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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/rbi-concludes-5-billion-forex-swap-rupee-falls-44-paise</loc>
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<image:caption>RBI dollar-rupee swap</image:caption>
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<news:title>RBI concludes $5 billion forex swap; rupee falls 44 paise</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/taiwan-overtakes-dalal-street-touches-495-trillion-market-capitalisation</loc>
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<image:caption>Dalal Street</image:caption>
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<news:title>Taiwan overtakes Dalal Street; touches $4.95 trillion market capitalisation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/quad-summit-uncertainty-raises-questions-over-groupings-political-momentum</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-14/4mau0soq/ANI_20260214162130.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials indicated on Tuesday that scheduling difficulties remained a major factor behind the current uncertainty.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T19:20:42.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quad summit uncertainty raises questions over grouping’s political momentum</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/26/retired-teacher-in-mps-vidisha-keeps-sons-body-at-home-for-days-believing-divine-intervention-could-revive-him</loc>
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<image:caption>A police officer who led the team to the house after being alerted by the milkman said the woman appeared mentally disturbed.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T19:07:37.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Retired teacher in MP’s Vidisha keeps son’s body at home for days, believing divine intervention could revive him</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/india-incurred-annual-loss-of-rs11938-crore-due-to-absence-of-anti-dumping-duties-commerce-ministry-study</loc>
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<image:caption>India's exports</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T19:05:55.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India incurred annual loss of Rs11,938 crore due to absence of anti-dumping duties: Commerce ministry study</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/five-top-loss-making-companies-ceos-present-turnaround-plans-to-tata-sons-board</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/k10i30wg/202605263803002.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Sons closely reviews new-age ventures; key decisions likely on June 12</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T19:02:01.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five top loss-making companies’ CEOs present turnaround plans to Tata Sons board</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tata Sons , Tata Sons board meeting</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/airtel-defends-priority-postpaid-plans-amid-net-neutrality-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>An Airtel billboard (Photo | AFP)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T18:52:30.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airtel defends priority postpaid plans amid net neutrality concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Airtel priority postpaid, Airtel priority postpaid plans, net neutrality concerns</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/violence-clashes-allegations-of-booth-capturing-mark-punjab-civic-polls-as-turnout-touches-615-per-cent</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab civic polls see clashes, allegations of voter intimidation (Photo: IANS)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T18:49:47.100Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Violence, clashes, allegations of booth capturing mark Punjab civic polls as turnout touches 61.5 per cent</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/26/sportspersons-role-in-national-sports-board-unclear</loc>
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<image:caption>REPRESENTATIONAL IMAGE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T18:35:48.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sportspersons' role in National Sports Board unclear</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Union sports ministry, National Sports Governance Act, National Sports Board</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/26/hawks-prepare-ground-for-a-cruel-summer-in-kyiv</loc>
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<image:caption>One sign that the war has entered a new phase is that Putin signalled he would be ready to meet directly with Zelenskyy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hawks prepare ground for a cruel summer in Kyiv </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/May/26/wi-fried-brains</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/jvibg69r/overstimulated</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T18:27:24.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wi-Fried brains </news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/26/patidar-punishes-sloppy-gt-as-rcb-enter-ipl-final</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajat Patidar (R) celebrates his half-century</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T18:26:18.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patidar punishes sloppy GT as RCB enter IPL final</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Rajat Patidar, 2026 IPL, RCB vs GT, IPL Qualifier 1</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/26/jyothi-dhiraj-targetting-asiad-with-an-open-mind</loc>
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<image:caption>Archer Jyothi Surekha Vennam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T17:57:10.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jyothi, Dhiraj targetting Asiad with an open mind </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/26/welcome-to-the-good-knight-in-oslo-the-worlds-first-chess-pub</loc>
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<image:caption>Inside the 'The Good Knight', a chess pub in Oslo</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kristoffer Gressli, The Good Knight co-owner</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Some of the participants at the chess pub</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T17:56:46.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Welcome to The Good Knight in Oslo — the world's first chess pub</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, chess, Magnus Carlsen, Norway Chess 2026, The Good Knight, Norwegian Chess Federation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/odisha-may-attract-rs-25000-30000-crore-in-power-investments-after-policy-shift</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/y9og39wt/202605073779841.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha had secured Rs 48,330 crore investment commitments during CM Mohan Charan Majhi’s Gujarat visit.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T17:33:57.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha may attract Rs 25,000-30,000 crore in power investments after policy shift</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha thermal power , Power sector </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/women-voter-turnout-surpasses-men-as-himachal-records-7861-pc-polling-in-panchayat-elections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-06/e1c08932-302f-4d50-a02e-66ed5e485c4a/ANI_20240601042254.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Gram Panchayat Kunair-Dhamoun, in Tilor Dhar of Kamrau Development Block in Sirmaur district, recorded the highest voter turnout at approximately 97 per cent.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T17:12:58.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women voter turnout surpasses men as Himachal records 78.61 pc polling in panchayat elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, panchayat elections</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/nhai-deploys-ai-dashcam-system-to-monitor-over-40000-km-of-national-highway</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/xx1o9vok/202603243719751.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T16:51:24.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NHAI deploys AI dashcam system to monitor over 40,000 km of national highway</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NHAI, AI dashcam system</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/cbse-acknowledges-answer-sheet-mix-up-after-delhi-student-flags-error-in-on-screen-marking-system</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-30/hq85w4p5/CBSE-releases.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Central Board of Secondary Education.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T16:46:34.467Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE acknowledges answer sheet mix-up after Delhi student flags error in on-screen marking system</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBSE, answer sheet mix-up</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/maruti-suzuki-implements-work-from-home-and-restrict-foreign-travel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/d4852r2g/202605213796671.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It is a timely opportunity to revisit and re-examine all their processes and make efforts to improve efficiency across all business operations: MSIL</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T16:43:06.039Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Maruti Suzuki implements work from home and restrict foreign travel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, energy crisis , work from home</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/May/26/amit-shah-calls-for-four-dimensional-grid-border-security-model-during-visit-to-sanchu-outpost-in-rajasthan</loc>
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<image:caption>He said this integrated structure would enable threats along the border to be countered with full strength.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T16:37:40.204Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah calls for ‘Four-Dimensional Grid’ border security model during visit to Sanchu outpost in Rajasthan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, India, Amit Shah, border security model</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/siddaramaiah-may-step-down-this-week-amid-karnataka-power-tussle-sources</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/rnsurrqb/PTI05262026000150B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, left, with Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar at Indira Bhavan ahead of consultations with the Congress leadership.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T16:24:02.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siddaramaiah may step down this week amid Karnataka power tussle: sources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, DK Shivkumar, CM Siddaramaiah, karnataka leadership</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/tvs-motor-ranked-number-1-spot-for-shareholder-value-creation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/d9yg41d6/ANI_20260525124703.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVS Motor Company Ranked No. 1 Globally for Shareholder Value Creation in 'Durable Consumer Goods' by WirtschaftsWoche And Boston Consulting Group</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T16:16:42.399Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVS Motor ranked number 1 spot for shareholder value creation</news:title>
<news:keywords>TVS Motor Company</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/air-india-extends-loyalty-programme-benefit-to-air-india-express-flights</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-28/tdytmzd5/ANI_20260228153202.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members can benefit from the loyalty programme on Air India Express services to more than 55 destinations</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T15:54:45.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India extends loyalty programme benefit to Air India Express flights

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<news:keywords>Air india , Air Inda  Express</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/manipur-abduction-case-four-held-in-connection-with-disappearance-of-six-naga-civilians</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-28/1gc7b0rn/held-after-death.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The police suspect the arrested individuals to be active members of armed village volunteer groups in Kangpokpi district, allegedly involved in anti-social activities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T15:50:25.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur abduction case: Four held in connection with disappearance of six Naga civilians</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur abduction case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/26/west-bengal-to-bar-liquor-outlets-within-one-kilometre-of-schools-colleges-temples</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/1xy2jksg/ANI_20250320173237.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Suvendu also said that forms for the Annapurna Bhandar scheme would be distributed from Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T15:47:23.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal to bar liquor outlets within one kilometre of schools, colleges, temples</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, India, liquor outlets</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/ghost-villages-rise-as-uttarakhand-records-213-deaths-in-183-disasters-since-2020</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/mauggyw6/IMG-20250918-WA02182.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The data shows that 2022 was the most destructive year, with the monsoon months of July and August bearing the brunt of extreme weather events.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T15:36:31.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ghost villages rise as Uttarakhand records 213 deaths in 183 disasters since 2020</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, ghost villages</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/jk-tyre-industries-to-pump-rs-4500-crore-into-chennai-plant-expansion</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/tru25k5l/Dr.-Raghupati-Singhania-CMD-JK-Tyre-Industries-Ltd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr. Raghupati Singhania, CMD - JK Tyre &amp; Industries Ltd</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T15:35:46.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JK Tyre &amp; Industries to pump Rs 4,500 crore into Chennai plant expansion</news:title>
<news:keywords>JK Tyres, tyre industry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/26/onion-price-crash-sparks-protests-in-maharashtra-as-farmers-demand-higher-procurement-rate</loc>
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<image:caption>The protesters wore garlands made of onions and raised slogans against the government over the steep price decline.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T15:31:29.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Onion price crash sparks protests in Maharashtra as farmers demand higher procurement rate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, India, farmers, Onion price crash</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/26/mass-marriage-promise-leaves-42-men-duped-in-dewas-after-brides-fail-to-turn-up-in-mp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/5kdjr97x/Casual-cruelty-of-‘brides.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As many as 42 unmarried men from different districts of central and western Madhya Pradesh have been duped in the name of getting married to young women.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T15:29:39.810Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mass marriage promise leaves 42 men duped in Dewas after brides fail to turn up in MP</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/cpi-blames-centres-economic-policies-for-fuel-price-hike-calls-for-nationwide-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/2ditjulq/travel-expenses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists line up at a fuel station after another fuel price hike.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T15:13:36.322Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPI blames Centre’s economic policies for fuel price hike, calls for nationwide protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Fuel price hike, nationwide protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/ed-raids-five-locations-in-tn-over-alleged-sri-lanka-linked-drug-smuggling-network</loc>
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<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate Office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T15:00:15.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids five locations in TN over alleged Sri Lanka-linked drug smuggling network</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, drug smuggling network</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/vote-as-per-conscience-remark-by-jharkhand-lop-marandi-triggers-political-stir-ahead-of-rajya-sabha-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-27/w1hxpnmk/202505273413826.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JMM-Congress misleading Jharkhand tribals in Sarna Dharma Code name: Babulal Marandi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T14:34:50.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Vote as per conscience' remark by Jharkhand LoP Marandi triggers political stir ahead of Rajya Sabha polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Babulal Marandi, Rajya Sabha Polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/26/nia-arrests-15-in-west-bengal-over-alleged-detention-of-judges-during-electoral-roll-revision</loc>
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<image:caption>NIA logo used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T14:26:49.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA arrests 15 in West Bengal over alleged detention of judges during electoral roll revision</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, India, NIA, electoral roll revision</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/26/vaibhav-vs-srh-round-three-who-will-come-out-on-top</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajasthan Royals' Vaibhav Sooryavanshi celebrates his fifty against Lucknow Super Giants</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T14:13:07.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vaibhav vs SRH, Round three. Who will come out on top?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Indian premier league 2026, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Rajasthan Royals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/two-pakistani-nationals-masterminded-grenade-attack-on-haryana-police-station-nia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-27/j0vlxrmu/202506273438576.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The NIA said Dheeraj, also known as Dhiru, was Bhatti’s principal operative on the ground and coordinated the attack with local modules.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T14:11:13.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Pakistani nationals masterminded grenade attack on Haryana police station: NIA</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Pakistani nationals</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/russia-trying-to-destabilise-european-democracies-with-baltic-drone-alerts-eu-chief-von-der-leyen</loc>
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<image:caption>European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T13:57:15.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia 'trying to destabilise' European democracies with Baltic drone alerts: EU chief Von der Leyen</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia, Baltic drone alerts, EU chief Von der Leyen</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/iran-condemns-us-strikes-as-a-show-of-bad-faith-and-warns-of-consequences</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/zfiyzdiz/AP26145631915007.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump has introduced a new angle in negotiations for a deal on the war.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T13:53:34.284Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran condemns US strikes as a show of 'bad faith' and warns of consequences</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran, US strikes</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/tn-cm-vijay-urges-pm-modi-to-reject-karnatakas-dpr-for-mekedatu-project</loc>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu chief minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T13:52:22.503Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay urges PM Modi to reject Karnataka’s DPR for Mekedatu project</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Mekedatu project, TN CM Vijay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/russia-maintains-attacks-on-ukraine-as-kyiv-is-warned-to-brace-for-a-possible-major-barrage</loc>
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<image:caption>Ukrainian servicemen of the Cerberus Ground Unmanned Systems Company of the 60th Separate Mechanized Brigade, Third Army Corps, conduct a drill with a combat ground drone during a training at the polygon in Kharkiv region, Ukraine, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrii Marienko)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T13:40:31.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Russia maintains attacks on Ukraine, as Kyiv is warned to brace for a possible major barrage</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia, Ukraine, Kyiv</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/israel-and-hezbollah-clash-along-strategic-lebanese-river-following-overnight-strikes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/lggxa6lp/AP26131385310511.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Displaced people who fled Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon sit outside shelter tents in Beirut, April 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T13:33:21.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israel and Hezbollah clash along strategic Lebanese river following overnight strikes</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Israel, Hezbollah, Lebanese river</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/indian-equities-reverse-sharp-rally-europe-slips-wall-street-eyes-weak-open-amid-middle-east-tensions</loc>
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<image:caption>The spike in crude oil prices added to uncertainty, with investors closely tracking global developments and foreign institutional investor activity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T13:31:58.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian equities reverse sharp rally; Europe slips, Wall Street eyes weak open amid Middle East tensions</news:title>
<news:keywords>equity markets , Sensex, Wall Street , European markets , West Asia war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/26/norway-chess-how-gukesh-fought-the-odds-to-win-the-sprint-after-a-marathon</loc>
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<image:caption>D Gukesh (L) during his clash against Vincent Keymer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T13:15:09.384Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Norway Chess: How Gukesh fought the odds to win the sprint after a marathon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, D Gukesh, Vincent Keymer, Norway Chess 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/after-nearly-two-years-tamil-nadu-to-get-full-time-dgp-as-upsc-clears-panel-of-three-senior-ips-officers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-21/pyds6ul2/UPSC-plans.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Public Service Commission image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T12:42:59.969Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After nearly two years, Tamil Nadu to get full-time DGP as UPSC clears panel of three senior IPS officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, DGP, Union Public Service Commission</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/two-senior-leaders-of-cpim-surrender-before-telangana-police</loc>
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<image:caption>Two members of the banned CPI (Maoist), Pasunoori Narahari &amp; Medaram Danamma surrender and join the mainstream in the presence of Telangana DGP CV Anand in Hyderabad on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T12:32:58.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two senior leaders of CPI(M) surrender before Telangana police</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana police, CPI(M)</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/dharmendra-pradhan-holds-talks-with-bank-officials-to-revamp-cbse-payment-system-after-student-complaints</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T12:30:16.664Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dharmendra Pradhan holds talks with bank officials to revamp CBSE payment system after student complaints</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBSE, Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, student complaints</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/26/bangladeshis-rush-back-home-via-hakimpur-border-after-bengal-government-sets-up-holding-centres</loc>
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<image:caption>The West Bengal government has directed the establishment of special centres across the state to accommodate suspected illegal immigrants awaiting deportation. (Representative Image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T12:28:26.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bangladeshis rush back home via Hakimpur border after Bengal government sets up holding centres</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Bangladeshis, Hakimpur border</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/May/26/jealous-over-vijays-swift-rise-to-power-says-andhra-pradesh-deputy-cm-pawan-kalyan</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T12:23:05.790Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Jealous' over Vijay's swift rise to power, says Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, JSP, TVK, Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, CM Vijay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/May/26/the-up-scale-singer-3</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T12:23:04.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Up-Scale Singer
</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/tamil-nadu-schools-to-reopen-on-june-4</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T12:17:53.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu schools to reopen on June 4</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/us-strikes-fuel-concern-over-iran-deal-talks</loc>
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<image:caption>Government supporters hold Iranian flags and pictures of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, during a ceremony honoring the armed forces and those killed in the war with Israel and the U.S. at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T12:13:09.411Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US strikes fuel concern over Iran deal talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Iran Deal, US strikes, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/May/26/gujarat-bjp-mla-writes-to-cm-over-cracks-in-newly-opened-rs-24-crore-bridge</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Rs 24-crore bridge which developed cracks.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T11:56:17.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gujarat BJP MLA writes to CM over cracks in newly opened Rs 24-crore bridge</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/four-dead-five-injured-in-a-crash-between-a-train-and-a-school-bus-in-belgium</loc>
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<image:caption>Rescue workers on the scene of a crash between a train and vehicle in Buggenhout, Belgium, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T11:48:17.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four dead, five injured in a crash between a train and a school bus in Belgium</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/housewife-rescued-after-falling-into-30-foot-well-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:caption>Fire and rescue personnel rescuing the 57-year-old woman who fell into a well at Kolenchery on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T11:47:12.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Housewife rescued after falling into 30-foot well in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Housewife rescued</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/sfi-protests-against-police-action-of-alleged-attack-marches-to-secretariat</loc>
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<image:caption>SFI protest march in front of the secretariat turned violent on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T11:43:51.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SFI protests against police action of alleged attack; marches to Secretariat </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Protest, SFI</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/amit-shah-announces-high-level-panel-to-study-demographic-changes-cites-national-security-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/pr55p3in/ANI_20260526110045.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to Amit Shah, the committee has been tasked with carrying out a comprehensive study of demographic changes across India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T11:41:15.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah announces high-level panel to study demographic changes, cites national security concerns</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/exceptionally-early-heat-wave-shatters-records-and-brings-deaths-in-europe</loc>
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<image:caption>People visit Bournemouth beach, south England, Monday May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T11:26:19.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/coal-scam-delhi-court-acquits-sks-ispat-ex-union-ministers-brother-3-others</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T11:18:17.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coal scam: Delhi court acquits SKS Ispat, ex-Union minister's brother, 3 others</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Delhi Court, Coal Scam, SKS Ispat</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/May/26/kannadanews2026may26hombale-music-acquires-audio-rights-of-devi-mahatme</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T11:03:42.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hombale Music acquires audio rights of Devi Mahatme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Devi Mahatme, Hombale Music</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/May/26/kannadanews2026may26mahaan-unveils-vijay-raghavendras-earthy-avatar-as-sathya</loc>
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<image:caption>Vijay Raghavendra as Sathya in stills from Mahaan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T11:03:28.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mahaan unveils Vijay Raghavendra’s earthy avatar as Sathya</news:title>
<news:keywords>Mahaan, Vijay Raghavendra, PC Shekar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/May/26/kannadanews2026may26shivarajkumar-calls-ram-charan-like-appu</loc>
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<image:caption>Puneeth Rajkumar (L), Ram Charan and Shivarajkumar at the promotional event of Peddi in Bengaluru (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T11:03:11.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shivarajkumar calls Ram Charan ‘Like Appu’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Shivarajkumar, Ram Charan, Puneeth Rajkumar, Peddi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/May/26/kannadanews2026may26sudeeps-five-film-slate-to-include-directorial-return</loc>
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<image:caption>Kichcha Sudeep</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T11:02:52.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sudeep's five-film slate to include directorial return</news:title>
<news:keywords>Billa Ranga Baasha, Kichcha Sudeep</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/May/26/heat-wave-at-french-open-impacts-the-clay-courts-and-sends-fans-to-sprinklers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/dl373xjo/Alex-Di-Mineur-French-Open.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Alex De Minaur of Australia attends a break during the first round men's singles match against Toby Samuel of Britain at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T11:02:33.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, French Open, Heat wave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/26/three-suspected-bangladeshi-infiltrators-lodged-in-holding-centre-in-bengals-murshidabad</loc>
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<image:caption>View of a deportation centre set up at Padma Bhavan Lalgola, in Murshidabad district, West Bengal, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T10:55:39.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three suspected 'Bangladeshi infiltrators' lodged in holding centre in Bengal's Murshidabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/dera-sacha-sauda-chief-ram-rahim-walks-out-of-jail-on-30-day-parole-16th-time-since-2017-conviction</loc>
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<image:caption>Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T10:52:02.272Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Ram Rahim walks out of jail on 30-day parole; 16th time since 2017 conviction</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dera Sacha Sauda chief  Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/govt-wont-allow-tampering-with-childrens-future-chirag-paswan-on-cbse-evaluatuion-row</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Minister Chirag Paswan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T10:50:12.910Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Govt won’t allow tampering with children’s future': Chirag Paswan on CBSE evaluatuion row</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Union Minister Chirag Paswan, on-screen marking, CBSE evaluatuion row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/annamalai-publicly-opposes-centre-on-cbse-language-policy-stirs-political-circles</loc>
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<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T10:34:11.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Annamalai publicly opposes Centre on CBSE language policy, stirs political circles</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Central Board of Secondary Education, K Annamalai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/congress-to-put-dalits-at-centre-of-party-politics-says-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/kmqssu1q/ANI_20260526092552.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T10:28:33.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress to put Dalits at centre of party politics, says Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dalits, Congress Party, Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/26/three-workers-injured-as-under-maintenance-lift-snaps-at-kolkata-airport</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T10:10:38.998Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three workers injured as under-maintenance lift snaps at Kolkata airport</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/congress-slams-centre-over-fuel-price-hike-rising-inflation</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Manish Tewari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T10:10:36.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress slams Centre over fuel price hike, rising inflation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Inflation, Fuel price hike, Congress MP Manish Tewari</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/May/26/asiatic-lion-deaths-trigger-alarm-in-gir-gujarat-govt-says-crisis-contained</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T10:08:50.768Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asiatic lion deaths trigger alarm in Gir, Gujarat govt says crisis contained</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/congress-leaders-huddle-in-delhi-over-karnataka-rs-mlc-polls</loc>
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<image:caption>DCM DK Shivakumar, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge and CM Siddaramaiah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T09:57:47.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress leaders huddle in Delhi over Karnataka RS, MLC polls</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/26/englishnews2026may25cuba-gooding-jr-joins-lotus</loc>
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<image:caption>Cuba Gooding Jr</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T09:56:05.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cuba Gooding Jr joins Lotus</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cuba Gooding Jr</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/May/26/tamilnews2026may25parimala-and-co-to-release-in-june</loc>
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<image:caption>Parimala and Co poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T09:52:31.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parimala and Co to release in June</news:title>
<news:keywords>Parimala and Co</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/May/26/tamilnews2026may25its-official-karthi-joins-hands-with-mad-director-kalyan-shankar-for-karthi-30</loc>
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<image:caption>Karthi and Meenakshi Chaudhary to play leads in Karthi 30</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T09:52:08.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It's official: Karthi joins hands with Mad director Kalyan Shankar for Karthi 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karthi, Kalyan Shankar, Mad movie telugu, Mad Square, Meenakshi Chaudhary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/26/hindinews2026may25tvfs-the-pyramid-scheme-gets-a-premiere-date</loc>
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<image:caption>TVF's The Pyramid Scheme</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T09:51:01.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVF’s The Pyramid Scheme gets a premiere date</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2026/May/26/tamilinterviews2026may25thaazh-thiravaa-director-barani-sekaran-on-cannes-debut-when-a-story-is-more-rooted-it-becomes-more-global</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T09:50:40.420Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thaazh Thiravaa director Barani Sekaran on Cannes debut: 'When a story is more rooted, it becomes more global'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cannes Film Festival, Thaazh Thiravaa , Barani Sekaran, Aadhav Kannadhasan, Subbu Panju, Vani Bhojan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/26/ottinterviews2026may2612th-fail-actor-anshumaan-pushkar-there-is-a-lot-of-pressure-to-build-a-social-media-following</loc>
