postponement-of-public-hearing-for-kodingamali-expansion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/nmgacz2n/illagers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Villagers staging protest at the Koraput collectorate on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:17:58.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha villagers demand postponement of public hearing for Kodingamali expansion </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Kodingamali bauxite mining project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/cm-naidu-lays-stone-for-rs-4200-crore-renew-solar-project-in-anakapalli</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/n1xrvzkw/Naidu-lays-stone.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu laid the foundation stone for the ReNew’s 6.5 GW solar ingot &amp; wafer manufacturing plant at Rambilli in Anakapalli district.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:15:50.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu lays stone for Rs 4,200 crore ReNew solar project in Anakapalli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, solar project, CM  Chandrababu Naidu, ReNew</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/24/thrissur-firecracker-blast-elderly-siblings-recall-narrow-escape-and-chaos-amid-explosion</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/heca6u2v/Siblings-recount.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Valsala and Subhadra</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:14:47.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thrissur firecracker blast: Elderly Siblings recall narrow escape and chaos amid explosion</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Thrissur firework blast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/24/decoding-historic-85-turnout-recorded-in-tamil-nadu-assembly-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/wty0oafk/Decodin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voters queue up outside a polling station to vote on Thursday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/nwoi9mql/Screenshot-2026-04-24-021328.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/4jxlhx63/Screenshot-2026-04-24-021338.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:14:41.937Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decoding 'historic' 85% turnout recorded in Tamil Nadu assembly polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, voter turnout, Tamil Nadu SIR, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/man-detained-for-beating-wife-to-death-over-dowry-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-27/u93f5w91/New-PrCCCoject.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:13:21.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man detained for beating wife to death over dowry in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, dowry harassment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/pv-satyanarayana-takes-chargeas-new-v-c-of-angrau-in-andhra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/jueakqx9/Satyanarayana.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The State government has appointed PV Satyanarayana as the new Vice-Chancellor of Acharya NG Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU).</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:12:50.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PV Satyanarayana takes charge
as new V-C of ANGRAU in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ANGRAU, PV Satyanarayana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/apcc-leader-kolanukonda-opposes-200-km-amaravati-orr-project</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/m9z2s696/New-Project-2025-11-14T072045.236.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>APCC vice-president Kolanukonda Sivaji.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:11:38.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APCC leader Kolanukonda opposes 200-km Amaravati ORR project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati ORR project, Kolanukonda Shivaji</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/bjd-bjp-lock-horns-over-ratna-bhandar-inventory</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-29/xd3p4rit/newindianexpress_2024-07_a0329ee6-ce5b-44cd-a27c-289bfc029ef2_newindianexpress_2024-04_c608859c-c0f9-451f-a39c-cac954e4f6e7_Servitors.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shree Jagannath temple at Puri</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:11:26.746Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD, BJP lock horns over Ratna Bhandar inventory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, BJP Odisha, Puri Shree Jagannath Temple, Biju Janata Dal (BJD), Ratna Bhandar inventory</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/andhra-pradesh-hc-slams-aptdcs-claim-of-exemption-from-demolition-orders</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-19/d2rx1nkg/C_40_1_CH0098_34134346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:10:09.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC slams APTDC’s claim of exemption from demolition orders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh High Court, APTDC’, demolition orders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/andhra-sets-deadlines-for-urban-waste-management-compliance-at-state-level-maud-review-workshop</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/tw4u0bgy/ULB-works.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mangalagiri Tadepalli Municipal Commissioner - Mr. Aleem Basha receiving award from Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar, IAS.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:09:42.148Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra sets deadlines for urban waste management compliance at state-level MA&amp;UD review workshop</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, waste management</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/summer-vacation-to-be-advanced-in-view-of-intense-heat-minister-suresh-pujari</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/w16hy38l/2025061295F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:09:04.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Summer vacation to be advanced in view of intense heat: Minister Suresh Pujari</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/cm-naidu-pitches-amaravati-as-growth-engine</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/fpvub951/CM-Naidu-pitches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during 60th CRDA Authority Meeting at Secretariat in Velagapudi on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:06:50.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu pitches Amaravati as 
