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<image:caption>‘Meira paibis’ (torch-bearers) hold a protest against the Tronglaobi killing incident in Imphal</image:caption>
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<news:title>Address trust deficit in Manipur urgently to give peace a chance</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/22/link-up-more-renewable-capacity-for-emission-win</loc>
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<image:caption>A factory emitting black smoke in Koppal, Karnataka</image:caption>
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<news:title>Link up more renewable capacity for emission win</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/22/quick-take-between-a-dip-and-the-lip</loc>
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<news:title>Quick Take | Between a dip and the lip</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/eleven-killed-after-truck-brake-failure-triggers-multi-vehicle-crash-in-mirzapur</loc>
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<image:caption>A car got trapped between the two trucks during the collision. In the sequence of events, another vehicle was also hit and caught fire, she said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T19:39:55.683Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Eleven killed after truck brake failure triggers multi-vehicle crash in Mirzapur</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/22/live-assembly-elections-tamil-nadu-bengal-phase-1-vote-in-high-stakes-contest</loc>
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<image:caption>Poll staff set up the polling booth at Chennai Girls Higher Secondary School, Nungambakkam, on Wednesday in Chennai, ahead of poll day for the Assembly Elections</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T19:26:48.952Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LIVE | Assembly elections: Tamil Nadu, Bengal phase-1 vote in high-stakes contest</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/22/earthen-echoes</loc>
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<image:caption>Gorakhnath Math</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T19:07:20.541Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Earthen echoes</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/xplore/2026/Apr/22/set-in-stone-4</loc>
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<image:caption>The Mahanavami Dibba</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T19:02:03.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Set in stone</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/iran-rejects-trumps-claim-of-fractured-leadership-calls-remarks-propaganda</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/0rxpw6oa/ANI_20260422164703.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Iran rejects Trump's "seriously fractured" leadership claim, accuses US President of "weaving lies".</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:45:12.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran rejects Trump’s claim of ‘fractured’ leadership, calls remarks propaganda</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/22/india-permits-blending-of-ethanol-synthetic-fuels-in-jet-fuel-no-immediate-targets-set-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Jet fuel</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:39:16.645Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India permits blending of ethanol, synthetic fuels in jet fuel; no immediate targets set</news:title>
<news:keywords>Ethanol blending, ethanol blending in ATF, ethanol blending in jet fuel</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/22/tech-mahindra-net-profit-rises-16-sees-strong-deal-wins-and-margins</loc>
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<image:caption>Tech Mahindra results</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:33:19.782Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tech Mahindra net profit rises 16%, sees strong deal wins and margins </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tech Mahindra, Tech Mahindra Q4FY26 results</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/22/caring-enough-to-shield-all-in-the-cruellest-months</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/kbbvcob2/22april2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>We have built on our lakebeds. Not one Indian city can claim to be above this accusation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Caring enough to shield all in the cruellest months</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/22/ludwig-wittgenstein-whereof-he-couldnt-speak-thereof-he-was-silent</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/zpbtud6f/tw.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Much like his writing, the man himself was a puzzle</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ludwig Wittgenstein: Whereof he couldn’t speak, thereof he was silent</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/white-house-weighs-nato-allies-iran-stance-with-naughty-and-nice-list</loc>
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<image:caption>White House draws up NATO 'naughty and nice' list to assess allies over Iran war stance.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T18:07:36.811Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>White House weighs NATO allies’ Iran stance with ‘naughty and nice’ list</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/22/five-bihar-teachers-suspended-detained-over-alleged-serving-of-suspected-meat-in-midday-meal</loc>
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<image:caption>Five teachers, including two female teachers, were suspended with immediate effect.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:59:21.512Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five Bihar teachers suspended, detained over alleged serving of ‘suspected meat’ in midday meal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, midday meal, Teachers suspended</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/22/shah-calls-kolkata-a-city-of-slums-under-mamata-rule-tmc-says-bjp-insulted-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:49:20.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shah calls Kolkata a ‘city of slums’ under Mamata rule; TMC says BJP insulted Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, Amit Shah, Mamata Banerjee</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/ncw-recommends-life-long-care-for-acid-attack-survivors-seeks-national-registry-to-track-firs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/3azcxv9y/New-Project-2026-04-22T225126.439.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:22:36.191Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCW recommends life-long care for acid attack survivors; seeks national registry to track FIRs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, NCW, acid attack survivors</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/22/land-rush-3093-acres-acquired-for-rs-54818-crore-in-2025-q1-2026-sees-rs-18000-crore-land-deals</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/44nauqwa/ANI_20260422072604.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:15:53.081Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Land rush: 3,093 acres acquired for Rs 54,818 crore in 2025; Q1 2026 sees Rs 18,000 crore land deals </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, property, development</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/22/englishnews2026apr22citadel-season-2-trailer-mason-and-nadia-are-back-for-a-greater-mission-release-date-out</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/fvkgetmu/Citadel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Stills from the Citadel season 2 trailer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:14:50.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Citadel season 2 trailer: Mason and Nadia are back for a greater mission; release date out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Citadel, Citadel s2, Citadel season 2, Citadel 2, Citadel S 2, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Richard Madden, Stanley Tucci, Joe Russo</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Apr/22/malayalamfeatures2026apr22achappas-album-premiere-when-forgotten-albums-begin-to-speak</loc>
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<image:caption>The cast and crew of Achappa's Album at the film's premiere in Kochi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:14:35.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Achappa's Album premiere: When forgotten albums begin to speak</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Apr/22/malayalaminterviews2026apr22kalyani-panicker-watching-my-parents-at-work-shaped-my-acting</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/ajsk9ekg/Kalyani_Panicker.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kalyani Panicker, Madhuvidhu still</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:14:16.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kalyani Panicker: Watching my parents at work shaped my acting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kalyani Panicker, Kalyani Panicker interview, Madhuvidhu, Sharafudheen, Bindu Panicker daughter, Sai Kumar daughter</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Apr/22/malayalamnews2026apr22siju-wilson-starrer-boom-bang-goes-on-floors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/potdelr8/SijuWilsonBoom.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Siju Wilson</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:13:48.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Siju Wilson-starrer Boom Bang goes on floors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Siju Wilson, Boom Bang, Sidharth Bharathan, Nishanth Sagar, Arun Kurian, Subin Tarzan, Nihad Thoppi, Thoppi, Midhutty, Devika Satheesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/malayalam/2026/Apr/22/malayalamnews2026apr22aadu-3-one-last-ride-part-1-ott-release-when-and-where-to-watch-jayasuryas-fantasy-action-comedy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/sur8vkjh/Aadu3Jayasurya.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Poster of Jayasurya's Aadu 3: One Last Ride - Part 1</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:13:34.273Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Aadu 3: One Last Ride - Part 1 OTT release: When and where to watch Jayasurya's fantasy action comedy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/irgc-fires-on-container-ship-in-hormuz-as-trump-says-iran-collapsing-financially</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/v7yqlmrx/AP26108447243959.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A boat sails past a tanker anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Qeshm Island, Iran, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T17:10:18.458Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran fires on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz as US maintains blockade and diplomacy stalls</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire, Iran Hormuz Attacks</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/punjab-congress-chief-files-pil-in-hc-seeking-ban-on-lawrence-of-punjab-web-series</loc>
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<image:caption>Punjab Congress president Amarinder Singh Raja Warring raises substantial issues concerning public order, societal harmony, and the responsible dissemination of digital content.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T16:42:01.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Congress chief files PIL in HC seeking ban on 'Lawrence of Punjab' web series</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Hindi, Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, 'Lawrence of Punjab'</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/day-after-bjp-complaint-eci-issues-notice-to-kharge-over-terrorist-remark-on-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T16:29:28.624Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Day after BJP complaint, ECI issues notice to Kharge over 'terrorist' remark on PM Modi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/seizures-in-tamil-nadu-west-bengal-cross-rs-1000-crore-ahead-of-polls-says-eci</loc>
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<image:caption>Poll-related seizures, including cash, drugs and liquor meant to allure voters, have crossed the Rs 1000 crore mark in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu, the Election Commission said on Wednesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T16:24:16.310Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seizures in Tamil Nadu, West Bengal cross Rs 1,000 crore ahead of polls, says ECI</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/air-china-resumes-direct-flights-between-beijing-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/inv1kal2/New-Project-2026-04-22T215016.889.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Air China resumes direct flights between Beijing and Delhi</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T16:21:08.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Air China resumes direct flights between Beijing, Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Air China, Beijing-Delhi flights</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/noida-airport-operations-face-further-delay-as-mha-rejects-rule-change-on-foreign-ceo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/wgfy9j7g/20260327582f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Noida airport was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on March 28 this year, with the official version stating that it would start operations shortly.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T16:19:15.798Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noida airport operations face further delay as MHA rejects rule change on foreign CEO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, MHA, Noida Airport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/22/who-put-up-their-best-campaign-game-in-tamil-nadu-elections</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/4sfuxl6j/tn-polls.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T16:13:33.155Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Who put up their best campaign game in Tamil Nadu elections?</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu elections 2026, 2026 Tamil Nadu polls</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/22/calcutta-hc-stays-eci-move-to-arrest-troublemakers-ahead-of-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/tcql4mba/202603253720803.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The ruling party had moved the HC on Monday against the Commission, fearing arrests of around 800 party workers.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T16:10:04.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Calcutta HC stays ECI move to arrest ‘troublemakers’ ahead of Bengal polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Elections, West Bengal elections 2026, Calcutta HC judge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/22/ipl-2026-csk-walking-the-tightrope</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/bdy8bnna/csk71704chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MS Dhoni (3rd from R) training with CSK team in Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T16:02:17.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IPL 2026: CSK walking the tightrope </news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Dhoni, CSK, MS Dhoni, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/ecs-notice-to-mallikarjun-kharge-assault-on-constitution-says-congress</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/rabg2glo/Kharge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mallikarjun Kharge speaking at a meeting in Thiruvanmiyur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T15:44:31.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EC's notice to Mallikarjun Kharge assault on constitution, says Congress</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Election Commission, Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/chhattisgarh-private-schools-launch-non-cooperation-movement-over-14000-rte-students-left-in-limbo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-24/2coyi93y/School-student.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T15:37:41.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh private schools launch non-cooperation movement, over 14,000 RTE students left in limbo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Chhattisgarh private schools, non-cooperation movement</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/22/practical-venkatesh-waits-for-his-chance-to-win-games-for-rcb-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/vfj8e96u/VenkateshIyer-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Venkatesh Iyer in action for RCB</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T15:37:24.721Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Practical' Venkatesh waits for his chance to win games for RCB</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, RCB, Venkatesh Iyer, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/wildfires-across-georgia-florida-have-destroyed-nearly-50-homes-are-forcing-evacuations</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/31/original/AP21365045132611.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In Florida, firefighting equipment was being staged across the state so resources are closer to the fires, state Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson said.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T15:34:26.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wildfires across Georgia, Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes, are forcing evacuations</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US Wildfires, evacuations</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/22/events-like-the-mumbai-attacks-were-deeply-triggering-say-metal-band-vidyut</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/q5u35oyc/VIDYUT2033405.JPG</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/m0za2u7k/VIDYUT1033338.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vidyut members (from left): Jeffrey Thomson, Arun Roy, Soumyajit Das and Parashar Kashyap</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T15:24:08.744Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Events like the Mumbai attacks were deeply triggering’ say metal band Vidyut</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Music, metal band, Vidyut</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/22/trek-a-break-inside-keralas-growing-trekking-culture</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/jpblml55/AMAS051145.