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<image:caption>Satrangi actors Anshumaan Pushkar and Mahvash</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Kalpesh Patel has emerged as one of Gujarat's most inspiring voices in natural farming.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during a joint press conference after attending the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in New Delhi, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Indo-Pacific must remain driver for global growth: EAM Jaishankar at Quad meet</news:title>
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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 visit Delhi tomorrow; likely to meet PM, Congress leaders</news:title>
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<image:caption>In this image posted on May 26, 2026, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, right, welcomes United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio for the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Quad unveils critical minerals, energy initiatives; flags China’s maritime actions</news:title>
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<image:caption>Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala Home Minister launches Project Zero with a no-tolerance policy on corruption</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image of gun used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Two key accused injured in Berhampur realtor murder case</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/26/inter-miami-says-lionel-messi-has-an-overload-associated-with-fatigue-in-left-hamstring-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) walks to the corner of the field to take a corner kick during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Philadelphia Union, Sunday, May 24, 2026, in Miami.</image:caption>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/iran-supreme-leader-says-region-will-no-longer-serve-as-shields-for-us-bases</loc>
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<image:caption>A woman holds a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, during a ceremony honoring the armed forces and those killed in the war with Israel and the U.S. at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Iran supreme leader says region will 'no longer serve as shields' for US bases</news:title>
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<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh DGP Kailash Makwana.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T08:28:28.458Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T08:19:48.435Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Rescue workers search for victims in the rubble of a destroyed house that was hit on Tuesday by an Israeli airstrike, in the village of Deir Qanoun al Nahr, south Lebanon, Wednesday, May 20, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T08:10:14.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Israeli strike on village in eastern Lebanon kills 12, as more troops called up to Lebanon</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/sc-rejects-plea-challenging-karnataka-governments-decision-granting-cabinet-status-to-mlas-mlcs</loc>
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<image:caption>Rejecting the plea, the apex court bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi asked the petitioner to file a review petition before the High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T08:04:49.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC rejects plea challenging Karnataka government's decision granting cabinet status to MLAs, MLCs </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/india-with-other-quad-partners-target-20-billion-push-to-secure-critical-minerals-supply-chains</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar delivers his opening remarks during the Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T07:58:08.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India with other Quad partners target $20 billion push to secure critical minerals supply chains</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/26/nia-arrests-14-more-over-malda-gherao-incident-68-people-held-so-far</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T07:56:05.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA arrests 14 more over Malda gherao incident; 68 people held so far</news:title>
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<image:caption>Twisha Sharma death case: CBI team visits residence of retired judge Giribala Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T07:38:59.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma's death probe: CBI team reaches her in-laws' residence in Bhopal</news:title>
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<image:caption>A person looks at an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index at a securities firm Monday, May 25, 2026, in Tokyo.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T07:25:25.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian shares and oil prices are mixed after the US launches strikes in southern Iran</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/26/bts-return-to-amas-stage-after-four-years-with-pre-recorded-hooligan-performance</loc>
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<image:caption>The group members, Jimin, Jung Kook, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM and V, also walked the red carpet at the event held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T07:23:16.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BTS return to AMAs stage after four years with pre-recorded ‘Hooligan’ performance</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/airliner-carrying-australians-linked-to-islamic-state-group-lands-in-australia-2</loc>
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<image:caption>FILE - A group of supporters surround a woman and child with alleged ties to the Islamic State as they arrive at Melbourne international Airport, in Melbourne, Australia, Thursday, May 7, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T07:20:12.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Airliner carrying Australians linked to Islamic State group lands in Australia</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Islamic State group, Australian government, Syrian detention camps</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/will-not-dispossess-delhi-gymkhana-club-by-june-5-centre-tells-hc</loc>
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<image:caption>A car is seen entering the Delhi Gymkhana Club, in New Delhi, Saturday, May 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T07:16:19.002Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will not take possession of Delhi Gymkhana Club by June 5: Centre tells HC</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/voting-underway-for-punjab-civic-body-elections</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T07:11:37.863Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab civic body elections: 13.5 per cent polling recorded till 10 AM </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/two-women-held-for-torching-cops-bike-in-kollam-police-suspect-revenge-over-cancelled-marriage-alliance</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T07:09:40.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two women held for torching cop’s bike in Kollam; police suspect revenge over cancelled marriage alliance</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/six-die-of-suffocation-in-under-construction-septic-tank-in-kalahandi</loc>
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<image:caption>Another worker, Pankaj Yani, was critically injured and was shifted to the hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T07:07:00.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six die of suffocation in under-construction septic tank in Kalahandi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/sc-issues-notice-to-centre-regarding-vacancies-in-income-tax-appellate-tribunal</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India premises in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T07:06:19.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC issues notice to Centre regarding vacancies in Income Tax Appellate Tribunal</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/sri-lanka-hikes-interest-rate-by-full-point-to-fight-inflation</loc>
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<news:title>Sri Lanka hikes interest rate by full point to fight inflation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/one-more-aiadmk-legislator-resigns-amid-row-over-speaker-accepting-rebel-mlas-resignations</loc>
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<image:caption>Ambasamudram MLA Esakki Subaya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T07:03:11.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One more AIADMK legislator resigns amid row over Speaker accepting rebel MLAs’ resignations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/top-japan-baseball-manager-resigns-after-arrest-over-alleged-assault-on-daughter</loc>
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<image:caption>Shinnosuke Abe, manager of the Yomiuri Giants, one of Japan's most popular baseball teams, takes part in a news conference in Tokyo on May 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:50:41.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Top Japan baseball manager resigns after arrest over alleged assault on daughter</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/modi-succumbed-to-trump-pressure-dmks-tks-elangovan-amid-cng-price-hike</loc>
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<image:caption>DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:50:31.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Modi succumbed to Trump pressure': DMK's TKS Elangovan amid CNG price hike</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/sc-refuses-to-grant-urgent-hearing-on-plea-seeking-complete-ban-on-cow-slaughter-ahead-of-bakrid</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India premises in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:49:40.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC refuses to grant urgent hearing on plea seeking complete ban on cow slaughter ahead of Bakrid </news:title>
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<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu confers the Padma Vibhushan to veteran actor Dharmendra posthumously, received by BJP MP Hema Malini</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:39:55.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Esha Deol pens emotional tribute as Hema Malini accepts Dharmendra’s posthumous Padma Vibhushan</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/press-releases/2026/May/26/adani-green-energy-commissions-worlds-largest-single-location-battery-energy-storage-system</loc>
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<image:caption>The deployment includes the 1.37 GWh** capacity commissioned in March 2026, taking AGEL’s total operational BESS capacity at Khavda, Gujarat to 3.37 GWh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:35:31.675Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Adani Green Energy commissions world's largest single-location battery energy storage system</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/tvk-kaniyambadi-secretary-relieved-from-post-over-bribery-allegation</loc>
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<image:caption>Villagers and brick kiln owners from Pudur in Kaniyambadi staged a protest against the TVK union secretary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:33:46.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK Kaniyambadi Secretary relieved from post over bribery allegation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/May/26/ec-announces-schedule-for-biennial-polls-to-nine-legislative-council-seats-in-bihar</loc>
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<image:caption>Election Commission announces biennial polls for 9 legislative council seats in Bihar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:33:21.779Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC announces schedule for biennial polls to nine legislative council seats in Bihar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Bihar Legislative Council, Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary, Former Bihar CM Nitish Kumar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/siddaramaiah-shivkumar-arrive-in-delhi-for-meeting-with-congress-high-command-amid-buzz-over-leadership-change</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and DCM DK Shivakumar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:32:13.687Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siddaramaiah, Shivakumar in Delhi for meeting with Congress high command; CM meets Venugopal, Surjewala</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/May/26/mammootty-receives-honorary-doctorate-from-mahatma-gandhi-university</loc>
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<image:caption>Mammootty receiving honorary Doctor of Letters (D.Litt.) from Mahatma Gandhi University</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:31:37.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mammootty receives honorary doctorate from Mahatma Gandhi University</news:title>
<news:keywords>Malayalam, Mahatma Gandhi University, actor Mammootty</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/26/katseye-sweep-all-three-nominations-at-2026-american-music-awards</loc>
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<image:caption>KATSEYE won New Artist, Breakthrough Pop Artist and Best Music Video for “Gnarly” at their American Music Awards debut.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:27:07.023Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KATSEYE sweep all three nominations at 2026 American Music Awards</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/pakistan-defence-minister-rejects-trumps-call-to-join-abraham-accords-reiterates-palestine-stance</loc>
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<image:caption>Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:26:44.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan Defence Minister rejects Trump’s call to join Abraham Accords, reiterates Palestine stance</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Gaza genocide, Israel-Palestine war, Abraham Accords, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/panic-in-hampi-as-locals-oppose-shifting-of-temple-elephant-lakshmi</loc>
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<image:caption>Hundred of locals staged protest in Hampi and opposed shifting of temple elephant Lakshmi on Tuesday in Hampi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:19:01.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panic in Hampi as locals oppose shifting of temple elephant Lakshmi</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/26/fifa-world-cup-2026-mexican-president-says-no-issue-hosting-iran-team-after-us-declines</loc>
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<image:caption>Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum gives her daily morning press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Monday, Feb. 3, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:07:53.375Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIFA World Cup 2026: Mexican President says 'no issue' hosting Iran team after US declines</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Mexico, FIFA World cup 2026, Iran team</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/why-did-petrol-diesel-become-costlier-despite-fall-in-crude-oil-prices-in-last-12-years-asks-kharge</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:04:12.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why did petrol, diesel become costlier despite fall in crude oil prices in last 12 years, asks Kharge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Fuel price hike, Crude oil prices, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/enhanced-surveillance-coordination-improved-port-infrastructure-rubio-announces-new-quad-initiatives</loc>
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<image:caption>U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters on board his plane at Jaipur International Airport in Jaipur, India, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:03:02.142Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Enhanced surveillance coordination, improved port infrastructure: Rubio announces new Quad initiatives </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/May/26/cng-price-hiked-by-rs-2-per-kg-fourth-hike-in-2-weeks</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T06:01:13.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CNG price hiked by Rs 2 per kg; fourth hike in 2 weeks</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/26/twice-win-best-female-k-pop-artist-at-2026-american-music-awards</loc>
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<image:caption>The group has been maintaining a packed international schedule with their THIS IS FOR world tour, which began in Incheon in July last year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T05:51:14.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TWICE win Best Female K-pop Artist at 2026 American Music Awards</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/next-time-ill-stab-you-russia-sees-spate-of-wartime-school-attacks</loc>
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<image:caption>A boy plays the accordion in front of a shopping center damaged by Russian strikes in Kyiv on May 25, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T05:46:08.451Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Next time I'll stab you': Russia sees spate of wartime school attacks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Russia-Ukraine war, wartime school attacks, militarised environment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/noted-archaeologist-shereen-ratnagar-passes-away-at-82</loc>
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<image:caption>Ratnagar was born in 1944 in Mumbai and pursued her undergraduate studies with a BA in History before transitioning to specialised archaeological training.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T05:36:48.650Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noted archaeologist Shereen Ratnagar passes away at 82</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/May/26/power-hungry-acs-and-indias-cooling-crisis</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T05:34:55.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power-hungry ACs and India’s cooling crisis</news:title>
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<image:caption>China's President Xi Jinping, right, and US President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven in Beijing on Thursday, May 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump talks with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in Beijing.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Is Beijing the world’s ‘living room’? China is enjoying the global stage, but there are limits to its influence</news:title>
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<image:caption>Margot Robbie</image:caption>
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<news:title>Emerald Fennell regrets cutting Margot Robbie’s 'hairy armpits' scene from 'Wuthering Heights'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/woman-attacked-by-wild-elephant-while-travelling-on-scooter-in-wayanads-kalladi-dies</loc>
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<image:caption>Image of elephant used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T05:30:19.781Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman attacked by wild elephant while travelling on scooter in Wayanad's Kalladi, dies  </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/26/bts-sweep-artist-of-the-year-win-at-2026-american-music-awards</loc>
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<image:caption>Accepting the award, RM thanked fans, saying it was an honour to receive the prize again after the members completed their military service.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T05:29:06.892Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BTS sweep Artist of the Year win at 2026 American Music Awards</news:title>
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<image:caption>A TV screen shows a reporting of North Korea's unidentified projectile with file footage during a news program at the Seoul Railway Station in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:title>North Korea launches unidentified projectile into Yellow sea: Seoul</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/jaishankar-calls-for-trusted-transparent-partnerships-in-indo-pacific-region-at-quad-meet</loc>
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<image:caption>External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressing the Quad foreign ministers' meeting in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T05:17:27.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jaishankar calls for 'trusted, transparent' partnerships in Indo-Pacific region at Quad meet </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/democrats-feud-over-stock-trading-as-they-sharpen-anti-corruption-case-against-trump</loc>
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<image:caption>This combination of photos shows Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, being sworn in on Jan. 3, 2025, in Washington, left, and Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, speaking on Nov. 5, 2024, in Dallas.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T05:11:56.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Democrats feud over stock trading as they sharpen anti-corruption case against Trump</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Democrats, corruption, US President Donald Trump, stock trading</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/why-40-per-cent-of-people-are-avoiding-the-news-according-to-a-psychologist</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/plc8khza/file-20260522-71-70mjn9.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>We are the same species as we were thousands of years ago; what has changed is the size of the world our brain is being asked to scan for threats.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T05:04:36.258Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Why 40 per cent of people are avoiding the news, according to a psychologist</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/police-rescue-jharkhand-woman-who-was-sold-for-rs-3-lakh-by-traffickers-in-rajasthan</loc>
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<image:caption>Based on the FIR, a special police team was formed, and the woman was rescued from Barmer and brought back home safely.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T05:02:31.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Police rescue Jharkhand woman who was sold for Rs 3 lakh by traffickers in Rajasthan</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, human trafficking case, woman tortured</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/cm-vijay-allows-theatres-in-tamil-nadu-to-screen-five-shows-daily-for-new-films</loc>
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<image:caption>This directive comes after the CM met with the representatives of the Tamil film industry, on May 16.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:57:35.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Vijay allows theatres in Tamil Nadu to screen five shows daily for new films</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Films, movie theatres, Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/26/tribals-fight-to-protect-lands-from-encroachment-in-andhras-srikakulam</loc>
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<image:caption>Tribals holding protests to protect ancestral lands from encroachments in Savara Siddhamanugu village in Pathapatnam mandal of Srikakulam district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:56:38.026Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribals fight to protect lands from encroachment in Andhra's Srikakulam </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Encroachment, Tribals</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/26/leo-woodall-says-joining-the-lord-of-the-rings-the-hunt-for-gollum-is-a-boyhood-dream</loc>
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<image:caption>Leo Woodall</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:54:58.436Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leo Woodall says joining 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' is a 'boyhood dream'</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, Actor Leo Woodall</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/rubio-says-us-ready-to-mediate-as-moscow-steps-up-kyiv-threats</loc>
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<image:caption>U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to reporters on board his plane at Jaipur International Airport in Jaipur, India, Tuesday, May 26, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:54:28.110Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rubio says US ready to mediate as Moscow steps up Kyiv threats</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US-Russia ties, Marco Rubio, Russia-Ukarine war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/dera-sacha-sauda-chief-gurmeet-ram-rahim-granted-30-day-parole-16th-since-conviction-in-2017</loc>
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<image:caption>Dera Sacha Sauda Chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:48:15.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim granted 30-day parole; 16th since conviction in 2017</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Dera Sacha Sauda, parole</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/stock-markets-turn-flat-after-falling-in-early-trade-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-05/wqdw7l7k/ANI_20250905103313.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:47:48.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets turn flat after falling in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, stock markets</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/rupee-falls-17-paise-to-9543-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/11/11/original/India_currency_2000_AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:45:40.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee falls 17 paise to 95.43 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/26/dermot-mulroney-confirms-sequel-to-the-family-stone-titled-the-families-stone-says-cast-set-to-return</loc>
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<image:caption>Dermot Mulroney</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:44:41.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dermot Mulroney confirms sequel to 'The Family Stone' titled 'The Families Stone', says cast set to return</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Dermot Mulroney, The Family Stone, The Families Stone</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/officials-lift-evacuation-orders-for-some-california-residents-living-near-damaged-chemical-tank-2</loc>
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<image:caption>An American Red Cross volunteer walks outside Freedom Hall, an evacuation center in Fountain Valley, Calif.,on Monday, May 25, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:42:38.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Officials lift evacuation orders for some California residents living near damaged chemical tank</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Southern California, methyl methacrylate, catastrophic explosion, Explosion risk, GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/four-men-arrested-for-alleged-involvement-in-abduction-of-naga-civilians</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-06/4kq5ravl/ANI_20250406003016.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:42:37.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four men arrested for alleged involvement in abduction of Naga civilians in Manipur </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur, Naga-Kuki conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/26/sonny-rollins-saxophonist-and-restless-genius-of-jazz-dead-at-95</loc>
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<image:caption>Sonny Rollins performs during a concert in Tokyo, Oct. 4, 2010</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:38:35.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sonny Rollins, saxophonist and restless genius of jazz, dead at 95</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Saxophonist, Sonny Rollins</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/26/brs-government-will-provide-24x7-drinking-water-to-hyderabad-promises-ktr</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS Working President K T Rama Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:26:58.906Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS government will provide 24x7 drinking water to Hyderabad, promises KTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, K T Rama Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/attacks-from-suspicious-residents-complicate-the-fight-against-a-rare-type-of-ebola</loc>
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<image:caption>Vanny Birungi, a Red Cross volunteer, speaks to people during a public sensitisation campaign amid the Ebola outbreak in Bunia, Congo, Monday, May 25, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:26:15.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attacks from suspicious residents complicate the fight against a rare type of Ebola</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ebola, healthcare workers, Ebola outbreak</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/increase-efficiency-of-acs-to-avoid-power-shortages-and-save-consumers-pockets-says-study</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-21/9fcq596p/AC-COPY095308.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T04:25:46.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Increase efficiency of ACs to avoid power shortages and save consumers’ pockets, says Study</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, AC, power shortage</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/dmk-aiadmk-took-decisions-sans-consultations-tvk-will-be-different-tn-minister-viswanathan</loc>
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<image:caption>Higher Education Minister P Viswanathan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:53:46.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'DMK, AIADMK took decisions sans consultations, TVK will be different': TN Minister Viswanathan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Congress-TVK alliance, P Viswanathan</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/tamil-nadu-govt-suspends-licences-of-18-stone-quarries-in-tenkasi-district</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/4i6ig95a/tvlie25kerala032505tvl6.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister Dr T K Prabhu conducting a surprise inspection early on Monday at the checkpost in Puliyarai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:44:04.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu govt suspends licences of 18 stone quarries in Tenkasi district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, stone quarries, mining rules</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/sesurajapuram-residents-in-tn-stage-stir-demanding-drinking-water-facilities</loc>
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<image:caption>Protestors blocked the Anchetti-Hogenakkal road in Sesurajapuram, halting traffic for over half an hour, to press their demands.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:41:29.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sesurajapuram residents in TN stage stir demanding drinking water facilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, drinking water supply, uninterrupted power supply</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/lorry-drivers-flag-diesel-theft-along-nh-in-karimangalam</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:39:39.160Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lorry drivers flag diesel theft along NH in Karimangalam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, alleged diesel theft, Salem-Dharmapuri</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/26/man-killed-as-van-rams-lorry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/xe5dcxwe/yr-old-zooms-at.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police oversee the recovery of the mangled remains of the vehicles involved in the accident near Shamirpet on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:38:23.472Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man killed as van rams lorry </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/26/32-year-old-zooms-at-200-kmph-on-orr-arrested-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-27/lidyf7lx/ANI_20250827051222.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During the probe, police identified the accused as Kothapally Yashwanth Reddy, a private employee and resident of Alkapur Township in Puppalguda, Rangareddy district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:37:17.340Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>32-year-old zooms at 200 kmph on ORR, arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, over speeding</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/illam-thedi-kalvi-volunteers-in-salem-seek-permanent-jobs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/vlrf2c55/1-1-salem22505cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Volunteers of the Illam Thedi Kalvi scheme gathered at the Salem Collectorate to submit a petition.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:34:20.657Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Illam Thedi Kalvi volunteers in Salem seek permanent jobs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Government jobs, School Education Department, school dropouts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/drunk-biker-claiming-to-be-tvk-cadre-caught-on-video-harassing-couple-near-annur-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:caption>The suspect allegedly began intimidating the couple by repeatedly flashing his bike's headlight and mobile phone torch while riding dangerously close to them.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:31:42.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drunk biker claiming to be TVK cadre caught on video harassing couple near Annur in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Intoxicated driver, couple harassed</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/26/hyderabad-university-study-to-help-steel-making-greener</loc>
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<image:caption>The University of Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:29:52.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hyderabad University study to help steel-making greener</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Hyderabad University</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/us-military-says-it-carried-out-self-defense-strikes-in-iran-despite-ceasefire</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/k77fjv5j/AP26145631915007.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump speaks during the 158th National Memorial Day Observance coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary, at the Memorial Amphitheater in Arlington National Cemetery, Monday, May 25, 2026, in Arlington, Va.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:28:21.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US military says it carried out 'self-defense' strikes in Iran despite ceasefire</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Abraham Accords</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/26/rs-13600-crore-refinance-deal-for-metro-p-i-formalised</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-25/aaxoxwkd/hyd121301.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Spread across 69.2 km with three corridors and 57 stations, Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-I is among the country’s largest Metro projects developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:25:50.099Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 13,600 crore refinance deal for Metro P-I formalised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, HMRL, Hyderabad Metro Rail Phase-I project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/chillikomban-weakened-after-fight-with-another-jumbo-died-of-exhaustion-reveals-autopsy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/djzn5lhv/vc-chillikomban090424.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 40-year-old wild elephant’s carcass was retrieved on Sunday morning after being carried along the 49-km canal to Thirumurthy Dam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:25:09.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chillikomban weakened after fight with another jumbo, died of exhaustion, reveals autopsy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, forest officials, Elephant 'Chillikomban'</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/26/blistering-heat-to-remain-for-four-days-in-odisha-rain-relief-likely-thereafter</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-26/kg8eeiaf/heatwave124751.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:23:06.618Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blistering heat to remain for four days in Odisha, rain relief likely thereafter </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, heat, IMD India Meteorological Department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/telangana-hc-rejects-bank-of-barodas-plea-to-condone-appeal-delay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-27/hj1dy09q/‘No-coercive-action.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Though the high court granted interim protection in 2019 and later allowed the bank to approach the DRAT within eight weeks, the appeal was filed only on December 10, 2024.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:21:56.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC rejects Bank of Baroda's plea to condone appeal delay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana HC, Bank of Baroda</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/man-hurls-petrol-bombs-into-womans-house-in-coimbatore-after-she-cuts-off-ties</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/bpuq8dzp/p4-petrolbombs073603.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CCTV footage showed suspects throwing Molotov cocktails at the house.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:21:27.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man hurls petrol bombs into woman's house in Coimbatore after she cuts off ties</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, criminal cases, Petrol bomb hurled</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/26/irans-nuclear-dust-can-be-destroyed-in-us-or-another-location-under-iaea-supervision-trump</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/5l1cscr7/AP26145646084839-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:20:38.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran's nuclear dust can be destroyed in US or another location under IAEA supervision: Trump</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, IAEA, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Iran enriched uranium</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/26/brics-disaster-risk-reduction-meet-to-be-held-at-puri-in-june</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/mmt4xd1z/202605253801800.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Puri to host BRICS disaster risk reduction meet from June</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:19:25.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRICS’ disaster risk reduction meet to be held at Puri in June </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, BRICS 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/telangana-karnataka-hold-talks-on-krishna-barrages</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/yjkgicxb/70585986240198087483279664471352091634555268n.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A joint meeting between Telangana Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy and Karnataka Irrigation Minister NS Boseraju decided to constitute a joint committee to study the proposals and brief the chief ministers of both states.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:19:16.495Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana, Karnataka hold talks on Krishna barrages</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Krishna river, Bhima river</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/goripalayam-sellur-arm-of-nsc-bose-bridge-likely-to-be-ready-next-month</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/qnaebndj/NSC-bose-bridge-1.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Construction work underway on the remaining two decks of the bridge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:18:24.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goripalayam-Sellur arm of NSC Bose bridge likely to be ready next month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Highways Department, New bridge project</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/prez-murmu-confers-padma-shri-on-noted-educationist-mahendra-mishra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/w8xnn56c/Prez-Murmu-confers.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:18:10.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prez Murmu confers Padma Shri on noted educationist Mahendra Mishra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, President Droupadi Murmu</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/26/odisha-govt-rolls-out-two-rural-development-schemes</loc>