growth engine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, CM  Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/24/kerala-steps-up-snakebite-preparedness-after-recent-deaths-authorities-urge-public-vigilance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-02/3nhevgoy/C_32_1_CH0348_68631748.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Wildlife Warden Dr Pramod G Krishnan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:06:05.006Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala steps up snakebite preparedness after recent deaths; authorities urge public vigilance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, snakebite deaths, Chief Wildlife Warden Dr Pramod G Krishnan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/23/tamil-nadu-records-8514-per-cent-voter-turnout-whose-vijay-will-it-be-on-may-4</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/ywjvunih/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-15.32.32.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In absolute numbers, the total number of people who voted in the polls went up by 24 lakh from 4.63 crore in 2021 to roughly 4.87 crore in 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:06:02.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu records 85.14 per cent voter turnout: Whose 'vijay' will it be on May 4?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/interview-speed-of-doing-business-drew-us-to-andhra-pradesh-renew-ceo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/xv4zkms4/Sumant.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ReNew Founder, Chairman and CEO Sumant Sinha</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:04:34.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW | Speed of doing business drew us to Andhra Pradesh: ReNew CEO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, ReNew CEO, Sumant Sinha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/opposition-wants-uddhav-thackeray-as-mlc-nominee</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/965pgebq/udhav-t102057.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) president Uddhav Thackeray</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:04:17.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition wants Uddhav Thackeray as MLC nominee </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uddhav Thackeray</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/24/worried-over-assaults-odisha-directs-police-cover-for-census-staff</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/1s7a7hpb/Screenshot-2026-04-24-073011.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The teachers stand outside the accused’s house at Mahima Nagar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:02:56.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Worried over assaults, Odisha directs police cover for Census staff </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, physical assault, population census 2027, Census staff</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/chandigarh-diary-kangana-gets-it-wrong-in-ls-on-women-mlas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/fxewr8w7/202512093601641.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actress-turned-MP Kangana Ranaut</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:02:16.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandigarh Diary: Kangana gets it wrong in LS on women MLAs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Himachal, BJP MP Kangana Ranaut</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/24/8-year-old-boy-dies-after-snakebite-while-asleep-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/q9xst4os/New-Project-2026-04-24T072926.284.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:00:15.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>8-year-old boy dies after snakebite while asleep in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, snakebite death, 8-year-old boy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/minister-lokesh-hails-renews-65-gw-solar-plant-pitches-andhra-as-silicon-coast</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-31/6pntf7oy/Lokesh.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>HRD and IT Minister Nara Lokesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T02:00:12.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Lokesh hails ReNew’s 6.5 GW solar plant, pitches Andhra as ‘Silicon Coast’</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/char-dham-yatra-badrinath-portal-now-open</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/l06mjnse/char-dham101506.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At 6:15 AM, the sanctum sanctorum of Badrinath was unlocked, inviting thousands of devotees to seek blessings.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:58:10.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Char Dham yatra, Badrinath portal now open</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/andhra-pilots-ai-healthcare-in-public-hospitals-12k-patients-benefit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/kg2m82ns/Govt-plans-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav during AP Dialogues in Vijayawada.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:54:38.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra pilots AI healthcare in public hospitals, 12K patients benefit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, AI healthcare</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/no-wa-varsity-inputs-on-sabarimala-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/sqb7n3d9/sabrimala1017581.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabarimala temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:54:17.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No ‘WA varsity’ inputs on Sabarimala: SC</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/24/waste-heap-chokes-canal-triggers-waterlogging-at-convent-junction-in-kochi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/iy8n0kp0/Waste-heap-chokes-canal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heaps of garbage blocking the canal near Convent Junction</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:52:48.660Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waste heap chokes canal, triggers waterlogging at Convent Junction in Kochi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, garbage dump</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/24/andhra-pradesh-hc-raps-government-over-arbitrary-functioning-of-ias-officers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/gz33bkqq/HC-flags.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:52:38.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC raps government over arbitrary functioning of IAS officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, IAS officers, Andhra Pradesh High Court</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/24/one-year-jail-for-attacking-ksrtc-driver-court-upholds-frontline-workers-rights-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/pbjw1rka/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A KSRTC bus passing through Ernakulam bus station on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:48:57.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One year jail for attacking KSRTC driver: Court upholds frontline workers’ rights in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, frontline workers, KSRTC driver</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/links-between-hamas-pakistan-terror-outfits-flagged</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/3sumxh95/terrorist104417.