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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/pm-modi-reiterates-india-as-seychelles-trusted-partner-in-address-to-national-assembly</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives an address in the Seychelles National Assembly, in Seychelles.</image:caption>
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<news:title>PM Modi reiterates India as Seychelles' 'trusted partner' in Address to National Assembly</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/burglary-reported-at-twisha-sharmas-matrimonial-home-days-before-key-court-hearing-in-death-case</loc>
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<image:caption>The burglary was reported at tje house that belongs to Twisha's former judge mother-in-law, Giribala Singh and husband Samarth Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T16:34:13.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Burglary reported at Twisha Sharma’s matrimonial home days before key court hearing in death case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/tn-cm-vijay-to-review-43-governance-issues-at-first-conference-with-collectors-police-officers</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:title>TN CM Vijay to review 43 governance issues at first conference with Collectors, police officers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/bilkis-jahan-bjps-lone-muslim-face-in-mp-panel-balances-bohra-faith-and-hanuman-devotion</loc>
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<image:caption>The lone Muslim face in the Madhya Pradesh BJP, Bilkis Jahan.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Bilkis Jahan, BJP’s lone Muslim face in MP panel, balances Bohra faith and Hanuman devotion</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/iskcon-removes-its-vp-radharaman-das-from-all-portfolios-amid-row-over-mid-day-meal-scheme-in-bengal-schools</loc>
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<image:caption>ISKCON’s Radharaman Das</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T15:57:38.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISKCON removes its VP Radharaman Das from all portfolios amid row over mid-day meal scheme in Bengal schools</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/three-firefighters-killed-two-injured-while-tackling-wildfires-on-colorado-utah-border</loc>
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<image:caption>A helicopter drops water on the Cottonwood Fire burning near Beaver, Utah, on Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T15:42:28.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three firefighters killed, two injured while tackling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/seychelles-seeks-indian-advanced-light-helicopter-india-extends-rs-1250-crore-credit-line</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi gives an address in the Seychelles National Assembly, in Seychelles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T15:37:41.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seychelles seeks Indian advanced light helicopter; India extends Rs 1,250 crore credit line  </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/all-11-onboard-killed-as-skydiving-plane-crashes-moments-after-takeoff-in-northeastern-france</loc>
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<image:caption>The crash killed five parachuting instructors, five clients and the pilot.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T15:20:20.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All 11 onboard killed as skydiving plane crashes moments after takeoff in northeastern France</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/after-15-year-wait-263-crpf-officers-get-first-promotion-following-sc-order</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T15:05:16.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 15-year-wait, 263 CRPF officers get first promotion following SC order</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jun/28/george-russell-wins-austrian-grand-prix-to-boost-his-f1-title-chances</loc>
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<image:caption>Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain celebrates after winning the Austrian F1 Grand Prix in Spielberg, Austria, on Sunday, June 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:59:45.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>George Russell wins Austrian Grand Prix to boost his F1 title chances</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Formula 1, George Russell, Austrian Grand Prix, F1 2026 Season</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/jk-rejects-charge-of-25000-backdoor-appointments-says-outsourcing-is-temporary-arrangement</loc>
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<image:caption>J&amp;K Education Minister Sakina Itoo said outsourcing should not be misconstrued as government recruitment.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:59:11.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K rejects charge of 25,000 backdoor appointments; says outsourcing is 'temporary arrangement'</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, appointment, outsourcing, Omar Abdullah government</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jun/28/england-captain-ben-stokes-to-retire-from-international-cricket-after-third-test-vs-new-zealand</loc>
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<image:caption>England's Ben Stokes walks off the field after being bowled out by New Zealand's Zak Foulkes during day three of the third Test cricket match between England and New Zealand in Nottingham, England, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:54:54.941Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>England captain Ben Stokes to retire from international cricket after third test vs New Zealand</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/jharkhand-student-who-exposed-cbse-tender-irregularities-launches-government-tender-tracking-portal</loc>
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<image:caption>Sarthak Sidhant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:50:52.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand student who exposed CBSE tender irregularities launches government tender tracking portal</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBSE tender irregularities, tracking portal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/putin-vows-to-ensure-russias-security-amid-ukraines-retaliatory-strikes</loc>
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<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin addresses the United Russia party congress in Moscow on Sunday, June 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:48:28.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Putin vows to ensure Russia's security amid Ukraine's retaliatory strikes</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Vladimir Putin, Ukraine war</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/global-terror-financing-goes-digital-warns-fatf-in-latest-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-07/9yp4jcfp/New-Project-2026-01-07T194603.037.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fewer than 30 per cent of reporting jurisdictions currently include terrorist financing risks associated with social media,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:38:33.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Global terror financing goes digital,' warns FATF in latest report</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, FATF, Global terror financing</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/all-aap-mlas-ministers-summoned-by-akal-takht-will-appear-before-sikh-body-on-june-29-says-punjab-cm-mann</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during a press conference, in Amritsar, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said all Sikh MLAs and Sikh cabinet ministers will appear before the Akal Takht on June 29 in Amritsar, regarding the anti-sacrilege law.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:36:11.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All AAP MLAs, ministers summoned by Akal Takht will appear before Sikh body on June 29: Punjab CM Mann </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Bhagwant Mann, Akal Takht</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/two-youngsters-killed-as-bike-crashes-into-car-tanker-in-nedumbassery</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:30:24.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two youngsters killed as bike crashes into car, tanker in Nedumbassery </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nedumbassery, bike crash</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/tn-once-had-governence-people-now-searching-for-it-udhayanidhi-hits-out-at-cm-vijay</loc>
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<image:caption>Leader of the Opposition in Tamil Nadu Assembly Udhayanidhi Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:22:10.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN once had governence, people now searching for it: Udhayanidhi hits out at CM Vijay </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Udhayanidhi Stalin, C Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jun/28/motogp-japans-ogura-claims-maiden-win-as-bezzecchi-crashes-in-assen</loc>
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<image:caption>Race winner Japan's rider Ai Ogura of the Trackhouse MotoGP Team celebrates after the MotoGP race at the Grand Prix of the Netherlands in Assen, northern Netherlands, Sunday, June 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:21:49.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MotoGP: Japan's Ogura claims maiden win as Bezzecchi crashes in Assen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, MotoGP, Jorge Martin, Ai Ogura, Marco Bezzecchi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/high-drama-in-uttarakhand-as-police-stop-mp-azad-mla-umesh-kumar-from-meeting-ketans-family</loc>
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<image:caption>Azad alleged that police personnel misbehaved with him and used abusive language.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:20:47.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High drama in Uttarakhand as police stop MP Azad, MLA Umesh Kumar from meeting Ketan’s family</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Uttarakhand, Ketan Agarwal Murder Case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Jun/28/serena-williams-gets-centre-court-for-wimbledon-return-in-first-round-match</loc>
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<image:caption>Serena Williams of the United States smiles after a training session at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, ahead of the Wimbledon Championships in London, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:16:19.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Serena Williams gets Centre Court for Wimbledon return in first round match</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Wimbledon, Serena Williams, Wimbledon 2026, Maya Joint</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/democrats-wrestle-with-race-populism-and-ideology-in-clashes-with-us-lawmakers-of-colour</loc>
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<image:caption>New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrates with Democratic congressional candidate Darializa Avila Chevalier during an election night watch party Tuesday, June 23, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T14:11:37.622Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Democrats wrestle with race, populism and ideology in clashes with US lawmakers of colour</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Democratic Party, US midterm elections, 2026 US midterm Elections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/chhattisgarhs-dhamtari-set-to-transform-agriculture-into-carbon-credit-powerhouse</loc>
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<image:caption>The district administration inked a strategic partnership with PRITHU</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T13:57:46.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari set to transform agriculture into carbon credit powerhouse </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dhamtari, model carbon agriculture district</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jun/28/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-18-south-africa-co-hosts-canada-battle-for-round-of-16-spot</loc>
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<image:caption>Canada's Jonathan Osorio, left, and Alphonso Davies, right, participate in a World Cup soccer training session in Vancouver, British Columbia, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T13:56:21.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LIVE | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 18: South Africa, co-hosts Canada battle for Round of 16 spot</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canada</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/uttarakhands-champawat-gang-rape-case-three-men-get-20-years-rigorous-imprisonment</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T13:51:56.808Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand's Champawat gang-rape case: Three men get 20 years’ rigorous imprisonment</news:title>
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<image:caption>A view of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Market Outlook: Fresh West Asia tensions, crude price swings to drive sentiment</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/prescription-opioids-cough-syrups-fuel-indias-growing-drug-crisis-ncb-report</loc>
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<news:title>Prescription opioids, cough syrups fuel India's growing drug crisis: NCB report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/28/mamata-faction-moves-police-against-rebel-tmc-leaders-amid-party-feud</loc>
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<image:caption>Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee</image:caption>
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<news:title>Mamata faction moves police against rebel TMC leaders amid party feud</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/tech/2026/Jun/28/cert-in-warns-against-malware-campaign-spreading-through-whatsapp-web</loc>
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<news:title>CERT-In warns against malware campaign spreading through WhatsApp web</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/ram-temple-donation-fraud-case-kejriwal-says-big-names-roaming-scot-free-while-small-players-picked-up</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann during a press conference, in Amritsar, Sunday, June 28, 2026. Bhagwant Mann on Sunday said all Sikh MLAs and Sikh cabinet ministers will appear before the Akal Takht on June 29 in Amritsar, regarding the anti-sacrilege law.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ram Temple donation fraud case: Kejriwal says big names roaming scot-free while 'small-players' arrested </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/ed-summons-former-jharkhand-minister-rameshwar-oraon-son-in-liquor-scam-probe</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand Finance Minister Rameshwar Oraon</image:caption>
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<news:title>ED summons former Jharkhand minister Rameshwar Oraon, son in liquor scam probe</news:title>
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<image:caption>People refresh in a fountain after the Angelus noon prayer celebrated by Pope Leo XIV from the window of his studio overlooking St Peter's Square, at the Vatican, Sunday, June 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T13:11:55.424Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat sets European records</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/28/nia-traces-online-terror-radicalisation-network-from-vijayawada-to-six-states</loc>
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<image:caption>National Investigating Agency (NIA) logo.</image:caption>
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<news:title>NIA traces online terror radicalisation network from Vijayawada to six states</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/america-split-from-monarchy-250-years-ago-trumps-presidency-is-testing-how-far-its-come</loc>
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<image:caption>Banners, one of US President George Washington that reads "America's First", left, and another of President Donald Trump that reads "America First", are pictured at the Department of the Interior, Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump wraps up his speech at the opening of the Great American State Fair, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T12:52:23.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>America split from monarchy 250 years ago. Trump's presidency is testing how far it's come</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/uttarakhand-cracks-down-on-coaching-centres-after-lucknow-fire-12-sealed-in-haldwani</loc>
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<image:caption>Five coaching centres in Haldwani were sealed during a surprise inspection after officials found them operating without fire NOCs, proper emergency exits and other mandatory safety measures.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Uttarakhand cracks down on coaching centres after Lucknow fire; 12 sealed in Haldwani </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/indian-embassy-officials-meet-representatives-of-chinas-xinhua-news-agency</loc>
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<image:caption>The meeting took place between Shweta Singh, Minister of the Embassy, and Wang Jianxin, Deputy Director-General of the Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Department of Xinhua.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Indian Embassy officials meet representatives of China's Xinhua news agency</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/28/gold-silver-face-fresh-test-as-us-dollar-iran-crisis-to-shape-week-ahead-analysts-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T12:43:32.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gold, silver face fresh test as US dollar, Iran crisis to shape week ahead: Analysts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/aramco-helicopter-crash-kills-14-in-saudi-arabias-ras-tanura</loc>
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<news:title>Aramco helicopter crash kills 14 in Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/israels-government-recognises-armenian-genocide-in-rebuke-to-turkey</loc>
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<image:caption>Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Saar gestures as he speaks during a press conference in Berlin, Germany, June 5, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T12:26:07.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel's government recognises Armenian genocide in 'rebuke' to Turkey</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/hezbollah-lawmaker-warns-of-lebanese-internal-conflict-after-israel-deal</loc>
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<image:caption>Israeli soldiers are seen at a memorial site on the border with Lebanon in northern Israel, Sunday, June 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hezbollah lawmaker warns of Lebanese 'internal conflict' after Israel deal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/better-to-look-inwards-india-rejects-pakistans-allegations-of-new-delhi-link-to-karachi-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:57:48.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Better to look inwards': India rejects Pakistan's allegations of New Delhi link to Karachi attack </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/pm-modi-hails-nalanda-universitys-revival-of-ancient-śāstrārtha-tradition</loc>
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<image:caption>Sastrartha is not merely a medium for expressing one's views but a disciplined process of dialogue, debate and deep contemplation.</image:caption>
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<news:title>PM Modi hails Nalanda University's revival of ancient Śāstrārtha tradition</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/pmk-urges-tvk-led-government-to-clarify-stance-on-vb-g-ram-g-implementation</loc>
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<image:caption>PMK president Dr Anbumani Ramadoss.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:37:57.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PMK urges TVK-led government to clarify stance on VB-G RAM G implementation </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/uttar-pradeshs-jewar-set-to-emerge-as-semiconductor-electronics-manufacturing-hub-in-country</loc>
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<image:caption>Jewar: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav during the foundation stone-laying ceremony of the Amber &amp; Ascent-K electronics manufacturing plant in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, on Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Uttar Pradesh's Jewar set to emerge as semiconductor, electronics manufacturing hub in country</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/28/fifa-world-cup-scotland-coach-steve-clarke-resigns-after-elimination-despite-new-contract</loc>
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<image:caption>Scotland head coach Steve Clarke reacts following the World Cup Group C soccer match between Scotland and Brazil in Miami Gardens, Fla., Wednesday, June 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:30:29.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup: Scotland coach Steve Clarke resigns after elimination despite new contract</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Emergency Service, a sapper examines a fragment of the Russian missile in a residential neighbourhood following an air attack in Kyiv, Ukraine, Sunday, June 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:26:11.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ukrainian strike sets fire to an oil refinery in southern Russia; 1 killed, 1 injured</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jun/28/bihar-based-conman-suspected-to-be-mastermind-behind-maharashtras-tet-question-paper-leak-case</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:15:54.676Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bihar-based conman suspected to be mastermind behind Maharashtra's TET question paper leak case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Maharashtra Teacher Eligibility Test, Bijendra Gupta</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/himachal-cm-sukhu-announces-development-package-for-remote-bara-bhangal-village</loc>
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<image:caption>Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu addressing a gathering in Bara Bhangal valley.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Himachal CM Sukhu announces development package for remote Bara Bhangal village</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/pm-modi-conferred-withguardian-of-the-blue-horizon-title-by-seychelles</loc>
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<image:caption>In this image received on June 28, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi receives the 'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' from Seychelles President Patrick Herminie, in Seychelles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:06:02.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi conferred with'Guardian of the Blue Horizon' title by Seychelles</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/pm-modi-says-indian-ocean-must-become-ocean-of-opportunity-india-seychelles-sign-nine-pacts</loc>
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<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie during an MoU exchange at a joint press meet, in Seychelles. EAM S. Jaishankar also seen.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:01:59.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi says Indian Ocean must become 'ocean of opportunity'; India, Seychelles sign nine pacts</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/tehran-warns-of-complete-halt-to-war-talks-after-iran-us-exchange-attacks</loc>
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<image:caption>Residents drive past buildings destroyed in previous Israeli airstrikes in the town of Nabatiyeh, southern Lebanon, Wednesday, June 24, 2026, following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T11:00:55.562Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tehran warns of 'complete halt' to war talks after Iran, US exchange attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/28/ernakulam-court-issues-arrest-warrants-against-congress-leaders-in-2025-protest-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/d2c5uh6r/ANI_20250725161219.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T10:43:37.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ernakulam court issues arrest warrants against Congress leaders in 2025 protest case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, arrest warrants, 2025 protest case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/28/newborn-baby-boy-found-abandoned-in-kochis-maradu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T10:38:43.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newborn baby boy found abandoned in Kochi's Maradu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, newborn baby</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/28/impact-of-middle-east-conflict-rupee-depreciation-is-having-a-crippling-impact-on-indian-carriers-icra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/lx0fdaja/ANI_20260613060550.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T10:34:56.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Impact of Middle East conflict, rupee depreciation is having a crippling impact on Indian carriers: ICRA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, ICRA, West Asia Confict, Indian carriers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/trump-presses-syria-to-take-on-hezbollah-raising-alarm-in-lebanon-and-israel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/ix9b0ohx/AP26179314004108.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Syria's President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House in Washington, Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T10:30:48.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump presses Syria to take on Hezbollah, raising alarm in Lebanon and Israel</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, Hezbollah, West Asia conflict, Ahmad al-Sharaa, Israel-Lebanon Conflict, Iran peace deal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/aaps-sikh-mlas-ministers-to-appear-before-akal-takht-on-june-29-in-punjab-over-anti-sacrilege-law</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/fi2q3hij/20260529371L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T10:29:15.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP's Sikh MLAs, ministers to appear before Akal Takht on June 29 in Punjab over anti-sacrilege law </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Akal Takht, Anti-sacrilege law</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/lifetime-ban-for-meghalaya-under-23-womens-cricket-team-coach-manager-over-sexual-harassment-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/loyttlzf/NSU-student-accuses-two.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T10:22:08.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lifetime ban for Meghalaya Under-23 women’s cricket team coach, manager over sexual harassment case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, sexual harassment, MCA, Sanjay Mondal, Hemant Roy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/28/west-bengal-bjp-government-relaxes-restrictions-on-sale-of-diesel-in-containers-barrels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/3kd9a7y2/ANI_20241228111755.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:58:47.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal BJP government relaxes restrictions on sale of diesel in containers, barrels</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, diesel, Suvendu Adhikari</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/28/mamata-led-faction-files-fresh-police-complaints-against-illegal-use-of-party-symbols-designations-by-tmc-rebels</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/nzrfetp4/20260505259L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and MP Abhishek Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:37:25.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata-led faction files fresh police complaints against 'illegal' use of party symbols, designations by TMC rebels </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Trinamool Congress, Mamata Banerjee​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/trainee-pilot-injured-by-aircraft-propeller-at-ups-kanpur-airport-dgca-begins-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/9mc3bk01/KanpurAirport2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kanpur airport</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:19:09.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trainee pilot injured by aircraft propeller at UP's Kanpur airport, DGCA begins probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, DGCA, Kanpur airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Jun/28/centre-proposes-amendments-in-medical-devices-rules-to-streamline-expedite-licences</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/3gyypdk7/ANI_20260508082112_vlnyZMw.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T09:04:14.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre proposes amendments in medical devices rules to streamline, expedite licences</news:title>
<news:keywords>Health, MEDICAL DEVICES, licences</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/sonam-wangchuk-joins-cjp-protest-begins-indefinite-fast-over-alleged-exam-irregularities</loc>
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<image:caption>Activist Sonam Wangchuk and Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, CJP spokesperson Saurav Das during a protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the wake of the alleged NEET paper leak, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Sunday, June 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T08:36:39.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonam Wangchuk joins CJP protest, begins indefinite fast over alleged exam irregularities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonam Wangchuk, NEET Protest, CJP protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Jun/28/indias-operation-amistad-brings-hope-to-quake-hit-venezuela</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/rio510wc/New-Project-2026-06-28T134315.618.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T08:20:12.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's Operation Amistad brings hope to quake-hit Venezuela</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/28/sit-arrests-two-more-in-pune-prenatal-sex-determination-female-foeticide-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/s911crf9/New-Project-2026-06-28T133404.170.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The racket is suspected to have been involved in a Massive number of illegal female foeticide cases across Pune district and adjoining areas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T08:06:27.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT arrests two more in Pune prenatal sex determination, female foeticide case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Special Investigation Team, Female Foeticide, illegal prenatal sex detection</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jun/28/eighteen-year-old-jee-aspirant-from-bihar-dies-after-jumping-off-kota-flyover</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/2ngecp7t/Suicide.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T07:50:12.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eighteen-year-old JEE aspirant from Bihar dies after jumping off Kota flyover</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/28/from-floods-to-war-state-run-oil-firms-prove-indispensable-despite-repeated-privatisation-bids</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/4/original/Bharat_Petroleum_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Successive governments have retained control over IOC, BPCL and HPCL as the firms anchor fuel security during national emergencies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T07:41:58.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From floods to war, state-run oil firms prove indispensable despite repeated privatisation bids</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/ladakh-admin-imposes-hefty-fines-for-illegal-off-roading-in-pangong-lake-other-wildlife-areas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/8/25/original/Pangong_Lake_AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pangong Lake in Ladakh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T07:39:16.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ladakh admin imposes hefty fines for illegal off-roading in Pangong lake, other wildlife areas</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ladakh, penalty, illegal off-roarding</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/mp-minister-says-officials-race-to-join-rss-after-bjp-came-to-power-cong-calls-for-constitutional-review</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/ddor4kct/Kailash-Vijayvargiya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh minister and BJP leader Kailash Vijayvargiya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T07:18:14.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP minister says officials 'race' to join RSS after BJP came to power; Cong calls for 'constitutional review'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Kailash Vijayvargiya, BJP RSS, RSS pracharak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/28/west-bengal-eases-diesel-sale-curbs-for-farmers-hospitals-and-tea-gardens-after-operational-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/fan01pew/C_53_1_CH1540_44043937.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T07:17:35.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal eases diesel sale curbs for farmers, hospitals and tea gardens after operational concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/28/africa-the-winner-of-expanded-world-cup-amid-mixed-fortunes-for-minnows</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/m6z7n45i/AP26178078365956.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cape Verde players celebrate after advancing during the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T07:04:13.832Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Africa the winner of expanded World Cup amid mixed fortunes for minnows</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Morocco, Algeria, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cape Verde</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/indias-operation-amistad-reaches-venezuela-with-field-hospital-medical-teams-and-relief-supplies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/de6jzlve/New-Project-2026-06-28T121844.260.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Two Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster aircraft airlifted more than 35 tonnes of humanitarian assistance, including an Indian Army Field Hospital Unit, two portable BHISHM Cube hospitals</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:50:45.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's Operation Amistad reaches Venezuela with field hospital, medical teams and relief supplies</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Venezuela earthquake, Operation Amistad</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/28/algeria-and-austria-reach-world-cup-knockouts-after-3-3-thriller</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/5opdplzp/AP26179148221815.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Austria's Sasa Kalajdzic (14) shoots and scores team's third goal past Algeria goalkeeper Oussama Benbot (16) during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Algeria and Austria in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:49:03.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Algeria and Austria reach World Cup knockouts after 3-3 thriller</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Austria, Algeria, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/28/colombia-and-portugal-through-to-world-cup-last-32-after-thrilling-draw</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/f8a3e4uj/AP26178849116539.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Colombia's Jhon Cordoba (9) shoots against Portugal's Renato Veiga (13) and goalkeeper Diogo Costa (1) during the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:42:12.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Colombia and Portugal through to World Cup last 32 after thrilling draw</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Colombia, Portugal, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/nhai-unveils-sop-to-streamline-execution-of-deposit-works-for-government-agencies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-23/69m1nsdp/NHAI-lays.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:42:02.511Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI unveils SOP to streamline execution of deposit works for government agencies</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NHAI, SOP</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/ai-generated-videos-depicting-jesus-as-father-of-hindu-deities-spark-protests-in-chhattisgarh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-13/p8ce8suo/AI-risk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cyber crime experts suspected that AI tools and deep-fake technologies were leveraged to manufacture this content.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:41:22.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI-generated videos depicting Jesus as 'father of Hindu deities' spark protests in Chhattisgarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Generative AI, offensive content, religious content</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/pakistans-military-says-three-soldiers-were-killed-in-militant-attack-in-karachi-and-vows-retaliation</loc>