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<image:caption>Panchayati Raj and Drinking Water Minister Rabi Narayan Naik</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:16:48.791Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt rolls out two rural development schemes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Rabi Narayan Naik</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/36-year-old-man-held-for-sexually-assaulting-minor-daughter-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-05/4vfw69kz/ANI_20250405063519.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:15:31.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>36-year-old man held for sexually assaulting minor daughter in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Sexual Assualt</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/tn-govt-issues-orders-to-streamline-building-approvals-curb-graft</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/ejnblyhl/construction.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:15:13.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN govt issues orders to streamline building approvals, curb graft</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Municipal Administration department, town planning approvals</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/odisha-police-adopts-thok-denge-model-legal-experts-see-red</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2020/10/2/original/police_eps2131dessd______.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:14:56.875Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha police adopts ‘thok denge’ model, legal experts see red</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/dhanu-yatra-archway-collapses-during-storm-in-odishas-bargarh-two-injured-amid-quality-concerns</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/lq76v1oe/Norwester-topples-Dhanu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People gather near the collapsed structure at Thana chowk in Bargarh town.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:14:06.103Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhanu Yatra archway collapses during storm in Odisha's Bargarh, two injured amid quality concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Dhanu Yatra</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/odisha-govt-announces-strong-measures-for-smooth-rabi-paddy-procurement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-16/9s020q8r/202511163577217.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The state government has introduced a 24-hour grievance redressal mechanism for farmers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:13:26.841Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt announces strong measures for smooth rabi paddy procurement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, rabi paddy procurement</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/nine-new-diarrhoea-cases-in-odishas-nuadihi-admin-says-situation-under-control</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/2n8o4ugx/new-diarrhoea-cases.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>District officials taking stock of the situation in Hemgir CHC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:12:47.024Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine new diarrhoea cases in Odisha's Nuadihi, admin says situation under control</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Diarrhoea</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/26/oerc-chief-pradeep-jena-quits-on-personal-ground</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/2/27/original/PK_Jena.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pradeep Kumar Jena</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:12:32.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>OERC chief Pradeep Jena quits on ‘personal ground’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Pradeep Jena</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/body-carried-in-arms-without-informing-staff-hospital-clarifies-after-video-goes-viral</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/1k4xalok/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-25-at-9.28.16-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family carries Kandi Venkanna's body on their shoulders</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:12:27.855Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Body carried in arms without informing staff, hospital clarifies after video goes viral </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/protest-over-youths-death-due-to-vimsar-neglect-in-odisha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/i8gfebqj/Protest-over-youth’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Locals, family members staging protest with Sanket’s body near Rajghat.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Protest over youth’s death due to ‘VIMSAR neglect’ in Odisha</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/main-accused-in-berhampur-sword-attack-injured-in-police-encounter-after-arrest-in-odisha</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:11:07.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Main accused in Berhampur sword attack injured in police encounter after arrest in Odisha</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/26/facing-heat-over-soumyas-killing-adgp-gangwar-shunted-to-home-dept</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-10/xx3xetmx/ANI_20251010063313.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:10:29.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Facing heat over Soumya’s killing, ADGP Gangwar shunted to Home dept</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Gangwar, ADG Dayal Gangwar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/odisha-govt-directs-urban-bodies-to-hand-over-bus-stands-to-transport-dept-for-abs-scheme-revamp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/t9xqu399/Screenshot-2026-05-26-083911.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:10:20.735Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt directs urban bodies to hand over bus stands to transport dept for ABS scheme revamp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, Atal Bus Stand scheme</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/madras-hc-directs-municipality-to-issue-revised-birth-certificate-to-student-with-adoptive-parents-names</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:10:00.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC directs municipality to issue revised birth certificate to student with adoptive parents' names</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, birth certificate, adoptive parents, biological parents</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/cm-majhi-meets-pm-modi-invites-him-to-governments-second-anniversary-event</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/baunwayu/Majhi-meets-Modi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi presenting a replica of Boita, a silver sailboat, to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:09:51.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Majhi meets PM Modi, invites him to government’s second anniversary event</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, CM Mohan Charan Majhi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/26/ahead-of-sir-in-odisha-ceo-issues-heatwave-advisory</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/s5pwrx0z/RS-Gopalan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) RS Gopalan.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/xupmr9hc/Ahead-of-SIR-in.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:08:31.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ahead of SIR in Odisha, CEO issues heatwave advisory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Heatwave, Sir</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/irrigation-engineer-caught-taking-rs-50000-bribe-to-clear-pending-bills</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/khjoevti/New-Project-2026-05-26T083642.190.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A case has been registered, and the accused was taken into custody to be produced before the court, the police said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:07:36.358Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Irrigation engineer caught taking 
Rs 50,000 bribe to clear pending bills</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/ex-chennai-cop-arun-is-new-dvac-director</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/uik388ta/p4-arun101804.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A Arun appointed Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) and director of the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:06:35.441Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ex-Chennai CoP Arun is new DVAC director</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, A Arun, Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DVAC)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/May/26/naveen-raises-concern-over-ganjam-crime</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-12/orasr5c8/202605123785766.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naveen Patnaik</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:06:31.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Naveen raises concern over Ganjam crime</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, BJD chief Naveen Patnaik</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/vocational-students-now-free-to-pick-any-subject-trade-in-plus-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-10/m3f64w8c/P_4620912195.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:05:25.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vocational students now free to pick any subject, trade in Plus 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha government, Odisha higher secondary education</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/26/eci-finalises-schedule-for-sir-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/q6m9ogk2/SIR-done.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:04:38.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI finalises schedule for SIR in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, ECI, Sir</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/take-on-corporates-with-super-bazaars-telangana-cm-tells-shgs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/rz0ej8t4/CM-to-SHGs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy releases the designs of Indiramma sarees to be distributed to women’s groups.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:04:24.836Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Take on corporates with super bazaars: Telangana CM tells SHGs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/26/andhra-pradesh-hc-bars-dna-test-over-property-dispute</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/ky9hxyl7/HC-raps-SIT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:03:46.635Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Pradesh HC bars DNA test over property dispute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh High Court, DNA test</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/tenders-issued-during-previous-regime-under-review-tamil-nadu-minister-nirmalkumar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/opbifyyo/tangedco42505chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Resources and Law Minister R Nirmalkumar speaks reacts at the coordination meeting held with TANGEDCO suppliers, contractors and vendors', held in Chennai on Monday. TNEB Chairman Dr J. Radhakrishnan (L) look on.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:03:36.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tenders issued during previous regime under review: Tamil Nadu Minister Nirmalkumar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, tender process, CTR Nirmalkumar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/26/andhra-government-steps-in-to-arrest-falling-shrimp-prices</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-04/7ma6i9m3/Vannamei.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:02:40.578Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra government steps in to arrest falling shrimp prices</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, shrimp prices</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/five-arrested-for-murder-of-former-sarpanchs-husband</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/22/original/Priest-arrest12__.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Following a missing person complaint filed by Madhu’s wife Mounika, police swung into action, formed five special teams and apprehended the accused using technical evidence.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:01:27.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five arrested for murder of former sarpanch's husband</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, murder, Chintalapati Madhu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/26/minister-kollu-lays-stone-for-msme-park-to-boost-industrial-growth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/x6f7bbcb/Kollu-lays-stone-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Excise minister Kollu Ravindra lays foundation for the MSME park in Karagraharam on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:00:58.822Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Kollu lays stone for MSME Park to boost industrial growth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, MSME park</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/orissa-hc-quashes-ohrc-order-on-suiit-pay-dispute-flays-jurisdictional-overreach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-14/m554u0o4/Odishahighcourt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:00:27.293Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC quashes OHRC order on SUIIT pay dispute, flays jurisdictional overreach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Orissa High Court, Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC), SUIIT</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/26/cng-price-hiked-by-rs-2-per-kg-fourth-increase-in-two-weeks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-01/fpg1f9oq/P_474956783.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Autos parked in line following shortage of CNG due to Israel -Iran war</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:00:16.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CNG price hiked by Rs 2 per kg; fourth increase in two weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>CNG hike, Fuel hike</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/May/26/amaravati-works-progressing-briskly-minister-p-narayana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/vwsglg3m/Amaravati-works.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MA&amp;UD Minister P Narayana meeting with officials.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T03:00:14.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amaravati works progressing briskly: Minister P Narayana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, MA&amp;UD Minister P Narayana</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/tn-announces-waiver-for-crop-loans-up-to-rs-50k-farmers-express-displeasure-urge-complete-loan-waiver</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:59:51.631Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN announces waiver for crop loans up to Rs 50K; farmers express displeasure, urge complete loan waiver</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, farm loan waiver, Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/bhoodan-land-case-ed-quizzes-ias-officer-for-seven-hours</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-11/7kntgrtk/New-Project-2025-08-02T101733.641-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enforcement Directorate (ED)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:58:35.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhoodan land case: ED quizzes IAS officer for seven hours </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Enforcement Directorate, Bhoodan land case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/26/26-mandals-in-andhra-to-face-heatwave-on-tuesday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/lwfg26du/ANI_20240503112720.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:58:18.646Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>26 mandals in Andhra to face heatwave on Tuesday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/normal-life-affected-as-heatwave-grips-odishas-koraput</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/m6x3ypxn/normal-life-affected.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The busy Visakhapatnam-Raipur NH-26 wears a deserted look</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:57:51.633Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Normal life affected as heatwave grips Odisha's Koraput</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Koraput, Odisha heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/tamil-nadu-to-pursue-fresh-legal-steps-against-karnatakas-mekedatu-dam</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay during a meeting with legal experts on Monday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/xxczl6qn/pursue_fresh_legal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>File picture of Mekedatu in Karnataka.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:56:52.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu to pursue fresh legal steps against Karnataka's Mekedatu dam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Mekedatu dam project, Mekedatu dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/angry-ryots-lock-market-yard-gates-over-procurement-delay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/7enteqwq/C_23_1_CH1429_35601928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maize farmers lock the gates of the Karimnagar Agricultural Market on Monday to protest falling prices and procurement delays.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:56:41.300Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Angry ryots lock market yard gates over procurement delay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, procurement, procurement centres</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/26/ipl-betting-syndicate-busted-in-odishas-brajrajnagar-eight-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/mlo64ti5/IPL-betting-syndicate-busted.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused and the seized items being presented before the media</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:55:27.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL betting syndicate busted in Odisha's Brajrajnagar, eight held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Brajrajnagar, IPL betting racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/26/andhra-hm-anitha-reviews-greyhounds-anti-maoist-preparedness</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/lypn9wvv/HM-reviews-Greyhounds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister V Anitha with Greyhounds personnel in Vizag on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:55:03.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra HM Anitha reviews Greyhounds anti-Maoist preparedness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Greyhounds, anti-Maoist</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/26/minister-lokesh-accuses-jagan-of-insulting-teacher-recruits</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/un6cc3f6/C_53_1_CH1537_44133826.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for HRD and IT Nara Lokesh</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:53:04.840Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Lokesh accuses Jagan of insulting teacher recruits</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Minister Nara Lokesh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/so-near-yet-so-far-e-autos-tempting-but-unaffordable</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/vm67irjx/So-near-yet-so.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leaders protest against the hike in diesel and petrol prices by pulling an autorickshaw at Choppadandi Chowrasta in Karimnagar on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:51:58.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>So near, yet so far: E-autos tempting, but unaffordable</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, e-autos</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/26/andhra-ministerial-panel-reviews-excise-reforms-liquor-pricing-and-airport-outlet-proposals</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/jdbz7fqe/vijmeeting12505chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Excise minister Kollu Ravindra and MSME minister Kondapalli Srinivas during high-level ministerial meeting on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:51:51.202Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra ministerial panel reviews excise reforms, liquor pricing and airport outlet proposals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, liquor pricing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/lop-udhaya-slams-tvk-over-law-order-issues-in-tn-vck-chief-thirumavalavan-calls-for-stringent-action</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/5u0b2k56/ANI_20260523081347.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition and DMK youth wing secretary Udhayanidhi Stalin.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:51:20.341Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LoP Udhaya slams TVK over 'law, order issues' in TN; VCK chief  Thirumavalavan calls for stringent action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, sexual assault cases, VCK chief Thol Thirumavalavan, LoP Udhayanidhi Stalin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/26/rigid-fuel-rationing-hits-andhra-transport-sector-dents-state-tax-revenue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/cpg8irxl/vijfuel12505chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People fill petrol after increase of Rs 2.84 on petrol and Rs 2.86 on diesel at a filling station in Vijayawada on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:50:21.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rigid fuel-rationing hits Andhra transport sector, dents State tax revenue</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, fuel-rationing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/heatwave-imd-issues-red-alert-for-parts-of-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/x77iaape/P_4781685851.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this image from May 22, 2026, a man is seen pouring water over his head to beat the scorching heat as temperatures soar during the ongoing heatwave in Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:49:49.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave: IMD issues red alert for parts of Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Heatwave, Telangana heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/public-consultation-for-civic-projects-must-experts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/5mi01za3/highway_2073301.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>2026-05-26T02:47:22.506Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Public consultation for civic projects must: Experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Civic projects</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/methodology-differences-leave-heatwave-casualties-uncounted-in-telangana</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/3h1v9cuf/Heatwaveaa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This discrepancy of 106 deaths highlights the lack of a uniform national framework for tracking extreme heat fatalities.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:47:20.265Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Methodology differences leave heatwave casualties uncounted in Telangana </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Heatwave, Telangana heatwave</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/26/stick-to-party-discipline-or-leave-dy-cm-pawan-to-jsp-cadre</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/0p3dzacf/vijdycm182505chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan during review meeting on Godavari river pollution and preparedness of Godavari Pushkarams on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:46:56.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stick to party discipline or leave: Dy CM Pawan to JSP cadre</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, JSP, Dy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/kerala-police-seek-custody-of-two-modelling-racket-accused</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-08/w4b4k2df/Police.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:44:50.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala police seek custody of two modelling racket accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Police, sex trafficking, human trafficking racket</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/dgca-issues-ebola-sop-for-airlines-flying-into-india-from-congo-uganda-amid-health-concerns</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/tll1yg11/airport.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:44:08.207Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DGCA issues Ebola SOP for airlines flying into India from Congo, Uganda amid health concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Airlines, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Ebola virus, health concerns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/26/cm-naidu-directs-officials-to-prepare-vision-plan-to-develop-andhra-coastline</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/rmmtg9gq/vijcm172505chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during meeting on development of coastal areas on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:43:53.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu directs officials to prepare vision plan to develop Andhra coastline</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra coastline</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/air-india-express-flight-suffers-major-damage-after-runway-edge-hit-aborts-muscat-take-off</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/3qzwcebu/1000851484.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:43:33.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air India Express flight suffers major damage after runway edge hit; aborts Muscat take-off</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Air India Express flight, takeoff abort</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/26/dy-cm-pawan-kalyan-seeks-report-from-six-collectors-on-pollution-levels-in-godavari</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/orvajxvy/PK-seeks-report-from.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan discusses the Godavari river pollution with officials in Rajamahendravaram City on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:42:39.147Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM Pawan Kalyan seeks report from six collectors on pollution levels in Godavari </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, pollution levels, Andhra deputy CM Pawan Kalyan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/26/missing-teens-body-recovered-from-marina</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/nky2uunz/drowning-2.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Body of Class 11 student, who went missing after being caught in strong waves at Marina Beach, recovered on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:42:32.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Missing teen's body recovered from Marina</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Marina beach, strong waves</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/congress-deceived-farmers-pushed-them-into-distress-bjp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/i215x6w5/Cong-deceived-farmers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramchander alleged that for the past 15 days, farmers have been waiting anxiously, wondering when the trucks will arrive and when their grain will be lifted from the procurement centres.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:42:25.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress deceived farmers, pushed them into distress: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Ramchander Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/only-one-sitting-in-four-months-for-chandni-chowk-reset</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/6d79ip50/chandnichowk03075308.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chandni Chowk</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:41:41.667Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Only one sitting in four months for Chandni Chowk reset</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Chandni Chowk, CM Rekha Gupta</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/ksiidc-gets-rs-165-crore-dividend-from-bial</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/w9ms9zou/KSIIDC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BIAL Chairman Hari Marar hands over a cheque to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bengaluru on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:41:38.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>KSIIDC gets Rs 16.5-crore dividend from BIAL</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Industries Development Minister MB Patil</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/26/tirumala-temple-sets-new-darshan-record-with-pilgrim-footfall-of-98058</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/1i9dgoqq/Tirumala-temple-sets-new.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:41:21.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tirumala temple sets new darshan record with pilgrim footfall of 98,058</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/26/restroom-voyeurism-fir-filed-against-hospital-staffer-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/ptyr5m4q/0818560e9a2715cd3ba72136e1e3a95a_TbcqwFs.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:40:33.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Restroom voyeurism FIR filed against hospital staffer in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, FIR, Varthur police station</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/26/massive-blaze-at-oil-godown-near-manali-two-firefighters-hospitalised</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/6osmjn7u/New-Project-2026-05-26T080940.249.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sources said the fire erupted at the warehouse, where waste oil and lubricant materials were allegedly stored.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:40:30.666Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Massive blaze at oil godown near Manali; two firefighters hospitalised</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Fire and Rescue Services, Warehouse Fire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/26/andhra-to-host-ai-healthcare-conclave-medtech-challenge-finale-in-mangalagiri</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/v4es5n2c/C_53_1_CH0950_43171453.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:40:17.522Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra to host AI healthcare conclave, MedTech Challenge finale in Mangalagiri</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, AI healthcare</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/motorheads-hope-for-rule-refresh-officials-flag-caution</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/r7psz1lm/ESAjcDGVUAcQrED.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Only modifications that do not affect road safety – such as colour alterations or stickers – may be allowed to some extent.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:39:48.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Motorheads hope for rule refresh, officials flag caution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Motor Vehicle department, Kerala UDF government, Modified vehicles</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/10-month-old-thrown-in-septic-tank-father-claims-couldnt-bear-expenses</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-07/602ef62a-fb00-45fe-bef8-24b227cb9134/girl%20child.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:39:33.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>10-month-old thrown in septic tank, father claims ‘couldn’t bear expenses’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, female infanticide</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/centre-neglecting-procurement-bjp-trying-to-divert-attention-minister-ponnam-prabhakar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-15/dgq261xt/C_23_1_CH1236_29596146.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:39:29.434Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre neglecting procurement, BJP trying to divert attention: Minister Ponnam Prabhakar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Ponnam Prabhakar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/procure-paddy-or-face-agitation-says-harish</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:37:55.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Procure paddy or face agitation, says Harish</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/cockroach-protest-at-mcd-house-meeting-causes-chaos</loc>
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<image:caption>Oppn councillors protest over the NEET paper leak issue on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:37:42.032Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Cockroach’ protest at MCD House meeting causes chaos</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, NEET, Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Cockroach Janta Party, MCD protest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/26/sexual-harassment-case-karnataka-court-denies-priest-bail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/gaj8ezbl/HC-imposes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:37:20.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sexual harassment case: Karnataka Court denies priest bail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Sexual harassment case</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/26/indian-navy-to-assume-full-control-of-visakhapatnam-airspace-from-july-9-amid-bhogapuram-integration</loc>
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<image:caption>Visakhapatnam airport.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/lwqkngne/Bhogapuram-Airport.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:36:49.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Navy to assume full control of Visakhapatnam airspace from July 9 amid Bhogapuram integration</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Indian Navy, Visakhapatnam airport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/26/krishna-water-to-reach-tamil-nadu-border-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-07/n0kud3a2/1_1_07y_cau1_0701try_4.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:36:45.020Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Krishna water to reach Tamil Nadu border today</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Krishna river, chennai water reservoirs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/farmer-collapses-on-nirmal-mancherial-highway-during-protest-over-procurement-delay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/7enteqwq/C_23_1_CH1429_35601928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maize farmers lock the gates of the Karimnagar Agricultural Market on Monday to protest falling prices and procurement delays.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:36:03.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmer collapses on Nirmal-Mancherial highway during protest over procurement delay </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, farmer, procurement, procurement centres, Nirmal-Mancherial highway</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/medical-negligence-victim-harshina-gets-compensation-and-job-offer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/f3g88mz1/harshina.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Harshina also met Health Minister K Muraleedharan, who promised her a job at the Kozhikode MCH. The government has also promised to fund her house repairs.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:35:43.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Medical negligence victim Harshina gets compensation and job offer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala UDF government, Chief Minister V D Satheesan, Harshina</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/government-plans-to-provide-up-to-rs-13-lakh-health-cover-to-children-with-disabilities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-16/lwp28akf/C_32_1_CH1206_69496538.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:35:07.600Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government plans to provide up to Rs 13 lakh health cover to children with disabilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government hospital, health insurance scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/26/sanitary-staff-in-chennai-forced-to-pay-bribe-fines-for-leave-missing-targets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/ks8c54dx/protest12505chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sanitary workers staging a protest at Thiruvottiyur zonal office.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:34:42.830Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanitary staff in Chennai forced to pay 'bribe', 'fines' for leave, missing targets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, sanitary staff, extortion allegations</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/26/think-innovatively-and-emerge-as-entrepreneurs-cm-naidu-exhorts-youth</loc>