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>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:48:20.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Links between Hamas, Pakistan terror outfits flagged</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Hamas, Gaza genocide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/24/at-92-west-bengal-voter-turnout-highest-since-independence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/n3th9cw8/C_53_1_CH1537_43757942.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security check underway at a polling station during voting in the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Murshidabad.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:44:35.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At 92%, West Bengal voter turnout highest since Independence</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, voter turnout, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/24/two-isi-linked-operatives-held-for-planning-attacks-in-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/fkwxy5dn/C_53_1_CH1509_43147210.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:41:03.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two ISI-linked operatives held for planning attacks in city</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Uttar Pradesh, ISI, ATS</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Apr/24/the-patient-approach</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/jxluy4p8/Mazda-Turel-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Mazda Turel</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/1vlcmdqc/Screenshot-2026-04-13-142542.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Patient Approach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/24/at-100-wwii-veteran-relives-tides-of-war-and-life-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/y1xm12e4/WWII-veteran-relives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veteran N Sreedharan Nair</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:27:22.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At 100, WWII veteran relives tides of war and life in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Veteran N Sreedharan Nair</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/24/exchange-of-gunfire-inside-mall-of-louisiana-leaves-one-person-dead-5-wounded</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/vgzxj9d2/AP26113830028683.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Baton Rouge police and Sheriff deputies respond to a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana, Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:24:52.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exchange of gunfire inside Mall of Louisiana leaves one person dead, 5 wounded</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Exchange of gunfire, Louisiana mall</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/24/ironman-in-six-continents-kerala-athlete-conquers-rare-feat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/sa7kjp22/ironman1075203.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Suresh Sam Chandy after winning his sixth Ironman title</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:24:06.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ironman in six continents, Kerala athlete conquers rare feat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Suresh Sam Chandy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/24/vedic-chants-flow-through-yagashala-as-athirathram-in-kerala-recreates-the-universe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/l30t3ejq/Vedic-chants-flow-through.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pandits from Mattur village in Karnataka performing yaga at the Athirathram yagashala at Kakkodi Veda Mahamandiram</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/wprt7tjc/Vedic-chants.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A scene from the yagashala</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:20:47.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedic chants flow through Yagashala as Athirathram in Kerala recreates the universe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Vedic chant, Yagashala, Athirathram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/24/one-dies-of-suspected-sunstroke-three-suffer-sunburns-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/agz0tvzx/99cf83f21b65e47751f86025c9725360_0skO2WN.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/3ebnsv18/One-dies-of-suspected-sunstroke.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T01:12:39.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One dies of suspected sunstroke, three suffer sunburns in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sunstroke deaths</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/24/delhi-duo-midival-punditz-return-with-love-machines-after-five-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/vfp8wyvg/Raghav-Pasricha.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) Gaurav Raina and Tapan Raj</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/90m7uuoj/T-Cover.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/ibs2g4ni/Shubha-ji.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With singer-composer Shubha Mudgal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-24T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi duo MIDIval Punditz return with Love &amp; Machines after five years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/23/voter-enthusiasm-in-tamil-nadu-bengal-frames-close-contests</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/olkm9ma2/p6_youth093304.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>First time voters casts their vote along at the Saidapet Govt High School</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:33:09.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Voter enthusiasm in Tamil Nadu, Bengal frames close contests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/23/dont-burden-transportation-workers-address-woes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/r30vsz7v/P_4737797829.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Mahatma Gandhi Bus Station wearing a deserted look with sparse passenger movement on the second day of the TGSRTC employees' strike</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T21:29:51.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don't burden transportation workers, address woes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/23/the-gap-foreign-scholarships-reveal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/escbmutj/afp.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The scholars who receive foreign funding are placed on a higher echelon of the academic hierarchy</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T20:26:51.