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A snap from Kondaketti hill of the Western Ghats (Courtesy: AMAS)</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/832ddv3r/TREK3052720.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>A trekking team atop Agasthyarkoodam</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/uyxjlezc/TREK2052751.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/2o069iet/TREK5052846.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T15:19:08.389Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trek a Break: Inside Kerala’s growing trekking culture</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, trekking, therapy, nature, hills, AMAS</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/sc-road-safety-panel-warns-of-jail-for-political-hoardings-hiding-traffic-signs-in-uttarakhand</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/kbtks2r7/IMG-20260422-WA0229.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The communication underscores that such actions are not merely a nuisance but a significant hazard, putting lives at risk.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T15:12:22.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC road safety panel warns of jail for political hoardings hiding traffic signs in Uttarakhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, political hoardings, SC road safety panel</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/us-iran-talks-could-be-held-in-next-three-days-donald-trump</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2016/1/4/16/original/Donald%20Trump_AFP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T15:10:50.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US-Iran talks could be held in next three days: Donald Trump</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/womens-reservation-bill-congress-says-1-million-women-will-write-to-pm-modi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/3eratbax/ANI_20260419094018.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress holds protest against PM Modi's address on Women's Reservation Bill setback in Lok Sabha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:57:36.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s reservation bill: Congress says 1 million women will write to PM Modi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/22/jdu-excludes-nitish-kumars-son-from-new-national-team-amid-organisational-reshuffle</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/y9w7qj8e/C_53_1_CH1537_43638239.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JD(U) carried out the organisational rejig after Nitish resigned from his CM post and moved to the Rajya Sabha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:57:08.928Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JD(U) excludes Nitish Kumar’s son from new national team amid organisational reshuffle</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Nitish Kumar, JD(U)</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/health/2026/Apr/22/uk-passes-bill-that-will-eventually-ban-cigarette-purchases</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/h51v9ysp/202604073738162.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Children born after December 31, 2008 will be banned from ever buying cigarettes under the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in UK.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:38:31.040Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK passes bill that will eventually ban cigarette purchases 
</news:title>
<news:keywords>UK ban on cigarette sales, UK anti-smoking law</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/india-germany-defence-ties-step-up-co-production-roadmap-set-as-p-75i-submarine-deal-on-cusp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/s9d0uszq/image.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and his counterpart Boris Pistorius</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:25:20.302Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India-Germany defence ties step up; co-production roadmap set as P-75I submarine deal on cusp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Boris Pistorius</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/acquisition-of-land-farmers-to-get-four-times-the-market-rate-as-compensation-in-rural-madhya-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/11/17/original/agrarian.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Farmers will receive four times the market rate as compensation for acquired agricultural land.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:24:08.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Acquisition of land: Farmers to get four times the market rate as compensation in rural Madhya Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Madhya Pradesh, Mohan Yadav, Acquisition of land, Rural Madhya Pradesh</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/punjab-police-reach-dibrugarh-to-arrest-amritpal-singh-in-ajnala-case-trial-to-proceed-virtually</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-07/2gx0y4n8/Amirtpal-Singh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this April 23, 2023, photo, 'Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, who was arrested by the Punjab Police, was brought to Dibrugarh Jail in Assam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:23:35.164Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab Police reach Dibrugarh to arrest Amritpal Singh in Ajnala case, trial to proceed virtually</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Punjab Police, Amritpal Singh, Ajnala case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/22/eci-releases-list-of-voters-cleared-by-appellate-tribunal-day-before-first-phase-of-polling-in-bengal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-05/o9vigxsy/ECI-extends-SIR.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:21:28.922Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI releases list of voters cleared by appellate tribunal day before first phase of polling in Bengal</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Elections, first phase, Appellate Tribunal, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/cpwd-allows-automatic-price-adjustment-in-tenders-amidst-west-asia-crisis-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-08/2l1bgszm/Screenshot-2025-10-08-202320.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Logo of Central Public Works Department (CPWD) used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:18:10.736Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CPWD allows automatic price adjustment in tenders amidst West Asia crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, CPWD, West Asia crisis</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/22/ncp-sp-mla-rohit-pawar-gets-clean-chit-in-rs-25000-crore-bank-fraud-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-21/vs7swugf/Rohit-Pawar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:14:18.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NCP SP MLA Rohit Pawar gets clean chit in Rs 25,000 crore bank fraud case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Rohit Pawar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/22/aiadmk-candidate-stages-protest-against-alleged-cash-distribution-by-senthil-balaji-in-coimbatore-south</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/io2h3sbx/C_1_1_CH0820_103612329.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former minister V Senthil Balaji</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:11:28.582Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK candidate stages protest against alleged cash distribution by Senthil Balaji in Coimbatore South</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/punjab-set-to-face-eight-to-ten-hour-long-power-cuts-in-upcoming-days-amid-heatwave-warning</loc>
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<image:caption>A woman splashes water on her face on a hot summer day.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:08:44.055Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Punjab set to face eight to ten-hour-long power cuts in upcoming days amid heatwave warning</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Punjab, Power Cuts, heatwave warning</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/22/tesla-expands-india-line-up-launches-model-y-l-at-6199-lakhs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/zdkd13a2/Tesla-Model-Y-L-08.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Model Y L comes with a claimed range of up to 681 km (WLTP), 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5 seconds and cargo space up to 2,539 litres.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:07:17.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tesla expands India line-up, launches Model Y L at 61.99 Lakhs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tesla, Model Y L</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/22/rs-500-cash-bundles-seized-from-aide-of-mylapore-dmk-candidate</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T14:01:35.778Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 500 cash bundles seized from aide of Mylapore DMK candidate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/22/burn-bunch-of-thoughts-manusmriti-first-then-talk-about-womens-reservation-congress-slams-bjp</loc>
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<image:caption>Maharashtra Congress president Harshvardhan Sapkal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:51:40.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Burn 'Bunch of Thoughts', 'Manusmriti' first then talk about women's reservation: Congress slams BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Women's Reservation Bill, Manusmriti, Harshvardhan Sapkal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/uk-agrees-ban-on-cigarette-sales-for-people-born-after-2008</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:51:00.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK agrees ban on cigarette sales for people born after 2008</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Health, ban on cigarette sales</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/uk-pm-insists-he-wont-resign-over-scandal-of-us-envoys-appointment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/bhylh31g/AP26107533332786.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>British Prime Minister Keir Starmer</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:42:33.593Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UK PM insists he won't resign over scandal of US envoy's appointment</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Peter Mandelson, British PM Keir Starmer</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/akhilesh-yadav-accuses-bjp-of-deceiving-democracy-flags-confusion-over-womens-quota</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-09-01/fn1wahjc/ANI_20240901122527.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Urging party cadres to prepare for the 2027 Assembly elections, Yadav said public trust in the current government has eroded.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:32:43.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akhilesh Yadav accuses BJP of ‘deceiving democracy’, flags confusion over women’s quota</news:title>
<news:keywords>Akhilesh Yadav on Women's reservation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/22/india-among-12-countries-selected-for-fifa-womens-development-programme</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/h1mmetqf/IND-SWNT.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Indian women's senior national team</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:22:46.856Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India among 12 countries selected for FIFA Women’s Development Programme</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Indian football, Women's football</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/pahalgam-terror-attack-anniversary-countries-across-the-globe-back-indias-fight-against-terrorism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/ek9f7qkn/AFP20260421A8GR26Tv1HighResIndiaPakistanKashmirUnrestTourism.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourists visit the selfie point along the banks of Lidder river in Pahalgam in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T13:05:40.101Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pahalgam terror attack anniversary: Countries across the globe back India's 'fight against terrorism'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, World, Terrorism, Pahalgam Terror Attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/22/noah-kahans-the-great-divide-meets-the-moment-as-a-stick-season-successor</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/pzqcc87w/Noah-Kahan.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>This album cover image released by Mercury Records shows "The Great Divide" by Noah Kahan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:54:21.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Noah Kahan’s ‘The Great Divide’ meets the moment as a ‘Stick Season’ successor</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Noah Kahan, The Great Divide</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/first-phase-of-west-bengal-assembly-elections-for-152-seats-to-be-held-on-april-23</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/kt6brwbk/AP26108301374219.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Commuters pass through a busy street decorated with the flags of Bharatiya Janata Party and Trinamool Congress party ahead of the West Bengal state Legislative Assembly elections in Kolkata, Saturday, April 18, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:41:03.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First phase of  West Bengal Assembly elections for 152 seats to be held on April 23</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, West Bengal, BJP, TMC, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/22/sc-says-bengal-cm-mamatas-alleged-obstruction-of-ed-raids-at-i-pac-offices-put-democracy-in-peril</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/mhgdvdyy/C_1_1_CH1035_119297113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:31:53.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC says Bengal CM Mamata's alleged obstruction of ED raids at I-PAC offices put 'democracy in peril'</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal, Nation, Mamata Banerjee, I-PAC raids</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/22/eci-announces-maharashtra-mlc-polls-on-may-10-lobbying-begins-as-nominations-near</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/icqprva5/202604213759180.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission of India (ECI)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:29:41.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI announces Maharashtra MLC polls on May 10; lobbying begins as nominations near</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Lobbying, Maharashtra MLC elections, Election Commission of India (ECI)</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/22/festival-of-democracy-not-fear-mamata-accuses-bjp-of-using-state-machinery-to-influence-bengal-polls</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/9np0bbfq/20260418531F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Describing the scale of deployment of central forces as “unprecedented,” Banerjee said nearly 200,000 central personnel had been brought into the state.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:26:31.383Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Festival of democracy, not fear': Mamata accuses BJP of using state machinery to influence Bengal polls</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, Elections, West Bengal, Nation, central forces, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee, 2026 Bengal polls, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/pope-calls-for-justice-and-closing-income-gap-in-equatorial-guinea-mass-with-presidential-family</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/yp66t7iw/Pope-Leo-walks-into.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV arrives at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception on the 10th day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa, in Mongomo, Equatorial Guinea, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:13:14.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope calls for justice and closing income gap in Equatorial Guinea Mass with presidential family</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, human rights abuses, Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV, income inequalities</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/22/gyanesh-kumar-is-the-logical-discrepancy-national-shame-kapil-sibal-slams-cec-over-abuse-of-power-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/m2ta7jgx/20260228194L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP Kapil Sibal speaks during a press conference, in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T12:03:56.071Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gyanesh Kumar is the 'logical discrepancy, national shame': Kapil Sibal slams CEC over 'abuse of power' in Bengal </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, West Bengal SIR, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/22/dpiit-cuts-duties-on-key-inputs-boosts-lpg-supply-amid-west-asia-war-peso-fast-tracks-cng-applications</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-14/2toqwfym/ANI_20260114095655.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:59:36.138Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DPIIT cuts duties on key inputs, boosts LPG supply amid West Asia war; PESO fast-tracks CNG applications </news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, DPIIT, PESO</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/22/godrej-industries-unveils-five-year-vision-targets-rs-5-lakh-crore-market-cap-new-listings</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-18/u18d7mff/ANI_20250718072941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:39:59.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Godrej Industries unveils five-year vision; targets Rs 5 lakh crore market cap, new listings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Godrej industries, Pirojsha Godrej, five-year roadmap</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/nsa-detention-valid-in-cow-slaughter-case-rules-allahabad-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/hmier73k/ANI_20250320133807.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T11:31:15.445Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NSA detention valid in cow slaughter case, rules Allahabad HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, cow slaughter, Allahabad HC, NSA detention</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/22/kannadanews2026apr21sharath-krishna-takes-on-dual-roles-in-dodmansa</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/deef7sdg/1000478853.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Dodmansa</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T10:51:55.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sharath Krishna takes on dual roles in Dodmansa</news:title>