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<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu during the MSME Growth Summit at Dr BR Ambedkar Kala Vedika in Vijayawada on Monday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/fccay4w7/Embrace-emerging-opportunities.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Naidu takes part in the MSME Growth Summit at Dr BR Ambedkar Kalavedika in Vijayawada on Monday | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:34:42.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Think innovatively and emerge as entrepreneurs, CM Naidu exhorts youth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, entrepreneurs</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/26/bengaluru-runs-low-on-fuel-patience</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-27/zgkz9gtj/C_40_1_CH1546_35061545.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:34:37.228Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru runs low on fuel patience</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Fuel price</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/two-government-hospitals-get-quality-certificates-under-centres-standards-framework</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/lxi0pkub/ln-hosp-.2png-768x277.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:34:12.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two government hospitals get quality certificates under Centre’s standards framework</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, government hospital, NQAS, quality certificates</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/26/tippers-at-the-ready-to-dispose-of-bakrid-waste-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/idua26h8/Garbage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:33:17.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tippers at the ready to dispose of Bakrid waste in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bakrid, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/centre-not-procuring-even-30-per-cent-of-crops-says-telangana-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/eiju6389/C_23_1_CH1538_35567245.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:30:47.074Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre not procuring even 30 per cent of crops, says Telangana CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, procurement, procurement centres</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/delhi-government-cuts-travel-expenses-by-25-per-cent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/qmxm1ntm/rekha-gupta-in-metro092831.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Rekha Gupta during a Metro ride on her way to the Delhi Secretariat on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:30:05.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government cuts travel expenses by 25 per cent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, travel expenses, austerity measures</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/a-home-in-a-suitcase</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/f10vy6ls/Patricia05.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Patricia Loison at her home in Delhi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/p2jo5xs6/Patricia10.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>With her Stinky Dog, the Parisian cartoon dog, who bounces back quickly from his disasters.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/r1y7wqjf/Patricia17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At her Delhi home</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/j2sq4faf/Patricia01.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mementoes from work - the Borsalino hat worn by Charles Aznavour, the ‘French Sinatra’, whom she invited on the Ambassador’s suggestion for a performance at AF</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Home in A Suitcase

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<news:keywords>Delhi, Lifestyle, Alliance Francaise Delhi, patricia Loison, Director Allliance Francaise Delhi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/26/toyota-kirloskar-motors-to-invest-rs-1200-crore-in-hub</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-01/p6vhc4tt/202510013526647.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Toyota Kirloskar Motor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:29:37.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toyota Kirloskar Motors to invest Rs 1,200 crore in hub</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Toyota Kirloskar Motor</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/no-shortage-yet-in-tn-petrol-pumps-but-inventory-window-shrinks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/cvxkifuf/No-shortage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles line up at a petrol bunk in Tiruchy on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:29:22.163Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No shortage yet in TN petrol pumps, but inventory window shrinks </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, petrol pumps, Oil marketing companies, fuel supply</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/26/truckers-plan-10-per-cent-freight-hike-veggie-prices-to-go-up-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-08/ntn7yhcj/P_4760694314.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:28:30.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Truckers plan 10 per cent freight hike, veggie prices to go up in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Fuel price</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/power-porticos-and-political-myths-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/dikfilqb/P_4778275985.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cliff House, the official residence of Kerala chief minister VD Satheesan.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/pcqwf1rj/Manmohan-Bungalow.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/9aru0pvk/Cl-iff-House.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Cliff House</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/0od2fiwe/Lyndhurst.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/s06c4v2l/Thycaud-House.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/c7ebwcee/Xanadu.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:28:20.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Power, porticos and political myths in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala ministers, Official residences</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/small-hikes-add-up-to-big-difference-on-monthly-petrol-bills-car-owners</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/f6vvy8i4/petrol02075345.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Petrol prices climbed to Rs 102.12 per litre from the earlier Rs 99.51, while diesel rates increased to Rs 95.20 per litre in New Delhi on Monday, 25.05.2026. New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:28:14.185Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Small hikes add up to big difference on monthly petrol bills: Car owners</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Fuel price hike, West Asia conflict, Iran War, Car owners</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/tvk-govt-in-tamil-nadu-starts-work-for-ai-led-governance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-10/brrv9q2y/GENERATIVE_AI_GEN_AI_COSN032642.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Discussions also covered plans for sector-specific AI hubs and the proposed development of ‘Arivagam’, an AI city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:26:54.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TVK govt in Tamil Nadu starts work for AI-led governance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, artificial intelligence, TVK Government</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/opposition-trains-the-guns-on-centre-over-fuel-crisis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/2ditjulq/travel-expenses.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists line up at a fuel station after another fuel price hike.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:25:39.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Opposition trains the guns on Centre over fuel crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Fuel price hike, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/26/with-diesel-prices-going-up-bus-fares-could-go-north-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/z9tl2cyp/With-diesel-prices.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Repeated fuel price hikes are putting a financial burden on transport corporations that are already facing constraints</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:25:30.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With diesel prices going up, bus fares could go north in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Fare hike, Karnataka bus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/heavy-rain-claims-four-more-lives-across-western-districts-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/e3pr6ylw/1-1-vellalore52505cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Motorists wade through stagnant rainwater after last night's rain in Vellalore, Coimbatore, on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:24:52.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heavy rain claims four more lives across western districts in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, heavy rainfall, rain-related deaths</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/26/brs-government-had-approved-smart-meter-plan-in-2017-diverted-funds-officials</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/4/21/original/KCR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Telangana chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:23:28.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS government had approved smart meter plan in 2017, diverted funds: Officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/aap-chief-kejriwal-joins-back-excise-case-under-new-judge</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-12/c2o8o8zm/P_4766085616.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aam Aadmi Party's National Convener Arvind Kejriwal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:22:39.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AAP chief Kejriwal joins back excise case under new judge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, excise policy case, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal, Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/nava-kerala-sadas-assault-spc-examines-sit-report-action-likely-against-five-cops</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/z72e7k5y/New-Project-2026-05-24T082202.409.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Policemen take a KSU worker to the van during the DGP office march taken out against police atrocities on its activists during the Nava Kerala Sadas.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:22:27.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nava Kerala Sadas assault: SPC examines SIT report; action likely against five cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nava Kerala Sadas assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/26/idli-at-rs-90-biryani-at-rs-500-karnataka-hotels-warn-of-costly-bite</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/c338hhuj/bngsept2022085125525.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Customers seen at Samrat Restaurant in Bengaluru</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:22:08.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Idli at Rs 90, biryani at Rs 500? Karnataka hotels warn of costly bite</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka State Hotels Association, LPG cylinder prices</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/over-265l-people-served-in-summer-through-mobile-units-cooling-zones-delhi-government</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/s9xel9br/delhi-heatwave105609.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>During this period, around 1,13,900 litres of cold drinking water were distributed to protect people from heat and dehydration.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:21:00.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 2.65L people served in summer through mobile units, cooling zones: Delhi government</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Delhi weather, Delhi heatwave, cooling zones</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/attappadi-madhu-lynching-case-family-to-appeal-acquittal-of-key-accused</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/zalz7f3y/Madhu’s-family-to-appeal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Malli and Sarasu, mother and sister of slain youth Madhu, leaving the Kerala High Court after the verdict on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:19:03.603Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attappadi Madhu lynching case: Family to appeal acquittal of key accused</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala High Court, Madhu Lynching case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/couple-dies-as-car-sinks-in-flooded-underpass-on-salem-bengaluru-road</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/zldihwwo/Couple-dies.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The car in which an elderly couple drowned lies overturned inside the flooded railway underpass at Enathi near Omalur in Salem on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:18:48.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Couple dies as car sinks in flooded underpass on Salem-Bengaluru road</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, rainwater stagnation, flooded underpass</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/congress-calls-fuel-price-hikes-loot-plans-agitation-on-may-30</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/eh4suhs7/kpcc32505chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddarmaiah with AICC General Secretary and Karnataka incharge Randeep Surjewala addressing press meet on Petrol price hike and other issues against Central Government at KPCC office in Bengaluru on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:18:47.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress calls fuel price hikes 'loot, plans agitation on May 30</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Randeep Surjewala, Chief Minister Siddarmaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/delhi-traffic-cops-get-ac-in-helmets-fans-ors-packets-to-fight-heat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/pshg19me/helmets010451241.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Traffic Police tests AC helmets, portable fans to help personnel beat heat, in New Delhi on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:18:15.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi traffic cops get AC in helmets, fans, ORS packets to fight heat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi traffic police, Traffic cops, Delhi heatwave, AC helmets</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/dont-politicise-reduce-vat-ashoka-tells-cm</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>2026-05-26T02:16:20.994Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Don’t politicise, reduce VAT, Ashoka tells CM</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Leader of Opposition R Ashoka</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/double-death-for-offender-in-rape-murder-of-minor-girl-in-tns-thoothukudi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/n512nvly/pocso-verdict082331.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Convict M Dharma Muneeswaran being escorted under police protection to the Special Pocso Court in Thoothukudi on Monday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:16:18.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Double death for offender in rape, murder of minor girl in TN's Thoothukudi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Thoothukudi, POCSO Act, rape and murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/bail-of-all-17-accused-in-shuhaib-case-cancelled</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/oc8954x2/New-Project-2026-05-26T074212.479.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Youth Congress worker Shuhaib</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:13:39.864Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bail of all 17 accused in Shuhaib case cancelled</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CPM, Shuhaib murder case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/aravalli-committee-must-consult-domain-experts-and-stakeholders-supreme-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:12:41.932Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aravalli committee must consult domain experts and stakeholders: Supreme Court</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, Aravalli committee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/26/minister-s-rameshs-journey-from-a-one-room-home-to-tns-corridors-of-power</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/mac7lqtl/new-new-17.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department Minister S Ramesh (L) and his father K Srinivasan.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/y3omk481/new-new-18.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Temple in Chengalpattu where the minister’s father works as priest; The family’s house, accommodation provided free to them, is located on the floor of a building adjacent to the temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:10:15.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister S Ramesh's journey from a one-room home to TN's corridors of power</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, tvk cabinet, Minister S Ramesh, Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/raipur-diary-forests-contribute-over-11-to-state-gdp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/6kdwp5d9/diary100536.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chhattisgarh forest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:08:20.210Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Raipur Diary | Forests contribute over 11% to state GDP</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, GDP, Chhattisgarh forests</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/what-is-wrong-with-kelkars-appointment-asks-cm-v-d-satheesan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/u9vwgvgo/C_32_1_CH0349_74112645.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan briefs the media on cabinet decisions at the Secretariat on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:06:31.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What is wrong with Kelkar’s appointment, asks CM V D Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Rathan U Kelkar, Kerala CM V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/May/26/ndps-accused-escapes-kerala-police-custody-from-rajdhani-express-at-vadodara</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/9ee1t36y/escaped-accuse094842.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohammad Hanifa Abubakar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:06:24.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NDPS accused escapes Kerala police custody from Rajdhani Express at Vadodara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Drug peddler</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/shocked-by-artists-death-kathakali-fraternity-revives-counselling-cell</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/drxpik4j/Shocked-by-artist’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>performing as Kali of Nalacharitham</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/uxts7n5w/artist’s-death-kathakal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kalamandalam Hari R Nair</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:03:18.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shocked by artist’s death, kathakali fraternity revives counselling cell</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Hari R Nair, Kathakali artist</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/26/computer-monitor-from-abhishek-banerjees-offfice-seized</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-09/lfesvrrf/ANI_20260509074238.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T02:00:51.097Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Computer monitor from Abhishek Banerjee's offfice seized</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Trinamool Congress, Kolkata Police, Abhishek Banerjee</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/three-aiadmk-mlas-quit-posts-join-tvk-eps-stalin-slam-horse-trading-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/69sc829y/new-new-15.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From left to right: Maragatham Kumaravel (Madurantakam constituency), KS Jayakumar (Perundurai) and P Sathyabama (Dharapuram).</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:58:47.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three AIADMK MLAs quit posts, join TVK; EPS, Stalin slam 'horse-trading'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK, resignation, TVK</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/May/26/quenching-desert-state-rajasthan-rewriting-water-story</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-26/qbmhy5rq/bhajanlal-sharma081630.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:57:10.339Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Quenching desert state, Rajasthan rewriting water story’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, Bhajan Lal Sharma, BJP Rajasthan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/26/sc-chides-govt-over-selection-panel-for-derc-appointments</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:48:29.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC chides govt over selection panel for DERC appointments</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, DERC, DERC appointments</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/26/karnataka-man-attempts-suicide-after-drug-seizure-at-kochi-airport</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-22/sqhh2qfw/202507223459518.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>2026-05-26T01:46:06.770Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka man attempts suicide after drug seizure at Kochi airport</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kochi Airport, Drug seizure, Karnataka man arrested</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/26/surge-in-youth-drug-cases-triggersfears-of-emerging-hotspot-in-aluva</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-05/mgwr4f8p/Drug-racketeers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officers said girls, too, are increasingly featuring in drug-related cases.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:41:40.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Surge in youth drug cases triggers
fears of emerging hotspot in Aluva</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Aluva, Kerala drug cases</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/dks-says-rs-100-crore-misused-under-gruha-lakshmi-scheme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/dtz7m1vf/DK-Shivakumar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:title>DKS says Rs 100 crore misused 
under Gruha Lakshmi scheme </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/supplyco-to-launch-aalin-brand-notebooks-soon</loc>
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<image:caption>The notebook cover was designed by the students of Sacred Heart College, Thevara.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:38:37.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supplyco to launch Aalin brand notebooks soon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Supplyco, youngest organ donor, Aalin Sherin Abraham</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/khandre-bats-for-stricter-action-against-forest-encroachers</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister Eshwar Khandre unveils Sri Viswesha Theertha Smruthi Vana at Neelavara in Brahmavara taluk of Udupi district on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:37:59.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Khandre bats for stricter action against forest encroachers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/not-aware-of-agenda-says-karnataka-cm-on-meet-with-party-brass</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddarmaiah with DCM DK Shivakumar, AICC General Secretary and Karnataka incharge Randeep Surjewala addressing press meet on Petrol price hike and other issues against Central Government at KPCC office in Bengaluru on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:34:42.120Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Not aware of agenda, says Karnataka CM on meet with party brass </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddarmaiah</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/26/the-art-of-watering-plants</loc>
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<news:title>The art of watering plants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, plants, watering plants, home gardening</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/plus-i-seats-increased-in-kerala-temporary-batches-to-stay</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:33:32.409Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Plus-I seats increased in Kerala, temporary batches to stay</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Higher Secondary, Kerala UDF government, Plus one seats</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/sc-junks-karnataka-iron-ore-firms-plea-against-forest-clearance-conditions</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:30:24.237Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC junks Karnataka iron ore firm’s plea against forest clearance conditions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, iron ore, India Supreme Court</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/26/student-police-cadets-must-serve-as-ambassadors-of-operation-toofan-minister-ramesh-chennithala</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala state Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:29:44.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student police cadets must serve as ambassadors of Operation Toofan: Minister Ramesh Chennithala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala, Operation Toofan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/26/ooru-jadd-pushes-for-pesa-land-rights-to-empower-tribal-families</loc>
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<image:caption>Implementation of the PESA Act in tribal regions to protect the social, economic, and cultural heritage of communities was another suggestion in the ‘Ooru Jadd 2026’ conclave in Attappadi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:24:30.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Ooru Jadd’ pushes for PESA, land rights to empower tribal families</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, PESA Act, Oory Jadd 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/bengaluru-to-host-1st-national-ai-and-digital-water-summit</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-16/83by6iah/C_35_1_CH0279_64672449.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>An aerial view shows Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board’s (BWSSB) sewage treatment plant (STP)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:24:30.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru to host 1st national AI and digital water summit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, AI and digital water summit</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/i-am-also-an-aspirant-for-upcoming-rs-polls-dvs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/047qx3lc/am-also-an-aspirant.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Union minister DV Sadananda Gowda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:22:59.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I am also an aspirant for upcoming RS polls: DVS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Former Union minister DV Sadananda Gowda</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/26/privatisation-of-power-distribution-in-karnataka-on-cards</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/d3yv7uv6/Privatisation-of-power-distribution.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KERC Chairman P Ravi Kumar said the firm applied for a distribution licence under Section 14 of the Karnataka Electricity Act, 2002.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:20:12.525Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Privatisation of power distribution in Karnataka on cards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Electricity, privatisation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/26/violence-grips-thiruvananthapurams-palayam-as-sfi-ksu-workers-clash-post-kerala-university-union-results</loc>
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<image:caption>Police use water cannons to disperse the SFI and KSU activists who clashed at Palayam Junction on Monday night</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T01:14:23.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Violence grips Thiruvananthapuram's Palayam as SFI, KSU workers clash post Kerala University union results</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, SFI, KSU, Kerala University</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/26/a-hat-trick-for-standard-ambattur-cc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/rru22uer/sports-1.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T00:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A hat-trick for Standard Ambattur CC </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, cricket, sports, TDCA</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/26/chennai-sees-a-growing-culture-of-fitness-communities</loc>
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<image:caption>Chennai Cyclists</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Training at Cloka</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Training at Cloka</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/562jija1/F7-runclub.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A morning run with F7_Runclub</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/r9638ip3/thegloclub-copy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sessions at GloKlub</image:caption>
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<news:title>Chennai sees a growing culture of fitness communities</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/26/interirors-here-is-how-you-can-get-your-home-summer-compliant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/peg6gmdk/Curtains-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/5j1stbk2/Biophilia.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/x0azzfat/Bedding-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Interirors: Here is how you can get your home summer compliant</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/26/glowing-world-of-wonder-through-puppetry</loc>
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<image:caption>Nikolai Zykov</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Glowing world of wonder through puppetry</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/26/kalasagaram-hosts-an-ode-to-bharatanatyam-and-its-living-legacy</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Srishti Budhori Sharma and Manjula Ramaswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalasagaram hosts an ode to Bharatanatyam and its living legacy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Arts, Kalasagaram, Narthana Lahari, Sri Rama Nataka Niketan</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/26/orange-army-the-soul-of-srh</loc>
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<image:caption>Kandukuri Dharma Rakshith</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orange Army: The soul of SRH</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/26/a-glassic-comeback-heres-how-gen-zs-are-styling-glass-bangles-with-a-modern-twist</loc>
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<image:caption>Sobhita Dhulipala</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Veekshitha Gowda</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Dushara Vijayan</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shivani Jai</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Anupama Raj</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Glassic Comeback: Here's how Gen Zs are styling glass bangles with a modern twist</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/26/go-go-gooners-arsenal-fans-in-bluru-on-cloud-nine-as-club-lifts-premier-league-trophy-after-22-years</loc>
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<image:caption>Arsenal players during the club’s title celebrations on Sunday</image:caption>
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<image:caption>John George K, engineer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-26T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Go, Go, Gooners: Arsenal fans in B'luru on cloud nine as club lifts Premier League trophy after 22 years</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/deadly-darling-the-story-of-bram-stokers-dracula</loc>
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<image:caption>Christopher Lee in his iconic look in the film Dracula (1958)</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Bela Lugosi in the film Dracula (1931)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/7gsblupx/DRACULA3021200.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Original illustration from Jess Franco's Count Dracula (1970) film poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T20:57:02.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Deadly Darling: The story of Bram Stoker's Dracula </news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/india-canada-aim-to-conclude-fta-by-the-year-end-eye-50-billion-trade-by-2030</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/wmlc98k3/ANI_20260524031116.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Piyush Goyal heads to Canada with 100+ business delegation as India eyes $50 billion trade target by 2030</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T19:15:49.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Canada aim to conclude FTA by the year end, eye $50 billion trade by 2030</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/gccs-shift-from-hiring-to-ai-led-business-outcomes-capgemini-invent-india-md</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/j2nuji2i/202603173710801.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Global capability centres (Representative image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T19:12:50.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GCCs shift from hiring to AI-led business outcomes: Capgemini Invent India MD</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/sundaram-finance-reports-net-profit-of-rs554-crore-sees-growth-opportunity-in-ev-scv-segment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-04/qm8gzi7t/ANI_20250304112325.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sundaram Finance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T19:09:40.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sundaram Finance reports net profit of Rs554 crore, sees growth opportunity in EV SCV segment</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/iip-to-track-output-of-rare-earth-minerals-gas-water-supply</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-22/kfanwju8/ANI_20251022055730.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Strategic minerals, strategic power: how rare earths are shaping global supply chains: Report</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T19:05:10.267Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIP to track output of rare earth minerals, gas &amp; water supply</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/chandra-set-to-present-turnaround-plan-to-trusts-at-crucial-tata-sons-board-meet-today</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-10/9w1217mv/202511293590915.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Sons Chairman N. Chandrasekaran</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T19:00:22.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chandra set to present turnaround plan to Trusts at crucial Tata Sons board meet today</news:title>
<news:keywords>N Chandrasekaran, Tata Sons</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/ready-to-listen-to-concern-over-capital-gains-tax-fm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-01/g5foummz/Nirmala-Sitharaman-Budget-press-meet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:56:30.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ready to listen to concern over capital gains tax: FM</news:title>
<news:keywords>capital gains tax, Nirmala Sitharaman</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/25/pmos-dont-mistake-it-for-typical-teenage-issues</loc>
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<news:title>PMOS: Don’t mistake it for typical teenage issues</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/25/kerala-vigil-against-viral-threats-offers-tested-tools-to-counter-ebola</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/9cnk6170/ctyebola094634.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As a precautionary step in view of Ebola outbreak, enhanced passenger screening protocols have been initiated at Chennai International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:32:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala vigil against viral threats offers tested tools to counter Ebola</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/May/25/vinesh-selection-standoff-another-blot-for-wrestling-federation-of-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/jbuj13hg/Vinesh-Phogat.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The 31-year-old Asian and Commonwealth Games gold medallist became a mother last year and stepped back on the mat last December</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:31:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vinesh selection standoff another blot for Wrestling Federation of India</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/25/early-screening-can-close-the-gap-inpreventive-care-for-women</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/725yavqn/PULSE-PIC063728.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:30:08.196Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Early screening can close the gap in
preventive care for women</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/May/25/quick-take-caveat-emptor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/3xi44pv3/X-for-QT.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Quick Take | Caveat emptor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/May/25/cyst-myth-busted-pcos-is-now-pmos</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/zjjiuvdb/womenpoemfinal.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/eet6m1gj/260526-I-VL-MDS-30.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Cyst’ myth busted: PCOS is now PMOS</news:title>