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The gap foreign scholarships reveal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/nhrc-orders-nationwide-audit-of-private-schools-for-bypassing-ncert-textbooks-violating-rte-norms</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/oqbr0d3x/202604223759753.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NHRC issues notice over costly private textbooks, asks Centre and states to enforce NCERT norms</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:47:16.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC orders nationwide audit of private schools for bypassing NCERT textbooks, violating RTE norms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, NHRC, private schools, NCERT textbooks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/23/accessibility-gaps-mar-polling-experience-for-pwds-elderly-across-tamil-nadu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/ak83u860/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-00.56.51.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior citizens came to polling centers to cast their votes at Eb Road in Tiruchy on Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:30:05.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Accessibility gaps mar polling experience for PwDs, elderly across Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, elderly, PwDs, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/23/left-supporters-escorted-by-central-forces-reach-bengals-domkal-polling-booth-cast-votes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/w1b6rheg/P_4737688187.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Several hundred villagers, mostly belonging to CPI(M), alleged that Trinamool Congress workers had been unleashing terror in the area since Wednesday to prevent them from leaving their village to vote.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T19:10:43.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Left supporters escorted by Central forces reach Bengal's Domkal polling booth, cast votes</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, West Bengal elections 2026, Left supporters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/malaria-outbreak-hits-cobra-troops-amid-intensified-anti-maoist-operations-in-saranda</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/5/19/original/Jharkhand.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel patrolling in the Saranda forest area in operation against Maoists.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:50:06.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Malaria outbreak hits CoBRA troops amid intensified anti-Maoist operations in Saranda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Malaria outbreak, CoBRA troops</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/23/tamil-nadu-west-bengal-phase-1-assembly-elections-see-record-polling-as-voting-concludes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/l78bresv/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-7.33.32-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Voters wait to cast their vote at a polling booth during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:48:13.022Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu, West Bengal phase-1 Assembly elections see record polling as  voting concludes </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/congress-protests-in-dehradun-alleges-fraud-over-linking-womens-reservation-to-delimitation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/5dvw1x8l/IMG-20260423-WA0251.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Rawat argued that linking the reservation mandate to delimitation, a process where national consensus is still pending, was a deliberate attempt to derail the legislation.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:47:11.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress protests in Dehradun, alleges ‘fraud’ over linking women’s reservation to delimitation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Delimitation, Women’s Reservation Bill, Former Uttrakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/smacks-of-ulterior-motives-congress-says-in-its-reply-to-ec-on-notice-to-kharge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/z3qnvdk3/ANI_20260409092017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:44:15.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Smacks of ulterior motives: Congress says in its reply to EC on notice to Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, Election Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/23/ai-risks-rising-as-firms-struggle-to-keep-pace-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/yya7me69/AI-Mission.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:39:05.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI risks rising as firms struggle to keep pace: Report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/23/ai-models-and-cyber-tsunami-the-causality-of-the-code</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/6un659qm/ANI_20260412130916.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:36:47.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI models and cyber tsunami: The causality of the code</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/23/ai-pcs-gain-ground-in-india-as-enterprise-demand-rises</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/7xwos3lp/202604213758189.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:31:56.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI PCs gain ground in India as enterprise demand rises</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/23/gulf-nations-caught-in-trap-of-their-own</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/o0kv5x2z/23april2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This conflict is far from over and its implications, still unknown</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gulf nations caught in trap of their own</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Israel, Iran, Gulf nations, Doanld Trump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/23/csks-samson-and-hosein-hand-mi-their-biggest-defeat-in-terms-of-runs-in-ipl-history</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/v3x12rgv/CSK-and-MI-players-greet-each-other-the-match</image:loc>
<image:caption>CSK and MI players greet each other after the match at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:23:43.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CSK's Samson and Hosein hand MI their biggest defeat in terms of runs in IPL history