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<image:caption>Paramilitary soldiers examine a damaged area after a militant attack at the provincial headquarters of the paramilitary Pakistan Rangers in Karachi, Pakistan, Sunday, June 28, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:36:25.058Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan's military says three soldiers were killed in militant attack in Karachi and vows retaliation</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, militant attack, Pakistan soldiers, Rangers force, Jamaat-ul-Ahrar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/in-mann-ki-baat-pm-modi-hails-indigenous-defence-milestones-boosting-indias-self-reliance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/32rxoiix/modiss100827.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>2026-06-28T06:33:05.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi hails indigenous defence milestones boosting India's self-reliance</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Mann ki baat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/28/messi-scores-again-as-argentina-head-into-world-cup-last-32-on-a-high</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/vlpbgxaq/AP26179136311494.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring his side's 3rd goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:32:35.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Messi scores again as Argentina head into World Cup last 32 on a high</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Argentina, Lionel Messi, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/28/yoane-wissa-sends-dr-congo-into-world-cup-last-32-clash-with-england</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/zmwjdypt/AP26179061627161.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congo's Yoane Wissa (20) celebrates a win during the World Cup Group K soccer match between DR Congo and Uzbekistan in Atlanta, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:25:26.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Yoane Wissa sends DR Congo into World Cup last 32 clash with England</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, DR Congo, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Yoane Wissa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/opposition-attacks-centre-after-former-editor-says-passport-renewal-stalled-over-sir</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/7/16/original/passxx.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Passport image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:25:03.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition attacks Centre after former  editor says passport renewal stalled over SIR</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Special Intensive Revision, West Bengal SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/ayodhya-ram-temple-donation-row-police-raid-at-houses-of-eight-arrested</loc>
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<image:caption>Police personnel escort the accused to a court in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Ram Temple donation funds, in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:21:19.703Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ayodhya Ram temple donation row: Police raid at houses of eight arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, police raid, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam, Ayodhya temple donation row</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/28/four-year-old-boy-dies-after-being-run-over-by-truck-in-hyderabads-bholakpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/iqroy5hg/C_32_1_CH0349_6962560.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to police, the boy had accompanied his mother to a nearby shop. While returning home, he was walking a short distance behind her when the accident occurred.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:17:26.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four-year-old boy dies after being run over by truck in Hyderabad's Bholakpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, truck, Run over, Four-year-old</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/cabinet-reshuffle-likely-before-monsoon-session-bjp-organisational-revamp-also-on-cards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-30/zqwakauf/HJWHJsLaoAA5UBG.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP set for organisational overhaul as Modi Cabinet reshuffle looms, say sources</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:15:11.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cabinet reshuffle likely before Monsoon Session, BJP organisational revamp also on cards</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Monsoon session, Union Cabinet Reshuffle, Modi Cabinet 3.0, BJP organisational reshuffle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/28/bet-awards-druski-to-make-history-as-youngest-host-as-show-honors-lauryn-hill-and-teyana-taylor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/l357a9mg/AP26177501600321.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cardi B performs during the Global Citizen Festival in New York on Sept. 27, 2025</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:14:27.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BET Awards: Druski to make history as youngest host as show honors Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, BET Awards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/28/three-cyberabad-eateries-found-unhygienic</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-15/40sc575b/Food.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The team also found unhygienic food handling practices, while the management failed to produce medical fitness certificates for food handlers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:10:19.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three Cyberabad eateries found unhygienic</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, food safety violations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Jun/28/frozen-canned-or-fresh-the-smart-way-to-eat-more-fruit-and-veg-on-a-budget</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/o4tz2w4m/6.png</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/f0rqnanc/5.png</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T06:04:34.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Frozen, canned or fresh? The smart way to eat more fruit and veg on a budget</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, canned vegetables</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/28/vb-g-ram-g-will-only-guarantee-centralisation-burden-states-financially-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/vqxqnme7/PTI06242026000060B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Jairam Ramesh speaks during an interview with PTI, in New Delhi, Tuesday, June 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:43:23.756Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VB G RAM G will only guarantee centralisation, burden states financially: Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, MGNREGA, Jairam Ramesh, VB-G RAM G Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jun/28/us-open-srikanths-sportsmanship-to-the-fore-in-hard-fought-semifinal-win-over-okimoto</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/ydtjfeqp/ANI_20260318153327.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kidambi Srikanth</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:42:23.672Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US Open: Srikanth's sportsmanship to the fore in hard-fought semifinal win over Okimoto </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Kidambi Srikanth, US Open Badminton, Rounak Chouhan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/live/2026/Jun/27/live-fifa-world-cup-2026-day-17-england-portugal-eye-top-spots-as-group-stages-draw-to-a-close</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/njxe4wvv/AP26179074560852.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congo players celebrate after the World Cup Group K soccer match between DR Congo and Uzbekistan in Atlanta, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/b7lup0pr/AP26176106635964.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentina's Leandro Paredes, left, Lionel Messi, center, and Alexis Mac Allister train for the World Cup soccer tournament Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/gd0piqr5/AP26178832818153.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Croatia players celebrate at the end of the World Cup Group L soccer match between Croatia and Ghana in Philadelphia, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/l1zemjvh/AP26179055756401.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Players embrace following the World Cup Group K soccer match between Colombia and Portugal in Miami Gardens, Fla., Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/74v9z38y/AP26179074628086.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>General view during the pregame ceremony before the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso, right, scores his side's opening goal on a free kick during the World Cup Group J soccer match against Jordan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lautaro Martinez, left, scores his side's second goal on a penalty kick during the World Cup Group J soccer match against Jordan in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/amwkiz66/AP26179119861039.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Algeria's Rafik Belghali (17) celebrates with his teammate Fares Chaibi (10) after scoring his team's first goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Algeria and Austria.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/relfste7/AP26179120205356.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jordan's Mousa Altamari (10) celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/indivxrl/AP26179137654109.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) celebrates scoring his side's 3rd goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Jordan and Argentina in Arlington, Texas, near Dallas, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/iwhr31ej/AP26179147068108.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Austria's Sasa Kalajdzic (14) celebrates his team's third goal during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Algeria and Austria in Kansas City, Mo., Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:36:58.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HIGHLIGHTS | FIFA World Cup 2026, Day 17: DR Congo enter knockouts for first time in history; Austria, Algeria reach last 32 after 3-3 thriller</news:title>
<news:keywords>FIFA, 2026 FIFA World Cup, Cristiano Ronaldo </news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/28/ketan-agarwal-murder-police-recreate-crime-scene-at-lohagad-fort-with-two-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/ryomwljg/New-Project-2026-06-28T105755.554.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Visuals from Lohagad Fort, where Police brought accused Siya Goyal for crime scene recreation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:29:23.421Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ketan Agarwal murder: Police recreate crime scene at Lohagad Fort with two accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Siya Goyal, Ketan Agarwal Murder Case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/venezuelan-footballer-héctor-bello-mourns-wife-who-died-shielding-daughter-in-venezuela-earthquake</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/8c57fin0/New-Project-2026-06-28T104907.234.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to Venezuelan media reports, Andrea was trapped when a structure collapsed in La Guaira, one of the regions hardest hit by the earthquakes. Rescue workers later recovered her body from the rubble, while the couple's young daughter, Alana, was found alive.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:22:21.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venezuelan footballer Héctor Bello mourns wife who died shielding daughter in Venezuela earthquake</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Venezuela earthquake, Héctor Bello, Andrea Bello</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/earthquake-off-northeastern-coastline-rattles-japan-no-tsunami-warning-issued</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/lrkgb7ho/ANI_20250730010137.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Japan is prone to earthquakes and tsunamis.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:21:42.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Earthquake off northeastern coastline rattles Japan; no tsunami warning issued</news:title>
<news:keywords>Japan, earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/nellores-bara-shaheed-dargah-rottela-panduga-draws-thousands-of-devotees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/yz2s88lz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-06-28-at-10.35.44-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Bara Shaheed Dargah was fully geared up for the Gandha Mahotsavam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:18:51.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nellore’s Bara Shaheed Dargah Rottela Panduga draws thousands of devotees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Swarnala Cheruvu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/28/action-on-edulakunta-lake-backed-by-records-hydraa-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/efr8dopr/ction-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Edulakunta lake</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:13:55.946Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Action on Edulakunta lake backed by records: HYDRAA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Edulakunta lake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/lebanons-deal-with-israel-requires-hezbollah-to-disarm-that-might-be-difficult</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/0n89i3zg/AP26178236998646.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Israeli and Lebanese flags hang in a memorial site on the border with Lebanon in northern Israel, Saturday, June 27, 2026, after Israel and Lebanon sign a framework agreement.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:13:28.527Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lebanon's deal with Israel requires Hezbollah to disarm; that might be difficult</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hezbollah, West Asia conflict, Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, Israel-Lebanon Conflict, Naim Kassem</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/28/cyberabad-municipal-corporation-clears-506-footpath-encroachments</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/636xjfwa/CMC-clears-506.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bulldozer clear a footpath of encroachment in Cyberabad on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:12:05.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyberabad Municipal Corporation clears 506 footpath encroachments</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Cyberabad Municipal Corporation, footpath encroachments</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/28/priest-held-at-hyderabad-airport-in-rs-20-lakh-cheating-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/3c5fq22j/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said that during 2023 and 2024, Sarma sought financial assistance from Naveen, claiming he needed funds to expand his business and promising repayment within three months.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:11:01.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priest held at Hyderabad airport in Rs 20 lakh cheating case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, cheating case, priest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/28/hyderabad-man-googles-birla-cement-call-centre-loses-rs-19-lakh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/04gnnzwq/newindianexpress2025-12-17k5lkgktr202512173610514.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Based on his complaint, Malkajgiri cybercrime police have registered a case and launched an investigation into the incident.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:08:42.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad man Googles Birla Cement call centre, loses Rs 19 lakh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Google, cybercriminals, Birla Cement call centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/28/ghmc-collects-753-kg-of-sacred-items-in-project-udvasana-drive-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/k8kqx4fr/GHMC-collects-753-kg-of-sacred-items-in-Project-Udvasana-drive.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Participants donate sacred items during the third edition of Project Udvasana.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/9i5c542a/GHMC_collects_753_kg_of_sacred_items_in_Project_Udvasana_drive.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:04:08.386Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GHMC collects 753 kg of sacred items in Project Udvasana drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, GHMC, Project Udvasana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/28/four-labourers-beat-inebriated-man-to-death-in-godown-in-hyderabad-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-14/4a972kzx/TNIEimport2019524originalCrimehandcuffPhoto.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:03:07.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four labourers beat inebriated man to death in godown in Hyderabad, held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, beaten to death, inebriated man</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/telangana-government-restricts-extension-of-indiramma-house-slabs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/dydyljlt/scheme.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T05:00:08.823Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government restricts extension of Indiramma house slabs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Indiramma Housing scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/pv-narasimha-rao-inspired-library-in-delhi-to-preserve-legacy-of-all-pms</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/1npwpwzx/pvnr2706chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Pradhanamantri Sangrahalaya, inaugurated on the occasion of the 105th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao in New Delhi</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:57:39.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PV Narasimha Rao-inspired library in Delhi to preserve legacy of all PMs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Library, PV Narasimha Rao, Pradhanamantri Sangrahalaya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/sir-not-linked-to-sops-religion-minister-kishan-reddy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/rici89ic/kishan12706chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister G Kishan Reddy speaks during a press meet at the party office in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:53:43.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIR not linked to sops, religion: Minister Kishan Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, G  Kishan Reddy, Special Intensive Revision</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/telangana-to-reach-out-to-non-bjp-ruled-states-on-gram-g</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/soxxuayl/Telangana-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state Cabinet is expected to take a decision on July 2 on whether Telangana should adopt the Centre’s framework, enact its own legislation, move the Supreme Court, or pursue a combination of legal and administrative measures.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:52:15.613Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana to reach out to non-BJP ruled states on GRAM G</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, VB GRAM G Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/us-president-trump-thanks-india-for-road-name-in-hyderabad-says-honoured</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/walnfb5t/US_President_Donald_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:49:41.930Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US President Trump thanks India for road name in Hyderabad, says ‘honoured’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Donald Trump, Donald Trump Avenue, road in Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/prakasam-collector-promises-to-solve-tobacco-procurement-issues</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/stgkwkjh/whatsapp-image-2026-06-27-at-113359-pm113610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accompanied by Tobacco Board Executive Director B Vishwasree, he inspected auctions at Ongole‑I and II platforms, interacting with farmers and buyers over complaints of low prices.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:29:37.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prakasam Collector promises to 
solve tobacco procurement issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, tobacco procurement, Prakasam Collector</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/15-lakh-devotees-visit-tirumala-on-june-27</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/10/4/original/TirumalaTirupatiDevasthanams.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:22:57.845Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>1.5 lakh devotees visit Tirumala on June 27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/jagan-mohan-reddy-smart-kitchens-will-render-85000-women-jobless</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/ttgqqt2c/Jagan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:17:40.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jagan Mohan Reddy: Smart Kitchens will render 85,000 women jobless</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Jagan Mohan Reddy, smart kitchens</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/sanjeevani-digital-healthcare-will-cover-all-from-august-15-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/mf80iahp/vijcm112706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu visits PHC at Kristam Setti Palle and inaugurates Sanjeevani programme on Saturday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:16:18.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanjeevani digital healthcare will cover all from August 15: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Sanjeevani digital healthcare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/andhra-pradesh-hc-upholds-inheritance-rights-of-children-from-2nd-marriage</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/q5krbpw0/HC-upholds-inheritance.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:13:06.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC upholds inheritance rights of children from 2nd marriage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, inheritance rights, children from 2nd marriage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/association-head-arrested-for-cheating-tn-schools-of-rs-100-crore-with-approval-promise</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/3c5fq22j/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Man arrested for cheating TN schools of Rs 100 crore with approval promise.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:11:50.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Association head arrested for cheating TN schools of Rs 100 crore with approval promise</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Central Crime Branch, Federation of Associations of Private Schools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/cops-attacked-during-raid-in-andhras-annamayya-district-sp-warns-of-action</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/ou08dqef/cop123036.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The injured SI, constable and home guard were shifted to the government hospital.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:11:37.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cops attacked during raid in Andhra's  Annamayya district; SP warns of action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, police personnel attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/28/chennai-corporation-plans-sumps-to-tackle-monsoon-floods-in-vyasarpadi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/eaox3gba/Corpn-plans.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The stretch at Mullai Nagar in Vyasarpadi in the city, where water rises to knee-level during the monsoon every year.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:09:13.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai corporation plans sumps to tackle monsoon floods in Vyasarpadi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Mullai Nagar, underground sump</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/28/semmancheri-tnuhdb-residents-see-red-as-sewage-gets-mixed-with-drinking-water</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/mv3ixemn/New-Project-2026-06-28T093430.274.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The residents said most of them are suffering from skin allergies, diarrhoea, and stomach pain due to the contaminated water.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/7wgtumom/New-Project-2026-06-28T093607.627.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water in the sump, which is pale yellow and has a strong smell of sewage.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:07:16.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Semmancheri TNUHDB residents see red as sewage gets mixed with drinking water</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, drinking water, TNUHDB, sewage mix</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/28/low-pressure-to-form-next-month-power-monsoon</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/36bbfef0-d145-4b37-b0a1-1be262449bae/rain1_0407chn_17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:04:56.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Low pressure to form next month, power monsoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, monsoon</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/28/father-and-daughter-hurt-after-ama-bus-hit-driver-detained</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-28/fhfbevkk/gggg.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:04:24.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Father and daughter hurt after Ama Bus hit, driver detained</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Accident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/28/cm-dismisses-otas-officer-bhimsen-tudu-from-service</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-17/x7hw37yv/202606173828930.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:03:20.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM dismisses OT&amp;AS officer Bhimsen Tudu from service</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Mohan Charan Mahji, Bhimsen Tudu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/osbc-seeks-death-benefit-and-health-cover-for-lawyers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/5wkantfm/Lawyer-LoanCAT-A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:02:24.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OSBC seeks death benefit and health cover for lawyers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Retirement, death benefit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/28/gcc-commissioner-directs-officials-to-finish-stormwater-drain-works-by-august</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/g5t57xto/New-GCC-chief.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner G S Sameeran</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:02:15.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GCC Commissioner directs officials to finish stormwater drain works by August</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Northeast monsoon, stormwater drain, GS Sameeran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/28/three-assault-aiims-doc-over-patients-death-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/0j84e8rz/Assault-on-Kerala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T04:01:24.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three assault AIIMS doc over patient’s death, held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/28/fire-breaks-out-at-kodungaiyur-dumpyard-again-second-such-incident-in-a-week</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/42c86hta/Fire-at-Kodungaiyur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The fire that broke out at the Kodungaiyur landfill.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:59:41.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out at Kodungaiyur dumpyard again, second such incident in a week</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Kodungaiyur dump yard, Fire incident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/zeenat-and-her-four-cubs-doing-well-have-started-moving-within-similipal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/58m376tu/Zeenat-and-her.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Zeenat and her cubs</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:58:36.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Zeenat and her four cubs doing well, have started moving within Similipal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Tigress Zeenat, Simlipal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/doppler-weather-radar-in-sambalpur-reaches-final-stages-of-construction-to-have-250-km-range-cover-10-districts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/6mku177j/Doppler-Weather-Radar-in-Sambalpur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Doppler Weather Radar</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:57:53.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doppler Weather Radar in Sambalpur reaches final stages of construction, to have 250 km range, cover 10 districts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Doppler Weather Radar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/28/chennai-cops-shoot-murder-suspect-in-the-knee-during-arrest</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/r8g1gijq/New-Project-2026-06-28T092624.467.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Accused Rupesh was shot in the knee after he allegedly attacked a police team and attempted to escape.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:57:44.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai cops shoot murder suspect in the knee during arrest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Murder suspect, shot in knee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/56-year-old-man-held-for-running-illegal-money-lending-business-in-ganjam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/41hib1cp/56-yr-old-man.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bikes seized from his possession.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:57:34.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>56-year-old man held for running illegal money lending business in Ganjam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, illegal money lending</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/odisha-woman-minor-daughter-found-dead-inside-house</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-05/oisq1nvo/202605053777246.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:56:14.637Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha woman, minor daughter found dead inside house</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, found dead</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/35-year-old-man-hacked-to-death-in-boudh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-10/jmayt99o/2466e517a0083a0ab4f524099f48a30c.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:54:58.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>35-year-old man hacked to death in Boudh </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, hacked to death</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/telangana-schoolkids-learn-about-legal-rights-and-safety</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/0gowx5gz/Schoolkids.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students of government high school at Dhangarwadi, Karimnagar, attend an awareness programme on Child-Friendly Legal Services on Saturday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:54:32.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana schoolkids learn about legal rights and safety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana school, Schoolkids</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/telangana-hc-halts-karumuris-arrest-until-june-29</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/d1ifu0d2/HC-upholds-order-releasing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana HC</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:53:47.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC halts Karumuri’s arrest until June 29</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/man-killed-for-saving-neighbours-wife-from-domestic-violence</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-21/ocnc3u8o/ANI_20241121162049.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:53:40.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man killed for saving neighbour’s wife from domestic violence</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/28/three-held-for-gangrape-of-minor-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/lpat5pg0/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three held for gangrape of minor in Chennai.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:53:39.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three held for gangrape of minor in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Gangrape, Gerugambakkam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/gade-sai-krishna-case-sit-detains-nagarajus-aide-hunt-on-for-two-cops</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The investigation is also focusing on Suresh’s interactions with Sai Krishna’s family members after the incident.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:53:32.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gade Sai Krishna case: SIT detains Nagaraju’s aide, hunt on for two cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Gade Sai Krishna</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/rs-540-crore-facelift-begins-at-bhadrachalam-temple</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/p1brvaqb/540-cr-facelift-begins-at-Bhadrachalam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Collector Ankith commences restoration works at the Sri Sita Ramachandra Swamy temple on Saturday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:53:19.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 540 crore facelift begins at Bhadrachalam temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Bhadrachalam temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/telangana-hc-junks-land-dispute-plea-imposes-rs-10k-costs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/d1ifu0d2/HC-upholds-order-releasing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana HC</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:52:32.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC junks land dispute plea, imposes Rs 10K costs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/epfo-ordered-to-pay-9-interest-on-rs-405-crore-refund</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/71mtgban/HC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:52:08.975Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPFO ordered to pay 9% interest on Rs 4.05 crore refund</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/people-walked-out-of-ktr-meet-despite-his-pleas-mla</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/kkbj96q7/ANI_20260627133202.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MLA from Parigi T Ram Mohan Reddy</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:51:41.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>People walked out of KTR meet despite his pleas: MLA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Congress MLA from Parigi T Ram Mohan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/tn-ammonia-gas-leak-toll-rises-to-16-workers-kin-complain-about-lack-of-info</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/0hcpw6dl/New-Project-2026-06-28T092010.006.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Workers from Jharkhand and Assam at a temporary relief camp.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:51:36.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN ammonia gas leak toll rises to 16; workers' kin complain about lack of info</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Death toll, migrant workers, Ammonia gas leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/majhi-launches-wep-msme-clusters-to-boost-industrial-growth-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/eei6u6tk/Majhi-launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Majhi presenting the vision document to Lahiri as deputy CM Pravati Parida looks on.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:51:23.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Majhi launches WEP, MSME clusters to boost industrial growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, MSME, Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/bargarh-farmer-attempts-to-end-life-outside-district-registrar-office-rescued</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/i4deaw44/FARMER034659.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:51:20.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bargarh farmer attempts to end life 