<news:keywords>Xplore</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/25/reform-test-dont-scrap-nta</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/v91kiznu/NTA.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The K Radhakrishnan committee recommended a computer-assisted pen-and-paper test model. In this hybrid system, CBT-like processes would be used until encrypted question papers reach confidential servers at testing centres</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Reform test, don't scrap NTA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/May/25/indias-response-to-heat-crisis-will-define-its-future</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/8ed376gk/25may2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Humidity-related extremities can push coastal conditions beyond what the human body can safely handle, even when the raw number on the thermometer looks manageable</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's response to heat crisis will define its future </news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/25/will-be-super-cool-to-play-world-championship-at-home-gukesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/kw5mrxy7/Gukesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>D Gukesh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:18:10.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will be super cool to play World Championship at home: Gukesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, D Gukesh, Javokhir Sindarov, FIFE World Chess Championship 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/25/chithravel-shines-with-1708m-jump-aims-to-be-on-cwg-podium</loc>
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<image:caption>Praveen Chithravel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T18:11:24.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chithravel shines with 17.08m jump, aims to be on CWG podium</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Praveen Chithravel, National Senior Athletics Federation Competition</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/May/25/ipl-2026-akash-singh-urvil-patel-raghu-sharma-why-cricketers-are-using-paper-notes-to-celebrate-their-moment</loc>
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<image:caption>Raghu Sharma, Akash Singh and Urvil Patel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:59:40.242Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: Akash Singh, Urvil Patel, Raghu Sharma... why cricketers are using paper notes to celebrate their moment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Raghu Sharma, Urvil Patel, IPL  2026, Akash Singh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/sc-rejects-tamil-nadus-review-plea-in-mekedatu-dispute-declines-open-court-hearing-request</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:47:55.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC rejects Tamil Nadu’s review plea in Mekedatu dispute, declines open court hearing request</news:title>
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<url>
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<image:caption>High Commissioner Dinesh K Patnaik welcomed Commerce &amp; Industry Minister Piyush Goyal at the airport in Ottawa.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:41:29.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, Canada target CEPA deal by year-end, aim to triple trade to $50 billion by 2030</news:title>
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<image:caption>Twisha Sharma with her husband Samarth Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:39:53.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma death case: CBI takeover looms as Bhopal SIT recreates crime scene</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/25/how-norways-national-library-became-a-chess-venue</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the book shelves and the spectator area inside the playing hall</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:36:58.825Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>How Norway's national library became a chess venue</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/May/25/malayalamnews2026may25its-a-wrap-for-amal-neerads-bachelor-party-deux</loc>
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<image:caption>It's a wrap for Amal Neerad's Bachelor Party D’eux</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:29:53.407Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>It's a wrap for Amal Neerad's Bachelor Party D’eux</news:title>
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<image:caption>A still from Backrooms featuring Chiwetel Ejiofor</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:29:40.846Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Backrooms get new release date</news:title>
<news:keywords>Backrooms</news:keywords>
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<image:caption>Mathew Thomas (L) and Devika Sanjay (R) in Sukhamano Sukhamann</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T17:29:27.200Z</news:publication_date>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/trump-ties-iran-deal-to-abraham-accords-push-as-tehran-says-agreement-not-imminent</loc>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/cpm-says-congress-approach-does-not-help-strengthen-unity-among-secular-forces-against-rss-bjp</loc>
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<news:title>CPM says Congress approach does not help strengthen unity among secular forces against RSS-BJP</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/tribal-ritual-dispute-at-bamleshwari-temple-triggers-arrest-protests-in-dongargarh</loc>
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<news:title>Tribal ritual dispute at Bamleshwari temple triggers arrest, protests in Dongargarh</news:title>
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<news:title>Oyo’s parent Prism expands US presence with 38 new hotel openings</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/25/just-days-after-setback-long-distance-runner-shivaji-bounces-back-to-finish-on-a-high</loc>
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<image:caption>Shivaji Parashuram M celebrates his win on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:48:10.586Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Just days after setback, long-distance runner Shivaji bounces back to finish on a high</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/rbi-sets-up-expert-panel-on-quantum-tech-in-finance</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-14/eel4m5iu/202601143638489.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In a statement the RBI said on Monday though quantum technology, which represents a paradigm shift compared to traditional systems as it leverages principles of quantum mechanics.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:44:08.705Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI sets up expert panel on quantum tech in finance</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/quad-foreign-ministers-to-meet-in-delhi-amid-west-asia-tensions-indo-pacific-concerns</loc>
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<image:caption>The foreign ministers of the Quad nations will meet in New Delhi on Tuesday against the backdrop of escalating tensions in West Asia, shifting dynamics in the Indo-Pacific.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:28:41.629Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quad foreign ministers to meet in Delhi amid West Asia tensions, Indo-Pacific concerns</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/sebi-moots-dynamic-strike-prices-for-better-options-trading</loc>
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<image:caption>SEBI likely to relax proposed limits on index options trading: Report</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:28:37.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sebi moots dynamic strike prices for better options trading</news:title>
<news:keywords>SEBI reforms, option trading </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/cbses-digital-evaluation-crisis-deepens-as-students-report-answer-sheet-mismatch</loc>
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<image:caption>The issue intensified after an advocate publicly stated that he was initially unable to trace the student, triggering speculation online.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:28:36.168Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE’s digital evaluation crisis deepens as students report answer sheet mismatch</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/sc-issues-notice-on-pil-seeking-ban-on-employment-of-minor-girls-in-orchestras-spas</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:20:21.245Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC issues notice on PIL seeking ban on employment of minor girls in orchestras, spas</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/risk-of-a-catastrophic-explosion-has-been-eliminated-at-chemical-tank-in-california</loc>
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<image:caption>Water is sprayed on a damaged tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, Calif., on Sunday, May 24, 2026, after the tank containing a chemical used to make plastic parts overheated Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:11:42.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Risk of a catastrophic explosion has been eliminated at chemical tank in California</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/ensure-amenities-transport-during-neet-ug-re-exam-amid-heatwave-union-minister-pradhan-tells-states</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ensure amenities, transport during NEET UG re-exam amid heatwave: Union Minister Pradhan tells States</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/25/fwice-bars-members-from-working-with-ranveer-singh-after-his-last-minute-exit-from-don-3</loc>
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<image:caption>Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T16:03:58.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FWICE bars members from working with Ranveer Singh after his last-minute exit from 'Don 3'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Ranveer Singh, Don 3, Federation of Western India Cine Employees</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/25/nashik-sambhajinagar-pune-mlc-seats-emerge-as-bone-of-contention-among-mahayuti-allies</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Mahayuti allies would resolve the disputes through discussions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:58:39.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nashik, Sambhajinagar, Pune MLC seats emerge as bone of contention among Mahayuti allies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Shiv Sena, Maharashtra MLC elections, Mahayuti</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/iit-madras-deputes-technical-team-to-help-cbse-fix-post-result-portal-glitches</loc>
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<image:caption>The intervention comes amid mounting complaints from students and parents over repeated failures in CBSE’s newly launched digital evaluation and post-result services system.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:56:21.418Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IIT Madras deputes technical team to help CBSE fix post-result portal glitches</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/May/25/mp-cm-mohan-yadav-offers-prayers-at-bhojshala-announces-saraswati-lok-corridor-raja-bhoj-institute</loc>
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<image:caption>The Chief Minister, who also performed Arti at Bhojshala on the occasion of Ganga Dussehra, made a series of announcements for the development of Dhar district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:48:28.443Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MP CM Mohan Yadav offers prayers at Bhojshala, announces Saraswati Lok corridor, Raja Bhoj Institute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, MP CM Mohan Yadav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/May/25/tn-cm-vijay-orders-legal-follow-ups-on-controversial-mekedatu-dam-issue</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:45:55.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN CM Vijay orders legal follow-ups on controversial Mekedatu dam issue</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/chhattisgarhs-kopra-reservoir-emerges-as-biodiversity-model-after-ramsar-recognition</loc>
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<image:caption>Kopra Reservoir has established itself as a critical sanctuary for thousands of migratory birds that traverse international borders and various Indian states every year.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:44:16.336Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh’s Kopra Reservoir emerges as biodiversity model after Ramsar recognition</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/25/bengal-revives-rural-employment-programme-two-districts-remain-under-scanner</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari directed the concerned departments to expedite the resumption of the rural employment programme in all eligible districts in a meeting on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:30:32.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal revives rural employment programme, two districts remain under scanner</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal rural employment scheme</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/amit-shah-begins-multi-state-border-security-review-tour-2</loc>
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<image:caption>On May 26, Shah will visit the Border Security Force (BSF) outpost at Sanchu along the India Pakistan border to interact with personnel deployed in the sector.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T15:29:23.719Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah begins multi-state border security review tour</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Amit Shah, multi-state border security</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/jmm-flags-horse-trading-fears-in-jharkhand-ahead-of-rajya-sabha-elections</loc>
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<image:caption>JMM general secretary Supriyo Bhattacharya told the Election Commission that the ruling alliance has support of 56 MLAs in the 81-member Jharkhand Assembly, enough to secure victory for two Rajya Sabha candidates.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:54:15.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JMM flags horse-trading fears in Jharkhand ahead of Rajya Sabha elections</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/indian-army-to-revamp-mechanised-forces-setup</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:48:16.295Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian Army to revamp mechanised forces setup </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/technical-snag-leaves-over-300-tourists-stranded-midair-on-gulmarg-gondola-all-rescued-after-eight-hour-operation</loc>
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<image:caption>Gulmarg: Tourists remain stranded after the Gulmarg Gondola cable car service was temporarily halted due to a technical fault, in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:25:48.220Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Technical snag leaves over 300 tourists stranded midair on Gulmarg Gondola; all rescued after eight-hour operation</news:title>
<news:keywords>cable car accident in Jammu and Kashmir</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/puducherry-cm-urges-centre-to-recognise-french-as-regional-language-in-cbse-schools</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representative purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:18:23.757Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Puducherry CM urges Centre to recognise French as regional language in CBSE schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, CBSE schools, regional language, Puducherry CM Rangasamy, French language</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/what-we-know-and-dont-know-about-the-emerging-deal-to-end-the-iran-war</loc>
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<image:caption>Women hold portraits of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, during a ceremony honoring the armed forces and those killed in the war with Israel and the U.S. at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T14:05:42.479Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end the Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>US-Iran war, US-Iran peace talks, Hormuz Strait opening</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/englishnews2026may24julia-roberts-to-star-in-home-economics-adaptation</loc>
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<image:caption>Julia Roberts</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T13:59:17.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Julia Roberts to star in Home Economics adaptation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/englishnews2026may24ben-stiller-teams-up-with-mike-judge-on-protective-custody</loc>
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<image:caption>Ben Stiller</image:caption>
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<news:title>Ben Stiller teams up with Mike Judge on Protective Custody</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/25/hindinews2026may24akshay-kumar-to-headline-alien-action-thriller-samuk</loc>
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<image:caption>Akshay Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T13:58:36.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akshay Kumar to headline alien action-thriller Samuk</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/englishnews2026may22michael-jacksons-controversial-2005-trial-explored-in-new-docuseries</loc>
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<image:caption>Michael Jackson</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T13:58:10.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Michael Jackson’s controversial 2005 trial explored in Netflix's new docuseries</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/review/2026/May/25/ottreview2026may24warrant-web-review-a-problematic-police-procedural-that-had-potential</loc>
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<image:caption>Warrant Web Review: A still from Warrant</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T13:57:36.696Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Warrant Web Review: A problematic police procedural that had potential </news:title>
<news:keywords>Warrant Web Review</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/nia-raids-three-places-in-jk-over-jamaat-e-islami-terror-funding-links-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/l7aspp95/ANI_20260514063013.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The federal probing agency is continuing with its investigation in the case in a bid to end the outfit’s secessionist activities.</image:caption>
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<news:title>NIA raids three places in J&amp;K over Jama'at-e-Islami terror funding links</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/25/target-olympic-podium-scheme-becomes-bigger-with-more-responsibility-and-streamlining</loc>
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<image:caption>REPRESENTATIONAL PIC</image:caption>
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<news:title>Target Olympic Podium Scheme becomes bigger with more responsibility and streamlining</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/eci-appoints-senior-bureaucrat-neelam-meena-as-west-bengals-new-chief-electoral-officer</loc>
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<image:caption>ECI Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:title>ECI appoints senior bureaucrat Neelam Meena as West Bengal's new Chief Electoral Officer </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/pope-calls-for-robust-regulation-of-ai-in-manifesto-that-ponders-the-future-of-humanity</loc>
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<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV attends the presentation of his first encyclical, “Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence,” at the Vatican, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T12:34:22.304Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope calls for robust regulation of AI in manifesto that ponders the future of humanity</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pope Leo XIV, Pope's encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/chinas-xi-meets-pakistan-pm-sharif-as-iran-war-mediation-drags-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/gnut7pwp/AP26145313352509.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chinese President Xi Jinping, center, attends a meeting with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China, Monday May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T12:25:52.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China's Xi meets Pakistan PM Sharif as Iran war mediation drags on</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Shehbaz Sharif</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/incompetent-and-useless-kejriwal-attacks-pradhan-over-cbse-row</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/pgqbmuk7/ANI_20250102080149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Classes 10 and 12 were under severe stress, with parents equally distressed over the situation: Kejriwal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T12:20:41.244Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Incompetent and useless’: Kejriwal attacks Pradhan over CBSE row</news:title>
<news:keywords>arvind Kejriwal, CBSE Board exam, education scandal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/entertainment/2026/May/25/tribeny-rai-on-the-shape-of-momos-women-home-making-sikkim-the-hero-roughcut-interview</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T12:17:22.442Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribeny Rai on The Shape of Momos: Women, Home &amp; Making Sikkim the Hero | RoughCut Interview</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tribeny Rai, The Shape of Momos</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/others/2026/May/25/haryana-govt-to-integrate-traditional-wellness-practices-with-mainstream-medical-care</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-12/tt0lqy6a/ANI_20250912121234.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haryana Health Minister Aarti Singh Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T12:15:53.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana govt to integrate traditional wellness practices with mainstream medical care</news:title>
<news:keywords>Others, yoga, Haryana govt, Haryana Health Minister</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/girls-should-not-give-up-on-education-due-to-lack-of-gender-segregated-toiletssanitary-napkins-sc</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T12:11:31.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Girls should not give up on education due to lack of gender-segregated toilets, sanitary napkins: SC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, sc, Lack of sanitary pads</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/May/25/rubio-receives-royal-welcome-at-amer-palace-explores-kachwaha-dynasty-heritage-in-jaipur</loc>
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<image:caption>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio with his wife Jeanette Rubio and US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia and Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, right, during their visit to Amer Fort, in Jaipur district, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T12:07:51.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rubio receives royal welcome at Amer Palace, explores Kachwaha dynasty heritage in Jaipur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Rajasthan, India, Marco Rubio, Amer Palace, Rubio India Visit</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/sensex-surges-over-1000-points-as-easing-oil-prices-lift-market-mood</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-18/1oftw2cs/ANI_20250918035748.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T11:43:19.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sensex surges over 1,000 points as easing oil prices lift market mood</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian markets , Sensex surge, Oil prices, equity markets </news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/ips-officer-dayal-gangwar-transferred-following-row-over-balianta-mob-lynching-incident</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/testujtq/C_1_1_CH1402_11976969.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Screengrab of the incident where people beat up Soumya Ranjan Swain following an allegations molestation of girl at Balianta.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T11:30:05.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPS officer Dayal Gangwar transferred following row over Balianta mob-lynching incident </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dayal Gangwar, Soumya death case row</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/manipur-police-gets-477-new-vehicles-in-a-push-to-improve-emergency-response-capabilities</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/b8j4chk1/ANI_20260407123430.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T11:05:17.087Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Manipur Police gets 477 new vehicles in a push to improve emergency response capabilities</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur police, emergency response capabilities, Manipur Rifles Parade Ground</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/May/25/death-row-convict-arrested-after-13-years-on-run-by-ahmedabad-crime-branch</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/3te3u3w7/New-Project-2026-05-25T162449.936.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused has been identified as Satish Ruparelia, also known by the aliases Bhikhu and Sanjay Thakkar, the prime accused in the Neelam Hotel murder case.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T10:58:59.326Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Death-row convict arrested after 13 years on run by Ahmedabad Crime Branch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, India, Ahmedabad Crime Branch, Death-row convict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/press-releases/2026/May/25/tribal-communities-can-teach-the-world-how-to-grow-in-harmony-with-nature-chhattisgarh-cm</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Deo Sai said the Chhattisgarh Government is continuously working to protect and promote tribal culture, traditions, and values.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T10:54:25.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribal communities can teach the world how to grow in harmony with nature: Chhattisgarh CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Press Releases, Chhattisgarh, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/punjab-finance-minister-cheema-targets-pm-modi-over-melody-toffee-diplomacy-criticises-fuel-price-hike</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Finance and Excise Minister Harpal Singh Cheema</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T10:18:01.178Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Finance Minister Cheema targets PM Modi over ‘Melody toffee diplomacy’, criticises fuel price hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Fuel price hike, Punjab Finance Minister Cheema, Melody toffee diplomacy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/nagas-stage-protest-in-imphal-demanding-release-of-six-civilians</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/m5e7e09z/ANI_20260525092719.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naga Peoples Union demands release of six hostages in Imphal rally</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:56:48.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nagas stage protest in Imphal demanding release of six civilians</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Meitei community, Nagas stage protest, Naga People's Union</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/quick-investigation-severe-punishment-should-serve-as-a-deterrent-to-those-contemplating-criminal-activities-vijay</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/b0fnzl0w/ANI_20260525075128.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu CM Vijay orders speedy investigation, prosecution of criminals involved in heinous crimes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:47:39.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick investigation, severe punishment should serve as a deterrent to those contemplating criminal activities: Vijay </news:title>
<news:keywords>CM Vijay , Tamil Nadu crimes, sexual crimes, speedy investigation</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/May/25/cyber-extortion-racket-lures-victims-promising-solutions-to-personal-problems-two-held-in-gujarat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/kntdz37u/Arrested-accused-1-1.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Arrested individual (Centre)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:35:54.665Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cyber extortion racket lures victims  promising solutions to personal problems, two held in Gujarat
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<news:keywords>Gujarat, Gujarat, Cyber extortion racket, personal problems</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/May/25/assam-ucc-bill-proposes-polygamy-ban-mandatory-registration-of-marriage-divorce-live-in-relationships</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-30/juh53a2h/New-Project-2025-01-30T135516.176.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uniform Civil Code</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:28:58.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam UCC Bill proposes polygamy ban; mandatory registration of marriage, divorce, live-in relationships</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, UCC, Polygamy ban</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/kerala-cm-satheesan-assures-protection-to-munambam-residents-says-they-will-not-be-evicted</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/x1n7nstg/PTI05182026000055B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Newly sworn-in Kerala Chief Minister VD Satheesan during the swearing-in ceremony of the state government, in Thiruvananthapuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T09:25:31.954Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala CM Satheesan assures protection to Munambam residents, says they will not be evicted</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Munambam residents, Kerala CM Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/lebanon-president-says-israeli-withdrawal-non-negotiable</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/zppyb8ak/AFP20260524B3WN2NQv1HighResFilesLebanonIranUsIsraelWarHezbollahDiplomacy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A poster of Lebanese Shiite movement Hezbollah's leader Naim Qassem (L) is displayed near another of the group's late leader Hassan Nasrallah outside shelters at the Imam Ali Housing Compound, where displaced Lebanese and Syrian refugee Shiite Muslims take refuge by the city of Hermel in Lebanon's northeastern Bekaa valley on February 4, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:52:31.016Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lebanon president says Israeli withdrawal 'non-negotiable'</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US-brokered talks, Lebanon and Israel</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/iran-says-progress-on-many-issues-with-us-but-agreement-not-imminent</loc>
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<image:caption>A damaged mosque is seen next of the destroyed Hezbollah paramedic center, right, which was hit in an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday in the village of Maashouk, southern Lebanon, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:44:35.747Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran says progress on many issues with US but agreement not imminent</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Iran tensions, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/187-social-media-accounts-blocked-3200-posts-taken-down-over-sensitive-violent-content-manipur-dgp</loc>
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<image:caption>Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh receives a memento during the flag-off ceremony of newly inducted Manipur Police vehicles at the 1st Battalion Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, in Imphal, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:37:13.585Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>187 social media accounts blocked, 3,200 posts taken down over 'sensitive, violent' content: Manipur DGP</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Manipur conflict, Manipur DGP</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/senior-bjd-leader-debashish-samantaray-resigns-from-party-and-rajya-sabha-ahead-of-expected-move-to-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>As Samantaray heads to New Delhi to join the BJP, the BJD downplays his exit, claiming it will have no impact on the party.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:34:14.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senior BJD leader Debashish Samantaray resigns from party and Rajya Sabha ahead of expected move to BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/nirmala-sitharaman-urges-focus-on-fuel-fertiliser-forex-amid-west-asia-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the 37th Foundation Day event of the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI), in Mumbai, Maharashtra, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:14:15.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nirmala Sitharaman urges focus on fuel, fertiliser, forex amid West Asia crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Business, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, West Asia crisis, PM’s austerity appeal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/punjab-plans-strict-no-go-zones-for-strays-as-dog-bite-cases-surge</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:10:34.017Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab plans strict ‘no-go zones’ for strays as dog bite cases surge</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/is-this-it-cm-dcm-in-new-delhi-for-crucial-meet-with-congress-top-brass-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Minister Siddarmaiah with AICC General Secretary and Karnataka incharge Randeep Surjewala addressing press meet on Petrol price hike and other issues against Central Government at KPCC office in Bengaluru on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:03:04.979Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Is this it? CM, DCM in New Delhi for 
crucial meet with Congress top brass</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress high command, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, Karnataka power tussle</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/25/mumbai-content-creator-tresspasses-into-tower-of-silence-to-film-parsi-funeral-rites-arrested</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-01/h30tdofw/ANI_20251201135957.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The cyber police have been roped in to remove the content posted by the accused on social media, and a further probe into the matter is currently underway.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T08:01:31.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Content creator tresspasses into Tower of Silence in Mumbai to film Parsi funeral rites; booked </news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Tower of Silence</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/japanese-foreign-minister-in-india-for-quad-talks-to-meet-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/d8nfyhxy/ANI_20260525070707.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Japanese FM in India for Quad Foreign Ministers' Meeting</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:59:20.914Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japanese Foreign Minister in India for Quad talks; to meet PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, PM Modi, Japanese Foreign Minister, Quad talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/sc-seeks-chhattisgarh-governments-reply-on-bail-plea-of-businessman-in-manpower-commission-scam-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/paxgjlco/ANI_20260511181245.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A bench of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and Vipul M Pancholi sought the response of the state government by June 3, while hearing the bail plea of Anwar Dhebar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:45:01.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks Chhattisgarh government's reply on bail plea of businessman in manpower commission 'scam' case  </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, Chhattisgarh government, Anwar Dhebar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/ampstories/web-stories/2026/May/25/sc-backs-cbi-probe-over-twisha-sharma-death-pained-by-claims-of-judicial-shield</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:43:58.042Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC backs CBI probe over Twisha Sharma death, pained by claims of judicial shield</news:title>