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Sanju Samson, Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/23/bengal-records-9178-percent-voter-turnout-in-phase-1-highest-ever-since-independence-cec</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/3345xj3t/ANI_20260423144113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CEC Gyanesh Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:10:33.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal records 91.78 percent voter turnout in phase 1; highest-ever since Independence: CEC </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, West Bengal Assembly polls, CEC Gyanesh Kumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/jharkhand-governor-flags-police-delays-in-missing-minor-girls-cases-seeks-urgent-action</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-13/1gqvvqym/jjj.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Expressing displeasure with the functioning of the police administration, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Governor of Jharkhand noted that a lack of timely response has caused significant distress to affected families.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T18:02:56.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand Governor flags police delays in missing minor girls cases, seeks urgent action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, missing minor girls</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/india-eyes-dengue-treatment-rollout-within-five-years-as-vaccine-pipeline-advances</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/3/original/Save_for_teething.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The vaccine received approval from the Subject Expert Committee under the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) for use in people aged 4 to 60 years on April 11.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:59:06.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India eyes dengue treatment rollout within five years as vaccine pipeline advances</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, dengue treatment</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/no-transit-visa-needed-for-indians-passing-through-french-airports</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/71e2c452-a2d6-4825-b8e2-806ebffcb44b/ANI_20240416130842.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>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:55:12.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No transit visa needed for Indians passing through French airports</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ministry of External Affairs, Airport transit visa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/mea-dismisses-bangladeshi-media-claims-of-indian-made-ammo-being-used-in-hill-tracts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-03/ohu3mvkl/MEA-Spokesperson-Randhir-Jaiswal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:54:42.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MEA dismisses Bangladeshi media claims of ‘Indian-made’ ammo being used in hill tracts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, MEA, ‘Indian-made’ ammo</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/23/ed-alleges-mamata-banerjee-used-state-machinery-to-obstruct-i-pac-probe-in-sc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-24/xsynmia7/ED-raids.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ED logo</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:52:02.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED alleges Mamata Banerjee used state machinery to obstruct I-PAC probe in SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, I-PAC probe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/nhrc-notice-to-nmc-health-ministry-on-allegations-of-inhuman-duty-hours-of-medical-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/z1g7oy6h/NHRC_Delhi_1200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Human Rights Commission of India (NHRC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:48:21.180Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHRC notice to NMC, Health Ministry on allegations of 'inhuman duty hours' of medical students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, NHRC, Health Ministry, NMC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/23/david-by-name-goliath-by-nature</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/8mtbgmfr/TimDavidAP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tim David</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:42:36.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>David by name, Goliath by nature</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Tim David, Royal Challengers Bengaluru</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/23/national-green-tribunal-serves-notices-to-ipl-venues-authorities-confident-matches-will-go-on</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/cdcb79t8/Arun-Jaitley-Stadium-in-New-Delhi</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi was one of the stadiums under scrutiny</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:42:11.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>National Green Tribunal serves notices to IPL venues, authorities confident matches will go on</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Arun Jaitley Stadium, National Green Tribunal (NGT), Sawai Mansingh Stadium, IPL 2026, Ekana Cricket Stadium</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/23/isl-kerala-blasters-beat-odisha-fc-in-injury-time</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/zxob7thu/KBFC-vs-OFC-6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Blasters manage to eke out a 2-1 win against Odisha FC on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:41:25.379Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISL: Kerala Blasters beat Odisha FC in injury time</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Kerala Blasters, Indian Super League, Indian football, ​Odisha FC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/23/ipl-2026-home-games-on-unfamiliar-surfaces-for-royal-challengers-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/rty516wi/RCB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Axar Patel of Delhi Capitals celebrates the wicket of Tim David of Royal Challengers Bengaluru at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:30:07.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Home games on unfamiliar surfaces for Royal Challengers Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/india-urges-nationals-to-avoid-travelling-to-iran-as-some-flights-resume-operations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-13/gk6q58cs/ANI_20260313102236.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:18:12.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India urges nationals to avoid travelling to Iran as some flights resume operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, MEA, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Indian Embassy in Tehran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/india-calls-trump-repost-uninformed-in-poor-taste-over-hellholes-remark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-09/gsw6x09c/Trump-Tariff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:10:14.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Uninformed, in poor taste': India reacts strongly to Trump’s ‘hell hole’ remarks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, World, Donald Trump, India and China, birthright citizenship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/23/aiff-genius-sports-meet-to-review-isl-commercial-rights-proposal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-24/u6yb7mrh/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-24-at-14.39.10.