outside district registrar office, rescued</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, farmer, Suicide Attempt</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/retd-ias-officer-is-telangana-rera-chief</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-01/syleqxz4/1546985-ap-cadre.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>retired IAS officer KS Sreenivasa Raju</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:49:53.887Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retd IAS officer is Telangana RERA chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana RERA chief, IAS officer K S Sreenivasa Raju</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/orissa-hc-ends-27-year-old-legal-battle-awards-rs-20-lakh-each-to-two-sbi-sweepers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-21/jrarsh2y/ANI_20240426110017.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:49:30.920Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC ends 27-year-old legal battle, awards Rs 20 lakh each to two SBI sweepers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, Job regularisation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/apsche-to-launch-faculty-development-programme-on-june-29</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/9y99pbft/APSCHE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Organised in collaboration with Acharya Nagarjuna University under RUSA, the programme is being conducted from June 29 to July 3 with the participation of around 70 faculty members from universities and colleges across AP.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:49:23.989Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APSCHE to launch Faculty Development Programme on June 29</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, APSCHE, Faculty Development Programme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/28/us-airstrikes-again-hit-iran-as-tehran-strikes-bahrain-and-kuwait-further-imperiling-interim-deal-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/l8g0ch7z/New-Project-2026-06-28T091354.884.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US central command said that the operation targeted 10 Iranian military sites at different locations in and around the Strait of Hormuz.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:48:59.644Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US airstrikes again hit Iran as Tehran strikes Bahrain and Kuwait, further imperiling interim deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US military, Iran-US war, Iran War, Iran-US ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/telangana-govt-compromising-river-water-rights-brs-deputy-floor-leader-t-harish-rao</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/4d514m89/C_23_1_CH1119_3589021.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harish Rao</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:48:59.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana govt compromising river water rights: BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS Deputy Floor Leader T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/mahanadi-tribunal-reviews-progress</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/5/original/Mahanadi_River_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Mahanadi River. (Image used for representation purposes only)</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:48:27.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahanadi Tribunal reviews progress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Mahanadi Tribunal, Odisha-Chhattisgarh water dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/advocates-pay-students-fee-telangana-hc-allows-her-to-write-exams</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/d1ifu0d2/HC-upholds-order-releasing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana HC</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:47:47.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advocates pay student’s fee; Telangana  HC allows her to write exams</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana  HC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/push-for-ancient-pilgrimage-route-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/rwnfhh6o/Push-for-ancient.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahanadi river.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:47:44.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Push for ancient pilgrimage route in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Odisha, Mahanadi river, pilgrimage route</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/nitin-nabins-visit-will-energise-telangana-unit-bjp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/7h4ys5ye/Nabin’s-visit-will-energise.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP state president N Ramchander Rao visits the Exhibition Ground, Nampally, on Saturday to inspect the arrangements for Nitin Nabin’s public meeting</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:46:22.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nitin Nabin’s visit will energise Telangana unit: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BJP state president N Ramchander Rao, BJP chief Nitin Nabin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/history-sheeter-hacked-to-death-inside-his-house-in-chennai-seven-detained</loc>
<image:image>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:46:18.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>History-sheeter hacked to death inside his house in Chennai; seven detained</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, history-sheeter, hacked to death</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/62-workers-return-home-tn-ammonia-gas-leak-toll-reaches-13</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/l8gdv9pr/P_4837350497.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Migrant workers from Odisha who were affected by the Ammonia gas tragedy return to their hometown.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:45:56.126Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>62 workers return home, TN ammonia gas leak toll reaches 13</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, migrant workers, Ammonia gas leak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/ohpc-generation-hit-as-rengali-dam-water-level-drops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/12/27/original/OPTCL.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:44:52.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OHPC generation hit as Rengali dam water level drops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha Hydra Power Corporation (OHPC), Rengali reservoir</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/sbi-agrees-to-give-up-its-claim-on-raidurg-land</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-06/9fhu0jvz/ANI_20240807045412.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>State Bank of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:44:18.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SBI agrees to give up its claim on Raidurg land</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, State Bank of India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/28/puri-gears-up-for-snana-purnima-arrangements-made-for-timely-conduct-of-rituals</loc>
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<image:caption>Puri Jagannath Temple</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:43:32.331Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puri gears up for Snana Purnima, arrangements made for timely conduct of rituals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Puri Jagannath</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/bridge-closure-on-tiruchy-chennai-nh-sparks-road-block-leaves-6-km-tailback</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/70txenwn/Brid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists and passengers remained stranded under the scorching sun for long as residents staged a road blockade near the Sanjeevi Nagar traffic signal on the Chennai-Tiruchy NH on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:43:30.754Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bridge closure on Tiruchy-Chennai NH sparks road block, leaves 6-km tailback</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, national highway, Cauvery bridge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/heavy-rain-likely-across-andhra-pradesh-in-next-24-hours</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-25/6qd7m3dk/northwest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>For Sunday, light rainfall is likely in Srikakulam, NTR, Anantapur, Sri S</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:43:12.820Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain likely across Andhra Pradesh in next 24 hours</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Rain</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/27-year-old-odisha-woman-set-ablaze-in-sleep</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/b2fe954d-7aac-424d-8fb9-ec708c1f0f0c/fire_accident.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:42:35.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalker hurls petrol into woman’s room, sets her ablaze near Rourkela</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Odisha, Arson</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/how-telangana-girls-beat-the-odds-in-mini-brazil</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/woc07ja1/How-girls-beat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>R Keshwardhini, better known as Mary, plays football with a group of girls; boys in football jerseys</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/t4643f4j/Mini-Brazil.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>walk past a Lionel Messi poster at the Valluvar Nagar ground in Sainikpuri, Secunderabad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:42:15.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Telangana girls beat the odds in ‘Mini Brazil’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, football, Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/tn-fire-services-dgp-seema-agrawal-given-grand-farewell</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/8z0k4lbm/seemaagarwal2706chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>DGP Mahesh Kumar Aggarwal honours Seema Agrawal (1990-batch) with a memento during her farewell parade held in Chennai on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:41:01.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Fire Services DGP Seema Agrawal given grand farewell </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu FIre and Rescue Service, Seema Agrawal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/from-nearly-dropping-out-of-school-to-changing-lives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/5on6rpms/From-nearly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sreenivasa Prasad Rao Sarvaraju</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:40:50.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From nearly dropping out of school to changing lives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Good News, Sreenivasa Prasad Rao Sarvaraju</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/veligonda-project-near-andhras-gantavanipalle-oustees-get-rs-300-crore-under-rr-package</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/9l1a4ql4/vijcm30948481.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu inspects Veligonda feeder canal at Gantavaanipalle on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:40:43.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veligonda Project near Andhra's Gantavanipalle oustees get Rs 300 crore under R&amp;R package</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Veligonda project</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/keam-topper-roshan-raju-credits-consistency-family-support</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/gb7ue3yi/C_32_1_CH0343_74800538.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KEAM 2026 state topper Roshan Raju celebrates with his family after securing the first rank in the examination at his residence in Ernakulam.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:37:58.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KEAM Topper Roshan Raju credits consistency, family support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KEAM rank list, Roshan Raju</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/28/delhi-suspends-five-pharmacists-two-officials-after-irregularities-found-at-procurement-agency</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/w87rkfvj/20260612299fff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Gupta said that ensuring accountability in matters concerning public interest is the government’s highest priority, and strict action will continue against any officer or employee found guilty.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:36:35.818Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi suspends five pharmacists, two officials after irregularities found at procurement agency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/govt-will-appeal-against-madras-hc-ruling-on-caste-status-of-converts-to-islam-min-nirmal-kumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/cp4la0oq/nirmalkumar80506chn1122453.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Electricity CTR Nirmal Kumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:35:51.464Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt will appeal against Madras HC ruling on caste status of converts to Islam: Min Nirmal Kumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai Bench of Madras High Court, CTR Nirmal Kumar, BC Muslim</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/28/cricket-coach-gets-47-year-jail-term-in-three-pocso-cases-three-more-registered</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-21/xifnbt91/202511213582889.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:35:45.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cricket coach gets 47-year jail term in three Pocso cases, three more registered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, imprisonment, POCSO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/clashes-mar-ysrcp-leaders-amaravati-visit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/dyawvcp6/Clashes-mar-YSRCP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police control YSRCP and TDP workers at Undavalli as members of the Opposition party set out to visit Penumaka farmers on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/7bdips1x/vijysrc12706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A special police party personnel being shifted to hospital after he was injured in the melee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:35:34.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clashes mar YSRCP leaders’ Amaravati visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Amaravati, YSR Congress Party</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/karimnagar-schools-launch-lead-safety-drive-to-protect-children-from-toxic-exposure</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/11/6/original/pollution.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:35:32.494Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karimnagar schools launch lead safety drive to protect children from toxic exposure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Karimnagar schools</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/28/on-the-run-for-9-years-53-year-old-held-in-rs-18-crore-bank-fraud-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/m6qxtofv/On-the.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused, absconding since 2017, allegedly created forged sale deeds and used the documents to obtain credit facilities from multiple banks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:34:49.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>On the run for 9 years, 53-year-old held in Rs 18 crore bank fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/28/udf-plans-no-confidence-move-in-corporation-cpm-stance-to-be-decided-by-secretariat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/sylyyiwt/C_32_1_CH1208_71462010.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram Corporation office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:34:49.111Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF plans no-confidence move in corporation; CPM stance to be decided by secretariat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Thiruvananthapuram corporation, no-confidence motion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/28/telangana-schools-turn-inspections-into-interactive-classrooms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/2eq5rlhy/When-the-checker.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:34:02.481Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana schools turn inspections into interactive classrooms</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana schools</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/28/five-districts-get-dmos-says-health-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-03/cj138gkv/K-Muraleedharan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Health Minister K Muraleedharan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:33:58.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five districts get DMOs, says health minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, K Muraleedharan, District Medical Officers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/manhunt-on-for-murder-accused-in-pocso-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-30/bxji4lwz/newindianexpress2024-022e084656-1952-49d1-a76a-363f8f6d4fc1policecordonline.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:33:31.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manhunt on for murder accused in Pocso case </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, POCSO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/28/l-g-to-students-believe-in-yourself-to-become-leaders</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/pxnl5fv4/L-G-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu at IIM</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/7rk6oubh/L-G-to-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rohtak</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:33:28.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>L-G to students: Believe in yourself to become leaders</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/pala-signals-another-political-change-as-congress-and-kcm-get-closer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-13/vajo57pw/KCM-to-avoid.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KC(M) chairman Jose K Mani with Kerala Congress supremo P J Joseph</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:32:48.189Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pala signals another political change as Congress and KC(M) get closer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Congress, KC(M)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/28/phase-i-of-cuet-based-du-undergrad-admissions-begins-across-67-colleges</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-06/f45998e2/DU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>University of Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:31:43.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Phase I of CUET-based DU undergrad admissions begins across 67 colleges</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/tamil-identity-must-for-tns-special-representative-in-delhi-says-cpis-veerapandian</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/ikvsmfi2/veerapandian092739.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CPI state secretary M Veerapandian.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:31:04.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil identity must for TN's special representative in Delhi, says CPI's Veerapandian</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, M Veerapandian, K Venkata Narayana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/28/two-days-before-birthday-man-killed-after-speeding-suv-hits-him-in-delhis-vasant-kunj</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-23/xvbrnt45/New-Project-2025-09-23T083017.507.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The offending vehicle was found to be registered in the name of a Bengaluru-based company.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:30:01.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two days before birthday, man killed after speeding SUV hits him in Delhi's Vasant Kunj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/bcm-candidate-alleges-quota-irregularities-in-bharathidasan-univ-course-intake-list-put-on-hold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-05/l7l0rain/C_1_1_CH1405_112767542.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BCM candidate alleges quota irregularities in Bharathidasan University course.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:27:33.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BCM candidate alleges quota irregularities in Bharathidasan univ course, intake list put on hold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, reservation, Bharathidasan University, BC Muslim</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/certain-forces-showing-kapu-community-in-poor-light-dy-cm-pawan-kalyan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/znb67rm7/Certain-forces-showing-Kapu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM and JSP chief Pawan Kalyan during the meeting with observers and committee members of the Nirmana Saradhi programme on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:26:40.146Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Certain forces showing Kapu community in poor light: Dy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, Kapu community</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/from-panipuri-cart-to-tea-entrepreneur-assam-graduate-brews-success-against-the-odds</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/i2t405yn/New-Project-2026-06-28T085412.502.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:26:32.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From panipuri cart to tea entrepreneur: Assam graduate brews success against the odds</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Assam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/gaganyaan-mission-on-track-8k-tests-done-isro-chairman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/5pw6heoz/ANI_20260624170252.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ISRO chairman V Narayanan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:26:30.611Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gaganyaan mission on track, 8k tests done: ISRO chairman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ISRO chairman V Narayanan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/28/acid-beetle-causes-skin-rashes-to-kadiyam-nursery-workers-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/fr78xr3s/Acid-beetle-causes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The beetle releases a chemical called pederin when it is crushed on skin, causing redness, burning, itching and blister-like lesions that appear within 24-48 hours.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:25:22.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Acid beetle causes skin rashes to Kadiyam nursery workers in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Acid beetle, Nairobi fly</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/delay-in-relocating-departments-from-coimbatore-medical-colleges-old-op-block-raises-safety-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/9vit824f/New-Project-2026-06-28T085351.270.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The roof of the ground floor at Old OP Building in Coimbatore Medical College Hospital has exposed concrete steel bars posing threat to public.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:24:52.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delay in relocating departments from Coimbatore Medical College's old OP block raises safety concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Infrastructure, CMCH</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/ram-temple-graft-wayanad-mp-priyanka-seeks-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/v5t770ax/20260418304f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:23:41.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram temple graft: Wayanad MP Priyanka seeks probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Priyanka Gandhi, Ram temple donations row</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/kerala-govt-set-to-go-ahead-with-reduced-tax-on-low-alcohol-beverages</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-06/2x1p6ujo/Excise-revenue-target.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:21:49.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala govt set to go ahead with reduced tax on low-alcohol beverages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, alcohol, sales tax</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/divi-bijesh-wins-fide-world-u-12-girls-title</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/ra01uqfd/Divi-Bijesh-wins.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Divi Bijesh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:21:08.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Divi Bijesh wins FIDE World U-12 girls title</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, chess, Divi Bijesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/28/couple-toddler-found-dead-in-river-search-on-for-eight-year-old-daughter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/47f904jk/dead-body.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:19:43.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple, toddler found dead in river, search on for eight-year-old daughter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, dead</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/how-rajasthans-rani-laxmi-bai-kendras-are-helping-young-women-find-confidence-and-independence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/x5evb58q/Sel.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/7dacoro8/Self-defence-to.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:19:29.993Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Rajasthan's Rani Laxmi Bai Kendras are helping young women find confidence and independence</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Rajasthan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/tribal-motifs-painted-on-wild-canvas</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/3l0xj031/Tribal-motifs.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/tovm6evi/Tribal.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/x53s5aoe/sd.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/m56xlp5o/Trib.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:17:46.783Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal motifs Painted on wild canvas</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Good News, Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/why-ysrcp-leaders-never-engage-in-policy-discussions-asks-dy-cm-pawan-kalyan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/qz2931gx/Why-YSRCP-leaders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:17:10.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why YSRCP leaders never engage in policy discussions, asks Dy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, Andhra Pradesh, Pawan Kalyan, YSRCP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/commuters-urge-dharmapuri-municipality-to-improve-seating-facilities-at-old-town-bus-stand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-06/o6oom8da/C_1_1_CH1450_117073848.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dharmapuri old bus stand.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:16:04.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commuters urge Dharmapuri Municipality to improve seating facilities at old town bus stand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dharmapuri Municipality, bus stand</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/kolkata-diary-west-bengal-mandates-rotational-weekend-and-holiday-duty-for-personnel-department-employees</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-03/00ku8km8/20260504399f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The prime aim of the notification issued by the state secretariat Nabanna is to assist senior officials in maintaining the normal flow of administrative work.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:13:17.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kolkata Diary: West Bengal mandates rotational weekend and holiday duty for personnel department employees</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/seven-arrested-for-double-murder-in-tns-dharmapuri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/r3qputzl/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Seven arrested for double murder in TN's Dharmapuri.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:12:10.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seven arrested for double murder in TN's Dharmapuri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, double murder, Adhiyamankottai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/isro-tests-semi-cryogenic-engine</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/j82oky1s/ISRO-tests.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The test was conducted at the ISRO Propulsion Complex in Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu on June 24</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:12:08.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISRO tests semi-cryogenic engine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, ISRO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/28/bengaluru-womans-decomposed-body-found-at-paramours-house</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/9uopy7cc/body_l3oHknU.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:09:16.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru woman’s decomposed body found at paramour’s house</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru woman, decomposed body</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Jun/28/one-smart-pennumerous-learning-possibilities</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/wdazed1a/tirupati52706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From a Simple Question to a Smart Pen: RTIH Startup Builds AI to Transform Handwriting.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/dis2kvoo/tirupati42706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:09:13.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One smart pen,numerous learning possibilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, smart pen, Vahini Technologies, Mallikarjun Rao Kosuri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/uttarakhand-road-rage-clash-between-locals-and-rajasthan-tourists-leaves-three-youths-injured</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/cgn4wdfq/New-Project-2026-06-28T083749.701.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The violence allegedly followed an argument over overtaking, with police detaining 10 tourists and recording statements from both sides.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:09:05.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand: Road-rage clash between locals and Rajasthan tourists leaves three youths injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/three-arrested-in-alleged-newborn-sale-in-tns-salem</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/f8qanqzf/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Three arrested in alleged newborn sale in Salem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:08:51.966Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three arrested in alleged newborn sale in TN's Salem</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Newborn baby sold, newborn baby girl</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/madurai-corporation-floats-revised-tender-for-rs-79-cr-vaigai-riverfront-project</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/7nbsw9if/C_1_1_CH1510_120357142.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Raindrops ripple across the waters of the Vaigai River beneath a brooding evening sky in Madurai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:06:29.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madurai Corporation floats revised tender for Rs 79-cr Vaigai riverfront project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vaigai river, Madurai city corporation, riverfront development</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jun/27/veteran-tamil-actor-director-k-bhagyaraj-passes-away-at-73-last-rites-with-full-state-honours-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/fx25u0w5/BhagyaRaj3011-01-2008132835-1.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>K. Bhagyaraj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:03:17.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veteran Tamil actor-director K Bhagyaraj passes away at 73; last rites with full state honours today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil, K Bhagyaraj, Tamil filmmaker K Bhagyaraj</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/divide-cauvery-water-by-listening-to-farmers-vp-cp-radhakrishnan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/cm5zr7qz/Divide-Cauvery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice President CP Radhakrishnan with Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot and Minister UT Khader in Bengaluru on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:02:51.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Divide Cauvery water by listening to farmers: VP CP Radhakrishnan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, VP CP Radhakrishnan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Jun/28/12-year-old-pattika-shanvi-from-remote-andhra-village-eyes-indian-cricket-jersey</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/yvnxswbm/vizag102706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Young cricketer Pattika Shanvi.