<news:keywords>Dodmansa</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/22/kannadanews2026apr21kiran-raj-prasiddhs-sherr-to-hit-screens-this-may</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/j7ufpvww/1000478866.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A still from Sherr</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T10:51:39.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kiran Raj-Prasiddh's Sherr to hit screens this May</news:title>
<news:keywords>Sherr</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/kannada/2026/Apr/22/kannadainterviews2026apr21jerax-is-fun-magical-and-purely-entertaining</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/buenf1ht/Jerax.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Clockwise from Top Left: Nagabhushana, Srinidhi Bengaluru, and a poster for Jerax</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T10:51:24.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Srinidhi Bengaluru: 'Jerax is fun, magical, and purely entertaining'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Jerax</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/lodhi-community-men-assault-physically-challenged-dalit-groom-during-pre-wedding-procession-in-mp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/pphwqb7e/Screenshot-2026-04-22-160614.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T10:38:56.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lodhi community men assault physically challenged Dalit groom during pre-wedding procession in MP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Lodhi community, pre-wedding procession, physically challenged Dalit groom</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/22/it-sell-off-snaps-rally-sensex-drops-700-points-nifty-below-24400</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T10:35:54.861Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>IT sell-off snaps rally; Sensex drops 700 points, Nifty below 24,400</news:title>
<news:keywords>IT stocks down, Indian stock markets </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/eu-envoys-meet-in-hopes-of-approving-a-long-delayed-loan-to-ukraine</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/rx7qi6dj/Zelenskyy.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy waves from behind a glass window after he received the Freedom Medal of the International Four Freedoms Award during a ceremony in Middelburg, Netherlands, Thursday, April 16, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T10:33:01.847Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU envoys meet in hopes of approving a long-delayed loan to Ukraine</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ukraine, EU envoys, long-delayed loan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/haryana-assembly-to-hold-special-one-day-session-to-introduce-bill-on-promotion-of-group-d-employees</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-28/b3q2vuff/ANI_20260328054358.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Saini.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T10:30:14.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haryana Assembly to hold special one-day session; to introduce bill on promotion of Group D employees</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Haryana assembly, Women Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/delhi-hc-refuses-to-entertain-pil-on-alleged-lpg-black-marketing-asks-petitioner-to-approach-government</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/mexluy5e/ANI_20260422092810.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Plea flags Rs 5,000 LPG black market rate; Delhi HC asks petitioner to approach government</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:52:26.725Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>TMC files complaint against BJP for allegedly arranging free Special Trains from Surat to West Bengal ahead of polls</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:49:57.233Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:47:20.633Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Al Nassr consider promoting Cristiano Ronaldo Jr to senior team next season</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:42:58.024Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:39:26.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EU condemns Pahalgam attack as 'heinous terrorist' act, expresses solidarity with people of India </news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:36:48.874Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:33:22.986Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:20:41.199Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Former Chief Minister of undivided Andhra Pradesh Nadendla Bhaskar Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:20:34.255Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>India faces food inflation risks ahead of Kharif despite USD 18.6 bn subsidy as Hormuz disruption hits supplies: FAO Chief Economist</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:16:42.996Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India faces rising food inflation risk amid fertiliser supply disruptions: FAO Chief Economist</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:13:18.688Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The tariffs, imposed from April 2, 2025, affected exports across a wide range of Indian products.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:12:19.649Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indian exporters eye share of US tariff refunds, but lack legal claim</news:title>
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<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T09:09:01.143Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>In recognition of his service, Dr Prabhu Kumar Chellagali was felicitated in Chicago by prominent dignitaries, including US Congressman Danny Davis, and was presented with the Reverend Jesse Jackson Award.</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Construction workers on the Tiruchy-Madurai National Highway at Mannarpuram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T08:54:37.411Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T08:54:10.142Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>BSP supremo Mayawati.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T08:42:24.669Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>The skeletal remain of the young adult tiger found in Panna Tiger Reserve.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T08:32:26.120Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Containers are stacked at a port in Yokohama, near Tokyo on August 1, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T08:19:17.102Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan records 5th straight fiscal year of trade deficits as Trump’s tariffs hit auto exports</news:title>
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<image:caption>Arathi Menon, daughter of N. Ramachandran, who was killed in the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, is inconsolable as she pays last respects to her father at Changampuzha Park, Edappally, Kochi. Wife Sheela Ramachandran and son Aravinda Menon are also seen</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T08:15:41.116Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>orensic officials conduct a search operation after a blast at a fireworks manufacturing unit on Tuesday night, at Mundathicode in central Kerala's Thrissur district, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T08:15:22.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nine of 13 victims in Thrissur firework blast identified; toll may rise as probe continues</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/22/rtc-strike-disrupts-telangana-transport-bus-shortage-leaves-commuters-stranded-after-talks-fail</loc>
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<image:caption>Hanamkonda bus stand RTC Employees strike.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T06:15:48.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RTC strike disrupts Telangana transport; bus shortage leaves commuters stranded after talks fail</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/22/former-premier-league-champions-leicester-relegated-to-third-tier</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/9ogjcu0m/AFP20260420A8FE2NQv1HighResFilesFblEngLeicester.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leicester will play in the third tier for the first time since 2008-09 following an astonishing decline over the last five years.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T06:14:12.131Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Former Premier League champions Leicester relegated to third tier</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/army-rescues-stranded-tourists-locals-after-snowfall-triggers-traffic-jam-in-east-sikkim</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T06:13:42.546Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Army rescues stranded tourists, locals after snowfall triggers traffic jam in East Sikkim</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/22/telangana-hc-partly-allows-pleas-against-ghose-panel-bars-coercive-action-on-findings</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T06:07:36.277Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC partly allows pleas against Ghose panel, bars coercive action on findings</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court, Kaleshwaram lift irrigation project</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/will-push-for-it-unsg-candidate-bachelet-responds-as-india-presses-on-unsc-reform-global-south-goals</loc>
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<image:caption>Michelle Bachelet, former Chilean president and a candidate for United Nations secretary-general, speaks during an informal dialogue at UN headquarters on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T06:05:20.309Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Will push for it': UNSG candidate Bachelet responds as India presses on UNSC reform, Global South goals</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/ice-detains-wife-of-an-army-sergeant-in-texas-as-military-family-leniency-wanes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/xot7ewzy/Cars-wait-to-enter-Fort-Bliss-Texas-Sept.-9-2014.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cars wait to enter Fort Bliss, Texas, Sept. 9, 2014.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T06:04:29.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ICE detains wife of an Army sergeant in Texas as military family leniency wanes</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/22/kylian-mbappe-on-the-mark-as-real-madrid-sink-alaves</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/l5p9hvhz/AFP20260421A8K99UBv1HighResFblEspLigaRealMadridAlaves.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his team's first goal with Arda Guler during the Spanish league football match between Real Madrid CF and Deportivo Alaves on April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:59:45.119Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kylian Mbappe on the mark as Real Madrid sink Alaves</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, Real Madrid, La Liga, Kylian Mbappe</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/pope-to-visit-prison-on-final-leg-of-africa-tour</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/xi5vu7fy/AP26106409223457.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV leads a meeting for peace at Saint Joseph's Cathedral in Bamenda, Cameroon, with the local community, on the fourth day of his 11-day pastoral visit to Africa.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:56:10.124Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pope to visit prison on final leg of Africa tour</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Equatorial Guinea, Pope Leo XIV, Bata prison</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/uttarakhand-wildlife-attacks-claim-20-lives-in-just-three-months</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:52:12.726Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand wildlife attacks claim 20 lives in just three months</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Deaths, human-wildlife conflict</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/issue-certificates-to-ews-students-in-time-odisha-govt-to-dms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-17/8y5ng5ur/inquiryDocuments17-06-20221827562.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:51:12.939Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Issue certificates to EWS students in time: Odisha govt to DMs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/vedanta-aluminium-installs-325-solar-streetlights-across-jharsuguda-and-sundargarh-help-cut-co2-emission</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/ln38kkwy/New-Project-34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The initiative has significantly enhanced night-time safety and accessibility, particularly benefiting women, senior citizens</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:48:50.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vedanta Aluminium installs 325 solar streetlights across Jharsuguda and Sundargarh; help cut CO2 emission</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/pahalgam-attack-anniversary-shah-vows-zero-tolerance-on-terror-kharge-says-indias-spirit-unbroken-united</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah (L) and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge (R).</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:46:44.298Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pahalgam attack anniversary: Shah vows zero-tolerance on terror; Kharge says India’s spirit 'unbroken, united'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Pahalgam Terror Attack, Operation Sindoor</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/24-year-old-woman-found-dead-in-jagatsinghpur-farmland-a-day-after-engagement-murder-suspected</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/21/original/death.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:43:42.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>24-year-old woman found dead in Jagatsinghpur farmland a day after engagement; murder suspected</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/22/young-chinese-use-ai-to-launch-one-person-firms-over-job-anxiety</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-08/ly4jqozk/202601083631229.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:42:18.997Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Young Chinese use AI to launch one-person firms over job anxiety</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, AI, Job anxiety, Young Chinese</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/mayurbhanj-cdmo-orders-probe-into-bribery-allegations-at-birth-and-death-registration-office</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-08/a5iwmyz7/Vigilance-operation.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The action came following allegations raised by Ranjit Mohanty, a daily wage worker from Baripada</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:42:09.980Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mayurbhanj CDMO orders probe into bribery allegations at birth and death registration office</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/sambalpur-womens-college-students-object-to-icc-report-clearing-professor-in-harassment-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/gqikluph/Government-Women’s-College.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Government Women’s College, Sambalpur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:40:57.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sambalpur Women’s College students object to ICC report clearing professor in harassment case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/mass-weddings-organised-in-various-districts-across-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/mf06xlg2/Mass-weddings-organised.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:39:31.953Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mass weddings organised in various districts across Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/ppl-csr-drive-boosts-rural-livelihoods-through-mushroom-farming</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-20/ovwpocwz/C_32_1_CH1217_6599061.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:38:12.043Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PPL CSR drive boosts rural livelihoods through mushroom farming</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/bjp-mp-sarangi-attacks-opposition-parties-over-womens-bill-setback</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/qdx24k0i/aparajita-sarangi091215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MP Aparajita Sarangi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:33:55.902Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP MP Sarangi attacks opposition parties over women’s bill setback</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/jajpur-headmaster-suspended-for-allegedly-stuffing-nettle-plants-in-students-trousers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ngfnvvph/Headmaster-inserts.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Parents of the affected students staging protest outside the school on April 17</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:29:27.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jajpur headmaster suspended for allegedly stuffing nettle plants in students’ trousers</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/lakhpati-didi-subhadra-yojana-have-empowered-odisha-women-murmu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/skv3scyk/v.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Droupadi Murmu, Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi and Union Minister Jual Oram going around the exhibition on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:28:16.