<news:keywords>Web Stories, Supreme Court, CBI probe, dowry death case, Twisha Sharma Death Case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/what-we-know-and-dont-know-about-the-emerging-deal-to-end-iran-war</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/gdwzxm1c/AP26144514676438.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government supporters hold Iranian flags and pictures of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, during a ceremony honoring the armed forces and those killed in the war with Israel and the U.S. at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:40:18.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What we know and don't know about the emerging deal to end Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War, US-Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/attappadi-madhu-lynching-case-kerala-hc-acquits-first-accused</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-30/rw6ed8g5/Kerala_HC.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The High Court also partly allowed the appeal filed by the state against the other accused and enhanced the punishment awarded to the 16th accused.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:36:10.165Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Attappadi Madhu lynching case: Kerala HC acquits first accused </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala HC, Madhu Lynching case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/nia-raids-banned-darul-uloom-sirajul-uloom-in-jk-ex-jamaat-chiefs-house-also-under-scanner</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/ldw9vvoa/PTI05252026000069B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel stand guard outside Jamia Siraj-ul-Uloom during an NIA raid, in Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir, Monday, May 25, 2026. The school was recently attached by the administration under the UAPA.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:33:36.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NIA raids banned Darul Uloom, Sirajul Uloom in J&amp;K; ex-Jamaat chief's house also under scanner</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NIA, Shopian, NIA raids, Darul Uloom, Jammu&amp;Kashmir, Sirajul Uloom</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/operation-sheruwalienters-third-day-in-j-ks-rajouri</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/pqalx41w/PTI05252026000013B-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Security personnel intensify vigil and seal border areas during an anti-terror operation following an encounter, in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:32:47.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Operation 'Sheruwali'enters third day  in J-K's Rajouri</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu&amp;Kashmir, J&amp;K’s Rajouri, Operation 'Sheruwali'</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/oil-prices-fall-over-5-on-hopes-for-iran-deal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/f1weaepz/ANI_20260420083654.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:30:16.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices fall over 5% on hopes for Iran deal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Iran Deal, Oil prices fall</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/17-dead-10-injured-in-pakistan-as-van-hits-parked-bus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/1lp1hypo/do-not-cross-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:19:07.857Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>17 dead, 10 injured in Pakistan as van hits parked bus</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, road accident, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/twisha-sharma-death-case-sc-says-it-is-pained-by-claims-judiciary-shielded-accused-recommends-cbi-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/0unyf6yg/Supreme%20Court%20of%20India.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:16:04.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Twisha Sharma death case: SC says it is ‘pained’ by claims judiciary shielded accused; recommends CBI probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, CBI probe, dowry death case, Twisha Sharma Death Case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/May/25/tearful-kostyuk-reaches-french-open-2nd-round-and-speaks-of-missile-attack-back-home-in-ukraine</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/gmh0gb78/Marta-Kostyuk-of-Ukraine.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine celebrates as she won against Oksana Selekhmeteva of Spain during their first round women's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:12:51.817Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tearful Kostyuk reaches French Open 2nd round and speaks of missile attack back home in Ukraine</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Roland Garros, French Open, Marta Kostyuk</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/the-elephant-in-the-fog-team-receives-warm-welcome-after-cannes-jury-award-win</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/er43u9t6/Elephants-in-the-fog-imdb.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>'The Elephant in the Fog' poster</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:11:55.987Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘The Elephant in the Fog’ team receives warm welcome after Cannes Jury Award win</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Cannes 2026, The Elephant in the Fog</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/china-urges-india-to-avoid-hosting-tibetan-political-activities-ahead-of-dharamsala-oath-ceremony</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/1/3/original/FAhMFkoVQAYM7QZ.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A file photo of Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong of the Central Tibetan Administration during a press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:11:14.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>China urges India to avoid hosting Tibetan 'political activities' ahead of Dharamsala oath ceremony</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Dharamsala, Penpa Tsering, Central Tibetan Administration</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/sc-pulls-up-nta-over-neet-paper-leak-says-agency-has-not-learnt-lessons-issues-notices-on-pleas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/h9vey3cr/y6B-spih.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:08:13.523Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC pulls up NTA over NEET paper leak, says agency has not learnt lessons; issues notices on pleas</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, NEET, NTA, National Testing Agency (NTA), NEET paper leak case, FAIMA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/no-such-grave-urgency-cji-surya-kant-refuses-to-grant-urgent-hearing-on-plea-seeking-probe-into-cjp</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of the Supreme Court of India premises in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:03:06.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'No such grave urgency': CJI Surya Kant refuses to grant urgent hearing on plea seeking probe into CJP </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Supreme Court, CJI  Surya Kant, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/key-us-iran-negotiator-munir-in-china-with-pm-sharif-pakistan-tv</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/vvyjl05h/asimmunirandshehbazsharif.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif (R) and army chief General Asim Munir.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:00:47.214Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Key US-Iran negotiator Munir in China with PM Sharif: Pakistan TV</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Pakistan Army chief General Asim Munir, Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, Iran War, US-Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/act-swiftly-against-heinous-crimes-ensure-severe-punishment-cm-vijay-to-police</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T07:00:26.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Act swiftly against heinous crimes, ensure severe punishment: CM Vijay to Police </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, crime, CM Vijay</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/cbi-to-take-over-twisha-sharma-death-case-after-scs-recommendation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/wh4m6yp0/Twisha117794476607771779447661120dd1d20fb-e6fd-4b2a-ad08-b1b8f77deb3617795997281284b99a3d9-7cdf-4c43-96ee-ee38e7a27c50.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Twisha Sharma with her husband Samarth Singh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:55:19.314Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBI to take over Twisha Sharma death case after SC's recommendation</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Madhya Pradesh, CBI probe, dowry death case, Twisha Sharma Death Case</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/May/25/staging-a-legacy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/vg7aitaa/9D9CEE778A020220.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A scene from the performance</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:54:09.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Staging a Legacy </news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Arts</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/May/25/tabling-of-ucc-bill-will-ensure-on-record-discussion-on-its-need-himanta-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/p6qtulqz/20260516426f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during review meetings on health, medical education, and mines and minerals departments in Guwahati on Saturday, May 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:50:06.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tabling of UCC Bill will ensure on-record discussion on its need: Himanta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Uniform Civil Code, Assam, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/magazine/2026/May/25/time-to-dismantle-the-architecture-of-official-privilege</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/h1ogd6s2/24-ANCHOR-ILLUSTR010613.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration for representation</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:46:28.139Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Time to Dismantle the Architecture of Official Privilege</news:title>
<news:keywords>Magazine, Columns</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/inflation-man-strikes-again-rahul-gandhi-slams-pm-modi-over-fourth-round-of-fuel-price-hikes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/386t8y1e/ANI_20260520090520.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:46:20.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Inflation man strikes again': Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over fourth round of fuel price hikes  </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, PM Modi, Fuel price hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/25/kangana-ranaut-defends-aishwarya-rai-bachchan-against-criticism-over-cannes-look</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/e5qv0b7l/ANI_20260524195222.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"She is not here to please you": Kangana Ranaut shuts down critics of Aishwarya Rai Bachchan's Cannes looks</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:35:50.594Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kangana Ranaut defends Aishwarya Rai Bachchan against criticism over Cannes look</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kangana ranaut</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/May/25/the-american-dream-of-accumulated-absences</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/0321r0u3/B8070469E13032325.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/gutd2kkj/PATTI032328.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bread of Angels By: Patti Smith Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing Pages: 267 Price: `699</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:26:30.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The American Dream of Accumulated Absences</news:title>
<news:keywords>books</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/delhi/2026/May/25/the-dimming-of-the-gold-dream-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/z4lo4h5o/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-23-at-6.49.48-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/uijqbkvg/photo-1718752773195-c19c1c329156.avif</image:loc>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:21:45.547Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Dimming of the Gold dream</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/delhi-gymkhana-club-eviction-order-challenged-before-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/6353221y/202605213796901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The court listed the matter for hearing on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:19:30.243Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Gymkhana Club eviction order challenged before HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi HC, Delhi Gymkhana Club</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/supergirl-woman-of-tomorrow-trailer-highlights-kara-zor-els-stark-contrast-with-superman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/04wfxmoy/ANI_20260525055602.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supergirl</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:17:19.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’ trailer highlights Kara Zor-El’s stark contrast with Superman</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Supergirl, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/three-dead-17-workers-still-missing-in-collapse-of-unfinished-hotel-in-philippines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/4tmg58uq/AP26145002194485.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A K9 joins rescuers as they continue search operations at a collapsed building where multiple people are believed to be trapped in Angeles city in Pampanga province, north of Manila Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:15:50.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three dead, 17 workers still missing in collapse of unfinished hotel in Philippines</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, manila, Death toll, Philippines building collapse</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/May/25/ucc-is-political-agenda-of-bjp-congress-questions-need-for-uniform-civil-code-in-assam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/mmnywaxj/ANI_20260525053408.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"UCC is political agenda of BJP," says APCC Working President Jakir Hussain Sikdar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:14:45.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'UCC is political agenda of BJP': Congress questions need for Uniform Civil Code in Assam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Uniform Civil Code, Assam, APCC President</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/teenager-murdered-at-multi-level-car-park-near-meenakshi-amman-temple-in-madurai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-23/50v97l01/202604233761789.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:12:25.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teenager murdered at multi-level car park near Meenakshi Amman Temple in  Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, meenakshi amman temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/people-say-stupid-stuff-on-social-media-rubio-reiterates-stance-on-racism-against-indians-in-us</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/0w1txc6u/AP26145158406023.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:07:51.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'People say stupid stuff on social media': Rubio reiterates stance on racism against Indians in US</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Rubio India Visit, Anti-Indian Racism</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/25/lionel-messi-exits-mls-game-in-injury-scare-ahead-of-world-cup</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/lkowa8k9/MLSUnionInterMiamiSoccer69381.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Inter Miami forward Lionel Messi (10) walks to the corner of the field to take a corner kick during the second half of an MLS soccer match against Philadelphia Union on May 24, 2026, in Miami.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:02:27.232Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lionel Messi exits MLS game in injury scare ahead of World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Lionel Messi, MLS, Inter Miami, FIFA World cup 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/from-au-revoir-to-adieu-delhi-gymkhana-clubs-uncertain-fate</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/78khmlrr/Delhi-Gymkhana-Club.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Delhi Gymkhana Club</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/kowsjoon/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-25-at-11.28.50-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farewell party hosted by “The Officers of the Armed Forces of the Dominion of India</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/5q3il1nu/HJFnigPa0AAAsID.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>This postage stamp commemorates the centenary of the Delhi Gymkhana Club and was issued by India in 2013.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T06:02:03.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From ‘au revoir’ to adieu: Delhi Gymkhana Club’s uncertain fate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Gymkhana Club</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/idris-elba-denies-james-bond-rumours-says-he-was-never-in-the-race</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/rzz1hahh/ANI_20260524143507.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Idris Elba</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:57:43.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Idris Elba denies James Bond rumours, says he was never in the race</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, James Bond, Idris Elba</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/May/25/assam-government-tables-ucc-bill-in-state-assembly-seeks-to-ban-polygamy-register-live-in-relationships</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-01-30/juh53a2h/New-Project-2025-01-30T135516.176.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uniform Civil Code</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:54:56.484Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam government tables UCC bill in state assembly; seeks to ban polygamy, register live-in relationships</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Assam government, UCC, The Uniform Civil Code Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/indian-sailors-risk-work-at-sea-as-iran-war-grinds-on</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/8ra2t113/Strait-of-Hormuz</image:loc>
<image:caption>The sun rises behind tankers anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:52:10.422Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian sailors risk work at sea, as Iran war grinds on</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Merchant Navy, Strait of Hormuz, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/daily-loot-congress-chief-kharge-slams-modi-government-over-fuel-price-hike</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-21/eftr7csb/Mallikarjun-Kharge-PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:50:37.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Daily loot': Congress chief Kharge slams Modi government over fuel price hike</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Modi government, Congress, Fuel price hike, AICC President Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/star-wars-mandalorian-and-grogu-tops-charts-and-obsession-grows-in-second-weekend</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/5ov6w8g4/AP26138567610624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>This image released by Disney shows The Mandalorian, portrayed by Pedro Pascal, right, and Grogu in a scene from Lucasfilm's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:44:18.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Star Wars: Mandalorian and Grogu’ tops charts and ‘Obsession’ grows in second weekend</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/May/25/tmc-mp-kakoli-ghosh-resigns-as-district-in-charge-citing-moral-responsibility-for-poll-debacle-takes-swipe-at-i-pac</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2023/8/9/original/KakoliGhoshDastidar_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:40:09.141Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TMC MP Kakoli Ghosh resigns as district in-charge citing moral responsibility for poll debacle; takes swipe at I-PAC</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, TMC, Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/May/25/erling-haaland-wins-golden-boot-in-premier-league-for-third-time-in-four-seasons</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/i029o1yo/2026-05-24T183441Z1428268945UP1EM5O1FLR1ERTRMADP3SOCCER-ENGLAND-MCI-AVL.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Manchester City's Erling Haaland poses with the Golden Boot Winner Trophy after the match between Manchester City vs Aston Villa.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:37:53.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Erling Haaland wins Golden Boot in Premier League for third time in four seasons</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Manchester City, English Premier League, Erling Haaland, Golden Boot award</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/when-wars-destroy-heritage-women-lose-more-than-monuments-new-research-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/onizk9dn/file-20260521-71-qcknrs.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Such destruction can negatively affect communities’ sense of belonging and identity – and erode women’s sense of safety and security amid conflict.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:36:34.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>When wars destroy heritage, women lose more than monuments – new research</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, UNESCO, Russia-Ukraine war, Gaza genocide, Iran War, cultural cleansing</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/us-says-iran-deal-still-possible-as-trump-tempers-expectations</loc>
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<image:caption>United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks to the journalists before boarding his plane at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi, India, Monday, May 25, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:35:00.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US says Iran deal still possible, as Trump tempers expectations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire, US-Iran peace talks</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/after-the-tragedy-bhatkal-witnesses-communal-clashes-over-a-temple-construction-alongside-nh66</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/aetafig9/IMG-20260525-WA0066.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to the locals a place of worship stood there for several Years and was demolished by the authorities for development works.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:33:20.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After the tragedy, Bhatkal witnesses communal clashes over a temple construction alongside NH66</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bhatkal estuary tragedy</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/May/25/mercedes-teen-star-kimi-antonelli-wins-canadian-gp-for-his-4th-straight-f1-victory</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/m1uulvcx/F1CanadianGrandPrixAutoRacing8928.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli (top) of Italy is hoisted by second-place Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton (left) of Britain and Mercedes team senior composite technician Dean Hale (second from right), and third-place Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (right) of the Netherlands, as he wins the F1 Canadian Grand Prix auto race in Montreal, on May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:29:25.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mercedes teen star Kimi Antonelli wins Canadian GP for his 4th straight F1 victory</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Mercedes F1, Canadian Grand Prix, Kimi Antonelli</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/25/akshay-kumar-to-star-in-alien-action-thriller-samuk-set-for-2027-release</loc>
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<image:caption>Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:25:51.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akshay Kumar to star in alien action thriller ‘Samuk’, set for 2027 release</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Akshay Kumar, Samuk</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/May/25/16-year-old-falls-to-death-after-zipline-cable-snaps-at-agra-amusement-facility</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-20/7g34gmsk/C_40_1_CH1555_3375162.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:23:21.346Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16-year-old falls to death after zipline cable snaps at Agra amusement facility</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, zipline</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/May/25/novak-djokovic-overcomes-a-slow-start-and-hostile-crowd-in-first-round-win-at-french-open</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/76h8pyp2/AP26144703289724.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Novak Djokovic of Serbia returns to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France during their first round men's singles tennis match at the French Open tennis tournament in Paris, Sunday, May 24, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:15:27.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Novak Djokovic overcomes a slow start and hostile crowd in first-round win at French Open</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tennis, Novak Djokovic, French Open</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/kadiyapulankas-famed-nursery-hub-near-rajamahendravaram-struggles-with-persistent-garbage-menace</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:11:57.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kadiyapulanka’s famed nursery hub near Rajamahendravaram struggles with persistent garbage menace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/summer-heat-and-holiday-travel-drive-sharp-fall-in-chicken-prices-in-tirupati</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/1/9/original/chicken-EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of chicken used for representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T05:07:00.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Summer heat and holiday travel drive sharp fall in chicken prices in Tirupati</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Poultry farm, chicken prices</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/delhi-heatwave-city-records-hottest-may-night-since-2012-as-imd-sounds-yellow-alert</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/40pxji1d/summer07080624.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi heatwave.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:53:02.075Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi heatwave: City records hottest May night since 2012 as IMD sounds yellow alert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IMD, Delhi weather, Yellow alert, Delhi heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/fuel-prices-hiked-again-petrol-diesel-up-rs-261-271-per-litre-cumulative-increase-nears-rs-75-in-two-weeks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-29/wme65wx9/C_1_1_CH1035_119553830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Petrol pump attendant filling the tank of a Car with petrol after hike in the prices of petrol and diesel in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:44:49.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel prices hiked again; petrol, diesel up Rs 2.61-2.71 per litre, cumulative increase nears Rs 7.5 in two weeks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Fuel price hike, Petrol hike, diesel hike</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/stock-markets-rally-in-early-trade-as-crude-oil-drops-below-usd-100-per-barrel</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-04/17f23d58-3de9-4c6e-99f5-88e4a0b30a46/Market_falls_for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:42:32.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stock markets rally in early trade as crude oil drops below USD 100 per barrel</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, stock markets, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/southern-california-officials-trying-to-prevent-explosion-or-leak-from-damaged-chemical-tank</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/2x67mjap/AP26144719445336.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Water is sprayed on a damaged tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove, Calif., on Sunday, May 24, 2026, after the tank containing a chemical used to make plastic parts overheated Thursday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:38:27.564Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southern California officials trying to prevent explosion or leak from damaged chemical tank</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Chemical leak, Temperature Rise, flammable gas, methyl methacrylate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/May/25/pressure-the-meteorologist-whose-forecast-helped-shape-d-day</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/fn84som0/AP26133594001226-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anthony Maras, left, director/co-writer of the film "Pressure," poses with cast members Brendan Fraser, center, and Andrew Scott on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Los Angeles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:34:20.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Pressure’: The meteorologist whose forecast helped shape D-Day</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Pressure movie, D-Day</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/rupee-gains-40-paise-to-9520-against-us-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2016/11/18/original/2016-11-18T091019Z_1_LYNXMPECAH0GF_RTROPTP_3_INDIA-MODI-CORRUPTION.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:32:05.674Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee gains 40 paise to 95.20 against US dollar in early trade</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US Dollar, Indian Rupee</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/25/advocate-khaja-moizuddin-killing-police-identify-suspects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/rzevbizo/New-Project-2026-05-24T091207.429.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior advocate Khaja Moizuddin.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:27:47.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advocate Khaja Moizuddin killing: Police identify suspects </news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Khaja Moizuddin</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/18-year-old-ends-life-over-neet-ug-paper-leak-in-latur-says-father-cops-launch-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/h9vey3cr/y6B-spih.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>On May 12, the National Testing Agency cancelled the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG)-2026 held on May 3 for medical admissions following allegations of paper leak.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:27:32.839Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18-year-old ends life over NEET-UG paper leak in Latur, says father; cops launch probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Maharashtra, suicide, Latur, NEET paper leak, NEET UG 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/May/25/aryan-khans-the-bads-of-bollywood-vikramaditya-motwanes-black-warrant-win-big-at-swa-awards-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-13/nz63awbf/ANI_20251013150126.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>'The Ba***ds of Bollywood 'poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:26:01.715Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aryan Khan’s ‘The Ba*ds of Bollywood’, Vikramaditya Motwane’s ‘Black Warrant’ win big at SWA Awards 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hindi, Black Warrant, The Ba**ds of Bollywood, SWA Awards 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/25/man-arrested-over-alleged-isi-links</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-26/xu3c30gq/ANI_20250426114920.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused was identified as Zaid Khan, a native of Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh, who had moved to Hyderabad two months ago.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:25:13.917Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested over alleged ISI links</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/May/25/student-held-for-rash-driving-injuring-cop-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/dqrffn5d/Student-held.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cops try to hit glass panes of a car while attempting to intercept it on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:24:06.236Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Student held for rash driving, injuring cop</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/boiling-summers-copy-paste-solutions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/rrkisvle/Boiling-summers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A woman uses a shawl to shield herself from the sun on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:22:31.428Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Boiling summers, copy-paste solutions </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana heatwave, Telangana summer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/May/25/truck-overturns-in-central-bangladesh-killing-at-least-15-people</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/jmv7hisi/accident.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:21:58.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Truck overturns in central Bangladesh, killing at least 15 people</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Highway accident, Truck accident, hitchhiker</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/no-hearse-available-family-forced-to-carry-deceased-mans-body-on-shoulders-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/1k4xalok/WhatsApp-Image-2026-05-25-at-9.28.16-AM.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family carries Kandi Venkanna's body on their shoulders</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:19:02.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No hearse available: Family forced to carry deceased man’s body on shoulders in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/beyond-classrooms-screens-a-summer-camp-shapes-character</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/q6y3fs7q/Beyond-classrooms.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students perform yoga during the valedictory programme of ‘Samskaar 2026’ at Ramakrishna Math in Hyderabad on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/izu07i89/camp-shapes-character.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad CP VC Sajjanar with Swami Bodhamayananda at Ramakrishna Math.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:18:36.030Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond classrooms &amp; screens, a summer camp shapes character</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/first-depiction-of-kakatiya-emperor-ganapatideva-found</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/o5iotm3v/First-depiction.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A rare sculpture depicting Kakatiya emperor Ganapatideva and his queen Somaladevi identified at Totapalli village, Bejjanki mandal, in Siddipet district on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:16:48.254Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First depiction of Kakatiya emperor Ganapatideva found</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Kakatiya dynasty, Ganapatideva</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/indiramma-bheema-insurance-scheme-launch-on-june-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/yzmpihow/Indiramma-Bheema.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka with children during his visit to his Assembly constituency, Madhira, on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:14:50.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indiramma Bheema insurance scheme launch on June 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Bheema insurance scheme</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/brs-in-charge-appointments-trigger-buzz-regarding-assembly-poll-tickets</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-01/xh6mjobx/BRS-ropes-in-ex-minister.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leaders expecting party tickets to contest the next Assembly elections are now closely watching the political signals behind these appointments.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:11:46.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS in-charge appointments trigger buzz regarding Assembly poll tickets </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, BRS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/May/25/eight-dead-after-suv-plunge-into-gorge-in-raigad-district-of-maharashtra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/2e084656-1952-49d1-a76a-363f8f6d4fc1/police_cordon_line.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:11:23.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eight dead after SUV plunge into gorge in Raigad district of Maharashtra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Maharashtra, SUV</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/bjp-leaders-to-visit-market-yards-from-may-25</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/wg0z7xn8/C_23_1_CH0065_35117514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP State President N Ramchander Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:08:48.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP leaders to visit market yards from May 25</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana BJP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/government-not-serious-about-projects-in-godavari-basin-alleges-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/y684ccra/Govt-not-serious.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>State BJP president N Ramchander Rao during a programme at the Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Khammam on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:06:54.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government not serious about projects 
in Godavari basin, alleges BJP </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/lite-byte-future-pitch-silence-now</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-10/5zluc6zx/New-Project-2026-05-10T085426.898.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS MLA T Harish Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T04:05:24.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lite byte | Future pitch, silence now</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/ap-youth-held-for-chain-snatching-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/5/9/original/chain_snatching_EPS0113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:53:34.734Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP youth held for chain-snatching in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chain snatching</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/dmk-councillor-held-for-usury-threatening-couple-in-hosur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-08/fkwxy5dn/C_53_1_CH1509_43147210.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>2026-05-25T03:50:42.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK councillor held for usury, threatening couple in Hosur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Hosur, DMK councillor, usury</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/woman-lover-arrested-for-alleged-murder-of-husband</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-29/4tcxhys8/202511293591513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The duo allegedly confessed to the crime during interrogation. A case has been registered.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:48:27.104Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman, lover arrested for alleged murder of husband </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/off-the-cuff-mysterious-paradesi-posters-in-triplicane-trigger-civic-cleanup</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/hdtz2r0c/OFF.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:46:24.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff: Mysterious 'Paradesi' posters in Triplicane trigger civic cleanup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Triplicane</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/tgsrtc-launches-cctv-surveillance-in-buses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/bhv0713y/RTC-launches.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As part of first phase of ‘Bus lo Bharosa’ initiative, nearly 175 buses in Adilabad district were fitted with CCTV cameras</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:45:43.149Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGSRTC launches CCTV surveillance in buses</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, CCTV, TGSRTC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/three-weekly-special-trains-regularised-from-telangana-to-rajasthan-northeast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-15/soh2wu73/202602153674622.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The move is expected to improve long-distance connectivity for passengers travelling between Telangana and northern as well as northeastern parts of the country.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:43:33.530Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three weekly special trains 