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/8gjahyqy/vizag4_2706chn_40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pattika Shanvi along with her parents Praveen and Swathi.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/vdkd22o9/Manya.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T03:02:34.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12-year-old Pattika Shanvi from remote Andhra village eyes Indian cricket jersey</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, cricket, Pattika Shanvi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/states-uts-told-to-publish-kidney-transplant-outcomes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-13/nxnb4e0c/Govt’s-‘Pratiksha’-gives.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:57:43.745Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>States, UTs told to publish kidney transplant outcomes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, kidney transplant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/95-women-92-men-back-ucc-in-madhya-pradesh-say-govt-records</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-16/ed35oifi/Screenshot-2025-04-16-200855.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Official figures show women backed the Uniform Civil Code at a higher rate than men despite submitting fewer suggestions during the state's public consultation exercise.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/wglfvngz/Screenshot-2026-06-27-232548.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:57:20.552Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>95% women, 92% men back UCC in Madhya Pradesh, say govt records</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/good-news/2026/Jun/28/mango-jelly-sweetens-rural-womens-livelihoods-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/neer2eb3/godavari42706chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Women prepare traditional Mango Tandra at a processing unit in Repallewada village of Polavaram mandal, providing seasonal employment while creating a reliable market for local mango farmers.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/8kuqxdkc/Mango-jelly.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:57:15.603Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mango jelly sweetens rural women’s livelihoods in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Good News, Andhra Pradesh, mango jelly</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/k-bhagyaraj-master-screenplay-writer-who-etched-his-name-in-every-frame</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/jtptsihy/New-Project-2026-06-28T082259.450.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Throughout his career, Bhagyaraj played various iterations of the guy that we might come across in our neighbourhood..</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:56:59.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>K Bhagyaraj: Master screenplay writer who etched his name in every frame </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil, K Bhagyaraj, actor-filmmaker</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/make-use-of-it-for-better-policing-hm-priyank-kharge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/no844skw/Make-use-of-IT-for-better.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Priyank Kharge at the Police Computer Wing in Bengaluru on Saturday</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:55:25.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Make use of IT for better policing: HM Priyank Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/ashoka-targets-congress-over-manual-scavenging</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/xcafb7cp/P_3495888132.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state assembly opposition leader R Ashoka</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:53:12.455Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ashoka targets Congress over manual scavenging</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP leader Ashoka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/risks-mount-for-sea-eagle-along-tn-coast-due-to-habitat-loss-says-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/8sdbdilt/New-Project-2026-06-28T081911.084.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>White-bellied Sea Eagle.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:51:09.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Risks mount for sea eagle along TN coast due to habitat loss, says study</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, habitat loss, White-bellied Sea Eagle, human disturbance</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/ahinda-leaders-feel-let-down-as-cm-replaces-them-with-vokkaligas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/bjmylhzt/ANI_20260616071858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:50:43.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AHINDA leaders feel let down as CM replaces them with Vokkaligas?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, AHINDA, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/bjp-panel-submits-report-congress-used-unethical-methods-bjp-mlc-ct-ravi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/f55h765d/BJP-panel-submits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MLC CT Ravi and party state vice-president N Mahesh submit the fact-finding committee’s report on cross-voting in the recent MLC polls, on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:49:48.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP panel submits report; Congress used ‘unethical methods’: BJP MLC CT Ravi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, MLC polls, BJP MLC CT Ravi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/28/withdraw-all-cases-related-to-sabarimala-stir-bjp-tells-cm</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/jdfphcmq/sabarimala092556.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sabarimala temple.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:49:45.852Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Withdraw all cases related to Sabarimala stir, BJP tells CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Sabarimala, BJP-Congress</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/bjp-using-sir-to-target-97-seats-in-karnataka-mb-patil</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-13/owgc5w0u/images-5-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:48:51.269Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP using SIR to target 97 seats in Karnataka: MB Patil</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Special Intensive Revision (SIR), Karnataka Industries Minister MB Patil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/keam-26-ernakulam-shines-in-engineering</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/lpqcm1wa/Topper-Roshan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KEAM 2026 state topper Roshan Raju celebrates with his family, after securing first rank in the examination, at his residence in Angamaly on Saturday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:48:39.950Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KEAM ’26: Ernakulam shines in engineering</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, KEAM rank list</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/bengaluru-ernakulam-vande-bharat-to-double-capacity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/e4b5ut14/’luru-E.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vande Bharat train.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:47:54.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru-Ernakulam Vande Bharat to double capacity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Karnataka, Vande Bharat, Onam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/madras-hc-says-cannot-stall-election-after-notification-refuses-to-stop-bank-staff-association-poll</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-21/irw86yj3/Centre’s-reply-sought.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:47:40.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC says cannot stall election after notification; refuses to stop bank staff association poll </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Indian Overseas Bank, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/28/liquor-on-call-racket-busted-man-arrested-3</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/ht8q2ven/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:46:09.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Liquor-on-call racket busted; man arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, liquor, arrest</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/wild-jumbo-overturns-forest-patrol-vehicle-in-aralam-five-officials-injured</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/hk7zeivz/New-Project-2026-06-28T081456.092.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Overturned forest department vehicle.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:46:03.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wild jumbo overturns forest patrol vehicle in Aralam, five officials injured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, wild elephant, forest patrol vehicle</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/indias-first-fast-breeder-reactor-nearing-power-production-at-kalpakkam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-19/8u0pgqxe/reactor.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>India's 500 MW Fast Breeder Reactor (FBR) prototype at Kalpakkam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:45:28.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's first fast breeder reactor nearing power production at Kalpakkam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kalpakkam PFBR, Prototype</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/bengaluru-court-summons-priyank-nalapad-over-rss-remark</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/uqqvut6w/ANI_20260609063104.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Priyank Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:45:01.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru Court summons Priyank, Nalapad over RSS remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru court, Home Minister Priyank Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/28/natural-farming-push-amid-soil-health-concerns</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-25/fq3ol4g5/202505253412217.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:42:38.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Natural farming push amid soil health concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Organic farming, soil health</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/shivakumar-has-been-plotting-to-loot-land-in-bidadi-says-hdk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/0tf3xrmp/Shivakumar-has.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy lends his support to farmers protesting against the proposed Bidadi Township project in Byramangala on Saturday. He sat next to an empty chair, taking a dig at CM DK Shivakumar for not being present at the venue</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:40:58.961Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shivakumar has been plotting to loot land in Bidadi, says HDK</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/express-dialogues-invasive-alien-species-are-foremost-challenge-faced-by-keralas-forests-dr-kannan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/tr0awul5/‘Invasive.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Kannan C S Warrier.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/j4t5l83j/faced-by-Kerala’s.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/mlafeliy/Invasive-alien-species.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/de2x5wex/species-are.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:40:55.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Express Dialogues | 'Invasive alien species are foremost challenge faced by Kerala’s forests': Dr Kannan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Forest Conservation, Dr Kannan C S Warrier</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/over-1400-in-service-doctors-on-long-absence-action-taken-against-680-tn-govt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/l8cf9w2c/doct.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Over 1,400 in-service doctors on long absence.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:40:08.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 1,400 in-service doctors on long absence, action taken against 680: TN Govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Health Department, government doctors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/word-warrior-races-against-time-to-preserve-tribal-languages</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/fz25kdhb/tribal-poet095257.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prominent tribal poet and farmer Kandamala Ramachandran.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:38:24.209Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Word warrior’ races against time to preserve tribal languages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, tribal language, linguists</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/school-students-id-cards-will-not-carry-caste-details-tn-ministers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/bmiugoig/p4-sengott092300.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Revenue and Disaster Management Minister K A Sengottaiyan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:38:06.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>School students' ID cards will not carry caste details: TN ministers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi, K A Sengottaiyan, A Rajmohan, APAAR scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/13-year-old-bengaluru-chess-star-pratitee-clinches-world-youth-silver</loc>
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<image:caption>Pratitee Bordoloi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:37:22.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13-year-old Bengaluru chess star Pratitee clinches world youth silver</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chess Championship, Pratitee Bordoloi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/appointment-row-deepens-as-congress-leader-seeks-sec-nomination-freeze-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/x8yhvyb2/ANI_20240222115907.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Congress flag used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:35:16.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Appointment row deepens as Congress leader seeks SEC nomination freeze</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, State Election Commissioner, Seshadrinathan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/its-a-sea-change-as-kathakali-draws-on-hemingway</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/x14m2wq9/It’s-a-‘sea’-change.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A scene from the kathakali adaptation of Ernest Hemingway’s The Old Man and the Sea</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/ro34sxo9/a-‘sea’-change.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mario Barzaghi performing as Santiago as part of the play</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/19vpv32l/draws-on-Hemingway.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kalamandalam Neeraj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:35:14.252Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It’s a ‘sea’ change as kathakali draws on Hemingway</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kathakali, Ernest Hemingway</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/nta-procured-95000-clocks-to-help-students-manage-time-during-neet-ug-re-examination</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/srbecxq7/New-Project-2026-06-28T080326.728.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The clocks were installed in every exam hall to help candidates manage time, and the agency has decided schools can retain them for future use.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/ytv7wyvd/Screenshot-2026-06-27-232654.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:34:06.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTA procured 95,000 clocks to help students manage time during NEET-UG re-examination</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/dmk-baiter-tagore-replaces-selvaperunthagai-as-tn-congress-president</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/28lbsfal/42-Manickam-Tagore.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP Manickam Tagore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:32:42.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK-baiter Tagore replaces Selvaperunthagai as TN Congress president</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TNCC, Manickam Tagore, K Selvaperunthagai</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/28/long-delayed-thammanam-pullepady-road-project-stirs-to-life</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/d7t1ybt0/Long-delaye.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traffic rush on Pullepady bridge when the north RoB was closed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:31:06.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Long-delayed Thammanam-Pullepady road project stirs to life</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Thammanam-Pullepady road</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/india-japan-summit-to-focus-on-eco-security-supply-chains-clean-energy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-24/n751aqk6/AP25297191170789.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:29:50.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-Japan summit to focus on eco security, supply chains &amp; clean energy </news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/mdmk-quits-dmk-alliance-after-nine-years-vaiko-says-will-back-tvk-in-byelection</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/9lnkt6fv/rav37862706chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MDMK held its 32nd general council meeting on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:29:47.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MDMK quits DMK alliance after nine years; Vaiko says will back TVK in byelection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Vaiko, MK Stalin, MDMK</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/28/biomining-of-19-lakh-tonnes-of-pending-waste-commences-at-brahmapuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/pn7ywfmx/Biomining-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The report on the re-estimation of the legacy waste conducted earlier this year was submitted this month.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:29:33.274Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Biomining of 1.9 lakh tonnes of pending waste commences at Brahmapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Brahmapuram, Biomining</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/28/kerala-moots-airlifting-tigers-elephants-from-conflict-zones</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/81mppy1e/State-moots.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:28:27.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala moots airlifting tigers, elephants from ‘conflict’ zones</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Airlift, conflict zones</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/why-fuel-prices-still-high-amid-drop-in-global-crude-oil-rates-asks-congress-chief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-16/nc5qubya/New-Project-54.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kharge questions high fuel prices despite fall in global crude oil rates, targets Centre</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:28:13.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why fuel prices still high amid drop in global crude oil rates, asks Congress chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/man-explodes-bomb-sitting-inside-car-near-karnatakas-tumakuru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/4n9fb8he/Man-explodes-bomb-sitting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The car blown up by Nagendra on NH-48 near Tumakuru</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:27:39.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man explodes bomb sitting inside car near Karnataka's Tumakuru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka, Bomb explodes</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/kunal-shah-a-founders-non-tech-reply-to-tech-ceos</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/726ky21u/New-Project-2026-06-28T075448.016.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Financial hardship, entrepreneurial success and years as a founder and investor shaped the unconventional journey of the man now leading WhatsApp globally.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:26:06.662Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kunal Shah: A founder’s non-tech reply to tech CEOs</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India, Kunal Shah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/cm-dk-shivakumar-to-launch-tunnel-road-project-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-20/x707l6t3/C_35_1_CH0280_68915852.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:25:06.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM DK Shivakumar to launch Tunnel Road project today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, tunnel road project, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/a-quiet-fight-for-survival-two-years-after-kallakurichi-hooch-tragedy-families-battle-debt-ganja-menace</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/hz490xvo/A-quiet-fight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family members of a victim pay tributes at his grave.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/p02pziu8/quiet-fight.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>S Harish (17), who lost both his parents to the tragedy.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/rww99kkp/surv.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A file picture of a victim undergoing treatment at a government hospital in Kallakurichi after the hooch tragedy which claimed 69 lives in June 2024.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/88tvjo8v/urviva.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>a woman mourns the loss of her husband who died after consuming spurious liquor at Karunapuram village.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:22:41.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A quiet fight for survival: Two years after Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, families battle debt, ganja menace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kalvarayan hills, Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, ganja menace</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/needless-secrecy-over-failures-of-pslv-scientists-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/dcvvp4br/pslv095825.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>But scientists said such secrecy is counterproductive at a time when the government is actively seeking private sector participation in India’s space programme.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:20:17.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Needless secrecy over failures of PSLV: Scientists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, PSLV, Ministry of Science and Technology</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thesundaystandard/2026/Jun/28/delhi-red-fort-car-bomb-blast-nia-chargesheets-three-more-accused-including-absconding-doctor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/th33srio/blast103826.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The agency alleges one accused, an absconding paediatrician from Jammu and Kashmir, helped manufacture and store IEDs used by the terror module.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:15:53.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Red Fort car bomb blast: NIA chargesheets three more accused, including absconding doctor</news:title>
<news:keywords>The Sunday Standard, India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/28/two-years-after-kallakurichi-hooch-tragedy-tribals-struggle-for-a-life-of-dignity</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/vezgve1h/2-year-struggle.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kalvarayan Hills, inhabited by 60,000 people, is home to Malayali tribals and serves as a hub for 117 villages.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:15:32.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two years after Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, tribals struggle for a life of dignity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, Malayali tribals, Vellimalai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/a-vishwamanava-not-just-vokkaliga-icon-says-dks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-13/zkvwb1pc/C_53_1_CH1386_4441985.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister D K Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T02:10:27.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Vishwamanava, not just Vokkaliga icon, says DKS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/bengaluru-pays-rich-tributes-to-visionary-founder</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/dlyp258t/B’luru-pays-rich-tributes-to-visionary.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ministers KH Muniyappa, Krishna Byre Gowda and Dr G Parameshwara, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar and BDA Chairman and Shantinagar MLA NA Haris inaugurate a sapling planting drive near SM Krishna Dashapatha Road at Challagatta in Bengaluru on Saturday. MLA ST Somashekhar and MLC K Govindaraj look on</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T01:48:31.949Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru pays rich tributes to visionary founder</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Ministers KH Muniyappa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/28/a-tryst-with-art-behind-bars-inmates-transform-mangaluru-central-prison</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/euyq77ih/Tryst-with-art.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Inmates at Mangaluru prison paint vibrant Yakshagana murals on prison walls.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T01:45:25.640Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A tryst with art behind bars: Inmates transform Mangaluru central prison</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Mangaluru central prison</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/28/helping-love-bloom-in-the-autumn-of-life-inside-bengalurus-senior-matchmaking-movement</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/9ghix9ar/oov.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While some arrived alone, others were accompanied by their children, relatives or close friends, hoping to find love that they lost, denied and forgotten.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T01:38:28.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Helping love bloom in the Autumn of life: Inside Bengaluru's senior matchmaking movement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Good News, Bengaluru matchmaking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/2026/Jun/28/vase-that-is</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/axapgo16/VASESH-3015055xx.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/r1v5ju5w/ARAVALI_VASE020510.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/zqd854mo/PEXEL107015013.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/4424k3ff/PEXELS6995015017.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T00:43:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vase that is</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sarita Handa, Vikram Goyal Studio and Viya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Jun/28/her-second-act</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/e0ffawbu/MADHOO033133.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/b25fpovu/CHINA033130.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chinna Chinna Aasai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-28T00:41:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Her second act</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhoo, Shah, Chinna Chinna Aasai, Governor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/2026/Jun/28/interview-legally-blonde-was-such-a-feminist-film-reese-witherspoon</loc>
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<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks during a debate in the Lok Sabha on the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, at the Monsoon session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Monday, July 28, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Deliberately misleading': Centre rebuts social media posts on Rajnath Singh's Op Sindoor remarks in Parliament</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jun/27/passport-paradox-what-it-proves-and-what-it-doesnt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/1hzjwtzi/ANI20260214173523-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Passport.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:20:59.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Passport paradox: What it proves and what it doesn't</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jun/27/former-union-minister-rcp-singh-meets-nitish-kumar-fuels-jdu-return-speculation</loc>
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<image:caption>RCP Singh meets former CM Nitish Kumar at his official residence in Patna on Saturday, June 27, 2026. |</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:15:27.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Union Minister RCP Singh meets Nitish Kumar, fuels JD(U) return speculation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/27/erupting-in-volcanic-joy-cape-verde-make-history-advance-to-knockouts-of-fifa-world-cup-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Cape Verde players celebrate in front of their fans</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T19:05:01.332Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Erupting in 'volcanic' joy: Cape Verde make history, advance to knockouts of FIFA World Cup 2026</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/pc/2026/Jun/27/are-you-and-i-indian-citizens</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/spfny77c/ARE-YOU-AND-I.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T18:56:52.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Are you and I Indian citizens?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Prabhu Chawla, Opinion, MEA, Indian citizenship, Indian passport, Sir</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/27/the-mystery-of-bengals-missing-football-hysteria</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T18:56:31.048Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The mystery of Bengal’s missing football hysteria</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/columns/shankkar-aiyar/2026/Jun/27/beyond-hormuz-and-el-niño-turning-ideas-into-climate-relief</loc>
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<image:caption>Water scarcity is a perennial, all-season urban reality. The systemic response is to treat the structural as cyclical— El Niño, bad monsoon or extreme events.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T18:52:29.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond Hormuz and El Niño: Turning ideas into climate relief</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T18:41:33.460Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Buildings damaged are seen three days after earthquakes struck in La Guaira, Venezuela, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/g5d5kr0o/AP26178542894969.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue workers search through the rubble three days after earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T18:31:53.762Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Desperation mounts in Venezuela as the earthquake death toll rises to 1,430</news:title>
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<image:caption>REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T18:17:34.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhopal murder accused found HIV-positive; police trace contacts</news:title>
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<image:caption>Security personnel stands guard at the Dehradun-Himachal border.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>UP set to become global hub for electronics manufacturing, says CM Yogi Adityanath</image:caption>
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<news:title>Jewar to become India's solar manufacturing hub, UP targets 20,000 MW of renewable energy: CM Yogi</news:title>
<news:keywords>UP CM Adityanath</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/pm-modi-begins-three-day-seychelles-visit-focus-on-maritime-cooperation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/0nuvo7cn/HL0dJ7Hb0AEnB-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Seychelles on Saturday on a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:41:51.758Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi begins three-day Seychelles visit, focus on maritime cooperation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Modi, Seychelles</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/27/theft-of-youths-future-opposition-slams-centre-over-maharashtra-tet-2026-paper-leak</loc>
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<image:caption>In this screengrab from a video posted on June 18, 2026, Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi speaks in a video message regarding the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' rally in Kota.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:41:17.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Theft of youth's future': Congress slams Centre over Maharashtra TET 2026 paper leak</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, Priyanka Gandhi, PAPER LEAK, ​Rahul Gandhi, Maharashtra TET 2026, TET 2026 Paper Leak</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:27:16.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra postpones TET 2026 on eve of exam after suspected paper leak; CM orders SIT probe</news:title>
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<image:caption>26-year-old businessman Ketan Agarwal with his fiancee Siya Goyal, 20, a second-year BBA student.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:23:24.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pune fort murder: Cricket connection brought Siya, Chetan together</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Spain defenders vie for the ball against Uruguay's Darwin Nunez on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:18:20.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Defensive philosophy in FIFA World Cup completely different: Jhingan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/punjab-government-takes-a-u-turn-notifies-vb-g-ram-g-scheme</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:16:51.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab government takes a U-turn, notifies VB-G RAM G scheme</news:title>
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<image:caption>A plume of smoke rises from the Cottonwood Fire, Friday, June 26, 2026, near Beaver, Utah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:13:12.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, spreads overnight, leading to more evacuations</news:title>
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<image:caption>General secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust Champat Rai speaks to the media in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:08:26.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram temple trust confirms general secretary Champat Rai's resignation, assures fair probe into donations row</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/62-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-afghanistan-tremors-felt-in-pakistan-jk-chandigarh-and-delhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Earthquake jolts Afghanistan; tremors felt in J&amp;K and Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T17:05:23.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>6.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors felt in Pakistan, J&amp;K, Chandigarh and Delhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/char-dham-yatra-crosses-41-lakh-pilgrims-206-deaths-reported</loc>