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lakhpati Didi &amp; Subhadra Yojana have empowered Odisha women: Murmu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/pakistan-stood-isolated-after-2611-now-has-global-respectability-congress-slams-govt-on-pahalgam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/5imxtzh9/20250423067L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this photo from April 23, 2025, security personnel inspect the site following the terrorist attack that took place in Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:27:53.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pakistan stood 'isolated' after 26/11, now has 'global respectability': Congress slams govt on Pahalgam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, pakistan, Modi government, Congress, Pahalgam Terror Attack, Operation Sindoor, Modi Foreign Policy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/bjd-rajya-sabha-mp-patra-demands-eci-inquiry-into-deletion-of-names-from-poll-rolls</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:27:08.140Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJD Rajya Sabha MP Patra demands ECI inquiry into deletion of names from poll rolls</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/delhi-braces-for-heatwave-as-mercury-set-to-hit-43c-yellow-alert-issued</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:26:19.390Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi braces for heatwave as mercury set to hit 43°C, yellow alert issued</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IMD, Yellow alert, AQI, Delhi braces for heatwave</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/odisha-finance-department-flags-rs-48448-crore-audit-irregularities-report-backlog</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-26/cnxdxq2n/file.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:25:52.392Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Finance Department flags Rs 48,448 crore audit irregularities, report backlog</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/22/odisha-approves-10-new-flight-routes-to-expand-regional-air-connectivity-boost-tourism</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-15/tffhv4y1/BMC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Biju Patnaik International Airport (BPIA) in Bhubaneswar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:24:14.580Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha approves 10 new flight routes to expand regional air connectivity, boost tourism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/odisha-govt-nod-to-18-projects-worth-rs-38k-crore-75k-jobs-likely-to-be-created</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/xijpqwdy/Govt-nod-to-18-projects.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The projects proposals were approved at the 146th meeting of the State-level Single Window Clearance Authority</image:caption>
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<news:title>Odisha govt nod to 18 projects worth Rs 3.8K crore, 7.5K jobs likely to be created</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/fuel-supplies-stable-in-odisha-iocl-urges-people-to-avoid-panic-buying</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:21:01.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fuel supplies stable in Odisha, IOCL urges people to avoid panic buying</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/jumbo-herd-enters-athagarh-forest-villagers-in-panic</loc>
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<image:caption>The jumbo herd roaming in Sukhasan reserve forest of Athagarh division | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:18:37.073Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jumbo herd enters Athagarh forest, villagers in panic  </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/orissa-hc-quashes-vigilance-case-against-senior-ias-officer-flags-delays-in-anti-corruption-trials</loc>
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<image:caption>Orissa High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:17:28.767Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC quashes Vigilance case against senior IAS officer, flags delays in anti-corruption trials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/22/ors-packets-hydration-drive-rolled-out-for-traffic-police-as-heatwave-grips-bhubaneswarcuttack</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:16:03.947Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ORS packets, hydration drive rolled out for traffic police as heatwave grips Bhubaneswar–Cuttack</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/classes-census-duty-heatwave-pain-for-teachers-across-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/ab6189dd/New-Project-13.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In the absence of uniform government guidelines, educators say they are being forced into an exhausting routine - first complete school duties and then head out for census work - often during peak heat hours.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:12:46.363Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Classes, census duty &amp; heatwave pain for teachers across Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/poll-rush-sparks-exodus-of-wb-patients-from-odisha-hospitals</loc>
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<image:caption>Hospitals across Cuttack and Bhubaneswar, both private and public are witnessing a similar pattern.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:11:06.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poll rush sparks exodus of WB patients from Odisha hospitals</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/us-court-rules-texas-public-schools-can-display-ten-commandments-in-classrooms</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/16ttq3hp/AP26111844199227.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students work under Ten Commandments and Bill of Rights posters on display in a classroom at Lehman High School in Kyle, Texas, Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:08:40.630Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US court rules Texas public schools can display Ten Commandments in classrooms</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US politics, Ten Commandments, Texas Public Schools, Religion in Schools</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/22/posco-set-for-odisha-comeback-with-jsw-steel-jv-for-steel-plant</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/fz0y5ya2/POSCO-set-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JSW Group chairman Sajjan Jindal shaking hand with POSCO chairman Chang In-Hwa | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:06:18.882Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>POSCO set for Odisha comeback with JSW Steel JV for steel plant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/over-58800-people-displaced-by-ethnic-violence-since-may-2023-manipur-govt</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/zu6edf2r/20260420044L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Protestors take part in a Meira (torch) rally at Koirengei, demanding justice regarding the Tronglaobi killing incident, in Imphal East on Sunday, April 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T05:00:53.127Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Over 58,800 people displaced by ethnic violence since May 2023: Manipur govt</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Manipur violence, Manipur Ethnic Violence, Manipur Mass Displacement</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/22/markets-fall-in-early-trade-dragged-by-it-stocks-brent-crude-edges-lower</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/2qz2myfc/20241023019L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A view of the National Stock Exchange headquarters in Mumbai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:55:07.738Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Markets slip in early trade on IT drag; Brent crude eases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Indian Markets, morning trade </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/disruptions-in-hormuz-not-distant-events-have-direct-impact-on-india-rajnath-in-germany</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/q46n8w5k/20260421511L.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses German parliamentarians during a high-level meeting at the German Parliament, in Berlin on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:46:16.486Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Disruptions in Hormuz, not distant events, have direct impact on India: Rajnath in Germany</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Rajnath Singh​, West Asia conflict, Strait of Hormuz blockade</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/off-the-cuff-senthil-balajis-delayed-presser-raises-questions</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/aa4iaesg/vsb22104cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore south assembly constituency DMK candidate V Senthil Balaji.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:41:42.590Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff | Senthil Balaji's delayed presser raises questions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Senthil balaji</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/22/metro-travel-cards-to-be-discontinued-from-may-1-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-23/5pxy66eb/P_4277549169.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Passengers holding travel cards will be required to transfer any remaining balance either to a QR-based Stored Value Pass via the CMRL Mobile application or the NCMC, an official release said.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:39:04.483Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Metro travel cards to be discontinued from May 1 in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Chennai Metro Rail Limited, Metro travel cards</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/22/jobless-techie-held-for-cultivating-ganja-at-hyderabad-home</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/hf9vk21g/Jobless.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:37:30.182Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Unemployed techie held for cultivating ganja at Hyderabad home</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/22/hmwssb-rolls-out-policy-to-reuse-treated-wastewater-launch-citizen-monitoring-drive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-06/1j542zav/TNIEimport2023319originalHMWSSB.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board logo</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:36:15.843Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HMWSSB rolls out policy to reuse treated wastewater, launch citizen monitoring drive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/16-year-old-girl-sexually-assaulted-in-tiruvannamalai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/3duhcnic/sexual-assault.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior police officials ruled out allegations of gang rape, stating that the girl’s male friend and two others are being questioned in connection with the case.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:35:59.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>16-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Tiruvannamalai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Minor, sexual assault</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/22/man-arrested-for-killing-brother-sister-in-law-in-hyderabad-police-probe-motive</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/wo61koce/Man-held.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:35:50.275Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man arrested for killing brother, sister-in-law in Hyderabad; police probe motive</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/22/the-tree-that-saved-150-lives-now-at-risk-of-its-own</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/km5wssnr/New-Project-33.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Historic Musi flood survival tree near Osmania General Hospital lies neglected in Hyderabad ;the board affixed to the trunk remains illegible</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/bhu3r0ve/own.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Waste liess strewn about next to the tree at OGH</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:34:31.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The tree that saved 150 lives now at risk of its own</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/firs-filed-over-distribution-of-rs-8k-coupons-by-dmk-eci-tells-madras-hc</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/0p0fmote/regarding.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:32:18.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>FIRs filed over distribution of 'Rs 8K 
coupons’ by DMK, ECI tells Madras HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, DMK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Rs 8,000 coupons</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/senthil-balaji-brother-plotting-to-kill-me-mr-vijayabhaskar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/92maww9v/MR_Vijayabhaskar_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former AIADMK transport minister MR Vijayabhaskar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:29:43.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senthil Balaji, brother plotting to kill me: MR Vijayabhaskar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, MR Vijayabhaskar, Senthil balaji</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/22/doctor-sivaranjani-santosh-takes-fight-against-sugar-based-ors-online</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/t5j3rz6t/New-Project-32.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Senior paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:27:43.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Doctor Sivaranjani Santosh takes fight against sugar-based ORS online</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/22/weak-wind-humidity-leave-chennai-sizzling-at-39-degrees-celsius-hottest-this-year</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/ttibvhr7/rheat2104111937.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Braving the scorching summer heat, sanitation workers of the city carry on their essential duties, wearing protective caps as a shield against the sun.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:25:36.215Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Weak wind &amp; humidity leave Chennai sizzling at 39 degrees Celsius, hottest this year</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, chennai, peak summer conditions</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/22/vikarabad-women-police-station-inspector-si-booked-by-acb-in-bribery-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/6wfw8wm3/bribe.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vikarabad CI B Saroja and SI H Rani after the Anti-Corruption Bureau bust</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:21:17.940Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vikarabad women police station inspector, SI booked by ACB in bribery case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/madras-hc-asks-tn-government-to-file-report-on-steps-to-end-cracker-unit-blasts-in-virudhunagar-district</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/2/13/original/Virudhnagarfirefactory.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Damaged sheds following the fire at cracker manufacturing unit at Achankulam in Virudhungar district.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:19:21.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC asks TN government to file report on steps to end cracker unit blasts in Virudhunagar district</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, firecracker units, Virudhunagar district</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/22/ldf-opposition-in-thiruvananthapuram-corporation-seeks-urgent-council-meeting-alleges-governance-failure</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-28/kyldb4mm/NH24CorporationBudget07.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LDF parliamentary party leader S P Deepak, in a press release, alleged that the ruling front has failed to address even basic civic needs of the capital</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:16:49.473Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>LDF opposition in Thiruvananthapuram corporation seeks urgent council meeting, alleges governance failure</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/first-order-will-be-illatharasi-scheme-cm-stalin</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/xh04l2fz/mkstalin62104chn1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister M K Stalin extends the final appeal to the electorate at a public meeting held at Kolattur Assembly Constituency while the time ends for campaign at 6pm, on Tuesday in Chennai.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:15:34.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>First order will be ‘Illatharasi’ scheme: CM Stalin</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/22/olive-ridley-turtle-nesting-begins-in-thiruvananthapuram-around-600-eggs-recorded-across-three-beaches</loc>
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<image:caption>An Olive Ridley turtle hatchling released to the sea at Poonthura beach | express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:15:32.566Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Olive Ridley turtle nesting begins in Thiruvananthapuram, around 600 eggs recorded across three beaches</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/22/admissions-for-phd-open-at-bric-rgcb</loc>