regularised from Telangana to Rajasthan, Northeast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/ministers-bjp-leaders-meet-family-of-murdered-child-in-mettur-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-21/611rqs9f/P_4780558857.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu state Transport Minister A Vijay Tamilan Parthiban</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:43:12.803Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ministers, BJP leaders meet family of murdered child in Mettur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, rape and murder, Mettur, Tamil Nadu ministers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/newborn-abandoned-near-playground-dies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-26/084xccm0/d77902a5e5348af9c32934a586db3f5a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Police said the infant appeared to have been born only a few hours earlier.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:42:20.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newborn, abandoned near playground, dies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/devotees-brave-heat-to-attend-pushkaralu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/vn9tcbds/Devotees-brave-heat-to.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Panchayat Raj Engineering wing is working around the clock to maintain sanitation and provide drinking water.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:41:13.775Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Devotees brave heat to attend Pushkaralu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Pushkaralu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/tension-in-eguva-simbi-village-over-aps-temporary-police-outpost-near-kotia</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/bcn3lboi/Tension.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials of the Parvathipuram-Manyam district in AP argue with their Odisha counterparts at the controversial police outpost in Eguva Simbi village.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:39:06.072Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tension in Eguva Simbi village over AP's temporary police outpost near Kotia</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra-Odisha border, Eguva Simbi village</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/tenkasi-farmer-dies-at-govt-hospital-following-police-assault-kin-stage-protest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/vdw0d1tq/New-Project-2026-05-25T090543.520.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>V Anthoniraj was assaulted by the Sivagiri police personnels in front of his three-year-old grandson on May 15</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:38:31.133Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tenkasi farmer dies at govt hospital following police assault, kin stage protest</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, suicide, Police assault, Tenkasi farmer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/farm-sector-faltering-under-coalition-govt-in-ap-ysrcp-leader-nagi-reddy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/novq0wh2/nagireddy0.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>YSRCP general secretary for Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare MVS Nagi Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:36:50.651Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farm sector faltering under coalition govt in AP: YSRCP leader Nagi Reddy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MVS Nagi Reddy, Andhra Pradesh government, Minimum Support Price (MSP)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/sanitation-worker-alleges-assault-by-karimnagar-cops</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/9got4krg/New-Project-2026-05-25T090136.029.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rayaveni Laxmi alleged that police assaulted her during questioning.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/7etdkbda/Sanitation-worker.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>After videos of her allegations went viral on social media, Laxmi said the police again called her to the station and subjected her to verbal abuse.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:35:54.634Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sanitation worker alleges assault by Karimnagar cops</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/May/25/falta-verdict-signals-cracks-in-tmc-social-base-as-cpim-gains-from-drift-of-minority-voters</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/eus74llx/PTI05242026000630B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP supporters wave the party flag after winning in the repoll to West Bengal's Falta Assembly seat, in South 24 Parganas, Sunday, May 24, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:34:56.406Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Falta verdict signals cracks in TMC social base as CPI(M) gains from drift of minority voters</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, TMC, CPI(M), West Bengal elections 2026, Falta repoll</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/trumps-new-immigration-policy-makes-american-dream-harder-for-telugu-immigrants</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/g3dnjixs/New-Project-2026-05-25T090126.657.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under the new USCIS policy, most green card applicants must now leave the US and complete consular processing abroad.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:32:30.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump's new immigration policy makes American dream harder for Telugu immigrants</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, US immigration policy, green card holders</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/tn-provides-aid-to-kin-of-student-who-died-at-tiruchy-govt-hospital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/12/3/original/trichy_GH-_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Government Hospital in Tiruchy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:29:43.366Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN provides aid to kin of student who died at Tiruchy govt hospital </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Tiruchy, TN government hospital</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/telangana-launches-war-like-10-day-paddy-purchase-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/06hkr6bt/Cong-means.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana Civil Supplies Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:27:27.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana launches 'war-like' 10-day paddy purchase drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Paddy procurement, Paddy purchase</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/2-teenage-boys-drown-in-pond-in-berhampur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2017/11/3/original/1f59c07fa4a543c8ae917722e7dc02cb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:27:19.423Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>2 teenage boys drown in pond in Berhampur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/prison-modernisation-on-the-cards-says-minister-after-puzhal-inspection</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/2l2jrlop/Prison-modernisation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Energy Resources &amp; Law Minister C T R Nirmalkumar speaking to reporters on Sunday after inspecting the Puzhal Central Prison</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:25:30.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Prison modernisation on the cards, says minister after Puzhal inspection</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, Puzhal Central Jail, Minister C T R Nirmalkumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/andhra-university-study-identifies-122-high-risk-rip-current-days-along-visakhapatnam-coast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/keqdxshw/Visakhapatnam-coast.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Chintam Venkateswarlu of the Department of Meteorology and Oceanography at AU conducting surveys off the Visakhapatnam coast.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/rz7nla45/New-Project-2026-05-25T085323.971.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The research showed that bathymetry, or underwater seabed topography, plays a major role in rip current generation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:24:42.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra University study identifies 122 high-risk rip current days along Visakhapatnam coast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Vizag, sea waves, Oceanography</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/infra-not-yet-ready-pm-e-bus-sewa-scheme-likely-to-miss-october-launch-date</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/qbq55c0m/Oct-launch-date.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Construction site of the proposed e-bus terminal at Chhend Colony | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:23:52.313Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infra not yet ready, Rourkela PM e-Bus Sewa scheme likely to miss October launch date </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/pune-school-principal-shared-neet-related-questions-for-money-cbi-tells-court-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-16/6jn0e1k3/202605163790200.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The CBI told the court that the accused allegedly received Rs 20,000 from one student and Rs 25,000 from another person in connection with the leak.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:23:36.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pune school principal shared NEET-related questions for money, CBI tells court</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, CBI, NEET paper leak, NEET UG 2026, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/phulbani-medical-college-in-odisha-faces-shortage-of-doctors-and-key-facilities-within-a-year-of-launch</loc>
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<image:caption>The campus of Phulbani MCH which is yet to be made operational</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:23:09.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Phulbani medical college in Odisha faces shortage of doctors and key facilities within a year of launch</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/tamil-nadu-to-assist-athletes-to-qualify-win-2028-olympics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/dflcqc1s/State-to-assist-athletes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sports Minister Aadhav Arjuna with the squash players from Tamil Nadu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:21:48.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu to assist athletes to qualify, win ’2028 Olympics</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, 2028 olympics</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/two-tuskers-found-dead-in-athmallik-and-dhenkanal-forests-of-odisha-cause-of-death-unclear</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:21:44.915Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two tuskers found dead in Athmallik and Dhenkanal forests of Odisha; cause of death unclear</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/infighting-in-karimnagar-congress-over-market-panel-posts-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-08/0wscssyc/Congress%20contesting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of Congress flag used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:20:14.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Infighting in Karimnagar Congress over market panel posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/guntur-gears-up-for-kharif-2026-with-seed-fertiliser-stocks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/6fam59dg/New-Project-2026-05-25T084752.532.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agriculture Department Joint Director M Padmavati.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:20:12.983Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Guntur gears up for Kharif 2026 with seed, fertiliser stocks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kharif Season, Agriculture department</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/bjd-alleges-rs-50-crore-post-office-scam-in-undivided-koraput-seeks-cbi-probe</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/lxg67n0m/New-Project-2026-05-25T084929.244.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:19:56.137Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD alleges Rs 50 crore post office scam in undivided Koraput, seeks CBI probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/former-mla-panaiyur-babu-quits-vck-slams-thirumavalavan-for-shifting-positions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/uh8auhy4/images-55.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Cheyyur MLA Panaiyur M Babu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:18:16.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former MLA Panaiyur Babu quits VCK, slams Thirumavalavan for ‘shifting positions’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, VCK, Panaiyur Babu, TVK-VCK alliance</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/government-trying-to-scrap-free-power-scheme-alleges-ktr</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/lqplv9ne/ANI_20260521075948.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS working president KT Rama Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:17:49.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government trying to scrap free power scheme, alleges KTR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, KT Rama Rao, revamped distribution sector scheme</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/habitual-fraudster-arrested-in-jeypore-for-duping-people-of-lakhs-in-fake-loan-and-bank-service-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/mfvyv1x1/Fraudster.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>SDPO Archita Mittal briefing the media</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:17:15.499Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Habitual fraudster arrested in Jeypore for duping people of lakhs in fake loan and bank service scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/badminton-coach-from-aps-prakasam-finds-place-in-us-publication-marquis-whos-who</loc>
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<image:caption>Anumula Veda Vyas Sai, a young badminton coach from Perala in Chirala town of the erstwhile Prakasam district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:16:46.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Badminton coach from AP's Prakasam finds place in US publication 'Marquis Who's Who'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Badminton coach, US publication</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/May/25/asian-shares-gain-and-oil-prices-fall-after-trump-says-peace-talks-on-iran-war-are-proceeding</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/kt4z9ioy/AP26145085121798.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>FILE - A person stands in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan's Nikkei index, seen through the glass wall of an office building in Tokyo, May 7, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:15:40.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian shares gain and oil prices fall after Trump says peace talks on Iran war are proceeding</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, oil price, US President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/dhinkia-set-for-unveiling-of-steel-plant-after-21-years-of-protests</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/m9xfz5ih/steel-plant.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:15:20.169Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dhinkia set for unveiling of steel plant after 21 years of protests</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/odishas-pollution-control-board-flags-violations-in-fly-ash-disposal-issues-notice-to-opgc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-26/pwjuykpe/OdishaStatePollutionControlBoard.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pollution board issues notice to OPGC over alleged illegal fly ash dumping in Sambalpur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:14:30.312Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha's pollution control board flags violations in fly ash disposal, issues notice to OPGC </news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/ap-showcases-two-year-workers-welfare-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/tqfdyqjf/ANI_20260424091400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:13:35.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP showcases two year workers’ welfare push</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/sbtet-set-to-introduce-new-polytechnic-diploma-courses</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-13/jlyzu8wu/Screenshot-2024-12-13-095835.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>According to officials, the programmes were designed after consulting with industry experts, IIT Hyderabad, Tata Technologies, C-DAC Hyderabad, the CII and government polytechnic faculty.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:13:33.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SBTET set to introduce new polytechnic diploma courses </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, SBTET, polytechnic courses</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/679-ttd-bhajana-mandirs-to-be-built-in-ap-with-rs-113-crore</loc>
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<image:caption>TTD Bhajana Mandiram located in the TIDCO Housing complex in the Atmakur constituency of Nellore district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:12:57.764Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>679 TTD Bhajana Mandirs to be built in AP with Rs 113 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Bhajana Mandirs, SRIVANI Trust</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/farmer-welfare-govts-top-priority-atchannaidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/scgndswo/C_40_1_CH1553_35432615.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:12:51.011Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmer welfare govt’s top priority: Atchannaidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Agriculture Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/62-year-old-held-for-sexually-assaulting-minor-girl-in-villupuram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-22/5b4qewgk/202505223409439.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:12:26.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>62-year-old held for sexually assaulting minor girl in Villupuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Villupuram, sexual assault case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/our-govt-will-revive-nandi-awards-durgesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/78adm6ay/Durgesh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh speaking at the swearing-in ceremony of APSFTVTDC Board members in Vijayawada on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:11:46.701Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Our govt will revive Nandi Awards: Durgesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Minister for Cinematography Kandula Durgesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/farmers-forced-to-kneel-crawl-over-cow-smuggling-suspicion-in-odishas-in-nabarangpur</loc>
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<image:caption>Video grabs of the farmers being humiliated near Ludhuapada under Chandahandi block in Nabarangpur</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/f72dxkf1/1000654897095456.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>One of the farmers being forced to crawl on the ground</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:11:12.588Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers forced to kneel, crawl over cow smuggling suspicion in Odisha's in Nabarangpur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/heatwave-in-ap-likely-for-three-more-days</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/3h1v9cuf/Heatwaveaa.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heatwave</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:10:41.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave in AP likely for three more days</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/ap-rolls-out-tech-driven-initiative-for-artisan-welfare</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-29/e7zx8cez/units-of-free-power.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Handlooms and Textiles Minister S Savita</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:10:19.230Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP rolls out tech-driven  initiative for artisan welfare</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Handlooms and Textiles Minister S Savita</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/farmers-demand-tn-govt-to-allocate-rs-10-crore-annually-to-desilt-pap-canals</loc>
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<image:caption>Parambikulam Aliyar Irrigation Project (PAP) irrigates 3,77,152 acres under the Thirumoorthi dam and 44,000 acres under the Aliyar dam</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:10:12.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers demand TN govt to allocate Rs 10 crore annually to desilt PAP canals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, Parambikulam Aliyar irrigation project, PAP canals</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/all-set-for-ambedkar-kala-vedika-inauguration-on-may-25</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/y3ptc840/Ambedkar-Kala-Vedika.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr BR Ambedkar Kala Vedika</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:09:25.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All set for Ambedkar Kala Vedika inauguration on May 25</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Dr BR Ambedkar Kala Vedika</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/odisha-chhattisgarh-ags-hold-meet-in-puri-to-submit-report-to-mahanadi-tribunal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/aezrm7s3/HJFz3S9a8AAG7He.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Advocate general of Odisha Pitambar Acharya said the discussions ended with remarkable developments in the direction of amicable settlement of the dispute on many core issues.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:08:58.710Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha, Chhattisgarh AGs hold meet in Puri, to submit report to Mahanadi tribunal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/ap-gears-up-to-face-ebola-threat-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/iihssa7q/202605243800745.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:08:33.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP gears up to face Ebola threat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, Ebola virus</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/scorching-ordeal-for-patients-at-nalgonda-government-hospital-as-x-ray-lies-defunct</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/kzenv2z3/Scorching-ordeal-for-patients.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hospital staff shift a patient on a stretcher to the X-ray unit located in another building at the Nalgonda Government Hospital.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:07:58.231Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scorching ordeal for patients at Nalgonda government hospital as X-ray lies defunct</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/leopard-that-killed-boy-near-male-mahadeshwara-hills-in-karnataka-captured</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/2nsgrwpt/24mmh090611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The officials confirmed that the leopard was trapped in a cage installed in a strategic position.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:07:33.771Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Leopard that killed boy near Male Mahadeshwara Hills in Karnataka captured</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Male Mahadeshwara Hills, Leopard captured</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/May/25/cockroach-janata-party-trend-reflects-youth-anxiety-not-just-rhetoric-palla</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-26/wabzpnkl/C_40_1_CH1553_3504054.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:07:27.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Cockroach Janata Party’ trend reflects youth anxiety, not just rhetoric: Palla</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, MLA Palla Srinivasa Rao, Cockroach Janata Party</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/odisha-woman-beaten-up-by-in-laws-for-giving-birth-to-twin-girls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/iit3dbyl/New-Project-2026-05-25T083453.051.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Her husband, Chandra Sekhar Jena, who tried to intervene, was also attacked before the couple and newborns were reportedly forced out of the house</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:06:32.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha: Woman beaten up by in-laws for giving birth to twin girls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/May/25/government-to-procure-additional-maize-jowar-sunflower</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/gcdzupro/TG-to-procure-additional.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jowar cultivation currently covers 4.03 lakh acres in Telangana, with estimated production of 4.03 LMT. Officials have been directed to complete district-wise arrangements for procurement.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:06:17.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government to procure additional maize, jowar, sunflower</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/25/12-illegal-shops-razed-in-palayam-market-no-politics-says-mayor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/px5o342y/12-illegal-shops.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>City corporation authorities demolish illegal constructions at Connemara Market , Palayam in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:05:22.356Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>12 illegal shops razed in Palayam market; no politics, says mayor</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Palayam market</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/bjp-chief-nitin-nabin-accuses-cong-govt-of-three-year-misrule-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:caption>BJP national president Nitin Nabin visits the Kadu Malleshwara Temple in Bengaluru on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:05:15.802Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP chief Nitin Nabin accuses Cong govt of three-year 'misrule' in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka BJP, Karnataka Congress government, BJP chief Nitin Nabin</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/25/flood-threat-mla-muraleedharan-visits-mulluvila-promises-solution</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/1vnhpe4e/Flood-threat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLA V Muraleedharan interacting with the families in the Mulluvila area during his visit near Technopark in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:04:27.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flood threat: MLA Muraleedharan visits Mulluvila, promises solution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, MLA Muraleedharan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/bus-operations-restored-in-dharmapuri-municipality-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-18/52z7g4lf/P_4430475465.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:03:47.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bus operations restored in Dharmapuri municipality</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Dharmapuri Municipality, bus services</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/May/25/asrayas-journey-from-an-impossible-bill-to-supporting-two-thousand-kids</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/m9rahk15/Asraya’s-journey.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohamad Nihal receiving cash prize from Santha Jose for his achievement in football tournament during the 15th Sneha Sangamam of Asraya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:03:39.581Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asraya’s journey from an impossible bill to supporting two thousand kids</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Asraya charitable organisation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/parippally-mch-hit-by-acute-staff-shortage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-08/4xfz2myf/Doctor-shortage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:02:47.489Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parippally MCH hit by acute staff shortage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kollam MP N K Premachandran, Paripally Government Medical College</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/new-twist-in-munambam-as-waqf-board-registers-disputed-404-acres</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/wg4azly2/New-twist.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of Munambam burn copies of their property document to protest the delay in restoration of their revenue rights</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:01:17.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New twist in Munambam as Waqf Board registers disputed 404 acres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Munambam land dispute</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/bengaluru-based-retired-teacher-under-digital-arrest-loses-rs-24-crore-six-held-from-different-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/1ch1en86/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Using money trail analysis, technical details, and other evidence, the police arrested six persons from different states.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:00:42.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru-based retired teacher under 'digital arrest' loses Rs 24 crore; six held from different states</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Cyber fraud, Digital arrest scam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/life-mission-row-minister-denies-scrapping-scheme-says-focus-is-on-strengthening-grama-sabha-powers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/xhu6q84z/KM-Shaji.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Local Self-Government Minister K M Shaji</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T03:00:14.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LIFE Mission row: Minister denies scrapping scheme, says focus is on strengthening grama sabha powers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Life Mission, Local Self-Government Minister K M Shaji</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/widening-of-tiruchy-thuraiyur-highway-yet-to-get-off-the-blocks</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/qipgag97/C_1_1_CH1405_120258514.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of Tiruchy-Thuraiyur State Highway Road.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:58:28.942Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Widening of Tiruchy-Thuraiyur highway yet to get off the blocks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy-Thuraiyur highway</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/things-fall-apart-in-odisha-majhi-govt-struggles-to-hold</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-12-25/obq68jev/majhi_collector_1090003.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:58:06.784Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Things fall apart in Odisha, Majhi govt struggles to hold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/bengaluru-based-mountaineers-scale-mt-everest-after-46-day-expedition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/4b1g8dbg/New-Project-2026-05-25T082535.545.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Santhosh Devarajappa and Chinmayee Thrishulamurthy pose for a picture at the top of Mount Everest.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:56:45.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru-based mountaineers scale Mt Everest after 46-day expedition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, Mount Everest, Karnataka Mountaineering Association</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/amit-shah-calls-birsa-munda-icon-of-resistance-cultural-identity-at-tribal-rally</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/fsf7f3cg/Shah-lauds-Birsa-as-icon.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Home Minister Amit Shah at Janjati Sanskritik Samagam on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:56:33.268Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah calls Birsa Munda 'icon of resistance, cultural identity' at tribal rally</news:title>
<news:keywords>India</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/water-level-in-anaimaduvu-kariyakoil-dams-dip-sharply-vazhapadi-farmers-stare-at-water-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/id69cind/125965848.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Anaimaduvu Dam at Puludhikuttai and the Kariyakoil Dam near Pappanaickenpatti serve as the major water sources for the villages in Vazhapadi, Belur, Yethapur, and Pethanaickenpalayam regions.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:55:57.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Water level in Anaimaduvu, Kariyakoil dams dip sharply, Vazhapadi farmers stare at water crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, water scarcity, Anaimaduvu dam, Kariyakoil dam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/despite-much-vaunted-change-in-leadership-issues-persist-in-amma</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/ayjrsavk/New-Project-2026-05-25T082404.400.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shwetha Menon</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:55:40.305Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Despite much-vaunted change in leadership, issues persist in AMMA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Amma, Actress Ansiba Hassan</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/odisha-cm-visits-industrial-units-in-khurda-stresses-focus-on-workers-welfare</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/yy73694e/CM-visits.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inspecting Abhay, an UMV for combat operation, at Anadrone Systems in Mundaamba, Khurda</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:55:09.572Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha CM visits industrial units in Khurda, stresses focus on workers’ welfare</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/orissa-hc-pulls-up-cmc-cda-over-poor-upkeep-of-parks-and-lack-of-basic-amenities-in-cuttack</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-07/71797ttn/New-Project-8.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:54:08.470Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC pulls up CMC, CDA over poor upkeep of parks and lack of basic amenities in Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/six-cops-suspended-after-gelatin-sticks-found-during-pm-modis-route-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/dfvl0vsb/New-Project-2026-05-25T082155.645.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gelatin sticks with a circuit-like setup found on May 10 when PM Modi was in city.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:53:16.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six cops suspended after gelatin sticks found during PM Modi’s route in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, gelatin sticks, PM Narendra Modi​</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/two-weeks-on-anxious-wait-by-families-of-six-indian-fishermen-held-in-sri-lankan-jail</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-10/abfhkokk/202508103477652.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:52:52.598Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two weeks on, anxious wait by families of six Indian fishermen held in Sri Lankan jail</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu fishermen, IMBL violation, Indian fishermen detained, Sri Lankan jail</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/amma-row-vice-president-says-controversy-stems-from-personal-dispute-denies-allegations-against-tiny-tom</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/a1sr3xm5/New-Project-2026-05-25T082148.344.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lakshmi Priya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:52:45.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AMMA row: Vice-president says controversy stems from personal dispute, denies allegations against Tiny Tom</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Actress Ansiba Hassan, Lakshmi Priya</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/nandankanan-zoological-park-in-bhubaneswar-rolls-out-summer-plan-as-temperature-soars</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/16612jk8/Nandankanan.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:52:01.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar rolls out summer plan as temperature soars</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/ai-data-centres-adding-to-heat-island-effect-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/pddyunn6/C_23_1_CH1429_35593023.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Experts have sought regulated use of artificial intelligence (AI) data centres.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:51:52.260Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AI data centres adding to 'heat island' effect in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Bengaluru, hailstorms, Data centres, heavy thunderstorm</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/beyond-metro-day-optics-government-must-do-reality-checks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-18/6761izwq/P_4774938546.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, accompanied by Cabinet Minister Ravinder Indraj Singh, shows their Metro cards as part of the campaign launched by the government in response to PM Modi's austerity call.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:51:15.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beyond 'Metro Day' optics, government must do reality checks</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Metro, PM Austerity Appeal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/odisha-proposes-shorter-land-lease-policy-for-tent-cities-and-glamping-tourism-projects</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2021/2/1/original/camping_tents.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:50:10.218Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha proposes shorter land lease policy for tent cities and glamping tourism projects</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/very-few-people-use-parking-lot-at-periyar-bus-stand-in-madurai-say-charges-high</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/z98wqw3f/parking-2.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vehicles parked outside Periyar complex in Madurai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:48:56.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Very few people use parking lot at Periyar bus stand in Madurai, say charges high</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Vehicle parking fees, Periyar Bus Stand</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/orissa-hc-dismisses-bjp-leaders-petition-challenging-jaleswar-mlas-election</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/ut5j5goe/New-Project-2026-05-25T081816.619.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jaleswar MLA Aswini Kumar Patra</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:48:45.749Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC dismisses BJP leader’s petition challenging Jaleswar MLA’s election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/kelkar-takes-charge-as-kerala-cms-secretary-opposition-cries-foul</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/yl9r6idp/Rathan-U-Kelkar-Chief-Electoral-Officer-Kerala.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rathan U. Kelkar</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:48:12.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kelkar takes charge as Kerala CM’s  secretary, opposition cries foul</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Rathan U Kelkar, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/more-young-professionals-hit-the-pool-to-stay-fit-in-tiruchy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/lncfncvy/swimming-pool-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Young professionals and students attend a summer swimming camp at Anna Stadium pool in Tiruchy</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:46:51.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More young professionals hit the pool to stay fit in Tiruchy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tiruchy, swimming pools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/odishas-electricity-demand-surges-to-an-all-time-high-of-6739-mw</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/TNIE/import/2019/9/28/original/power1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The current peak load has gone up to nearly 300 MW, higher than last year’s peak demand of 6,447 MW. I</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:45:54.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha’s electricity demand surges 