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<image:caption>41,22,444 devotees had darshan in Hemkund Sahib till Saturday, June 27, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T16:59:47.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Char Dham Yatra crosses 41 lakh pilgrims; 206 deaths reported</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/mumbai/2026/Jun/27/cisf-foils-attempt-to-snuggle-foreign-currency-worth-rs-30-lakh-at-mumbai-airport</loc>
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<news:title>CISF foils attempt to snuggle foreign currency worth Rs 30 lakh at Mumbai airport</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T16:34:57.522Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/aap-to-decide-on-akal-takht-appearance-at-key-amritsar-meeting</loc>
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<image:caption>AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal and Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T16:25:16.774Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad Heroes and Mumbai Dreamers win to set up thrilling Final at Rugby Premier League</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Rugby, Rugby 7s, Rugby Premier League</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/ed-attaches-rs-5328-crore-worth-of-properties-of-former-assam-ips-officer-prasanta-dutta-in-da-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-14/pjzt9ap2/ed122817.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ED said that the investigation against Dutta, who retired as Deputy Inspector General of Police in 2019, was initiated on the basis of an FIR registered by the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Branch of Assam Police.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T16:20:50.828Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED attaches Rs 53.28 crore worth of properties of former Assam IPS officer Prasanta Dutta in DA case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Enforcement Directorate, Former IPS officer Prasanta Kumar Dutta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jun/27/ancy-breaks-anjus-record-as-kushare-climbs-to-new-heights</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/5m6pkzm4/Ancy-Sojan-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ancy Sojan celebrates after her national record performance</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T16:16:19.143Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ancy breaks Anju's record as Kushare climbs to new heights</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, long jump, national record, Ancy Sojan, National Inter-State Athletics Championships</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jun/27/rajasthan-announces-msme-push-with-new-policies-incentives</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-14/bw5j5zzd/202507143452843.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T16:08:15.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan announces MSME push with new policies, incentives</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Rajasthan Government, MSME, Bhajan Lal Sharma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/nia-chargesheets-three-more-accused-in-2025-red-fort-car-bomb-blast-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-26/wvc4dk6e/ANI_20251226101401.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials investigate the car bomb explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T16:00:58.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA chargesheets three more accused in 2025 Red Fort car bomb blast case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NIA, NIA chargesheet, Red Fort blast case, car bomb blast case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/china-get-to-develop-mongla-port-economic-zone-in-site-delisted-for-india</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/tamsdemn/Xi-Jinping-with-Tarique-Rahman.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bangladesh's Prime Minister Tarique Rahman and Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China, Friday, June 26, 2026.</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>2026-06-27T15:46:41.671Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China get to develop Mongla port economic zone in site delisted for India</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, Bangladesh- China ties, Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Mongla Port, Mongla port economic zone</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/explainers/2026/Jun/27/meas-passport-remark-why-the-debate-over-proof-of-citizenship-matters</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/1hzjwtzi/ANI20260214173523-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Govt clarifies, 'Passport never been proof of citizenship'; cites Passports Act 1967, Bombay HC 2013 ruling.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/wqra5ozm/ChatGPT-Image-Jun-26-2026-090609-PM.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>State-wise share of passport issuance and passport holders.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T15:24:49.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MEA's passport remark: Why the debate over proof of citizenship matters?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian passport as proof of citizenship, Controversy on MEA clarification on Passport as only travel document</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/pil-in-sc-seeks-social-media-curbs-by-setting-up-expert-committee</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-05/e4dgp8rn/C_1_1_CH1344_120360042.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T15:13:03.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PIL in SC seeks social media curbs by setting up expert committee</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, social media usage</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/magnitude-61-earthquake-hits-afghanistan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/zx5k6xxt/ANI_20260426211429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Afghanistan.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:59:05.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits Afghanistan</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Afghanistan, Afghanistan earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/27/west-bengal-govt-to-table-ucc-bill-on-monday-in-the-assembly-during-ongoing-budget-session</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/qpz24y71/C_53_1_CH1506_44565558.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:58:53.449Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal govt to table UCC Bill on Monday in the assembly during ongoing Budget session</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, West Bengal government, Suvendu Adhikary, UCC bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/navy-ships-dock-in-thailand-seychelles-as-india-steps-up-indo-pacific-outreach</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/jud4g4uh/At-Sattahip-Naval-Base.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian Naval Ships INS Udaygiri, INS Kavaratti and INS Shakti berthed at Sattahip naval base, Thailand, during their operational deployment.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:41:05.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Navy ships dock in Thailand, Seychelles as India steps up Indo-Pacific outreach</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Thailand, Indian Navy, Seychelles, Indo Pacific ties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/un-estimates-nearly-68-million-people-may-be-affected-by-venezuela-quakes</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/el0zypb5/AP26178489668479.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescue workers search through the rubble three days after earthquakes struck Catia La Mar, Venezuela, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:33:59.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UN estimates nearly 6.8 million people may be affected by Venezuela quakes</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, The United Nations, Venezuela earthquake</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/peoples-faith-played-with-akilesh-yadav-on-ram-temple-donation-scam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-05/07d2sk80/Akhilesh-Yadav-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:28:46.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'People's faith played with': Akilesh Yadav on Ram temple donation scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Akhilesh Yadav, Ayodhya Ram temple, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/27/fifa-world-cup-why-are-leftfooters-like-messi-so-valuable-in-soccer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/aeni9b7n/AP26168098502044.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) shoots and scores their third goal against Algeria's Riyad Mahrez (7) and Nabil Bentaleb (19) during the World Cup Group J soccer match between Argentina and Algeria in Kansas City, Mo., Tuesday, June 16, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:26:35.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup: Why are left‑footers like Messi so valuable in soccer?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Argentina, Lionel Messi, FIFA World cup 2026, Left-footers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/australian-man-arrested-in-thailand-after-teen-girls-body-found-in-suitcase</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-20/6hxbic2l/Crime-scene.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:25:47.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Australian man arrested in Thailand after teen girl's body found in suitcase</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, murder case, Australian man arrested in Thailand, teen girl's body found in suitcase</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/hezbollah-chief-calls-us-israel-lebanon-deal-grave-blunder-deems-it-null-and-void</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-05/lwdgibob/C_1_1_CH1035_103746346.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:18:00.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hezbollah chief calls US-Israel-Lebanon deal 'grave blunder', deems it null and void</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem, Israel-Lebanon framework agreement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/congress-launches-uttarakhand-poll-campaign-amid-signs-of-infighting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/5h1lkdcf/IMG-20251112-WA0119.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand Congress president Ganesh Godiyal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:14:13.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress launches Uttarakhand poll campaign amid signs of infighting</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Uttarakhand, Uttarakhand elections 2027</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/27/does-fifa-world-cup-favour-democratic-or-autocratic-nations-i-did-some-number-crunching-to-find-out</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/e0uytfkk/AP26177080891965.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The United States and Turkey players walk on the pitch prior to a World Cup Group D soccer match in Inglewood, Calif., near Los Angeles, on Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:11:40.819Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Does FIFA World Cup favour democratic or autocratic nations? I did some number crunching to find out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, World, democracy, FIFA World cup 2026, Autocracy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/iran-retaliates-after-us-strikes-launching-drone-assault-on-bahrain-as-ship-comes-under-attack</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/hrwk6qja/AP26168706073921.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man stands beside a fishing pole along the shore as cargo ships and commercial vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:11:12.502Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran retaliates after US strikes, launching drone assault on Bahrain as ship comes under attack</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Bahrain, US airstrikes, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran Drone Attack</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/fire-tragedies-in-india-pil-in-sc-seeks-creation-of-guidelines-for-all-high-risk-public-occupancy-premises</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/x3dc2hog/PTI06222026000378B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Charred remains of the site of a fire at a coaching centre, in Lucknow, Monday, June 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T14:06:14.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire tragedies in India: PIL in SC seeks creation of guidelines for all high-risk public occupancy premises</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, fire tragedy, Fire incident</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jun/27/what-is-washington-sundars-role-in-t20is-only-indian-team-management-knows</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08/ec4a7f0f-51d9-4819-9ff9-fdfb9dfe8d31/Washington%20Sundar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Washington Sundar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:59:45.972Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What is Washington Sundar's role in T20Is? Only Indian team management knows</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, T20I, Washington Sundar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Jun/27/we-want-to-play-aggressive-brand-of-cricket-against-australia-mandhana-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/96d94043/ANI_20251228170803.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smriti Mandhana (L) and Shafali Verma (R).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:47:54.240Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>We want to play aggressive brand of cricket against Australia: Mandhana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Smriti Mandhana, 2026 Women's T20 World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/israel-launches-airstrike-in-southern-lebanon-first-since-us-brokered-framework-agreement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/0vz6ikc0/AP26178204748204.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An Israeli flag on a destroyed building in southern Lebanon, as seen from northern Israel, Saturday, June 27, 2026 after Israel and Lebanon sign a framework agreement, described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:44:21.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel launches airstrike in southern Lebanon, first since US-brokered framework agreement</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Hezbollah, West Asia conflict, Israel-Lebanon framework agreement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/chhattisgarh-poised-for-diamond-boom-as-preparations-for-mining-gain-momentum</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2022/6/26/original/diamond.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An artisan examining diamonds under a microscope.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:44:15.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh poised for diamond boom as preparations for mining gain momentum </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Chhattisgarh, diamond boom</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/body-of-another-arunachal-pradesh-flash-flood-victim-recovered-three-remain-missing</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/le7dld32/PTI06242026000298B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Debris scattered across an area after a landslide and flash floods near the NEEPCO project colony, Keyi Panyor district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:34:10.704Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Body of another Arunachal Pradesh flash flood victim recovered, three remain missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Arunachal Pradesh flash flood, Keyi Panyor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/one-killed-four-injured-in-explosion-in-jks-gulmarg</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-28/m0kyt4st/20260627053L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:25:50.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Civilian killed, four injured as unexploded shell detonates near LoC in Gulmarg </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, The Sunday Standard, Jammu and Kashmir, Gulmarg explosion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/uttarakhand-four-nihang-sikhs-granted-bail-in-karnprayag-clash-case-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:18:02.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand: Four Nihang Sikhs granted bail in Karnprayag clash case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/rajendra-pal-gautam-replaces-avinash-pandey-as-congresss-uttar-pradesh-in-charge</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajendra Pal Gautam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:17:01.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajendra Pal Gautam replaces Avinash Pandey as Congress’s Uttar Pradesh in-charge</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/not-true-ram-bhakts-congress-questions-pm-modis-silence-on-ayodhya-temple-donation-row</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from November 25, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat pray during the Dhwajarohan Utsav at Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:11:02.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Not true Ram bhakts': Congress questions PM Modi's silence on Ayodhya temple donation row</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/jk-police-arrest-couple-wanted-in-uttarakhand-murder-case-from-katra-hotel</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:09:27.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>J&amp;K Police arrest couple wanted in Uttarakhand murder case from Katra hotel</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, J&amp;K Police, Uttarakhand murder case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/centre-asks-states-to-strengthen-kidney-transplant-outcome-reporting-following-mp-chowtas-recommendations</loc>
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<image:caption>DK MP Capt. Brijesh Chowta talking to reporters in Mangaluru on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T13:04:00.682Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre asks States to strengthen kidney transplant outcome reporting following MP Chowta's recommendations</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, kidney transplant, Capt Brijesh Chowta</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/27/nagpur-commissioner-attends-rss-event-praises-hedgewar-opposition-demands-his-removal</loc>
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<image:caption>Nagpur Police Commissioner Vishwas Nangre Patil.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T12:56:47.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagpur Commissioner attends RSS event, praises Hedgewar; Opposition demands his removal </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, RSS, Vishwas Nangre Patil</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jun/27/rising-c-sections-malnutrition-and-private-sector-dependence-nfhs-6-exposes-gujarats-health-paradox</loc>
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<image:caption>Beyond maternal healthcare, the NFHS-6 survey exposes Gujarat's growing battle with the double burden of malnutrition and obesity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T12:53:32.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Rising C-sections, malnutrition and private sector dependence': NFHS-6 exposes Gujarat’s health paradox</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, NFHS-6 Survey, C-sections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Jun/27/amit-shah-launches-cooperative-based-bharat-taxi-service-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister and Gandhinagar MP Amit Shah on Saturday unveiled the cooperative-based 'Bharat Taxi' service in Gujarat.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T12:46:47.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah launches cooperative-based Bharat Taxi service in Gujarat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Amit Shah, Gujarat, Bharat Taxi service</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Jun/27/sinner-wants-to-talk-about-tennis-not-top-players-prize-money-protest-at-wimbledon</loc>
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<image:caption>Jannik Sinner of Italy smiles during a training session at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, ahead of the Wimbledon Championships in London, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T12:34:13.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sinner wants to ‘talk about tennis’ not top players’ prize-money protest at Wimbledon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Jannik Sinner, Wimbledon 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Jun/27/naomi-osaka-retires-in-second-set-of-bad-homburg-final-with-foot-injury</loc>
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<image:caption>Japan's Naomi Osaka reacts after losing against Czech Republic's Karolina Muchova in the final of the Bad Homburg Open WTA tennis tournament in Bad Homburg, Germany, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T12:27:01.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naomi Osaka retires in second set of Bad Homburg final with foot injury</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Naomi Osaka, Bad Homburg final, foot injury</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/Jun/27/tamil-cinemas-king-of-screenplay-no-more-tributes-pour-in-for-bhagyaraj</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T12:22:48.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Tamil cinema's 'king of screenplay' no more': Tributes pour in for Bhagyaraj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Stalin, CM Vijay, Bhagyaraj</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chandigarh/2026/Jun/27/akal-takht-jathedar-urges-uttarakhand-govt-to-act-against-disruptive-elements</loc>
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<image:caption>Sikh body urges Uttarakhand govt to take action against 'disruptive elements'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T12:20:38.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akal Takht Jathedar urges Uttarakhand govt to act against 'disruptive elements'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chandigarh, India, Uttarakhand govt, Akal Takht jathedar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/pm-modis-sabka-saath-vision-set-to-reflect-in-union-cabinet-bjp-organisational-revamps</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Modi with BJP chief Nitin Nabin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T12:09:51.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi's 'Sabka Saath' vision set to reflect in Union Cabinet, BJP organisational revamps</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, BJP organisational reshuffle</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/three-women-arrested-for-allegedly-cooking-beef-at-home-in-ups-kaushambi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T11:59:52.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three women arrested for allegedly cooking beef at home in UP's Kaushambi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, UP Beef Crackdown, Cooking Beef, Kaushambi Beef Case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/andy-burnham-distanced-himself-from-uk-prime-minister-starmer-but-may-be-stuck-with-his-policies-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Labour candidate Andy Burnham gestures, surrounded by supporters at the Stubshaw Cross Community and Sports Club as voting is underway in the Makerfield by-election, in Ashton-in-Makerfield, England, Thursday, June 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T11:44:40.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andy Burnham distanced himself from UK Prime Minister Starmer, but may be stuck with his policies</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Keir Starmer, Andy Burnham</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/27/tet-2026-postponed-paper-leaks-have-become-identity-of-maharashtra-govt-says-opposition</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee President Harshwardhan Vasantrao Sapkal addresses a press conference in Nagpur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T11:44:39.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TET 2026 postponed: Paper leaks 'have become identity' of Maharashtra govt, says Opposition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Congress, Teacher Eligibility Test, Maharashtra TET 2026, TET 2026 Paper Leak</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/27/pune-fort-murder-police-summon-siya-goyals-parents-brother-for-questioning</loc>
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<image:caption>26-year-old businessman Ketan Agarwal with his fiancee Siya Goyal, 20, a second-year BBA student.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T11:36:15.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pune fort murder: Police summon Siya Goyal's parents, brother for questioning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Pune fort murder, Ketan Vishal Agrawal, Siya Goyal, Ketan Agarwal Murder Case, Chetan Chaudhary</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/27/lionel-messi-wont-start-argentinas-group-finale-but-world-cup-scoring-record-holder-could-sub-in</loc>
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<image:caption>Argentina's Lionel Messi watches training for the World Cup soccer tournament Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in Kansas City, Kan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T11:33:27.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lionel Messi won’t start Argentina’s group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Argentina, Lionel Messi, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/Jun/27/k-bhagyaraj-a-one-man-studio-who-made-underdogs-immortal</loc>
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<image:caption>K Bhagyaraj acted in over 75 films, apart from directing about 25.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>The mortal remains of actor-director K Bhagyaraj are brought to his residence in Chennai for the public to pay their final respects on Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>DMK president M K Stalin arrives at the residence of actor-director K Bhagyaraj in Chennai to pay his last respects on Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay arrives at the residence of actor-director K Bhagyaraj in Chennai to pay his last respects on Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T11:29:52.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>K Bhagyaraj, a one-man studio who made underdogs immortal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil, Tamil Nadu, K Bhagyaraj</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/two-tropical-storms-pound-japan-causing-flooding-and-landslides</loc>
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<image:caption>City workers repair a road damaged by water from a manhole following heavy rain, in Osaka, western Japan, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T11:20:40.739Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two tropical storms pound Japan, causing flooding and landslides</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, heavy rain, western Japan, tropical storms</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/27/thousands-of-vespas-swarm-romes-historic-center-to-mark-iconic-scooters-80th-anniversary</loc>
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<image:caption>Vespa enthusiasts parade in front of the Colosseum during celebrations for the 80th anniversary of the Vespa scooter, in Rome, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T11:15:35.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thousands of Vespas swarm Rome’s historic center to mark iconic scooter’s 80th anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Rome, Vespa</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/gunmen-kill-17-in-raid-on-nigerian-farming-village-official</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of a crime scene used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T11:08:11.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gunmen kill 17 in raid on Nigerian farming village: official</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Nigeria, gunmen, farming village</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/small-plane-crash-at-beijing-high-rise-kills-the-pilot-and-injures-13-authorities-say</loc>
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<image:caption>A section damaged after a small plane crashed into it is boarded up at the CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, the tallest building in Beijing, on Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Small plane crash at Beijing high-rise kills the pilot and injures 13, authorities say</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/missing-cctv-keys-to-hundis-ignored-sops-inside-the-sit-probe-into-ayodhya-ram-temple-donations-fraud</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T10:56:05.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Missing CCTV, keys to hundis, ignored SOPs: Inside the SIT probe into Ayodhya Ram Temple donations 'fraud'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Ayodhya Ram Mandir, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/rajeev-chandrasekhar-writes-to-cm-reiterating-demands-on-sabarimala-agitation-gold-theft-row-threatens-protests</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T10:53:26.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajeev Chandrasekhar writes to CM reiterating demands on Sabarimala agitation, gold theft row; threatens protests  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Rajeev Chandrasekhar, sabarimala gold theft case, Sabarimala agitation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Jun/27/a-pressure-cooker-situation-to-relish-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T10:40:00.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A ‘pressure cooker’ situation to relish</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Food, Qum Qum, Madhooth</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Jun/27/kappa-calling-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/oe2wxrd9/cheese-baked-cake-Copy.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T10:33:19.136Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kappa Calling</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Food, tapioca</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/27/ram-temple-donations-row-bjp-betrayed-hindus-played-with-their-emotions-says-uddhav</loc>
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<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) Chief Uddhav Thackeray addresses a party rally in Yavatmal, Saturday, June 27, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T10:15:30.707Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ram Temple donations row: BJP 'betrayed' Hindus, played with their emotions, says Uddhav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, Uddhav Thackeray, Ram temple donations row, Ayodhya Ram temple fund scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/larger-percentage-of-women-compared-to-men-support-ucc-introduction-in-madhya-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-16/ed35oifi/Screenshot-2025-04-16-200855.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources added that 90 per cent of the UCC draft is almost ready</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T09:58:42.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Larger percentage of women compared to men support UCC introduction in Madhya Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Madhya Pradesh, UCC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/pakistan-emerged-as-peacemaker-after-mediating-iran-us-deal-pm-sharif-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/ldy6r5hl/AP26172372002478.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif arrives for high-level talks aimed at advancing a deal to end the Middle East conflict at the Bürgenstock Resort in Obbuergen, near Lucerne, in Switzerland, on Sunday, June 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T09:51:30.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan emerged as 'peacemaker' after mediating Iran-US deal: PM Sharif</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Shehbaz Sharif, Iran peace deal, Pakistan peacemaker</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/sonia-gandhi-says-centres-stony-silence-on-gaza-has-hurt-indias-strategic-interests</loc>
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<image:caption>Sonia Gandhi attacks Centre's silence on Gaza, says India has abandoned moral and strategic interests.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T09:39:51.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonia Gandhi says Centre's 'stony silence' on Gaza has hurt India's strategic interests</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/indias-gaza-policy-balanced-congress-doing-vote-bank-politics-bjp-on-sonia-gandhis-criticism</loc>
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<image:caption>Palestinians mourn over the body of Al Jazeera cameraman Ahmed Wishah, who was killed in an Israeli airstrike, during his funeral at Al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, Sunday, June 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T09:37:24.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's Gaza policy balanced, Congress doing vote bank politics: BJP on Sonia Gandhi's criticism</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Sonia gandhi, India-Israel Relations, Gaza genocide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/tension-brews-in-raipurs-nakati-village-as-residents-protest-late-night-eviction-attempt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-13/g5hz6nhw/202509133508677.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T09:31:40.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension brews in Raipur's Nakati village as residents protest late-night eviction attempt </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/assam-government-rolls-out-farmer-ids-to-small-tea-growers-to-streamline-access-to-agricultural-schemes</loc>
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<image:caption>Assam’s small tea growers had strengthened the identity of Assam Tea through their hard work and dedication.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T09:07:34.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam government rolls out ‘Farmer IDs’ to small tea growers to streamline access to agricultural schemes</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Assam government, Farmer IDs, agricultural schemes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Jun/27/hindireview2026jun26welcome-to-the-jungle-movie-review-akshay-kumar-and-gang-go-round-in-circles-in-silly-sporadically-funny-film</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/o8q3fwm9/akshaywelcome3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Welcome To The Jungle</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T09:00:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Welcome To The Jungle Movie Review: Akshay Kumar and gang go round in circles in silly, sporadically funny film</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/tibet-groups-write-to-14-foreign-ministers-to-oppose-chinas-promoting-ethnic-unity-and-progress-law</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/e4rr01bc/fa1ca03b41727c30659f79fdb652663e.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tibetan groups argued that the law would enable authorities to regulate what families teach about their history, culture, religion and identity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T08:32:07.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tibet groups write to 14 foreign ministers to oppose China’s 'Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress' Law</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Jun/27/englishreview2026jun26supergirl-movie-review-milly-alcocks-effortless-performance-lights-up-this-middling-space-western</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/6k69qf62/Supergirl.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supergirl Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T08:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supergirl Movie Review: Milly Alcock’s effortless performance lights up this middling space western</news:title>