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<image:caption>Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:14:28.459Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Admissions for PhD open at BRIC-RGCB</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/22/two-arrested-for-honey-trapping-youth-via-instagram-assaulting-and-robbing-him-in-thiruvananthapuram</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:13:57.064Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two arrested for honey-trapping youth via Instagram, assaulting and robbing him in Thiruvananthapuram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/west-asia-crisis-prompts-surge-in-nri-interest-for-homes-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/efrgczf2/New-Project-31.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>West Asia tensions trigger uptick in NRI enquiries for Kerala homes, say builders</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:12:02.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Asia crisis prompts surge in NRI interest for homes in Kerala</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/mallikarjun-kharge-pm-modi-using-agencies-to-terrorise-opposition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/rabg2glo/Kharge.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mallikarjun Kharge speaking at a meeting in Thiruvanmiyur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:11:15.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Mallikarjun Kharge: PM Modi using agencies to terrorise opposition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/seafood-exports-hit-record-rs-72325-crore-volume-rises-despite-dip-in-us-numbers</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:10:15.967Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seafood exports hit record Rs 72,325 crore; volume rises despite dip in US numbers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Business</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/22/telangana-government-schools-record-sharp-gains-in-foundational-literacy-numeracy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/2sr9e5bq/Govt-schools.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:08:59.521Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government schools record sharp gains in foundational literacy, numeracy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, government schools</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/nithins-family-visits-college-alleges-murder-caste-bias</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/znegtp0u/C_40_1_CH1566_34853722.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Family of BDS student who died after fall from Kannur Medical College alleges foul play, caste bias</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:08:36.648Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nithin’s family visits college, alleges murder &amp; caste bias</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/freebies-dont-translate-to-real-development-ntk-chief-seeman</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/u4950vzb/‘Freebies-don’t.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTK leader Seeman addressing voters in Karaikudi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:07:50.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Freebies don’t translate to real development’: NTK chief Seeman</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Seeman, NTK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/rising-temps-hit-fishing-sector-in-kerala-as-catch-dwindles-prices-skyrocket</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/zjsrkhxp/Rising-temps-hit.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Night fishing under lights as sardines move to deeper waters during the heatwave, forcing fishermen to lure them to the surface. A view from St Andrews beach in Thiruvananthapuram</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/stwvr1sv/Risin.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:06:28.037Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rising temps hit fishing sector in Kerala as catch dwindles, prices skyrocket</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/vijay-tvk-is-the-only-genuine-alternative</loc>
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<image:caption>TVK chief Vijay at a road show in Palavakkam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:06:25.553Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay: TVK is the only genuine alternative</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Joseph Vijay</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/22/one-month-window-opened-for-government-employee-transfers-in-telangana</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:06:19.576Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One-month window opened for government employee transfers in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, government employee transfers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/thrissur-pooram-preps-take-tragic-turn</loc>
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<image:caption>Rescue workers carrying away a body from the blast site | Express</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:05:24.712Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thrissur Pooram preps take tragic turn</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/22/man-held-for-killing-shop-owner-over-rs-200-dispute-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-28/q8p1vc5h/ANI_20250328070901.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Iamge</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:04:10.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man held for killing shop owner over Rs 200 dispute in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, arrest</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/i-t-dept-says-tncc-chief-k-selvaperunthagais-allegations-false-and-misleading</loc>
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<image:caption>TNCC president K Selvaperunthagai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:04:01.555Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I-T dept says TNCC chief K Selvaperunthagai’s allegations false and misleading</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, K Selvaperunthagai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/thrissur-blast-could-have-been-avoided-with-strict-enforcement-says-puttingal-tragedy-probe-chief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/m0edi2v5/New-Project-30.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Emphasising the need of a proper protocol — from the manufacturing of fireworks to their final use, Justice Gopinathan said the government must take the initiative for this.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:04:01.025Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thrissur blast could have been avoided with strict enforcement, says Puttingal tragedy probe chief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/22/tghrc-takes-suo-motu-cognisance-of-fatal-stray-dog-attacks-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/i1wpyeeq/TGHRC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sultanabad Junior Civil Judge Durgam Ganesh visits the family of the girl who died in a stray dog attack at a brick kiln in Peddapalli district on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:02:29.571Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TGHRC takes suo motu cognisance of fatal stray dog attacks in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, stray dog attack, TGHRC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/22/chennai-trader-wants-tvk-candidate-to-be-booked-for-cheating-intimidation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-04/amtixpb9/FIR_ycNCAdA.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>The complaint added the intimidation continued on subsequent occasions, including in recent months.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:02:15.796Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai trader wants TVK candidate to be booked for cheating, intimidation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, FIR, TVK, TVK candidate N Marie Wilson</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/22/telanganas-mancherial-at-43-degrees-celsius-imd-forecast-promises-rain-relief</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/dkvdy0qr/IMD.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A shimmering mirage makes vehicles on a sun-scorched Shamshabad road appear distorted as an intense heatwave grips Hyderabad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T04:00:50.315Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana's Mancherial at 43 degrees Celsius; IMD forecast promises rain relief</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, IMD, Heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/22/visited-delhi-to-discuss-kaleshwaram-note-for-vote-cases-brs-leader-harish</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/3iu8uiij/Harish-raises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS leader and former minister T Harish Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:58:44.806Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Visited Delhi to discuss Kaleshwaram, note-for-vote cases: BRS leader Harish</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, T Harish Rao</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/anbumani-restrained-from-using-picture-of-his-father-for-pmks-campaign-next-hearing-on-jun-4</loc>
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<image:caption>The senior Ramadoss (L) and Anbumani Ramadoss (R)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:57:15.364Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anbumani restrained from using picture of his father for PMK’s campaign, next hearing on Jun 4</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, PMK, Anbumani Ramadoss, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/22/sbi-employees-among-four-held-for-rs-26-crore-fraud-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/ilm0gcp6/SBI-employees.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nalgonda SP Sharath Chandra Pawar displays the Rs 2.42 crore cash recovered from the accused involved in the SBI Devarakonda branch fraud case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:57:06.377Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SBI employees among four held for Rs 2.6 crore fraud in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, fraud, SBI employees</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/22/telangana-ready-to-be-norways-preferred-partner-minister-sridhar</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/0xfxin90/Sridhar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>IT &amp; Industries Minister D Sridhar Babu meets a team led by Italian Ambassador Antonio Bartoli at the Secretariat in Hyderabad on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:55:38.899Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana ready to be Norway’s preferred partner: Minister Sridhar</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Minister D Sridhar Babu, Norwegian companies</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/case-against-dmk-man-for-distributing-cash-to-voters-in-chennai</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/q80qk10r/cash-to-voters.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The flying squad seized the cash and lodged a complaint with the Washermanpet police.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:55:30.380Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Case against DMK man for ‘distributing cash’ to voters in Chennai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, DMK functionary, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/22/telangana-records-first-land-registration-with-survey-map</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/8/12/original/Pasumai_Vazhi_Saalai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:54:54.963Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana records first land registration with survey map </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, land registration</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/22/telangana-hc-junks-procurement-tender-bypassing-tsco</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-04/rv0a7ndi/Telangana_High_court.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:53:29.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC junks procurement tender bypassing TSCO</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/22/talks-fail-tgsrtc-staffers-start-indefinite-strike</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-18/avt1keyf/TGSRTC.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana State Road Transport Corporation buses</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:52:28.271Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Talks fail, TGSRTC staffers start indefinite strike </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Protest, TGSRTC</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/senthil-balaji-will-portray-himself-as-gandhian-till-polls-annamalai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/z9e2wrsy/annamalai22104cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP leader K Annamalai engagged in campaigning for Coimbatore north constituency BJP candidate Vanathi Srinivasan by taking her in motor - cycle at Vadavalli in Coimbatore on Tuesday. /Express.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:51:36.948Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Senthil Balaji will portray himself as Gandhian till polls: Annamalai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Senthil balaji, Annamalai, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/22/asian-shares-are-mixed-after-wall-street-rallies-on-hopes-for-talks-on-ending-the-us-iran-war</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/qs5ctcyn/AP26112040900629.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Currency traders talk on the phones near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 22, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:51:27.860Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street rallies on hopes for talks on ending the US-Iran war</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, US-Iran ceasefire</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/cash-distribution-by-dmk-aiadmk-tvk-cadres-protest-on-salem-kochi-nh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/bhgrnjlu/tvk12104cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Members of TVK staged a road blockade on the Kochi-Salem Highway near Pattanampudur in Coimbatore, condemning the cash distribution for votes by the Karur gang on behalf of the DMK candidate from Sulur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:49:48.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Cash distribution' by DMK, AIADMK: TVK cadres protest on Salem-Kochi NH</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, DMK, AIADMK, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Cash distribution</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/i-will-never-accept-giving-money-for-votes-says-senthil-balaji-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/m90bjk1e/vsb42104cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coimbatore south assembly constituency DMK candidate V Senthil Balaji released manifesto for Coimbatore district 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>2026-04-22T03:46:10.867Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>I will never accept giving money for votes, says Senthil Balaji</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Senthil balaji, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/stage-artists-dressed-as-mgr-jayalalithaa-help-spike-enthusiasm-among-crowd-in-coimbatore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/498u98be/replica12104cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Naresh Kumar, closely resemble MGR, along with Meena bears a likeness to Jayalalithaa engaged in election campaigning for AIADMK party in Coimbatore district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:44:11.288Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stage artists dressed as MGR,  Jayalalithaa help spike enthusiasm among crowd in Coimbatore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, jayalalithaa, AIADMK, MGR, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Stage artists</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/west-godavari-panchayat-passes-resolution-for-temple-construction-at-pedda-peta</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/eb88r6qg/godavari42104chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Akiveedu nagara panchayat in West Godavari passed a resolution giving permission to construct ramalayam temple at pedda Peta area 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>2026-04-22T03:41:35.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Godavari panchayat passes resolution for temple construction at Pedda Peta</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Temple construction</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/aiadmk-will-return-to-power-dmk-wont-cross-20-seats-edappadi-k-palaniswami</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/xq2lc0ze/page1-eps-copy094655.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Palaniswami accused the DMK of attempting to create internal divisions within rival parties.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:40:39.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK will return to power, DMK won't cross 20 seats: Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, DMK, AIADMK, Edappadi K Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/mlc-anantha-babu-tried-to-lure-key-witnesses-with-money-sources</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.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>2026-04-22T03:39:27.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MLC Anantha Babu tried to lure key witnesses with money: Sources</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Anantha Babu, Subrahmanyam murder case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/contingency-panel-reviews-offshore-security-in-visakhapatnam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/dfiqehfj/Contingency-panel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vice Admiral Susheel Menon chairs the 48th Regional Contingency Committee (East) meeting in Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:36:56.501Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Contingency panel reviews offshore security in Visakhapatnam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, offshore security</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/dmk-working-against-spirituality-sanatana-madhya-pradesh-cm-mohan-yadav</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/6ynp04qd/1-1-erode12104cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav participated in a roadshow in Avinashi. BJP candidate L Murugan and functionaries of alliance parties were present.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:35:35.563Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK working against spirituality, Sanatana: Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/andhras-indira-gandhi-zoo-gets-black-panther-after-40-years</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/6tbkf2en/vizag42104chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A female Black Panther released into its enclosure in IGZP Visakhapatnam 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>2026-04-22T03:35:11.543Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra's Indira Gandhi Zoo gets Black Panther after 40 years</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Indira Gandhi Zoological Park, Black Panther</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/chittoor-and-tirupati-leaders-wrap-up-campaign-to-stay-back-till-end-of-polls-in-tn</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/csocctj5/leaders.