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ISL looking for commercial push</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T17:00:21.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIFF-Genius Sports meet to review ISL commercial rights proposal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, AIFF, Indian Super League (ISL)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/23/rajasthan-refinery-fire-triggers-gehlotbhajan-lal-face-off-over-48-hour-delay-in-identifying-cause</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/wa42rf6t/202604213758205.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spread across nearly 4,500 acres and built at a cost of ₹79,459 crore, the refinery employs over 20,000 workers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:47:48.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan refinery fire triggers Gehlot–Bhajan Lal face-off over 48-hour delay in identifying cause</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Nation, Ashok Gehlot, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Rajasthan refinery fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/23/while-district-averages-at-7769-per-cent-only-three-persons-voted-in-this-tirunelveli-village</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/0ylt8evo/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-22.16.00.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:47:30.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>While district averages at 77.69 per cent, only three persons voted in this Tirunelveli village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Boycott, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/23/shiv-ratan-agarwal-founder-of-snacks-giant-bikaji-passes-away-at-74</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/v0jku8c9/ANI_20260423101907.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bikaji Foods founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:35:47.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shiv Ratan Agarwal, founder of snacks giant Bikaji, passes away at 74 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bikaji founder death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/23/coforge-secures-550-million-loan-to-fund-encora-acquisition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-26/a8rvkd5i/202512263620154.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Following the loan arrangement, Coforge said it has cancelled its earlier plan to raise funds through a Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP)</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>2026-04-23T16:27:23.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coforge secures $550 million loan to fund Encora acquisition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Coforge </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/manipur-uapa-notification-empowering-lower-rank-police-officers-faces-opposition</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/5v22ot3v/download.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government of Manipur logo used as a representative image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:26:19.981Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur UAPA notification empowering lower-rank police officers faces opposition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Manipur UAPA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/23/bengals-high-voter-turnout-who-stands-to-gain</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/5blgkc21/20260423128f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengal records a voter turnout of about 92 percent</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:17:26.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal’s high voter turnout: Who stands to gain?</news:title>
<news:keywords>West bengal election </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/23/maharashtra-to-mandate-marathi-for-drivers-from-may-1-sparking-unrest-shiv-sena-divide</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-22/ydmq9kwf/PTI08_22_2024_000052A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A majority of auto, taxi, Uber and Ola drivers in Mumbai and its extended suburbs are non-Marathi speakers, largely from North India.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:15:09.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra to mandate Marathi for drivers from May 1, sparking unrest, Shiv Sena divide</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/10-indian-ships-exited-through-hormuz-last-week-14-remain-in-persian-gulf-amid-heightened-tensions-mea</loc>
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<image:caption>Randhir Jaiswal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:12:31.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10 Indian ships exited through Hormuz last week; 14 remain in Persian Gulf amid heightened tensions: MEA</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/india-welcomes-japan-easing-defence-export-curbs-eyes-wider-tech-collaboration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-09/ozrm59lf/ANI_20251009112520.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ongoing review aims to ease some of these constraints, allowing transfers under tighter but more flexible conditions, particularly to trusted partners.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T16:09:05.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India welcomes Japan easing defence export curbs, eyes wider tech collaboration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, defence export curbs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/23/first-phase-of-west-bengal-election-ends-at-9146-voter-turnout</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:57:06.599Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First phase of West Bengal election ends at 91.46% voter turnout</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/23/finance-minister-reviews-risks-from-anthropics-ai-model-mythos-with-rbi-bank-chiefs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/2wxc9lxy/nirmala101702.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:56:15.974Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Finance Minister reviews risks from Anthropic’s AI model Mythos with RBI, bank chiefs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Nirmala Sitharaman, Anthropic’s AI model Mythos</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/india-warns-travellers-of-death-penalty-risk-under-maldives-revised-drug-laws</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-25/oviom2lh/ANI_20250725082735.