<news:keywords>Milly Alcock, Craig Gillespie, Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Corenswet, Jason Momoa, Supergirl</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/unlocking-potential-with-trippy-blend-of-ancient-chants-rap-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Rahul and Rajesh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Album cover</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Art for the track -— Heart</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Rahul and Rajesh with DJ Shekhar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T08:23:04.091Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unlocking ‘Potential’ with trippy blend of ancient chants, rap</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Hip hop, Rap music, Vedas</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/trump-to-visit-india-in-early-2027-as-us-india-move-to-seal-trade-deal-envoy</loc>
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<image:caption>In this file Image from 2020, a man takes a selfie with portraits of US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi painted on a wall ahead of Trump's visit, in Gujarat's Ahmadabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T08:18:05.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump to visit India in early 2027; trade deal expected in coming months: US envoy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/unaware-of-martyrs-or-misled-parliament-congress-slams-rajnath-singh-over-op-sindoor-soldiers-deaths</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/7t4j4ecd/ANI_20260424055458.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Pawan Khera.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T08:10:24.482Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Unaware of martyrs or misled Parliament?': Congress slams Rajnath Singh over Op Sindoor soldiers' deaths</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Rajnath Singh, Pawan Khera, ‘Operation Sindoor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jun/27/oleksandr-usyk-says-vacating-heavyweight-world-title-belts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-20/25b1i39g/Oleksandr-Usyk.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk celebrates winning the undisputed world heavyweight boxing title fight against Britain's Daniel Dubois in London, Saturday, July 19, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T08:06:36.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oleksandr Usyk says vacating heavyweight world title belts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Oleksandr Usyk, boxing world title belts</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/questioning-theft-isnt-an-attack-on-faith-congress-steps-up-attack-over-ram-mandir-donation-case</loc>
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<image:caption>'Faith shouldn't be used as a weapon or a shield': Pawan Khera over Ram Mandir donation probe</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T07:39:26.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Questioning theft isn't an attack on faith: Congress turns up heat over Ram Mandir donation case</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pawan Khera, Ram Mandir donation case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jun/27/malayalamreview2026jun26uyir-movie-review-a-predictable-procedural-that-falls-short-of-its-potential</loc>
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<image:caption>Uyir Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T07:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uyir Movie Review: A predictable procedural that falls short of its potential</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/seoul-says-chinese-russian-military-aircraft-enter-its-air-defence-zone</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T07:14:33.544Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seoul says Chinese, Russian military aircraft enter its air defence zone</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Korea, air defence identification zone</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/after-heroin-pharmaceutical-opioids-emerge-as-dangerous-trend-in-punjab-ncb-report</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational Image.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T07:01:20.276Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:54:02.749Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Egypt players react at the end of the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:31:29.633Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/education-system-has-collapsed-akhilesh-yadav-announces-vision-india-movement-against-exam-paper-leaks</loc>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:29:48.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Education system has collapsed': Akhilesh Yadav announces 'Vision India' movement against exam paper leaks</news:title>
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<image:caption>Karavali</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:21:22.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karavali becomes the first film to shoot at Katapadi Kambala track</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:20:09.067Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Moda Kavida Vaatavarana Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:19:36.351Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:keywords>Moda Kavida Vaatavarana, Suni, Simple Suni, Sheelam M Swamy</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:18:45.822Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Balaramana Dinagalu Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:18:41.951Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>France's Ousmane Dembele celebrates with Kylian Mbappe, right, after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Cape Verde team members celebrate after the World Cup Group H soccer match between Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia in Houston, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Spain players celebrate after winning the World Cup Group H soccer match between Uruguay and Spain in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, Mexico, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Egypt's Mahmoud Saber (21) celebrates after scoring their first goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Iran's Ramin Rezaeian (23) shoots and scores their first goal against Egypt goalkeeper Mostafa Shoubir (23) and Ahmed Fatouh (13) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between Egypt and Iran in Seattle, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Belgium's Leandro Trossard (10) scores their second goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Belgium in Vancouver, British Columbia, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Belgium's Kevin De Bruyne (7) celebrates after scoring past New Zealand goalkeeper Max Crocombe (1) during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Belgium on June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Belgium's Romelu Lukaku (9) heads the ball into the goal for his team's fourth goal during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Belgium.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Belgium's Alexis Saelemaekers (22) takes a shot and gets his team's fifth goal of the match during the World Cup Group G soccer match between New Zealand and Belgium</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:17:25.961Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Ravi Mohan in Karathey Babu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:11:55.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ravi Mohan-starrer Karathey Babu gets August release date</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Heartin Movie Review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:11:35.721Z</news:publication_date>
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</url>
<url>
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<image:caption>Con City review</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:11:03.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Con City Movie Review: Interesting story populated by uninteresting characters</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>Twenty-four protesters were arrested, Fatkul Khoir, a coordinator at rights group KontraS Surabaya, told AFP on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:05:18.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indonesian police arrest dozens in anti-government protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/32-licensed-weapons-allegedly-stolen-from-police-station-in-haryanas-faridabad</loc>
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<image:caption>According to police sources, the missing weapons include several foreign-made firearms, with values estimated to range from Rs 2 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T06:03:00.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>32 licensed weapons allegedly stolen from police station in Haryana's Faridabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, firearms, armoury room, malkhana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/27/will-take-to-the-streets-ncp-sp-mla-rohit-pawar-announces-non-political-protest-for-farmers-on-june-29</loc>
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<image:caption>NCP (Sharad Pawar) leader Rohit Pawar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T05:56:55.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Will take to the streets': NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar announces 'non-political' protest for farmers on June 29</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Rohit Pawar, NCP (SP), Maharashtra farm loan waiver</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/over-150-nihangs-camp-at-paonta-sahib-gurdwara-refuse-to-leave-until-arrested-members-are-released</loc>
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<image:caption>Nihang Sikhs continue to remain stationed on the roof of the Gurdwara as they demand the release of four members of the Sikh sect who were arrested following a clash in Chamolia, in Nagrasu on Monday, June 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T05:45:09.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 150 Nihangs camp at Paonta Sahib gurdwara, refuse to leave until arrested members are released</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Jun/27/malayalamnews2026jun26naslens-mollywood-times-gets-streaming-date</loc>
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<image:caption>Naslen in Mollywood Times</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T05:45:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naslen’s Mollywood Times gets streaming date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/devotees-flock-to-andhras-bara-shaheed-dargah-as-rottela-panduga-begins</loc>
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<image:caption>Devotees offering prayers at Barashaheed Dargah and exchanging rotis on the banks of Swarnala cheruvu in Nellore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T05:31:24.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Devotees flock to Andhra's Bara Shaheed Dargah as Rottela Panduga begins</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Bara Shaheed Dargah</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/delayed-drain-desilting-sparks-major-flood-fears-in-andhras-tadepalligudem</loc>
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<image:caption>Tadepalligudem municipality</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T05:27:49.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delayed drain desilting sparks major flood fears in Andhra's Tadepalligudem</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/ex-national-security-adviser-john-bolton-pleads-guilty-to-illegally-retaining-classified-information-4</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton departs the U.S. District Court in Greenbelt, Md., Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T05:00:29.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/jharkhand-hc-acquits-30-year-old-man-in-witch-hunting-murder-case-cites-unreliable-eyewitness</loc>
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<image:caption>Jharkhand HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:51:06.838Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jharkhand HC acquits 30-year-old man in witch-hunting murder case, cites unreliable eyewitness</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/venezuela-earthquakes-kill-nearly-1000-tens-of-thousands-missing</loc>
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<image:caption>A vehicle is crushed at a building that collapsed after earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela, Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:50:44.115Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Venezuela earthquakes kill nearly 1,000, tens of thousands missing</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Venezuela earthquake</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Jun/27/assam-police-foil-alleged-ulfai-terror-plot-arrest-two-militants-in-tinsukia</loc>
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<image:caption>The arrested cadres were identified as self-styled Second Lieutenant Siyor Asom alias Humenjyoti Baruah (27) and self-styled Second Lieutenant Manoj Asom alias Papu Moran (30).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:43:32.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam police foil alleged ULFA(I) terror plot, arrest two militants in Tinsukia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, ULFA, Assam Police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/pm-modi-leaves-for-seychelles-to-attend-national-day-golden-jubilee-celebrations-hold-bilateral-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>PM Modi leaves for a three-day visit to Seychelles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:39:39.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PM Modi leaves for Seychelles; to attend National Day golden jubilee celebrations, hold bilateral talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Seychelles, PM Narendra Modi​, Vision MAHASAGAR</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/27/close-call-for-36-as-bus-catches-fire-near-chennai</loc>
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<image:caption>Upon receiving information, personnel from the Red Hills and Ambattur Fire and Rescue Services brought the blaze under control.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:28:36.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Close call for 36 as bus catches fire near Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Bus Fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Jun/27/rescue-enters-fourth-day-after-kolkata-warehouse-collapse-toll-climbs-to-16</loc>
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<image:caption>A NDRF official uses a victim search camera on the third day of a search operation after an under-construction warehouse collapsed on Wednesday, leaving several injured and dead, in Kolkata's Taratala area, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:28:25.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rescue enters fourth day after Kolkata warehouse collapse; toll climbs to 16</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Kolkata Warehouse Collapse</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/27/home-minister-anitha-calls-for-drug-free-andhra-with-public-support</loc>
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<image:caption>Home minister Vangalapudi Anitha launching official website of EAGLE at EAGLE headquarters on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:27:45.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Home Minister Anitha calls for drug-free Andhra with public support</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Vangalapudi Anitha, drug-free Andhra</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/27/madhavaram-nallur-elevated-road-to-come-up-on-kolkata-nh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/1ijflt2e/Madhavaram-Nallur-elevated.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The busy NH stretch from Madhavaram to Nallur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:26:57.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madhavaram-Nallur elevated road to come up on Kolkata NH</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, elevated roads</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/27/kalpakkam-gets-worlds-1st-n-heat-hydrogen-plant</loc>
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<image:caption>Department of Atomic Energy Secretary and Atomic Energy Commission Chairman Ajit Kumar Mohanty inaugurating the facility .</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:26:25.955Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalpakkam gets world’s 1st N-heat hydrogen plant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Kalpakkam, hydrogen plant</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/27/rs-75-cr-project-to-end-machilipatnam-drainage-woes</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister Kollu Ravindra observing drainage construction works in Machilipatnam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:25:07.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 75-cr project to end Machilipatnam drainage woes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, drainage, Minister Kollu Ravindra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/students-urge-government-to-build-hostels-at-tns-harur-arts-and-science-college</loc>
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<image:caption>Periyar University College of Arts and Science was started in Harur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:23:28.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students urge government to build hostels at TN's Harur Arts and Science College</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Jun/27/ensure-road-safety-in-palnadu-minister-gottipati-ravi-kumar-tells-officials</loc>
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<image:caption>Energy minister Gottipati Ravikumar during a review meeting on road accidents on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:22:28.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ensure road safety in Palnadu, Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar tells officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Gottipati Ravi Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/27/trail-of-tales-these-upcoming-walks-show-a-different-side-of-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:caption>Abhishek Khan leads a walk in Lal Bagh</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Whitefield</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Memorial of the grey mule</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:21:40.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trail of Tales: These upcoming walks show a different side of Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Heritage, history, Cantonment, Lal Bagh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/local-figure-appointed-as-aiadmks-tiruppur-city-unit-district-secretary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/nwm23ok7/pjimage_1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK flag used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:19:13.936Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Local figure appointed as AIADMK’s Tiruppur city unit district secretary </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/thuvakudi-model-school-stops-class-9-admission-uses-space-to-house-100-disabled-neet-jee-aspirants-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/2coyi93y/School-student.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:17:00.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thuvakudi Model School stops class 9 admission, uses space to house 100 disabled NEET &amp; JEE aspirants in TN</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/kuki-zo-group-says-its-chiefs-remarks-not-meant-to-suggest-community-responsible-for-naga-killings</loc>
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<image:caption>Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) chairman Henlienthang Thanglet (centre) addresses a press conference in Churachandpur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:14:12.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kuki-Zo group says its chief's remarks not meant to suggest community responsible for Naga killings</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/banner-protocol-sparks-heated-exchange-at-virudhunagar-government-event-in-tn</loc>
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<image:caption>Industries Minister S Keerthana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:14:08.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Banner protocol sparks heated exchange at Virudhunagar government event in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, banner</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/cauvery-bridge-closure-chokes-traffic-on-highway-tiruchy-roads-in-tn</loc>
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<image:caption>Dividers installed on the bridge across the Cauvery River to divert traffic on the Tiruchy-Chennai National Highway.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:10:51.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cauvery bridge closure chokes traffic on highway, Tiruchy roads in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Cauvery bridge</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/sai-krishnas-mother-moves-andhra-pradesh-hc-for-cbi-probe-into-custodial-death</loc>
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<image:caption>Gaade Vijayalakshmi mother of Sai Krishna.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:10:36.076Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sai Krishna’s mother moves Andhra Pradesh HC for CBI probe into custodial death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, custodial death case, Gade Sai Krishna</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/two-die-in-head-on-car-collision-near-tns-perumanallur</loc>
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<image:caption>Two people, including a woman, died in a head-on collision between two cars on the Salem-Cochin National Highway near Perumanallur, Tiruppur, on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:06:34.505Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two die in head-on car collision near TN's Perumanallur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, car collision</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/sai-krishna-custodial-death-case-nhrc-issues-notices-to-dgp-ntr-police-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:06:25.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sai Krishna custodial death case: NHRC issues notices to DGP &amp; NTR police chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, NHRC, custodial death case, Gade Sai Krishna</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/farmers-seek-public-access-road-in-coimbatore-airport-expansion-area</loc>
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<image:caption>Coimbatore airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:05:34.529Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers seek public access road in Coimbatore airport expansion area</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore airport expansion</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/60yearold-booked-under-pocso-act-for-assaulting-9yearold-girl-in-andhras-eluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/rjzriysz/Sexual-assault.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T04:03:11.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>60‑year‑old booked under POCSO Act for assaulting 9‑year‑old girl in Andhra's Eluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minor, POCSO, sexual assault</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/matrimonial-fraudster-held-for-cheating-40-women-across-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:caption>Eluru District SP Kommu Pratap Siva Kishore displays the gold ornaments, mobile phones, ATM cards, bank passbooks and other items recovered from an interstate matrimonial fraud accused during a press conference in Eluru on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:59:02.881Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Matrimonial fraudster held for cheating 40 women across Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/apsdma-forecasts-heavy-rain-across-andhra-pradesh-over-next-2-days</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:57:09.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>APSDMA forecasts heavy rain across Andhra Pradesh over next 2 days</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/coimbatore-woman-cop-wins-gold-in-national-athletics-event</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/trpfza7c/gowthami22606cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman constable from the Coimbatore City Armed Reserve unit has won gold in the 800-metre athletic event at the 65th National Inter-State Senior Athletics Championships and qualified for the 2026 Asian Games to be held in Japan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:53:34.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore woman cop wins gold in national athletics event</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/imd-forecasts-rain-winds-for-next-three-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-13/9d9epfea/202506133427641.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heavy rains forecast for Telangana.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:50:28.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD forecasts rain, winds for next three days</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/eight-years-on-ccmcs-round-the-clock-water-supply-project-enters-home-stretch</loc>
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<image:caption>Coimbatore City Municipal Corporation (CCMC)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:50:28.208Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight years on, CCMC’s round-the-clock water supply project enters home stretch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Water Supply, CCMC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/viral-excise-diary-fuels-adulterated-toddy-fears</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of illicit toddy cans.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:49:36.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Viral ‘Excise Diary’ fuels adulterated toddy fears</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, adulterated toddy, Excise Diary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/nine-govt-schools-in-telangana-make-it-to-national-green-list</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/y1aft5c7/govt-schools.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ZPHS Odyaram, located in Gangadhara mandal of Choppadandi constituency, secures the 23rd rank in India and 5th rank in Telangana in the SHVR-2025-26 National School Rating</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:48:45.992Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine govt schools in Telangana make it to national green list</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Swachh Evam Harit Vidyalaya Rating (SHVR)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/four-held-in-murder-of-nalgonda-woman-kin-daughter-son-in-law-had-no-role</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:48:14.557Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four held in murder of Nalgonda woman, kin; daughter, son-in-law had no role</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Four dead</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/cops-committing-excesses-wont-be-spared-warns-ktr</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:47:33.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cops committing excesses won’t be spared, warns KTR</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/revanth-to-lay-stone-for-rs-3000-crore-ham-road-projects-in-nalgonda</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:47:07.577Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Revanth to lay stone for Rs 3,000 crore HAM road projects in Nalgonda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A  Revanth Reddy, HAM road works</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/madras-hc-judge-gcc-commissioner-inspect-park-restorations-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/43wyyiwz/New-GCC-chief.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Greater Chennai Corporation Commissioner G S Sameeran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:46:19.760Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC judge, GCC commissioner 
inspect park restorations in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, GS Sameeran, park restoration</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/owaisi-trying-to-mislead-people-on-passport-and-citizenship-kishan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/ndjaq7di/202606163827961.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister G Kishan Reddy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:45:58.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Owaisi trying to mislead people on passport and citizenship: Kishan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, G  Kishan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/property-worth-rs-1-crore-reduced-to-ashes-in-balangir-town-fire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/6liyth8i/Property-worth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The fire at market complex</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:45:28.388Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Property worth Rs 1 crore reduced to ashes in Balangir town fire</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Balangir town fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/rourkela-railway-stations-revamp-plan-sees-no-progress</loc>
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<image:caption>Rourkela railway station</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:44:35.873Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rourkela railway station’s revamp plan sees no progress </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Rourkela railway station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/tpcc-appoints-panel-to-monitor-sir-process</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/v8p563ah/TPCC-appoints-panel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TPCC president B Mahesh Kumar Goud</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:44:23.607Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TPCC appoints panel to monitor SIR process</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, TPCC, Special Intensive Revision (SIR)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/kabaddi-coach-booked-for-assaulting-minor-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/30ec3832-7c6e-477c-9db1-b854fc07bad9/sexual%20violance.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:44:02.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kabaddi coach booked for assaulting minor in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Sexual Assualt, POCSO</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/andhra-karnataka-projects-may-impact-telangana-water-share-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/qale6fqk/AP-K’taka-projects-may.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State BJP chief N Ramchander Rao gestures as he addresses the media in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:43:42.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra, Karnataka projects may impact Telangana water share: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, N Ramchander Rao, Tungabhadra river water-sharing</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/posing-as-college-authorities-cyber-fraudsters-collect-fees-from-students</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-13/d7liyswz/202506133427524.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:43:23.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Posing as college authorities, cyber fraudsters collect fees from students</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, cyber fraudsters</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/sanjay-jaju-appointed-chief-secretary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/cfl7r4yj/202606263840396.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sanjay Jaju appointed new Chief Secretary of Telangana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:43:01.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanjay Jaju appointed chief secretary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Chief secretary, Sanjay Jaju</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/odisha-cm-majhi-announces-go-east-platform-to-boost-industrial-growth-in-state</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Mohan Majhi and Industries Minister Sampad Swain at the CII function.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:42:53.413Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM Majhi announces 'Go East' platform to boost industrial growth in state</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, industrial growth, Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/bhatti-calls-for-increased-industry-contribution-to-gdp</loc>
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<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka during the inauguration of Industrial Innovation &amp; Technology Expo 2026 in Hyderabad on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:42:37.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhatti calls for increased industry contribution to GDP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, GDP, Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/pramila-to-head-pac-mishra-to-lead-estimates-committee</loc>
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<image:caption>BJD leader Pramila Mallick</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:42:17.647Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pramila to head PAC, Mishra to lead Estimates committee</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/tehsildars-order-to-cancel-sand-quarry-struck-down-by-odisha-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>Odisha High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:41:46.412Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tehsildar’s order to cancel sand quarry struck down by Odisha HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha HC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/delay-in-relieving-deo-sparks-political-storm-in-mayurbhanj</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:41:14.454Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delay in relieving DEO sparks political storm in Mayurbhanj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/ghats-of-mahanadi-river-to-offer-venetian-vibes-after-makeover</loc>
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<image:caption>The proposed design of one of the ghats of the Mahanadi River.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:40:55.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ghats of Mahanadi river to offer Venetian vibes after makeover</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/tamil-nadu-teen-raped-by-three-men-she-met-on-social-media-1-held</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:40:53.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu teen raped by three men she met on social media, 1 held</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/new-film-policy-soon-odisha-cm-majhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi addressing film award ceremony at the Lok Seva Bhavan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:39:16.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New film policy soon: Odisha CM Majhi</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/nit-r-set-for-massive-infra-push-with-rs-503-crore-projects</loc>