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Youth from Nagari in Chittoor district campaigned in support of an MLA aspirant for Tiruttani constituency 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>2026-04-22T03:32:51.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chittoor and Tirupati leaders wrap up campaign, to stay back till end of polls in TN</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/quash-supplementary-chargesheet-in-ajithkumar-custodial-death-case-ex-cop</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-05/0tyozmsq/New-Project-2026-02-05T082447.511.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Deceased temple guard B Ajithkumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:32:14.460Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quash supplementary chargesheet in Ajithkumar custodial death case: Ex-cop</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Custodial death, B Ajithkumar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/edappadi-k-palaniswami-ends-rally-with-10-more-poll-promises</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/idgqzawj/page1-local-aiadmk-gs093030.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anbumani Ramadoss and Edappadi K Palaniswami in Salem.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:30:42.978Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Edappadi K Palaniswami ends rally with 10 more poll promises</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, AIADMK, Edappadi K Palaniswami, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/tdp-jsp-cadres-spar-over-cm-naidu-photo</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/xnzb5sf9/cadres-spar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TDP &amp; JSP leaders argue over missing CM photo on a banner in Pithapuram</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:30:27.548Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TDP, JSP cadres spar over CM Naidu photo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, TDP, JSP</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/tn-can-regain-its-past-glory-only-under-nda-rule-cm-naidu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/lh4cfkor/vijcm22104chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu addressing the media in support of NDA contestants in Chennai 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>2026-04-22T03:29:24.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN can regain its past glory only under NDA rule: CM Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, CM  Chandrababu Naidu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/spark-turned-into-ball-of-fire-within-seconds-firecracker-unit-worker-recounts-thrissur-blast-horror</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/n0t8xtlx/New-Project-29.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The impact was so powerful that many nearby residents initially mistook it for an earthquake, as thick plumes of smoke engulfed the area.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:28:50.430Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Spark turned into ball of fire within seconds: Firecracker unit worker recounts Thrissur blast horror</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/minister-kolusu-unveils-book-on-chandrababu-naidus-life-ajeyudu-in-vijayawada</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/oflnmkpx/Kolusu-unveils.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Housing and Information &amp; Public Relations Minister Kolusu Parthasarathy unveiled a book titled â?oAjeyuduâ? on the life and leadership of Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:26:55.294Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Kolusu unveils book on Chandrababu Naidu’s life ‘Ajeyudu’ in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kolusu Parthasarathy, Ajeyudu</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/forming-an-alliance-will-be-a-betrayal-of-peoples-trust-in-tvk-k-g-arunraj</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/h8x8gnyw/arunraj12004cbe3100355.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK Tiruchengodu candidate Arun Raj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:26:11.943Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Forming an alliance will be a betrayal of people’s trust in TVK’: K G Arunraj</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, TVK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/niti-aayog-highlights-andhra-potential-in-divya-bharat</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/flrmlr1g/ANI_20260224055553.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NITI Aayog</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:25:46.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NITI Aayog highlights Andhra potential in ‘Divya Bharat’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, NITI Aayog</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/kerala-firecracker-tragedies-linked-to-summer-heat-and-safety-lapses-say-experts</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/nb71ae5y/New-Project-28.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Exploring the reasons for the recurring tragedies during festivities, experts say, the time of the festival plays a key role.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/uidv54ph/Heat-unsafe-handling.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:25:41.923Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala firecracker tragedies linked to summer heat and safety lapses, say experts</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/haunted-by-kallakurichi-hooch-tragedy-residents-hope-for-change-in-upcoming-tn-election</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/vlj5wrsv/WHATSAPP-IMAGE-2026-04-20-AT-225312113722.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mass cremation of Kallakurichi hooch tragedy victims at Karunapuram, in Kallakurichi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:21:28.241Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Haunted by Kallakurichi hooch tragedy, residents hope for change in upcoming TN election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/excise-minister-kollu-ravindra-inspects-ggh-promises-upgrades-and-nurse-recruitment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-17/nkl2zxzu/C_40_1_CH1553_33709053.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:20:35.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Excise Minister Kollu Ravindra inspects GGH, promises upgrades and nurse recruitment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Kollu Ravindra, GGH</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/like-an-earthquake-like-fire-falling-from-sky-eyewitnesses-describe-thrissur-firecracker-tragedy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/c2as42p3/It-hit-like-earthquake.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The firecracker storage unit was located within the Kuttamkulam paddy field</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Fire and rescue services personnel dousing the blaze at the blast site at Mundathicode in Thrissur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:20:26.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Like an earthquake, like fire falling from sky: Eyewitnesses describe Thrissur firecracker tragedy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/petition-filed-in-andhra-hc-against-gvmc-ward-reorganisation-ahead-of-2027-census</loc>
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<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:19:43.480Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petition filed in Andhra HC against GVMC ward reorganisation ahead of 2027 Census</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, GVMC, Andhra high court, 2027 Census</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/hot-winds-likely-to-lash-over-200-mandals-on-today-in-andhra</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-27/t4lhy8nr/P_4180449653.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:17:45.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hot winds likely to lash over 200 mandals on today in Andhra</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Hot winds</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/22/5-year-old-boy-drowns-during-school-excursion-at-amusement-park-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/174tofpq/C_32_1_CH1536_7352112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Illustration sued for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:16:19.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5-year-old boy drowns during school excursion at amusement park in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/50-tax-relief-for-plot-owners-builders-as-andhra-amends-property-rules</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/8tzl7kp8/vijminister11104chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MA&amp;UD minister P Narayana addressing the media on Saturday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:15:45.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>50% tax relief for plot owners, builders as Andhra amends property rules</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, tax relief</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/civic-issues-draining-villupuram-constituency-residents-raise-stink-over-garbage</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/45prmc6k/VPM-GARBAGE-DUMPING094657.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Across several parts of the town, open dumping of garbage has become a common sight.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:14:58.539Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Civic issues draining Villupuram constituency, residents raise stink over garbage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/kharges-remarks-against-pm-modi-shameful-bjp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-19/mdp17zau/BJP%20UPS%20VOTE.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of the BJP flag used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:14:06.432Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge’s remarks against PM Modi ‘shameful’: BJP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, PM Modi, terrorist, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/cm-naidu-bats-for-double-engine-government-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/l9latp96/Tamil-Nadu.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AP Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu campaigning for NDA contestants in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:12:52.066Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu bats for ‘double-engine’ government in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Chandrababu Naidu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/dalit-voters-of-villupuram-share-support-across-parties-over-lack-of-development-and-emanicpation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/doh0h2na/Villupuram-pothole-story.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dalit residential areas such as Valudareddy and GRP Street have nearly 3,000 voters each, but still lack proper drinking water facilities, roads and infrastructure.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:11:47.583Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dalit voters of Villupuram share support across parties over lack of development and emanicpation</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Villupuram, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Dalit voters</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/ysrcp-leader-jagan-slams-government-over-poor-support-to-rural-economy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-22/vpijqeh5/C_40_1_CH0095_33762735.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Chief Minister and YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:11:30.461Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>YSRCP leader Jagan slams government over ‘poor support’ to rural economy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/india-will-never-bow-to-any-form-of-terror-pm-pays-tribute-to-pahalgam-attack-victims-on-first-anniversary</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/709o16q0/PTI04212026000140A.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A security official keeps vigil along the Dal Lake area amid heightened security ahead of the Pahalgam attack anniversary, in Srinagar, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:10:27.695Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India will never bow to any form of terror: PM pays tribute to Pahalgam attack victims on first anniversary</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Pahalgam Terror Attack, Operation Sindoor</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/22/andhra-ministers-begin-study-tour-in-singapore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/aje118e9/AP-Ministers.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On the first day of its Singapore study tour, the AP ministerial delegation focuses on citizen engagement and social cohesion.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:10:22.425Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Andhra Ministers begin study tour in Singapore </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Study tour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/22/vmc-speeds-up-desilting-ahead-of-monsoon</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/a5fdzvmc/VMC-speeds.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>VMC sanitation workers removing accumulated silt from a drain at Raghavaiah Park on MG Road in Vijayawada</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:06:50.199Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VMC speeds up desilting ahead of monsoon</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, VMC, Desilting</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/22/lagerstroemia-add-colour-to-amaravati-seed-axis-road</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/mlhule4y/vijcrda12104chn40.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Amaravati Development Corporation (ADC) has highlighted the blooming of Lagerstroemia flowers along the Seed Axis Road.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:06:08.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lagerstroemia add colour to Amaravati Seed Axis Road</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Amaravati, Lagerstroemia</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/tn-assembly-polls-caste-alliance-equations-to-play-crucial-role-in-tindivanam-election</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/7aw2v9n9/VPM-CW.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Assembly polls are expected to be a multi-cornered fight in Tindivanam with young voters leaning towards the NTK and new entrant TVK in the Marakanam coastal area.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:05:32.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>TN Assembly polls: Caste &amp; alliance equations to play crucial role in Tindivanam election</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Tindivanam constituency</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/this-election-ranipet-residents-want-a-solution-to-decades-of-pollution</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2013/1/30/2/original/Eye-Solar-Power.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>To treat tannery waste, the Ranipet Tannery Effluent Treatment Company Ltd (Ranitec), one of the largest common effluent treatment plants for tanneries, was set up in 1995.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:03:21.656Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>This election, Ranipet residents want a solution to decades of pollution</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tanneries, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/22/bengaluru-north-commissioner-flags-poor-upkeep-of-airport-corridor-calls-for-action</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/dlgwv4dl/Unclean-airport.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>North City Corporation chief Pommala Sunil Kumar inspects the airport national highway corridor on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:02:09.901Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru North commissioner flags poor upkeep of airport corridor, calls for action</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru North City Commissioner Pommala Sunil Kumar</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/22/with-raw-sewage-flowing-in-lake-near-kr-pura-turns-into-hyacinth-carpet</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/m9wisdal/sewage-flowing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Yele Mallappa Shetty Lake covered in water hyacinth, which is a bio-indicator for polluted water and indicates presence of heavy metal and organic pollutants</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:01:30.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With raw sewage flowing in, lake near KR Pura turns into hyacinth carpet </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Pollution, Water hyacinth</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/22/man-threatens-to-jump-off-ninth-floor-saved-in-bengaluru</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/imdiu0dj/TNIEimport2020102originalpoliceeps2131dessd.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T03:00:50.233Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Man threatens to jump off ninth floor, saved in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Suicide Attempt</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/22/six-year-sentence-for-accused-in-shivamogga-isis-case-as-nia-secures-third-conviction</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-06-19/9t0mwzgj/ANI_20250619155846.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:58:51.699Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six-year sentence for accused in Shivamogga ISIS case as NIA secures third conviction</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, NIA, ISIS case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/22/ernakulam-police-seek-help-to-identify-two-deceased-persons-in-separate-cases</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/47f904jk/dead-body.