to an all-time high of 6,739 MW</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/heatwave-sweeps-western-odisha-highest-458-degree-celsius-in-titilagarh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/8904fc80-6068-47ac-8f2e-ba5fdec46b96/HEAT.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:44:40.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave sweeps Western Odisha, highest 45.8 degree Celsius in Titilagarh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/delhi-gymkhana-club-staff-stare-at-uncertainty-after-centres-order-directing-to-vacate-land</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/uw3w39uh/Gymkhana-staff.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the Gymkhana Club entrance in New Delhi on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:44:22.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi Gymkhana Club staff stare at uncertainty after Centre's order directing to vacate land </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Gymkhana Club</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/kerala-minister-proposes-sslc-based-plus-one-admissions-to-ease-admission-crisis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/qfv6hq2e/1_1_admission3_2005cbe_3.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>2026-05-25T02:42:22.187Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala Minister proposes SSLC-based plus one admissions to ease admission crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, admission, Kerala SSLC, Education Minister A Samsudheen</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/suv-runs-over-watchman-twice-murder-case-filed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-02/fb6qd4fa/202506023418636.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:41:00.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SUV runs over watchman twice, murder case filed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, murder, Hit and Run</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/coimbatore-minor-rape-victims-body-cremated-sans-moms-consent</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/dt7ic5rm/Girl’s-body.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Speaking to reporters, the mother said that earlier she had refused to sign for receiving the body from the hospital until justice was ensured.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:40:42.517Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coimbatore minor rape victim’s body cremated sans mom's consent</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Coimbatore, rape and murder</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/online-ipl-betting-racket-busted-five-held-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/xrprnykz/arrest-jail.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>The arrested accused were ‘master bookies’ who had allegedly purchased betting points online, suspected to have originated from Delhi and Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:40:11.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Online IPL betting racket busted, five held in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, IPL 2026, online cricket betting racket, master bookies</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/four-die-over-50-fall-ill-after-ritual-feast-in-odisha-village-cholera-angle-probed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-09/a0eb7bpr/food-poisoning.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:39:47.985Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four die, over 50 fall ill after ritual feast in Odisha village; cholera angle probed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/May/25/youth-suffers-severe-burns-while-taking-selfie-atop-rail-wagon-at-odishas-mancheswar-railway-station</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/hnyw2qnm/burns.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The injured youth Rajesh Dashore</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:38:04.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Youth suffers severe burns while taking selfie atop rail wagon at Odisha's Mancheswar railway station</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/bhatkal-estuary-tragedy-karnataka-cm-announces-rs-5-lakh-ex-gratia-pm-modi-rs-2-lakh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/dkrqwci2/bhatkal-drowning-4102055.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People gather at the Bhatkal Government Hospital mortuary after hearing about the drowning at Shirali Tattehakklu on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:37:34.060Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhatkal estuary tragedy: Karnataka CM announces Rs 5 lakh ex gratia, PM Modi Rs 2 lakh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, compensation, drowning deaths</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/delhi-government-approves-rs-1000-crore-for-yamuna-rejuvenation-water-and-sewage-infrastructure</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/n8j97rff/1000-cr.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The government said the projects are part of its efforts to transform Delhi into a clean, green and water-secure capital while improving civic services for residents.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:37:32.083Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi government approves Rs 1,000 crore for Yamuna rejuvenation, water and sewage infrastructure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Yamuna pollution, Delhi water pollution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/36-families-in-harsh-vihar-get-power-connections-after-eight-year-wait</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/z0nlrdwc/families-in-Harsh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister met the beneficiary families at Jan Seva Sadan on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:34:26.490Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>36 families in Harsh Vihar get power connections after eight-year wait</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Harsh Vihar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/24/ten-including-nine-women-drown-in-bhatkal-estuary-while-collecting-bivalves-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/8mv825eq/bhatkal-drowning-2102045.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rescuers search for survivors in the Venkatapura river estuary at Shirali Tattehakklu in Bhatkal taluk on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:33:43.382Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ten, including nine women, drown in Bhatkal estuary while collecting bivalves in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, drowned, bivalves</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/sudheeran-vs-m-k-muneer-congressiuml-tug-of-war-over-kerala-administrative-reforms-commission-chair</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/c8ojpe3e/New-Project-2026-05-25T080048.061.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>V M Sudheeran and M K Muneer</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:32:38.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sudheeran vs M K Muneer: Congress–IUML tug of war over Kerala Administrative Reforms Commission chair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Congress leader V M Sudheeran, former minister M K Muneer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/tamil-nadu-farmers-decry-over-state-govt-order-permitting-dumping-solid-waste-into-abandoned-quarries</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-14/8mm1ay68/P_4262432642.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Abandoned stone quarry image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:31:32.106Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu farmers decry over State govt order permitting dumping solid waste into abandoned quarries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Waste Dumping, abandoned stone quarries</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/heatwave-persists-yellow-alert-issued-till-may-27</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/7uh7gcy8/Heatwave-persists.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The weather department has issued a ‘yellow’ alert for heatwave conditions and strong surface winds during the afternoon, with similar conditions expected to continue till May 27.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:31:09.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave persists, yellow alert issued till May 27</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, Delhi heatwave, Delhi Summer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/india-bloc-to-regroup-at-lalu-family-function</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-30/pe8tf0aj/20250830210f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Even though the event is being described as a strictly family affair, sources claim that Tejashwi has extended invitations for the event to several prominent Opposition leaders.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:30:40.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INDIA bloc to regroup at Lalu family function</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Lalu Prasad Yadav, INDIA bloc</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/May/25/life-after-40-how-delhi-functions-in-extreme-heat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/dob59vuh/MixCollage-25-May-2026-07-51-AM-2019.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The unequal access to cooling and electricity highlights a larger divide in how Delhi and its neighbouring cities survive extreme weather.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/hcd8evwh/We-constantly.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Labourers say metal tools and concrete surfaces become unbearably hot by afternoon. Yet missing work means losing wages.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/qlw4c486/evening.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The weather department has been constantly issuing advisories to citizens asking them to stay hydrated.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:28:56.990Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Life after 40: How Delhi functions in extreme heat </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi weather, Delhi heat, Delhi heatwave, Delhi Summer</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/uncertainty-grows-over-vijayendras-future-as-karnataka-bjp-chief-ahead-of-2028-polls</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/6s3tul41/residence12405chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP National President Nitin Nabin being felicitated by senior leader BS Yeddiyurappa and his sons State BJP President BY Vijayendra and Shivamogga MP BY Raghavendra at their residence in Bengaluru on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:28:06.894Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uncertainty grows over Vijayendra's future as Karnataka BJP chief ahead of 2028 polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka BJP, Lingayat community, Karnataka BJP president BY Vijayendra</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/biggest-mistake-dissent-grows-in-jk-congress-over-continued-ties-with-nc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/nibyvsjs/farooq-kharge-and-rahul090713.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NC Chief Farooq Abdullah with Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi</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>2026-05-25T02:27:23.685Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Biggest mistake’: Dissent grows in J&amp;K Congress over continued ties with NC</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, Jammu&amp;Kashmir, National Conference NC, Jammu Congress</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/cable-fault-results-in-power-outage-at-chennai-hospital</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/umpejfy1/202604283767801.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>2026-05-25T02:26:58.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cable fault results in power outage at Chennai hospital</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Power outage, Chennai hospital</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/fixated-on-research-publications-with-negligible-filings-nasscom-lists-kerala-among-other-states</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/u34acix2/New-Project-2026-05-25T075511.642.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>2026-05-25T02:26:17.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Fixated on research publications’: With negligible filings, Nasscom lists Kerala among ‘other states’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Nasscom, Nasscomreport</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/srinagar-diary-government-announces-slew-of-austerity-measures</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/iplncg55/omar-photo100756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jammu&amp;Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:23:59.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srinagar Diary | Government announces slew of austerity measures</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Jammu Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah, austerity measures</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/cm-satheesan-prays-at-guruvayur-temple-offers-thulabharam-with-butter</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/8qpvndt7/CM-Satheesan-prays.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister V D Satheesan offering ‘thulabharam’ at Guruvayur temple</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:22:43.439Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Satheesan prays at 
Guruvayur temple, offers 
‘thulabharam’ with butter</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Guruvayur temple, CM Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/imd-issues-yellow-alert-for-bengaluru-till-friday-amid-rain-thundershowers-forecast</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/pvn6vxfb/kweather32405chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>While yellow alert has been issued in Bengaluru expecting rains, a woman drapes herself as the sun remains harsh during the day, at Arekere on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:20:54.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IMD issues yellow alert for Bengaluru till Friday amid rain, thundershowers forecast</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Yellow alert, Rain Forecast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/ias-transfers-no-major-issues-say-ministers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-15/u41iikzj/P_K_Kunhalikutty_pti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>P K Kunhalikutty</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:20:14.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IAS transfers: No major issues, say ministers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, IAS transfer, P K Kunhalikutty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/jumbo-chillikomban-drowns-after-being-washed-away-in-pollachis-contour-canal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/jtvr99ug/Jumbo-‘Chillikomban.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Elephant was nicknamed ‘Chillikomban’ as its tusks resembled green chillies</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:19:41.826Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jumbo ‘Chillikomban’ drowns after being washed away in Pollachi's contour canal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, elephant death, Elephant 'Chillikomban'</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/jhakhand-police-rope-in-surrendered-naxals-to-neutralise-ieds-in-saranda</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/inuh981j/ied100411.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thousands of IEDs are believed to have been planted across the forest region by Maoists to obstruct the movement of security forces.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:19:40.427Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jhakhand police rope in surrendered Naxals to neutralise IEDs in Saranda</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, IED, Naxals, Jhakhand police</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/kerala-budget-on-june-19-to-focus-on-economy-infrastructure-satheesan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-20/gkfim6wv/C_1_1_CH1467_120149635.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kerala Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:17:52.453Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala budget on June 19, to focus on 
economy, infrastructure: Satheesan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Budget 2026, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/congress-directs-its-rank-and-file-to-be-alert-during-sir-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/0vgqpq1s/img8930111153.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress leaders at a party convention on SIR near Bengaluru on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:17:32.678Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress directs its rank and file to be alert during SIR in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, electoral roll revision, Karnataka SIR</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/insider-track-president-murmu-offers-governance-mantra</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/na333y2j/C_1_1_CH1035_117972722.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:16:34.311Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Insider track | President Murmu offers governance mantra</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Droupadi Murmu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/in-a-first-48-students-of-tn-tribal-welfare-schools-secure-seats-at-indias-premier-tourism-institute</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/lkhtsxwi/a-first-48.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students of the schools run by TN tribal welfare department who secured admission to the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management this year</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:15:36.437Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In a first, 48 students of TN tribal welfare schools secure seats at India’s premier tourism institute</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, IITTM, TN tribal students</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/ganga-flood-control-chief-to-be-moved-to-central-agency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/3ixh7mvk/ganga-flood083842.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>2026-05-25T02:15:03.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ganga flood control chief to be moved to Central agency</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Ministry of Jalshakti, Ganga Flood Control Commission</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/experts-urge-governments-to-draft-new-bill-for-river-mountain-conservation</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/zw3k75yy/Experts-urge-govt.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Experts urge governments to draft new bill for river, mountain conservation.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:13:40.884Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Experts urge governments to draft new bill for river, mountain conservation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, mountain conservation, river conservation</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/open-to-all-tamil-nadu-govt-to-hire-photographers-via-tnpsc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/rjektvzc/C_35_1_CH1563_68394957.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>2026-05-25T02:13:11.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Open to all’: Tamil Nadu govt to hire photographers via TNPSC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu government, TNPSC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/centres-steps-on-ladakh-positive-but-more-needs-to-be-done-says-wangchuk</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-23/ytq20rvt/20260317403F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Climate Activist Sonam Wangchuk</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:12:44.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Centre’s steps on Ladakh positive but more needs to be done, says Wangchuk</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Sonam Wangchuk, Ladakh</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/congress-finds-faults-with-500-bn-us-import-targets</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-22/ui3wk2r1/ANI_20260522042941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress general secretary in charge of communications, Jairam Ramesh</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:10:18.891Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress finds faults with $500 bn US import targets </news:title>
<news:keywords>India, Congress, PM Modi, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, compromised PM</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/May/25/karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah-to-seek-congress-top-brass-nod-for-cabinet-rejig-during-delhi-visit</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/vmin7rxx/P_4780377597.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah attending an event in Bengaluru.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:09:28.833Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah to seek Congress top brass nod for cabinet rejig during Delhi visit</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka cabinet reshuffle, Karnataka MLC elections, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/truce-in-sight-aiadmks-rival-groups-close-in-on-amicable-end</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-11/b5aly182/Untitled-design-18.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Edappadi K Palaniswami (left); and SP Velumani.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:09:07.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Truce in sight? AIADMK’s rival groups close in on amicable end</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK split</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/rahul-gandhi-comment-on-government-fall-invites-bjp-criticism</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-24/ifytzieo/Piyush-Goyal-PTI.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Piyush Goyal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:05:02.668Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rahul Gandhi comment on 'government fall' invites BJP criticism</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, BJP, Piyush Goyal, LoP Rahul Gandhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/waste-management-body-eyes-shedding-bengalurus-dirty-city-tag</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/2tdea08b/Waste-management.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Heaps of garbage piled up along a road in Kumarswamy Layout.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:04:48.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waste management body eyes 
shedding Bengaluru's dirty city tag</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, waste collection, Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML), Swachh Survekshan ranking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/scheduled-castes-are-alienated-from-aiadmk-says-ex-mp-venugopal-resigns-from-posts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/lhwqejn4/18THVENU2064587e.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former AIADMK MP Dr P Venugopal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:03:55.869Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Scheduled Castes are alienated from AIADMK, says ex-MP Venugopal; resigns from posts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, AIADMK split, Former MP Venugopal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/residents-protest-against-poor-state-of-sankey-tank-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/v6bol4og/sankey32405chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of Voice of Sadashivanagar hold a demonstration to raise awareness as part of Save Sankey Lake movement in Bengaluru on Sunday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T02:02:15.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Residents protest against poor state of Sankey Tank in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, environmental activists, Sankey Tank</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/25/iran-peace-deal-in-sight-but-not-rushing-it-says-trump</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/aaemn0fu/C_1_1_CH1035_120259256.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump arrives on Air Force One at Morristown Airport, Friday, May 22, 2026.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/4ts76yar/Screenshot-2026-05-25-031226.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:59:56.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran peace deal in sight but not rushing it, says Trump</news:title>
<news:keywords>India, World, US President Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/the-khata-conundrum-criticism-mounts-over-bengaluru-bhoo-guarantee-scheme</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/mke58qqr/bengaluru111149.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bird-eye view of Bengaluru city.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:59:48.497Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Khata conundrum: Criticism mounts over Bengaluru Bhoo Guarantee scheme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Karnataka, B khatas, Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA), A khata</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/inside-war-room-the-silent-operators-who-scripted-tvks-winning-formula</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/r0twr6fy/Inside-war-room.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/ro039q4k/Karur-shock.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:58:57.307Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Inside war room: The silent operators who scripted TVK’s winning formula</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, TVK Government</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/25/mattancherrys-old-court-complex-awaits-redemption</loc>
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<image:caption>The site of the old court complex in Mattancherry</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:53:52.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mattancherry’s old court complex awaits redemption</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Paradesi synagogue, Mattancherry Palace</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/May/25/star-studded-reception-for-satheesan-ministers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/2ng802cg/vd-satheesan6090150.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Mohanlal honours chief minister V D Satheesan with a shawl during the reception in Paravur.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/whihvdz1/reception-for-Satheesan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Actor Mammootty with Chief Minister V D Satheesan and ministers Roji M John, Anoop Jacob and V E Abdul Gafoor during the reception held at Rajiv Gandhi Indoor Stadium in Kochi on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:52:04.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Star-studded reception for Satheesan, ministers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Chief Minister V D Satheesan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/history-sheeter-hacked-to-death-near-ponneri-one-held</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-02/szz0frzu/New-Project-2025-04-02T173900.805.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>2026-05-25T01:48:54.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>History-sheeter hacked to death near Ponneri, one held</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, murder, History sheeter dead, Ponneri</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/sex-trafficking-case-alleged-audio-of-prime-accused-surfaces-police-probe-threat-claims</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/puk23sn3/PoliceEPS.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>2026-05-25T01:48:47.112Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sex trafficking case: Alleged audio of prime accused surfaces, police probe threat claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sex trafficking</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/teacher-dies-four-kids-hurt-as-car-falls-off-flyover-near-chennais-kundrathur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-03/jshhvhhs/C_35_1_CH0282_55737944.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A government school teacher was killed and another, along with four children, was injured after their car plunged nearly 30 feet off a flyover near Kundrathur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:45:03.266Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Teacher dies, four kids hurt as car falls off flyover near Chennai's Kundrathur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Car accident, Kundrathur</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/after-8-year-legal-battle-disabled-doctor-wins-promotion-denied-by-kerala-govt</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/pymyjdxe/With-broken-spine-and-ceaseless.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dr Unnikrishnan</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:41:35.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 8-year legal battle, disabled doctor wins promotion denied by Kerala govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Rights of Persons with Disabilities, disabled doctor</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/tn-police-sub-inspector-suspended-for-sexually-harassing-woman-during-inquiry</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/hdtly1zr/newindianexpress2025-11-03ex1c1zfqnewindianexpress2024-0730ec3832-7c6e-477c-9db1-b854fc07bad9sexual-violance.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:37:26.008Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN police sub-inspector suspended for sexually harassing woman during inquiry</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Sexual harassment case, police sub inspector</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/adgp-ajith-kumar-intervened-to-alter-case-diary-on-youth-congress-attack-crime-branch-sp-report</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/9ybem6lv/ADGP-Ajith-Kumar-intervened.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Youth Congress activists protesting in Thiruvananthapuram in December 2023 | File pic</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:36:48.419Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ADGP Ajith Kumar intervened to alter case diary on Youth Congress attack: Crime Branch SP report</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ADGP Ajith Kumar, Andhra SIT probe</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/kochi-to-dubai-inside-a-trafficking-network-built-on-glamour-trust-and-threats</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-25/mxrtfil2/New-Project-2026-05-25T070227.256.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>2026-05-25T01:35:34.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kochi to Dubai: Inside a trafficking network built on glamour, trust and threats</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, sex trafficking, trafficking network</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/newborn-abducted-by-woman-rescued-within-hours-in-chennai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/x41ksolv/Newborn.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>2026-05-25T01:31:17.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Newborn abducted by woman rescued within hours in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai Police, newborn abducted</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/May/25/upsc-aspirants-say-prelims-tough-lengthy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/z0zri1tm/aspirants-say-prelims.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aspirants being frisked at a UPSC examination centre at the Fatima Higher Secondary School in Puducherry on Sunday</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:27:57.359Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UPSC aspirants say prelims tough, lengthy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, UPSC prelims</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/May/25/evidence-missing-in-fasal-murder-case-special-cbi-court-pulls-up-cjm-court</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-27/z6ry0xpu/202506273438610.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:23:08.463Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Evidence missing in Fasal murder case, special CBI court pulls Up CJM court</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Fasal murder case, Ernakulam Chief Judicial Magistrate</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/learning-heritage-along-with-games-and-crafts</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/v1hmqao4/46126.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/hdw0t0v0/46119.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T01:08:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Learning heritage along with games and crafts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, traditional games, Crafts council of india</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/gos-general-cariappa-school-inaugurates-new-campus</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/yp2fa6jt/DSC09863.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T00:55:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GOS-General Cariappa School inaugurates new campus </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/flowing-with-fire-bluru-flow-artistes-sarena-beri-and-yacobeh-on-what-goes-into-being-a-fire-performer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/3pfeltcr/duoCrownsFire1F6A00781.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sarena Beri and Yacobeh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flowing with Fire: B'luru flow artistes Sarena Beri and Yacobeh on what goes into being a fire performer</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, meditation, Dance, hula hooping revolution, flow arts</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/May/25/going-beyond-the-threshold-kolams-get-contemporary-designs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/2vbhpgyz/Bhramamudi-kolam.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/6kseqsoa/kolamscreations3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Keychains by Kolams Creations</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/ud3n8ppg/mat.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mat by Yamini Sivakoti (@yaminis.artgallery)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/odzx79vq/wallart1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wall art by Vinitha Lakshmanan (@ival_adhigaaram)</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/55kdaj4a/pullikolamcards1.png</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/feyab9tb/tattoo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Neck tattoo on Yamini</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/himjx5n2/tattooartist2-copy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tattoo by Krishna (@dreaminc_tattoos)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Going beyond the threshold, kolams get contemporary designs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/May/25/error-404bug-detected-blureans-react-to-cockroach-janta-partys-growing-media-presence-impact</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/2dwczahr/CJP.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/fv0z1hs9/Jia.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/5wq8rrd3/Godwin.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/x3f4odl7/Maxyz.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/8v3e7xgz/Vishnu.jpeg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/c75odb67/profile-rheea-2026.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-05-24/rze1t6r7/Bramhjyot.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-25T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Error 404...Bug detected: B'lureans react to Cockroach Janta Party's growing media presence &amp; impact</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, abhijeet dipke, Cockroach Janta Party</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/india/2026/May/24/turf-war-erupts-between-uttarakhand-stf-drug-administration-over-alleged-illicit-drug-units</loc>
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<image:loc>https://cf-images.assettype.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-06/pm4w2yv0/AP25364794911365.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As the blame game intensifies, the state government now faces the challenge of resolving the interdepartmental rift while the investigation into the alleged counterfeit drug network</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-05-24T20:27:03.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Turf war erupts between Uttarakhand STF, Drug Administration over alleged illicit drug units</news:title>
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