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<image:caption>(NIT-R</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:38:18.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIT-R set for massive infra push with Rs 503 crore projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, National Institute of Technology - Rourkela (NIT-R)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/one-arrested-for-assault-bid-on-additional-tehsildar-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:37:48.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One arrested for assault bid on additional tehsildar in Odisha </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, arrested</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/scanty-rain-casts-cloud-over-kharif-irrigation-in-upper-kolab-ayacut</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/uploads/user/ckeditor_images/article/2023/7/8/odisha.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Upper Kolab dam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:36:33.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scanty rain casts cloud over kharif irrigation in Upper Kolab ayacut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, kharif irrigation, Upper Kolab ayacut</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/odisha-sarpanchs-husband-shot-at-by-miscreants</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/jpq77ykb/photo2606chn120.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police at the crime scene.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:36:28.559Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha sarpanch's husband shot at by miscreants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sarpanch, critical injuries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/cwc-steps-in-after-daily-wage-worker-gives-up-custody-of-three-children</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-27/rou7fggo/Children-landing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of kids used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:35:35.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CWC steps in after daily wage worker gives up custody of three children</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CWC chairperson Sami Oram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/odisha-stf-arrests-kingpin-of-inter-state-ganja-racket</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/i8r9ju6g/ANI_20250908062215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:34:26.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha STF arrests kingpin of inter-state ganja racket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Crime Branch, ganja trafficking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/27/andhra-man-held-in-odisha-for-impersonating-as-govt-officer-not-paying-for-smartglasses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/iatvhcmu/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra man held in Odisha for impersonating as govt officer, not paying for smartglasses.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:32:07.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra man held in Odisha for impersonating as govt officer, not paying for smartglasses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, impersonation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/elusive-rufous-fronted-babbler-sighted-in-odishas-similipal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/8vrgtro7/Elusive-Rufous-fronted-babbler.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rufous-fronted Babbler (Cyanoderma rufifrons).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:29:49.724Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elusive Rufous-fronted babbler sighted in Odisha's Similipal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Similipal Tiger Reserve, Eastern Ghats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/odisha-govt-to-set-up-state-cyber-crime-coordination-centre</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed centres are envisaged as state-level nodal agencies for the coordinated prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of cybercrimes.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:28:10.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt to set up State Cyber Crime Coordination Centre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Cyber Crime, I4C, Nodal Agency, S4C</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/three-killed-by-lightning-in-gajapati-and-boudh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-16/cgsgnn91/202507163454705.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:26:23.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three killed by lightning in Gajapati and Boudh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, lightning strike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/iskcon-bangalore-says-it-follows-all-rituals-of-shree-jagannath-temple</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/38khq722/04gets01.gif</image:loc>
<image:caption>ISKCON Temple in Bangalore.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:26:09.608Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ISKCON Bangalore says it follows all rituals of Shree Jagannath Temple</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Puri Jagannath Temple, Bengaluru ISKCON</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/bitten-by-russells-viper-odisha-woman-brings-snake-to-hospital-in-biscuit-container</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/k5wyx5iq/Bitten-by-Russell’s-Viper-woman.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manima at the district headquarters hospital in Malkangiri</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:25:49.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bitten by Russell’s Viper, Odisha woman brings snake to hospital in biscuit container</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha woman</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/eight-more-victims-of-qatar-industrial-accident-repatriated-to-india-all-12-bodies-now-brought-home</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/qs3ycw5r/New-Project-2026-06-27T085307.726.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The latest repatriation, carried out on June 26, follows the return of the bodies of four victims on June 25, completing the repatriation of all 12 Indians who lost their lives in the accident.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:25:16.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight more victims of Qatar industrial accident repatriated to India; all 12 bodies now brought home</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Jun/27/veteran-journalist-sarat-dash-passes-away-at-83</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/2y1hlh38/New-Project-2026-06-27T085109.844.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veteran journalist Sarat Chandra Dash.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:22:47.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veteran journalist Sarat Dash passes away at 83</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, journalist, Press Trust of India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/27/udf-to-move-no-confidence-motion-in-thiruvanathapuram-corporation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/p8kir8tq/UDF-to-move.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LDF councillors gherao Mayor V V Rajesh and prevent him from entering his chamber</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:21:48.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF to move no-confidence motion in Thiruvanathapuram corporation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, UDF, Thiruvanathapuram corporation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/27/where-faith-meets-sustainability-giving-sacred-memories-dignified-farewell</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/i1rxxazf/Where-faith-meets-sustainability.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Citizens can bring old deity photographs, damaged pooja frames, broken idols, worshipped calendars and other sacred items from their homes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:21:17.333Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Where faith meets sustainability: Giving sacred memories dignified farewell  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), Project Udvasana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Jun/27/bjp-administration-faces-political-legal-crises</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-13/oijwd3eu/BJP-looks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational Image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:20:58.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP administration faces political, legal crises</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, BJP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/tn-gas-leak-odisha-workers-say-they-were-forced-to-return-while-their-kin-battle-for-life</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/tw6agcj4/odishalabourtrain42606chn1jpg104554.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The migrant workers before boarding the train for Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:19:46.792Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN gas leak: Odisha workers say they were forced to return while their kin battle for life</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, migrant workers, Ammonia gas leak</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/is-zaheerabad-sitting-on-more-mineral-wealth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/lvus2q8r/P_4837985716.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The villages of Govindapur and Parvathapur in Zaheerabad area where huge quantities of minerals were identified beneath the ground.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:18:41.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is Zaheerabad sitting on more mineral wealth?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Zaheerabad, mineral deposit</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/27/telangana-hospital-surgeon-fined-rs-109-lakh-for-medical-negligence</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-09/zojt1ndd/C_32_1_CH1536_72817917.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:18:38.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana hospital, surgeon fined Rs 10.9 lakh for medical negligence </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, medical negligence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/99-of-100-utnoor-iti-atc-students-land-mnc-jobs</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/xmxl3rzq/99-of-100-Utnoor-ITI-ATC-students.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ATC offers training in modern laboratories and simulation software to students</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:16:47.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>99 of 100 Utnoor ITI ATC students land MNC jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, ITI Advanced Technology Centre (ATC)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/food-safety-tribunal-cites-procedural-lapses-quashes-fine-on-water-unit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/hy0xqe2j/drinking-water.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>2026-06-27T03:16:33.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Food safety tribunal cites procedural lapses, quashes fine on water unit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Food Safety Appellate Tribunal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/telangana-unveils-roadmap-for-ai-in-primary-school-learning</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/gwu1ij3i/AI-CALCULATOR.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation only.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:16:15.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana unveils roadmap for AI in primary school learning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Artificial Intelligence (AI)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Jun/27/ex-scert-director-among-four-suspended-over-odisha-school-textbook-errors-action-against-six-more</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-16/pikn9cal/Hampi-for-Konark-Vidhan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The textbook pages which feature factual inaccuracies.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:16:08.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-SCERT director among four suspended over Odisha school textbook errors, action against six more</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, National education policy, Odia textbooks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/indian-national-among-eight-sanctioned-by-us-over-alleged-role-in-sudan-civil-war</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2018/5/19/original/Sudan1_AP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said the targeted networks had enabled both the SAF and the rival Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to expand and intensify the conflict, which has triggered one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:15:58.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian national among eight sanctioned by US over alleged role in Sudan civil war</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/telangana-hc-defers-petition-against-film-writer</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/ol7by0gm/HCA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:14:27.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC defers petition against film writer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, offensive remarks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Jun/27/hyderabad-to-tap-treated-water-for-data-centres</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/1w1jd69r/City-to-tap-treated.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of data centre 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>2026-06-27T03:13:46.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad to tap treated water for data centres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (HMWSSB), Data centres</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Jun/27/telangana-hc-orders-govt-to-allot-house-site-to-war-disabled-army-veteran</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-02/uaoyxhr0/Contempt-notices.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:12:41.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC orders govt to allot house site to war-disabled Army veteran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, housing, Army veteran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/tamil-nadu-moves-to-monetise-nagapattinam-sri-lanka-ferry-route</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/9/original/Nagai-SL_boat_.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:11:21.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu moves to monetise Nagapattinam-Sri Lanka ferry route</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/first-ever-rashtriya-gramin-vikas-sammelan-in-delhi-on-june-28-29</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of farmers used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:10:59.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First-ever ‘Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan’ in Delhi on June 28 &amp; 29 </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Sammelan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/defamed-for-raising-questions-ansiba</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-09/j9i2sm9h/ANI_20260609145529.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Ansiba Haasan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:10:45.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Defamed for raising questions: Ansiba</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Actor Ansiba Haasan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/hit-by-losses-private-bus-operators-in-kerala-eye-daunting-form-g-route</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/ot0ei7cb/Hit-by-losses-private.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:09:14.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hit by losses, private bus operators in Kerala eye daunting ‘Form G’ route</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala private buses</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/delays-in-paying-evaluators-stall-madras-university-ug-results</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/mkedypmr/C_1_1_CH1372_115806227.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras University</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:08:37.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delays in paying evaluators stall Madras University UG results</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras University, UG results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/eco-sensitive-area-kerala-wants-settlements-farmland-excluded</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/1xfo9pho/Eco-sens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:06:04.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eco-sensitive area: Kerala wants settlements, farmland excluded</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, eco-sensitive areas, Oommen V report</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/cm-says-need-to-remember-emergency-as-black-day-to-strengthen-democracy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/ghhvuu3r/20260623093f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:05:29.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM says need to remember Emergency as ‘black day’ to strengthen democracy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Emergency 1975, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/elephant-whisperers-mahout-hurt-in-jumbo-attack-in-mudumalai-tiger-reserve</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/3/14/original/TheElephantWhisperers1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elephant whisperers Bomman and Bellie.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:04:50.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Elephant Whisperers’ mahout hurt in jumbo attack in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, Mahout, Elephant Whisperers</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/27/biker-critically-injured-after-dry-tree-branch-falls-on-him-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/be1xnv40/accident.avif</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:04:45.450Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Biker critically injured after dry tree branch falls on him in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, bike accident, severe injuries</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/act-on-illegal-groundwater-extraction-ngt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/8ha6b6kj/202605243799566.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Green Tribunal (NGT).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:04:36.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Act on illegal groundwater extraction’: NGT</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, National Green Tribunal (NGT), groundwater extraction</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/andhra-pradesh-gears-up-for-pulse-polio-drive-on-june-28</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/kwzwot7d/AP-gears-up-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Principal Secretary S. Suresh Kumar Calls for Zero-Miss Pulse Polio Campaign.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:03:54.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh gears up for Pulse Polio drive on June 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Pulse Polio drive</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/coaching-centres-flouting-safety-norms-to-be-sealed-delhi-minister</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/xkm4yk98/202602260143f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:03:23.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coaching centres flouting safety norms to be sealed: Delhi Minister</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Ashish Sood</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/kerala-lost-over-24500-farmers-farm-workers-to-suicide-in-27-years</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/y10ggfet/New-Project-2026-06-27T083201.925.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:03:18.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala lost over 24,500 farmers, farm workers to suicide in 27 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala farmers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/27/contractors-must-be-positive-contributors-to-bengaluru-krishna-byre-gowda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/pbxlyrw1/to-make-city’s-footpath.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:03:10.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contractors must be positive contributors to Bengaluru: Krishna Byre Gowda</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Contractors, Krishna Byre Gowda, civic officials</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Jun/27/chennai-corporation-plans-public-plaza-near-omandurar-estate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/deru7k5s/Corpn-plans-public.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The city corporation has floated tenders to appoint consultancy firms to prepare a detailed project report to develop a public plaza around Omandurar campus.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:02:24.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai Corporation plans public plaza near Omandurar estate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai Corporation, Omandurar estate</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/255-drug-offenders-held-under-op-kavach-140</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/h48etk5o/drug-export.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:01:52.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>255 drug offenders held under Op Kavach 14.0</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Op Kavach</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/ghazipur-biomining-to-be-scaled-up</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/gbr88hi8/Ghazipur-biomining.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Urban Development Minister Ashish Sood inspects the Ghazipur landfill on Friday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:01:22.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ghazipur biomining to be scaled up</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Biomining</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/job-seekers-to-job-givers-guv-calls-for-entrepreneurial-mindset</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/sc8v0gk5/Job-seekers-to-job.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Governor Rajendra Arlekar speaking at an interaction hosted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Chamber president Rajkumar Gupta is also seen</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:01:22.639Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Job seekers to job givers: Guv calls for entrepreneurial mindset</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Governor Rajendra Arlekar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/tn-bins-plan-for-ppp-model-waste-management-in-12-cities</loc>
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<image:caption>TNUIFS building.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:01:00.348Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN bins plan for PPP model waste management in 12 cities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, waste management, TNUIFSL</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/gmr-takes-over-nagpur-international-airport-operations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/ouwawvf1/GMR-takes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of Civil Aviation Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu and Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis during the ceremony in Nagpur on Thursday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T03:00:44.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GMR takes over Nagpur International airport operations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, GMR Airports Limited, Nagpur International airport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/rs-441-crore-development-works-set-to-improve-quality-of-life-in-jj-clusters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-23/iowv9d4n/ANI_20260623152255.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi CM Rekha Gupta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:59:50.219Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 441-crore development works set to improve quality of life in JJ clusters</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, JJ clusters, Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/krishna-water-for-nallamala-sagar-by-august</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/1xyhw4hv/C_40_1_CH1456_33021232.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar said notifications for the recruitment of AEEs in power utilities were issued on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:58:59.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Krishna water for Nallamala Sagar by August</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Krishna river, Nallamala Sagar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/delhi-court-acquits-four-men-in-2019-murder-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-22/tdncg4n9/625081cca8bc7d42215d0ca24609dd18.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:58:38.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court acquits four men in 2019 murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, acquital, 2019 Vikas Puri murder</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/27/karnataka-public-works-minister-satish-dismisses-rift-with-ex-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/9zgxbtn5/BRASS-WILL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka PWD Minister Satish Jarkiholi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:57:55.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Public Works Minister Satish dismisses rift with ex-CM Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, Karnataka congress, Satish Jarkiholi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/cm-vijay-names-jana-nayagan-producer-as-tns-special-delhi-representative</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/17k34ngq/Jana-Nayagan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>K Venkata Narayana</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:57:52.327Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay names ‘Jana Nayagan’ producer as TN’s special Delhi representative</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Jana Nayagan, K Venkata Narayana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/sandhu-remembers-former-air-marshal-l-g-arjan-singh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/mad55x1h/Sandhu-remembers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh along with Lieutenant-Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and others during the Marshal of the Air Force Memorial lecture.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:57:10.959Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sandhu remembers former Air Marshal, L-G Arjan Singh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Arjan Singh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Jun/27/maharashtra-seeks-bjp-mp-ujjwal-nikam-as-prosecutor-in-pune-fiance-murder-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/6gscph57/Nikam-to-lead.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ketan Agarwal’s father meets CM Devendra Fadnavis on Friday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:57:09.769Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maharashtra seeks BJP MP Ujjwal Nikam as prosecutor in Pune fiance murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/veligonda-project-cm-naidu-to-inspect-works-today</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/6yy2zpfg/Veligonda.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Markapuram district SP Harshavardhan Raju, along with the SSG officials, inspecting the security arrangements for CM’s visit to KS Palle.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:56:51.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Veligonda project: CM Naidu to inspect works today</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/mason-stabbed-to-death-in-delhi-subway-accused-found-hiding-near-crime-site</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:56:32.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mason stabbed to death in Delhi subway, accused found hiding near crime site</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, stabbed</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/27/574-new-liquor-licences-through-e-auction-karnataka-cm-dks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/bjmylhzt/ANI_20260616071858.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka state Chief Minister DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:56:26.194Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>574 new liquor licences through e-auction: Karnataka CM DKS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivakumar, Liquor licence</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/four-held-in-jharkhand-bengal-for-cheating-city-users-with-gas-disconnection-messages</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/078sflvt/arrest.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:56:08.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four held in Jharkhand, Bengal for cheating city users with gas disconnection messages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/eight-years-on-only-42-pet-shops-get-registration-certs-but-no-trade-licences-yet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/1y2g58ji/shops-get-registration.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:55:48.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight years on, only 42 pet shops get registration certs but no trade licences yet</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, pet market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/candidates-allege-irregularities-in-trb-assistant-professor-descriptive-paper-evaluation-in-tn</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:55:27.177Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Candidates allege irregularities in TRB assistant professor descriptive paper evaluation in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TRB, descriptive paper</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/27/activists-in-karnataka-unite-to-demand-immediate-rollout-of-womens-reservation-act</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/i63amons/Screenshot-2026-06-27-082131.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Activists in Karnataka unite to demand immediate rollout of Women's Reservation Act.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:53:11.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Activists in Karnataka unite to demand immediate rollout of Women's Reservation Act</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, Women's Reservation Act 2023</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/ranchi-diary-jharkhand-launches-monthly-pension-scheme-for-elderly-disabled-and-critically-ill-artists</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/7/8/original/Cash_illustration_money.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:52:23.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ranchi Diary: Jharkhand launches monthly pension scheme for elderly, disabled and critically ill artists</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/our-government-is-aiming-for-world-class-education-system-minister-nara-lokesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/ko5ygnsx/AP’s-growth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for IT Nara Lokesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:52:21.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Our government is aiming for world-class education system’: Minister Nara Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Nara Lokesh, world-class education system</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/madras-hc-grants-advance-bail-to-ex-dmk-ministers-brother</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-11/e91w2fnv/C_1_1_CH1344_120762713.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai Bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:51:19.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC grants advance bail to ex-DMK minister’s brother</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/muslim-woman-performs-final-rites-of-hindu-man-in-kasaragod-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/yi2m017e/Muslim-woman-performs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>District panchayat member Irfana Iqbal performing the final rites of former RSS worker Narayanan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:51:01.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Muslim woman performs final rites of Hindu man in Kasaragod district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Muslim woman, Hindu man, final rites</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/cm-vijay-flags-off-anti-drug-marathon-runs-3-km</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/ulufiskh/Vijay-flags-off.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay along with participants during the anti-drug awareness marathon conducted in Chennai on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:50:05.447Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay flags off anti-drug marathon, runs 3 km</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CM Vijay, anti-drug marathon</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/kerala-organ-trafficking-probe-60-illegal-transplants-traced</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/xb0951uz/Organ-trafficking.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:49:55.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala organ trafficking probe: 60 illegal transplants traced</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Enforcement Directorate ED, Kerala organ trafficking</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/manipur-cm-says-drugs-sale-on-credit-thrives-as-trafficking-routes-changed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-19/802jvcms/20260614312f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:48:54.416Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur CM says drugs sale on credit thrives as trafficking routes changed</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/government-will-soon-issue-id-cards-to-school-students-with-caste-information-minister-sengottaiyan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-12/5qjyprin/C_1_1_CH1332_120860016.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Revenue and Disaster Management K A Sengottaiyan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:48:05.681Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government will soon issue ID cards to school students with caste information: Minister Sengottaiyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, K A Sengottaiyan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/27/karnataka-govt-decides-to-fully-resume-jungle-safaris-at-bandipur-nagarahole</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/x6m6uvqc/safari1104928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka govt decides to fully resume jungle safaris at Bandipur, Nagarahole.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:47:33.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka govt decides to fully resume jungle safaris at Bandipur, Nagarahole</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve, jungle safari, Bandipur National Park</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/andhra-pradesh-land-return-to-kakinada-special-economic-zone-ryots-gains-pace</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/7f0bup0e/kakinada12606chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kakinada SEZ.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:46:53.259Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh: Land return to Kakinada Special Economic Zone ryots gains pace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kakinada SEZ, Land return</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/tribal-hamlets-balan-bus-stop-faces-forest-dept-axe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/6pptlece/Tribal-hamlet’s-‘Balan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The bus stop set built for the movie Balan: The Boy at Kunduvadi in Wayanad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:45:30.051Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal hamlet’s ‘Balan’ bus stop faces forest dept axe </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Wayanad, Kunduvadi tribal hamlet</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/tiruvallur-gas-leak-62-workers-leave-for-odisha-some-vow-to-quit-factory-work</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/xrfilwhz/odishalabourtrain42606chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The first batch of 62 migrant workers from Odisha employed with the seafood unit boarded a train to their native from Chennai at 10 am on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/wn37nj7n/Odisha-some.