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for represettaional purposes</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:58:03.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ernakulam police seek help to identify two deceased persons in separate cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/22/gba-commissioner-maheshwar-rao-seeks-dpr-for-one-more-flyover-at-iblur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-12/w1lq5wb8/P_4010909224.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>GBA Chief Commissioner M Maheshwar Rao.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:56:48.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GBA Commissioner Maheshwar Rao seeks DPR for one more flyover at Iblur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Chief Commissioner Maheshwar Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/pak-pm-thanks-trump-as-he-cites-islamabads-request-for-iran-ceasefire-extension-vance-visit-called-off</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-28/r2k7ib7p/G16L4S0XAAATmQb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Donald Trump with Shehbaz Sharif and Asim Munir at the White House</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/bp0ybttw/Capture.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:55:27.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pak PM thanks Trump as he cites Islamabad's request for Iran ceasefire extension; Vance visit called off</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/22/playing-badminton-beware-of-eye-injuries-say-ophthalmologists</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-01/ig3gbgat/ospita.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:53:59.249Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Playing badminton? Beware of eye injuries, say ophthalmologists</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Badminton, eye injuries, ophthalmologists</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/dmk-councillors-step-up-campaign-to-secure-more-votes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/3gf1or2r/campaighn12104cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On the last day of the election campaign a DMK cader busy engaged in campaigning for his party at Gandhipuram in Coimbatore on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:52:56.614Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK councillors step up campaign to secure more votes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, DMK, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/22/bengaluru-commissioners-rue-slow-census-work-warn-absentees</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/06l7hqw5/City-commissioners.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Enumerators on census duty in the city</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:51:58.213Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru commissioners rue slow census work, warn absentees </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, census work</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/22/bengaluru-gets-cauvery-water-rs-230-crore-spent-on-thippagondanahalli-to-go-waste</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ixo78y3x/City-gets-Cauvery.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supply of water to parts of the city from TG Halli reservoir was stopped in 2025</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:51:12.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru gets Cauvery water, Rs 230 crore spent on Thippagondanahalli to go waste  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Cauvery water, Thippagondanahalli reservoir</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/karnataka-government-failed-to-curb-cow-slaughter-vhp</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/3/26/original/Vishwa_Hindu_Parishad_EPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vishwa Hindu Parishad flag image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:49:47.725Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka government failed to curb cow slaughter: VHP</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, cow slaughter, VHP</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/sengottaiyan-goes-sentimental-in-final-phase-of-campaign-at-gobichettipalayam-in-erode</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/o3lc73si/1-1-erode32104cbe3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>KA Sengottaiyan sheds tears during the final phase of campaigning in Gobichettipalayam on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:47:29.638Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sengottaiyan goes sentimental in final phase of campaign at Gobichettipalayam in Erode</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, K A Sengottaiyan, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/panchamasali-gurupeet-chief-trustee-sues-seer-alleges-fund-theft</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/ud2jdhnr/swami101427.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vachanananda Swamy</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:46:58.435Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Panchamasali gurupeet chief trustee sues seer, alleges fund theft</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Vachanananda Swamy</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/campaign-ends-so-does-business-for-buduga-jangam-vendors-in-tiruchy</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/jjz3zo73/TRI-tribe-pic.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nomadic Buduga Jangam vendors selling party shawls at a political party’s campaign in Tiruchy.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:43:34.680Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Campaign ends, so does business for Buduga Jangam vendors in Tiruchy</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Buduga Jangam vendors</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/develop-courage-to-dream-big-work-with-passion-governor-thaawarchand-gehlot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-08-27/dsf32i26/Thaawarchand%20Gehlot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:43:19.397Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Develop courage to dream big, work with passion: Governor Thaawarchand Gehlot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Thaawarchand Gehlot</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/61-teens-found-pregnant-in-karnatakas-kalaburagi-last-year</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/12/22/original/child_marriage.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:41:38.176Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka's Kalaburagi logs 61 teenage pregnancies in a year; concerns raised over underreported child marriage</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, teenage pregnancy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/screens-outshine-speakers-as-led-vans-turn-showstoppers-in-tn-poll-campaigns</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/1902j2o7/Screens-outshine.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Across Tiruchy city, over 50 LED-fitted vans were in operation, promoting parties’ poll promises and campaign messages.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/1od9wztr/20ydig12004try093925.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Digital display campaign in Tiruchy on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:41:13.325Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Screens outshine speakers as LED vans turn showstoppers in TN poll campaigns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, poll campaign, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, LED vans</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/woman-held-for-burning-boyfriend-alive-in-bengaluru-over-suspicion-of-affair</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/mvd6c4dj/BeFunky-collage-54.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased, Kiran, was from Chikkanayakanahalli in Tumakuru, while the accused, Prema (27), stays in Anjana Nagar.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:39:30.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Woman held for burning boyfriend alive in Bengaluru over suspicion of affair</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Burned alive</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/dust-depth-and-despair-in-tirunelvelis-radhapuram-assembly-constituency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/wr1626k6/dust-depth.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Residents of Irukkanthurai in Radhapuram have installed a ‘No Entry’ sign for heavy vehicles.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/9vwsihn4/and_despair.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>a stone quarry located adjacent to a coconut grove at Irukkanthurai in Radhapuram.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/g54xf5p6/Screenshot-2026-04-22-022610.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:38:50.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dust, depth and despair in Tirunelveli's Radhapuram Assembly constituency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Appavu, Radhapuram Assembly constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/22/elderly-man-loses-rs-12-crore-in-online-share-trading-scam</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-12/39bbyggh/ANI_20260202093106.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:36:53.108Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Elderly man loses Rs 1.2 crore in online share trading scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/court-tells-cops-to-file-fir-against-home-minister-dr-g-parameshwara-for-betting</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-11/47rvnv5m/Govt%20awaiting.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:35:15.012Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Court tells cops to file FIR against Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara for betting</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, betting, Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/kharge-calls-pm-modi-terrorist-then-denies-it</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/ef09g9dr/1-35-21041-pti04212026000070b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge addresses a rally in support of party candidate from Velachery constituency, JMH Aassan Maulaana, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, at Thiruvanmiyur in Chennai, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:33:59.365Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge calls PM Modi ‘terrorist’, then denies it</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, terrorist, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/22/womens-reservation-stay-on-the-charted-course</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/e3ahloav/1-35-19041-pti04192026000060b.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress workers hold placards during a protest march towards the BJP headquarters against the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill on womens reservation, in New Delhi, Sunday, April 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:33:16.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Women’s reservation: Stay on the charted course</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Nation, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/2026/Apr/22/resettlement-sites-in-chennai-think-out-of-dravidian-majors-box</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/w29u786t/Resettlement.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The resettlement site in Perumbakkam.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/ngzxbsgs/Dravidian.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ezhil Nagar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:32:10.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Resettlement sites in Chennai think out of Dravidian majors’ box</news:title>
<news:keywords>Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Chennai, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, resettlement sites</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/with-congress-on-backfoot-jds-gets-a-chance-to-woo-muslims</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/n75qptiw/With-Cong-on.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>JDS rally</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:31:08.786Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>With Congress on backfoot, JDS gets a chance to woo Muslims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, jds</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/cm-siddaramaiah-rains-fire-on-centre-for-selective-raids-by-ed</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/d9pdy9is/Siddu-rains-fire-on-Centre.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah receives petitions from the public near his house in Mysuru on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:30:20.601Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Siddaramaiah rains fire on Centre for ‘selective’ raids by ED </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, ED raid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/22/kasaragod-man-nabbed-with-62-kg-ganja-in-angamaly</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-29/qd12jn5d/New-Project-53.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:29:06.007Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kasaragod man nabbed with 62 kg ganja in Angamaly</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/22/inteview-bjp-will-register-its-best-performance-this-time-in-tamil-nadu-union-minister-piyush-goyal</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/bf30puf8/Piyush-Goyal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:28:39.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTEVIEW | BJP will register its best performance this time in Tamil Nadu: Union Minister Piyush Goyal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Piyush Goyal, NDA, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/self-funded-harbour-debt-turns-poll-issue-in-nagapattinam-assembly-constituency</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-10-23/wto71s0m/Harbour-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In 2019, nearly every family member in Nambiyar Nagar took individual loans of up to Rs 1 lakh under a self-sufficiency scheme, Namakku Naame Thittam, to collectively fund the harbour project.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:27:59.158Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Self-funded harbour debt turns poll issue in Nagapattinam Assembly constituency</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Thanga Kathiravan, Nambiyar Nagar fishing harbour</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/all-is-not-lost-for-jabbar-minister-dinesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-05-29/kpk9pslm/Karnataka-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Food and Civil Supplies Minister and former KPCC President Dinesh Gundu Rao</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:25:33.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>All is not lost for Jabbar: Minister Dinesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Dinesh Gundu Rao</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/bjp-slams-kharge-for-terrorist-jibe-against-pm-modi</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/3bmfu1sq/BJP-slams-Kharge-for.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge campaigns for Velachery constituency candidate Hassan Maulana in Chennai on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:24:25.591Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP slams Kharge for ‘terrorist’ jibe against PM Modi </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, BJP, PM Modi, terrorist</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/karnataka-congress-leaders-bat-for-dmk-alliance-in-tn-jds-lashes-out</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/n507mxvx/Karnataka-Congress.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar campaigns for Thalli candidate T Ramachandran in Krishnagiri district in Tamil Nadu.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:23:04.094Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka Congress leaders bat for 
DMK alliance in TN, JDS lashes out</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, AICC chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/home-minister-g-parameshwara-seeks-reports-on-misconduct-charges-by-senior-police-officers</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-11-19/qds8cy9t/TNIEimport202413originalKarnatakaHomeMinisterDrGParameshwara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka State Home Minister Dr G Parameshwara</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:20:03.619Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Home Minister G Parameshwara seeks reports on misconduct charges by  senior police officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Police officers, Dr G Parameshwara</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/dy-cm-shivakumar-hits-out-at-minister-hd-kumaraswamy-for-remarks-on-delimitation-of-gba-wards</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/0597r96y/DK-Shivakumar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister and KPCC president DK Shivakumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:18:20.003Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Dy CM Shivakumar hits out at Minister HD Kumaraswamy for remarks on delimitation of GBA wards</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Delimitation, Deputy CM DK Shivakumar, GBA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/minister-bangarappa-to-consult-cm-siddaramaiah-on-legal-option-over-sslc-results</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-17/ue9jzvdw/P_463301783.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Minister for School Education and Literacy, Madhu Bangarappa.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:16:28.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Minister Bangarappa to consult CM Siddaramaiah on legal option over SSLC results</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Siddaramaiah, Karnataka SSLC results, Madhu Bangarappa</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/22/no-battery-shocker-adds-new-turn-to-e-auto-fiasco</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/qpxi6c2b/No-battery’-shocker.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:13:33.223Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No battery’ shocker adds new turn to e-auto fiasco</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/22/karnataka-cet-sees-33-lakh-candidates-new-dress-code-officers-deployed-across-745-centres</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/3/27/original/APPSC_Group_2_exam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of exams 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>2026-04-22T02:13:20.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka CET sees 3.3 lakh candidates, new dress code officers deployed across 745 centres</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, dress code, Karnataka CET</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/madras-high-court-dismisses-plea-seeking-ed-case-against-bjp-chief-nagenthran</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/ragtvu84/Nainara.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TN BJP president Nainar Nagenthran</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:13:08.391Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court dismisses plea seeking ED case against BJP chief Nagenthran</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, money laundering, BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/in-relief-from-scorching-sun-jumbos-celebrate-shower-bath-at-konni-camp</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/mklqnz1s/New-Project-27.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meena, the 34-year-old female elephant, enjoying a refreshing shower bath at the Konni Elephant Camp in Pathanamthitta</image:caption>