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The advisory follows amendments to the Maldives’ Drugs Act that took effect in March 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:54:56.324Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India warns travellers of death penalty risk under Maldives’ revised drug laws</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, death penalty, Maldives’ revised drug laws</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/23/amazon-india-to-invest-rs-2800-crore-in-safety-wellbeing-and-operations-network</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:52:45.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amazon India to invest Rs 2,800 crore in safety, wellbeing, and operations network</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/23/india-home-to-20k-ultra-rich-individuals-ranks-sixth-in-global-uhnwi-population-list</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/aeu99tvt/202604233761000.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:48:13.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India home to 20K ultra rich individuals, ranks sixth in global UHNWI population list</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, UHNWI population list, The Wealth Report</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/nepal-steps-up-border-customs-enforcement-india-urges-care-on-people-movement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-08/q8eqdjgk/ANI_20250508024713.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Recent enforcement, however, has altered this long-standing pattern. Nepal has begun levying customs duties on items exceeding 100 Nepali rupees</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:45:53.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nepal steps up border customs enforcement; India urges care on people movement </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/23/infosys-ceo-highlights-risks-and-opportunities-from-anthropics-mythos-vulnerabilities</loc>
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<image:caption>Infosys CEO Salil Parekh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:43:22.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infosys CEO highlights risks and opportunities from Anthropic’s Mythos vulnerabilities</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/23/infosys-q4-sees-modest-sequential-growth-guides-cautious-fy27-growth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-16/0wja3lde/Infosys-PTI1.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:40:05.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infosys Q4 sees modest sequential growth, guides cautious FY27 growth</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/23/tamil-nadu-witnesses-record-polling-at-around-8441-as-polls-conclude</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:21:29.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu witnesses record polling at around 84.41% as polls conclude</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Tamil Nadu record polling 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/23/massive-voter-turnout-in-bengal-indicative-of-overwhelming-mandate-for-change-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/5tt4gd31/PTI04232026000306B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks during a campaign for the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Krishnanagar, Nadia district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:11:26.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Massive voter turnout in Bengal indicative of 'overwhelming mandate for change': PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, PM Modi, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/23/war-between-evil-delhi-and-good-tamil-nadu-dmk-leaders-confident-of-2026-victory</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T15:04:17.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>War between ‘evil Delhi and good Tamil Nadu’: DMK leaders confident of 2026 victory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/23/bus-conductors-son-scores-perfect-625-marks-tops-sslc-exam-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>Preetham G Poojary, son of a bus conductor, has brought laurels by securing a perfect 625 out of 625 in the class 10 SSLC-1 examination.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:43:06.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus conductor’s son scores perfect 625 marks, tops SSLC exam in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka SSLC exam, topper</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/23/karnataka-announces-2026-sslc-exam-1-results-records-historical-pass-percentage-of-941</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/hr6sju44/P_4736929787.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>School Education and Literacy Minister Madhu Bangarappa announced the Karnataka SSLC results on April 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:41:55.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka announces 2026 SSLC exam-1 results, records historical pass percentage of 94.1</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/23/chinese-envoy-calls-shehbaz-appreciates-pakistans-efforts-to-mediate-us-iran-tensions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/hwiz3xe2/20230117076L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:39:45.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chinese envoy calls Shehbaz, appreciates Pakistan’s efforts to mediate US-Iran tensions</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/23/kodagu-farmers-protest-against-underweight-fertiliser-bags</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/6ikay87t/fertiliser.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The members of Hathur PACS arrived at the Office of the JD of Agriculture in Madikeri with bags of fertilizers and a weighing scale.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:37:53.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kodagu farmers protest against underweight fertiliser bags </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/23/shiv-sena-mla-threatens-publisher-over-omission-of-honorifics-in-shivaji-book-title</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:37:36.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shiv Sena MLA threatens publisher over omission of honorifics in Shivaji book title</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Govind Pansare, Shiv Sena MLA Sanjay Gaikwad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/23/nine-workers-killed-in-militant-attack-on-copper-gold-mine-in-pakistans-balochistan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/3/21/original/mining.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:36:17.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine workers killed in militant attack on copper-gold mine in Pakistan’s Balochistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, militant attack, gold mine, pakistan attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/23/vengaivayal-residents-boycot-tn-polls-hoist-black-flags-at-the-village-entrance-in-protest</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:32:23.