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:45:15.206Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tiruvallur gas leak: 62 workers leave for Odisha, some vow to quit factory work</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ammonia gas leak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/sit-intensifies-hunt-for-three-suspects-in-gade-sai-krishnas-custodial-death-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-07/iirg9jyt/Police_Express_Illustration.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The SIT is said to have gathered crucial evidence through Call Detail Records (CDRs) and CCTV footage, which allegedly establishes the involvement of the three suspects in the disappearance of the body.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:44:19.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SIT intensifies hunt for three suspects in Gade Sai Krishna's custodial death case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, custodial death case, Gade Sai Krishna</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/prime-ministers-museum-to-celebrate-105th-birth-anniversary-of-narasimha-rao</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/xd6613u9/um-to-celebrate.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:44:06.225Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prime Ministers Museum to celebrate 105th birth anniversary of Narasimha Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/27/31-districts-in-karnataka-receive-less-than-50-rain-till-now</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/6txdq7vv/dists-receive-less.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>31 districts in Karnataka receive less than 50% rain till now.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:43:54.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>31 districts in Karnataka receive less than 50% rain till now</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, rainfall, rainfall deficit, farming activities</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/tn-minister-sarathkumar-denies-drug-use-at-ipl-match-calls-viral-video-misleading</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/9k10t3fb/New-Project-2026-06-27T081213.373.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for Human Resources Management D Sarathkumar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:43:47.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Minister Sarathkumar denies drug use at IPL match, calls viral video misleading</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, D Sarathkumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/india-launches-operation-amistad-sends-army-field-hospital-to-earthquake-hit-venezuela</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/cesxdrxi/Army-IAF.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A 41-member Army team getting ready to fly help for Venezuela quake victims</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:42:10.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India launches Operation Amistad, sends Army field hospital to earthquake-hit Venezuela</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/27/health-experts-say-mixing-alcohol-with-energy-drinks-poses-risk-to-heart-brain</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/vbpw7a8g/C_53_1_CH0950_39660253.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Health experts say mixing alcohol with energy drinks poses a risk to heart and brain.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:41:33.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Health experts say mixing alcohol with energy drinks poses risk to heart, brain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, alcohol, Energy drinks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/15-cops-to-get-police-medal-for-curbing-narcotics-in-tn</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/mfsq3yre/P_4833944516.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:40:41.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>15 cops to get police medal for curbing narcotics in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, narcotics, Police medals</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/intensify-awareness-on-mana-mitra-minister-nara-lokesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/06nsoz57/vijlokesh12606chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for IT and HRD Nara Lokesh addressing a review meeting on RTGS at the Secretariat in Velagapudi on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:40:34.727Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Intensify awareness on Mana Mitra: Minister Nara Lokesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Mana Mitra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/27/beml-bags-extra-usd-535-m-export-from-west-asia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/0onzz6aq/ANI_20250810044733.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BEML bags extra USD 5.35 m export from West Asia.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:38:47.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BEML bags extra USD 5.35 m export from West Asia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BEML, earthmoving equipment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/ex-chairman-of-cochin-port-trust-passes-away</loc>
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<image:caption>Former chairman of Cochin Port Trust C Babu Rajeev</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:38:26.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-chairman of Cochin Port Trust passes away</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Cochin Port Trust</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/bhimali-jelly-and-mugada-jaggery-set-to-go-global-under-andhra-pradeshs-swayam-ap-brand</loc>
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<image:caption>Self-Help Group (SHG) members at their organic jaggery unit in Mugada village.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/1i31e7qt/Bhimali_jelly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>workers preparing mango jelly I Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:38:18.352Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhimali jelly and Mugada jaggery set to go global under Andhra Pradesh's ‘Swayam-AP’ brand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Bhimali mango jelly, Mugada organic jaggery</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/ammonia-gas-leak-death-toll-rises-to-15-as-two-more-women-die</loc>
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<image:caption>The emergency ward at RGGGH where the victims of ammonia gas leak at a seafood processing factory in Tiruvallur were admitted.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:37:52.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ammonia gas leak: Death toll rises to 15 as two more women die</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Ammonia gas leak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/27/nia-grills-terror-accused-for-nearly-an-hour-in-karnatakas-harihar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/j2mp0b54/ANI_20260626041035.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NIA grills terror accused for nearly an hour in Karnataka's Harihar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:36:56.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA grills terror accused for nearly an hour in Karnataka's Harihar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, National Investigation Agency, terror accused</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/in-relief-to-cm-community-leaders-temper-criticism-on-liquor-tax-cut</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/6zwoznf7/jifri100939.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohammed Jifri Muthukoya Thangal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:35:29.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In relief to CM, community leaders temper criticism on liquor tax cut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Chief Minister V D Satheesan, Mohammed Jifri Muthukoya Thangal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/delhi-to-automatically-transfer-electricity-connections-to-new-property-owners-after-property-registration</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-18/glrvt6fh/New-Project-2026-06-18T081439.449.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Power connections will now be transferred automatically using property registration data, eliminating separate applications and additional paperwork for buyers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:35:21.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi to automatically transfer electricity connections to new property owners after property registration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/27/karnataka-escoms-to-provide-rs-1-lakh-per-division-for-safety-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/2zw1ubkg/202508143480607.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka ESCOMS to provide Rs 1 lakh per division for safety drive.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:35:09.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka ESCOMS to provide Rs 1 lakh per division for safety drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Gaurav Gupta, electricity supply, Karnataka energy department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/community-plan-unveiled-for-empowerment-of-small-shrimp-farmers-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/ghqwyy5n/Gulf-War-affects-livelihood.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>More than 1,200 shrimp farmers have been brought onto a common platform through the initiative.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:34:49.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Community plan unveiled for empowerment of small shrimp farmers in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, small shrimp farmers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/madras-hc-issues-guidelines-on-handling-surrogacy-cases</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/q7195max/C_1_1_CH1402_119875748.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:33:06.652Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC issues guidelines on handling surrogacy cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, surrogacy cases</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/27/sc-closes-29-year-old-case-elderly-convict-walks-free-after-fatal-dispute-over-a-rs-500-watch</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-30/onx0z7kl/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India building in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:32:58.211Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC closes 29-year-old case: Elderly convict walks free after fatal dispute over a Rs 500 watch</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/27/bengalurus-rguhs-to-mark-31st-foundation-day-with-call-for-drug-free-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/soeb856p/rguhs121100.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:32:12.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru's RGUHS to mark 31st Foundation Day with call for drug-free India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Organ donation, RGUHS, Nasha Mukt Bharat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/27/deploy-vehicles-in-garbage-prone-areas-ensure-waste-collection-even-during-evenings-gba-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao and other officials during an inspection drive in Koramangala on Friday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:30:10.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deploy vehicles in garbage-prone areas, ensure waste collection even during evenings: GBA chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, garbage collection, Greater Bengaluru Authority, M Maheshwar Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Jun/27/capital-shame-three-die-after-inhaling-toxic-gas-in-septic-tank-at-factory</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/7/25/original/Manual_scavenging.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The workers died after inhaling toxic gas inside a septic tank at a factory in Mundka. Police arrested the factory owner and contractor over alleged safety lapses.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:28:39.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Capital shame: Three die after inhaling toxic gas in septic tank at factory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Jun/27/ambulance-delivery-workers-under-scanner-over-trafficking-of-drugs-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-26/bwftfyyg/Ambulanc.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:28:35.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ambulance, delivery workers under  scanner over trafficking of drugs in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, drug trafficking</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/islam-convert-just-a-muslim-wont-have-caste-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-21/irw86yj3/Centre’s-reply-sought.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:28:11.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Islam convert just a Muslim, won’t have caste: Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, islam, BC Muslim</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Jun/27/they-hugged-my-son-to-check-if-he-had-a-knife-mother-of-caste-murder-victim-tells-panel-in-tn</loc>
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<image:caption>Justice K N Basha (R) hearing testimonies in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:26:49.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'They hugged my son to check if he had a knife': Mother of caste murder victim tells panel in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, honour killing case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/27/fake-navy-officer-held-in-rs-18-lakh-job-scam-uniforms-insignia-seized</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-25/umwydrh0/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:26:49.089Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake navy officer held in Rs 18-lakh job scam; Uniforms, insignia seized</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, arrested, Navy officer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/27/suv-carrying-jailed-kannada-actor-darshans-son-meets-with-accident</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/yacuvlfi/accident.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:26:24.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SUV carrying jailed Kannada actor Darshan's son meets with accident</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, actor Darshan, two-wheeler accident</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/27/five-schoolgirls-injured-after-falling-from-moving-van-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/es5cnt8u/UttarakhandaccidentANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:24:38.535Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five schoolgirls injured after falling from moving van in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, school van, KR Puram</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Jun/27/vhp-denies-ayodhya-ram-temple-trust-official-rai-resigned-after-arrests-made-in-donation-theft-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Trust General Secretary Champat Rai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:23:35.814Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VHP denies Ayodhya Ram temple trust official Rai resigned after arrests made in donation theft case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/27/us-strikes-iran-after-drone-attack-in-strait-of-hormuz</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/aarqjbr2/AP26168697852834.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A container ship, right, and a cargo vessel are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Wednesday, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:18:49.626Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US strikes Iran after Strait of Hormuz drone attack, testing fragile ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Strait of Hormuz, US Iran conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/27/bengaluru-advocate-injured-after-stepping-on-crude-bomb-outside-farmhouse</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/x90ic6ij/do-not-cross-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:18:18.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru advocate injured after stepping on crude bomb outside farmhouse</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Advocate, crude bomb</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Jun/27/thai-national-accuses-friend-of-stealing-belongings-worth-rs-18-lakhs-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-27/yfjchy6p/ANI_20250929091700.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:15:51.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thai national accuses friend of stealing belongings worth Rs 18 lakhs in Bengaluru </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, deportation, Cheating allegations, business woman</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/27/digital-portals-revolutionise-business-for-indias-80-million-msmes-shobha-karandlaje</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:11:42.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Digital portals revolutionise business for India's 80 million MSMEs: Shobha Karandlaje</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Shobha Karandlaje, digital portal, MSME Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/27/ousmane-dembele-hits-hat-trick-as-france-thrash-second-string-norway-at-world-cup</loc>
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<image:caption>France's Ousmane Dembele (7), right, celebrates with France's Kylian Mbappe (10) after scoring his side's third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and France in Foxborough, Mass., near Boston, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T02:06:07.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ousmane Dembele hits hat-trick as France thrash second-string Norway at World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, France, Norway, Ousmane Dembele, 2026 FIFA World Cup</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Jun/27/hdk-to-visit-bidadi-back-farmers-opposing-township-project-says-fight-not-against-karnataka-cm-dks</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Representational image only.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra at Dharmasthala after offering prayers at the Sri Kshetra Dharmasthala Manjunatha Swamy Temple on Friday.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Senegal's Pape Gueye (26) celebrates scoring a goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Senegal and Iraq in Toronto, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T01:58:08.645Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Senior BJP MLC and chief of party fact-finding committee probing the cross-voting in recent MLC polls, CT Ravi.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar chairing a progress review meeting of the Commercial Taxes Department at Vidhana Soudha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T01:51:45.621Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The metal chain that prevented the Metro train doors from closing.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kenneth, co-accused in the KR Puram triple murder case arrested in Puducherry on Thursday night.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T01:46:17.689Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T01:43:25.866Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Women practising Mappila kolkali</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T01:42:03.167Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>SI A.R Raveendran and his son Rahul Raveendran on duty during a recent protest march at Pathanamthitta Collectorate</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T01:40:58.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Father and son in khaki: Kerala Police duo share rare moments on duty</news:title>
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<image:caption>From the rehearsals of Ember</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Nikhil Kumar, director of Ember</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From the rehearsal</image:caption>
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<image:caption>From the rehearsal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T01:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A new stage production, Ember, revisits the 1984 anti-Sikh violence </news:title>
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<image:caption>A plume of smoke rises from the Cottonwood Fire, Friday, June 26, 2026, near Beaver, Utah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T01:24:39.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows</news:title>
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<image:caption>Dr Sooriya S</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T00:52:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T00:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-27T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:title>Durgam Cheruvu’s identity crisis</news:title>
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<image:caption>India’s flagship fifth-generation fighter Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:25:58.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Strategic autonomy requires defence tech to leave foreign crutch</news:title>
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<image:caption>Security convoy vehicle rehearsal held at Abdullapuram Airport ahead of PM Narendra Modi's campaign in Vellore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:25:51.576Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Coulourful Madras check fabric</image:caption>
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<news:title>Quick Take | Clothing the world</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:23:44.866Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Regulatory gaps leave rivers, oceans laden with plastic and medical waste</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this photo from July 21, 2026, supporters of the All India Trinamool Congress attend the Martyrs' Rally in Kolkata.</image:caption>
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<news:title>'Amra Beiman Noi': Team Mamata reframes July 21 Martyrs' Day rally as loyalty test amid TMC split</news:title>
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<image:caption>26-year-old businessman Ketan Agarwal with his fiancee Siya Goyal, 20, a second-year BBA student.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pune fort murder: CM Fadnavis orders fast-track trial; appoints Ujjwal Nikam special public prosecutor</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:21:32.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plastic production, chemicals remain on negotiating table, says INC Chair</news:title>
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<image:caption>U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks with members of the media before departing for Bahrain International Airport after his visit to the Middle East, in Manama, Bahrain Thursday, June 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:21:31.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'First step towards peace': Lebanon, Israel, US sign trilateral framework agreement in Washington</news:title>
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<image:caption>Goldman also has a brighter outlook for consumer prices as it lowered the inflation estimate to 4.9% from 5.1% estimated earlier</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:18:55.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran peace deal: Goldman raises India’s growth forecast to 6.5% for FY27</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Jun/26/climate-risks-threaten-indias-msmes-as-heat-floods-hit-production-workers</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:17:33.385Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Climate risks threaten India’s MSMEs as heat, floods hit production &amp; workers</news:title>
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<image:caption>Indian exporters advised to leverage India-UK CETA for growth, MSMEs urged to tap new markets</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:15:49.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India to deploy 1,000 trade advisers ahead of India-UK CETA to help exporters</news:title>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses the 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) at Vigyan Bhawan, in New Delhi on Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:11:57.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah says Centre 'relooking' at NDPS Act to plug loopholes, seeks states' suggestions</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/when-pm-praised-pradhan-on-his-birthday-did-he-even-spare-thought-for-kids-who-died-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:caption>Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi speaks during an event, "Chhatron Ki Goonj", in Kota, June 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:11:39.175Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'When PM praised Pradhan on his birthday, did he even spare thought for kids who died?': Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/pe-investments-in-real-estate-sector-sees-23-fall-to-113-bn-in-h1-of-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>Private equity investments in the residential sector declined from $297 million in H1 of 2025 to $128 million in H1 of 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:10:58.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PE investments in real estate sector sees 23% fall to $1.13 bn in H1 of 2026</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/congress-slams-centre-over-delay-in-acknowledging-six-operation-sindoor-martyrs</loc>
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<image:caption>Operation Sindoor was launched in the early hours of May 7 last year, in response to the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:10:23.698Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress slams Centre over delay in acknowledging six Operation Sindoor martyrs</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/three-language-formula-cbse-allows-existing-class-7-9-students-to-retain-current-language-choices</loc>
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<image:caption>CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:09:39.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three language formula: CBSE allows existing Class 7-9 students to retain current language choices</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/Jun/26/cjp-launches-nationwide-pradhan-go-back-campaign-retaliates-education-ministers-resignation</loc>
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<image:caption>Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke, its spokesperson Saurav Das, and others, during a protest demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over alleged examination-related lapses, at the Jantar Mantar, in New Delhi, Saturday, June 6, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:08:30.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CJP launches nationwide ‘Pradhan Go Back’ campaign, retaliates Education Minister’s resignation</news:title>
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<image:caption>IndiGo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:07:54.924Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Investors turn bullish on IndiGo shares</news:title>
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<image:caption>Asiatic lions at the Gir National Park, Gujarat.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>A cub of Asiatic Lion in the Gir Forest National Park and Wildlife Sanctuary.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:05:27.731Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Gir paradox: Why the world's only wild Asiatic lions face growing risks despite record numbers</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/rbi-finalises-credit-derivatives-framework-allows-wider-use-of-credit-default-swaps</loc>
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<image:caption>The RBI said resident retail users, except individuals, will be allowed to use CDS only for hedging</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:04:54.909Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI finalises credit derivatives framework; allows wider use of credit default swaps</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/imec-talks-progress-despite-west-asia-conflict-europe-competes-for-gateway-ports</loc>
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<image:caption>India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T19:02:25.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMEC talks progress despite West Asia conflict; Europe competes for gateway ports</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/openai-appoints-former-uber-india-chief-prabhjeet-singh-as-india-md</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Uber India and South Asia President Prabhjeet Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:59:24.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OpenAI appoints former Uber India chief Prabhjeet Singh as India MD</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/us-assures-india-of-stable-ai-technology-access-after-anthropic-model-suspension</loc>
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<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:title>US assures India of stable AI technology access after Anthropic model suspension</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Jun/26/shirse-scorches-track-in-heat-odisha-shine-in-relay</loc>
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<image:caption>Tejas Shirse qualifies for the Asian Games</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Odisha relay team members celebrate after finishing first</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:55:42.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shirse scorches track in heat, Odisha shine in relay</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/hdfc-bank-legal-review-finds-no-evidence-to-support-former-chairman-atanu-chakrabortys-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>HDFC Bank</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:54:45.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HDFC Bank legal review finds no evidence to support former chairman Atanu Chakraborty's allegations</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Jun/26/apples-price-hike-unlikely-to-dent-india-demand-may-strengthen-premium-appeal-say-analysts</loc>
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<image:caption>Apple hikes prices</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:51:54.493Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Apple's price hike unlikely to dent India demand; may strengthen premium appeal, say analysts</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/26/traipsing-down-to-road-to-trumpville</loc>
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<image:caption>Trump risks being recorded as a blundering US leader who caused untold harm to global economic stability and international security</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Traipsing down to road to Trumpville</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Jun/26/tracing-the-family-tree-to-trees</loc>
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<image:caption>If the most famous trees are potentially inauthentic, Robin Hood’s oak is doubly so, because Robin himself is perhaps inauthentic</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tracing the family tree of trees</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/death-toll-from-twin-venezuelan-earthquakes-rises-to-920-3360-injured</loc>
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<image:caption>Rescue worker search through the rubble of a collapsed building two days after earthquakes struck Caracas, Venezuela, Friday, June 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:27:21.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death toll from twin Venezuelan earthquakes rises to 920; 3,360 injured</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Jun/26/rajasthan-youth-arrested-over-conversion-allegations-and-obscene-videos-to-trap-hindu-women</loc>
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<image:caption>Manish Sharma, who was arrested following allegations by right-wing groups that he ran an online network to target Hindu women for religious conversion.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:19:54.433Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rajasthan youth arrested over conversion allegations and obscene videos to trap Hindu women</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Jun/26/messis-walk-of-fame-how-argentine-genius-has-mastered-the-art-of-walking-in-game-to-stay-relevant</loc>
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<image:caption>Lionel Messi in action against Austria</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T18:18:37.050Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Messi's walk of fame: How Argentine genius has mastered the art of walking in-game to stay relevant
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<news:keywords>Football, Argentina, Lionel Messi, FIFA World cup 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Jun/26/woman-toddler-found-dead-near-piravom-bridge-police-begin-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-06-24/r4zglge3/202606243837962.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T17:55:57.897Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, toddler found dead near Piravom bridge; police begin probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, suspected death, Piravom bridge</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/foolish-violation-of-ceasefire-trump-slams-iran-for-attack-on-cargo-ships</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T17:48:41.854Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Foolish violation of ceasefire': Trump slams Iran for attack on cargo ships</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/trump-threatens-100-tax-on-european-imports-if-countries-impose-tax-on-digital-services-2</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks at a Rose Garden Club dinner with farmers, in the Rose Garden of the White House, Thursday, June 25, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T17:42:51.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump threatens 100% tax on European imports if countries impose tax on digital services</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/seafarers-feel-forgotten-shipping-must-not-be-geopolitical-collateral-imo-chief</loc>
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<image:caption>International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T17:28:53.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seafarers feel forgotten, shipping must not be geopolitical collateral: IMO chief</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Jun/26/prashant-kishor-hints-at-contesting-bankipur-bypoll-calls-it-test-of-bihar-govt</loc>
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<image:caption>Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T17:17:41.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prashant Kishor hints at contesting Bankipur bypoll, calls it test of Bihar govt</news:title>
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<image:caption>DMK president MK Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T17:06:27.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Yet to decide': DMK chief Stalin on fighting bypolls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DMK, MK Stalin, TN bypolls</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Jun/26/ships-crossing-hormuz-use-oman-passage-despite-iran-warnings</loc>
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<image:caption>The sun rises behind tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-06-26T16:58:36.821Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ships crossing Hormuz use Oman passage despite Iran warnings</news:title>
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