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vengaivayal residents boycot TN polls, hoist black flags at the village entrance in protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/23/tn-polls-2026-superstar-rajinikanth-to-ajith-kumar-big-stars-cast-their-vote</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:30:04.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Polls 2026: Superstar Rajinikanth to Ajith Kumar big stars cast their vote</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/23/stalin-vs-vijay-vs-eps-top-leaders-vote-in-high-stakes-tn-battle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/8jubfj3l/TN-Polls-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:28:37.700Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin vs Vijay vs EPS: Top leaders vote in high-stakes TN battle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/23/tmc-says-high-turnout-signals-support-for-mamata-govt-projects-125-134-seats-in-phase-1</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/cdqjkifg/ANI_20260402171925.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC spokesperson Kunal Ghosh said the surge in polling percentage has "decisively gone in favour of the ruling party" and signals a clear rejection of the BJP.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:28:26.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC says high turnout signals support for Mamata govt; projects 125-134 seats in phase 1</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/justice-lisa-gill-appointed-as-new-chief-justice-of-andhra-pradesh-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/2dshl12k/New-Project-2026-04-23T195420.688.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Justice Lisa Gill.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:25:35.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Justice Lisa Gill appointed as new Chief Justice of Andhra Pradesh HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/23/eight-killed-after-returning-from-funeral-as-vehicle-plunges-into-tehri-gorge-in-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/j1t1eg63/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-19.31.19.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to preliminary reports, the vehicle was carrying 10 passengers who were heading back to Ghansali.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:20:44.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight killed after returning from funeral as vehicle plunges into Tehri gorge in Uttarakhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Accident, Eight killed</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/23/ec-suspends-all-polling-staff-in-bengal-booth-for-leaving-station-unattended-during-voting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/luu70r12/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-23-at-19.47.41.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A security official stands guard as people wait in a queue to cast votes during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly election, in Nandigram, Purba Medinipur district, Thursday, April 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:19:29.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC suspends all polling staff in Bengal booth for leaving station unattended during voting</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, Nation, Election Commission, polling booth, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/22/live-assembly-elections-tamil-nadu-records-5681-voter-turnout-by-1-pm-west-bengal-at-6218</loc>
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<image:caption>Voting progressed for crucial Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Voters started arriving to cast their votes for assembly elections at Government art's College in Coimbatore on Thursday morning.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Voters started arriving to cast their votes for assembly elections at Government art's College in Coimbatore on Thursday morning.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:11:44.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | Assembly elections: Tamil Nadu sees record voter turnout of 84.41 %; Bengal Phase-I polling at 91.46 %</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:03:40.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Not a single intruder will be allowed if BJP comes to power': Amit Shah in Bengal</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:03:27.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Annamalai Slams EC Over Cash-for-Votes Claim, Targets DMK</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T14:01:40.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP candidate Subhendu Sarkar thrashed, chased by TMC workers in Kumarganj </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T13:59:37.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Murshidabad Clash During Bengal Polls: Lathi Charge, Bomb Scare, Tensions Rise</news:title>
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<image:caption>This photo released by the Lebanese Civil Defense, show Lebanese Red Cross volunteers and a Civil Defense worker sit on a excavator carrying the body of the Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil working for the daily Al-Akhbar newspaper killed in an Israeli airstrike, in al-Tiri village, south Lebanon, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T13:57:16.400Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump orders military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz</news:title>
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<image:caption>BJP candidate Suvendu Sarkar being allegedly manhandled while heading to a polling booth following reports of disturbances, during the first phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections, in Dakshin Dinajpur district, Thursday, April 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T13:52:08.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal witnesses minor clashes, marking 'most peaceful' polling in decades</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T13:40:03.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana state transport bus driver sets himself ablaze over unfulfilled electoral promises</news:title>
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<image:caption>Chandan Shetty in stills from Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T12:50:05.605Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandan Shetty: Elra Kaaleliyatte Kaala release date is a special coincidence</news:title>
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<image:caption>From L to R: Payal Chengappa, Dhananjaya, Nagabhushana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T12:49:49.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhananjaya: I like backing ideas that feel fresh</news:title>
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<image:caption>A still from Kadal Kote (L) and Sonal Monteiro on the sets of the film (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-23T12:49:34.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonal Monteiro joins Vasishta Simha in Kadal Kote</news:title>
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