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<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:11:47.912Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>In relief from scorching sun, jumbos celebrate ‘shower bath’ at Konni camp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/access-to-ballot-still-out-of-reach-for-many-across-tamil-nadu</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/17vtojii/Access-to-ballot.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ramp getting ready for Wheel-Chair movement at Seva Sangam Girls School in Tiruchy on Tuesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/natsyibx/pollingbooth22104chn082529.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The polling booth at CSI Primary school in Alandur remains a unsafe polling zone for public with lack of Aminities.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/lv17077h/21yboo1a2104try082501.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Wheelchairs were kept on sand-filled ground at Viscountees Goschen Government Girls School in Tiruchy on Tuesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/5f996pgg/Screenshot-2026-04-22-022916.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:09:41.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Access to ballot still out of reach for many across Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, Polling station, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, permanent ramps, disabled voters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/mazha-man-of-kalpetta-continues-his-prayer-for-rain</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/pry20rp7/ontinues-his-p.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Salamath writing mazha on an electric post (L); Salamath’s writing on a wall</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/cbkdoa5c/Mazh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Salamath Kalpetta</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:09:40.477Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Mazha’ man of Kalpetta continues his prayer for rain</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/amid-heat-hatchlings-push-snake-sighting-calls-in-kerala-to-3000-a-month</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/2l7yufyj/Snake.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/z69wm62b/amid.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:08:25.373Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amid heat, hatchlings push snake 
sighting calls in Kerala to 3,000 a month</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/22/kerala-to-cap-tourist-inflow-based-on-waste-management-capacity</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-31/8l0giv0x/tourism111151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/wzuwm6wx/State_to_cap_tourist_inflow.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T02:05:49.728Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala to cap tourist inflow based on waste management capacity</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/tamil-nadu-stocks-up-for-dry-days-booze-sale-hits-rs-400-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-10-11/mc3hcblt/HC-asks-TN-to-pay.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Several outlets allegedly sold liquor above the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) through bars attached to the shops.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:55:54.801Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu stocks up for dry days, booze sale hits Rs 400 crore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, liquor sales, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/22/79-in-fray-karur-segment-will-have-five-evms-in-each-booth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2019/3/30/original/representational_image_EVM_PTI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of EVMs used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:47:55.550Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>79 in fray, Karur segment will have five EVMs in each booth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, EVMs, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Karur assembly constituency</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/22/cm-faces-end-campaign-with-appeal-attack-assurance</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/usvpskza/page1-stalin20091531.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister MK Stalin during a roadshow at Ayanavaram in Villivakkam constituency.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:36:44.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM-faces end campaign with appeal, attack, assurance</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/schools-to-roll-out-heat-wave-plan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/jvv4fc8f/weather01050655.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>People use umbrellas as temperature rises in Delhi on Tuesday.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:28:24.574Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Schools to roll out heat wave plan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Heat Wave, heat wave plan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/property-registrations-to-go-paperless-soon-say-officials</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/i2mniwo2/property104941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:27:16.750Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Property registrations to go paperless soon, say officials</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Paperless, Property registrations</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/18-inspectors-posted-to-strengthen-infrastructure-oversight-in-mcd-schools</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/bgx8sxfg/mcd082113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Of the 81 sanc tioned the inspectors posts, 18 have now been filled through this order, with more postings expected in the coming days to strengthen ground-level monitoring and checks.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:26:10.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>18 inspectors posted to strengthen infrastructure oversight in MCD schools</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, education department, Municipal Corporation of Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/cbse-three-language-policy-sparks-anxiety-confusion-among-parents</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/kpw3niq1/cbse083757.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:24:18.150Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE three-language policy sparks anxiety, confusion among parents</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, CBSE, three-language policy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/22/trump-extends-ceasefire-says-giving-iran-time-to-negotiate-hormuz-blockade-to-continue</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/g51hev6x/AFP202604212272450801v1HighResPresidentTrumpHoldsNcaaCollegiateNationalCha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:23:22.299Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump extends ceasefire, says giving Iran time to negotiate; Hormuz blockade to continue</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, US-Iran peace talks, ceasefire extension</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/a-journey-back-home-a-question-of-choice</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/209m8l1m/gghgjhgjhg.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:21:58.896Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A journey back home, a question of choice</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, West Bengal elections 2026, migrant Bengali voters</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/two-more-held-in-preet-vihar-parking-dispute-murder-case</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/sab6o28g/Two-more-held-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Late Monday night, family members staged a protest outside the Preet Vihar police station demanding the arrest of the remaining accused.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:18:56.813Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two more held in Preet Vihar parking dispute murder case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, murder, Preet Vihar area, parking dispute, Panjak Nayyar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/delhi-hc-pulls-up-authorities-over-security-of-judicial-officers-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/qwnw9fqr/ANI_20260317063925.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:17:16.485Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi HC pulls up authorities over ‘security’ of judicial officers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/bansuri-swaraj-terms-kejriwal-a-bully-day-after-delhi-hc-junks-judge-recusal-plea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/jjfmegpn/C_53_1_CH1509_43653012.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former CM Arvind Kejriwal</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:13:55.079Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bansuri Swaraj terms Kejriwal ‘a bully’ day after Delhi HC junks judge recusal plea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi HC, Bansuri Swaraj, AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/delhi-cops-foil-isi-linked-module-arrest-two-youths-from-mps-gwalior</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/6spqu4cc/C_53_1_CH1540_43548328.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi police.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:07:24.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi cops foil ISI-linked module, arrest two youths from MP’s Gwalior</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Gwalior, ISI</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/online-delivery-fraud-of-rs-35l-exposed-two-held-14-iphones-recovered</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/ht8juuyd/whatsapp-image-2026-04-21-at-82953-pm-1110716.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>As per the application, all consignments were marked as “delivered”; however, no such delivery was actually received by the complainant.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:05:51.684Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Online delivery fraud of Rs 35L exposed, two held &amp; 14 iPhones recovered</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi police., Online delivery fraud</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/pink-saheli-smart-card-catering-to-more-than-5-lakh-users-government-data</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/ryzgre62/pink-card-02110151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>5 lakh women have availed the Delhi government’s ‘Pink Saheli Smart Card’ scheme so far.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T01:01:34.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pink Saheli Smart Card catering to more than 5 lakh users: Government data</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi government, Pink Saheli Smart Card</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/22/fake-antacid-powder-and-coffee-products-syndicate-busted-four-men-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-22/7m1dewhy/whatsapp-image-2026-04-21-at-82902-pm110721.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The accused have been identified as Uttam Das (23), Papai Das Baragya alias Pankaj (19), Nitin Bhardwaj (38), and Sanjay Bansal (50), all residents of Delhi.</image:caption>
</image:image><news:news>
<news:publication>
<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:59:48.851Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fake antacid powder and coffee products syndicate busted, four men arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Police, Fake antacid</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
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<image:caption>West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo Mamata Banerjee addresses a public meeting.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Just cool it with these summer drinks</news:title>
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<image:caption>Coconut milk stall outside Anna Nagar Tower Park</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thengaipaal takes over Chennai's health scene</news:title>
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<image:caption>West Bengal SIR</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:48:52.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengal cut-off clock ticks: On the edge of  exclusion, appeals hang</news:title>
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<image:caption>What unfolded in the run-up to the April 23 polls was a high-voltage duel dominated by the towering clash between Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, each unleashing relentless verbal broadsides.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:41:03.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Campaign without restraint as West Bengal battle hits fever pitch</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/22/bhopal-diary-mp-congress-to-approach-ec-against-minister</loc>
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<image:caption>State cabinet minister Kailash Vijayvargiya</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:34:53.540Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhopal Diary: MP Congress to approach EC against minister</news:title>
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<image:caption>Crafted in black marble, the memorial bears names of all 26 victims engraved in bold golden letters.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:32:26.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Memorial to remember Baisaran terror victims</news:title>
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<image:caption>Russel Market Rann</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Curry Leaf Lobster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A wider southern table at Nadoo</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Food, Food, Filter coffee, south indian cuisine, fine dining</news:keywords>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A night of Sufi magic with Rupali Jagga</news:title>
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<image:caption>Ian Butler</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From troubled childhood to Indian wrestling HPD: Butler's story</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/22/earth-days-wake-up-call</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Earth day’s ’wake-up’ call</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Apollo Hospitals, Sleep disorder, Arete Hospitals, World Earth Day</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/22/veyilodu-velayadu-besant-nagar-beach-turns-into-a-playful-gully-for-strangers</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title> Veyilodu Velayadu: Besant Nagar beach turns into a playful gully for strangers</news:title>
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<image:caption>Dr Rickson Pereira</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The science behind clearer skin</news:title>
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<image:caption>Jubin Nautiyal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jubin Nautiyal: I’d love to explore a more light-hearted side of my voice</news:title>
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<image:caption>Varsha Murali Kaushik poses in front of a BTS mural at Gamcheon Culture Village</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Piki Nath sports an outfit inspired by 'Super Tuna' by BTS’ Jin</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Pankaj Kumar Singh</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Krishna Teja Reddy Burugula</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>New Comic Brings IISc’s Century-Long Scientific Legacy to Young Readers</news:title>
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<image:caption>A security official keeps vigil along the Dal Lake area amid heightened security ahead of the Pahalgam attack anniversary, in Srinagar, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:27:32.374Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pahalgam beautiful, picturesque. No question of insecurity, say tourists</news:title>
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<image:caption>Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:22:43.904Z</news:publication_date>
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<image:caption>Soldiers operate an FPV drone through an obstacle course during training at an Army drone lab</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-22T00:15:05.707Z</news:publication_date>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T23:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/21/address-huge-disparities-exposed-in-caste-survey-with-care-sans-politics</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:02:34.714Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Address huge disparities exposed in caste survey with care, sans politics</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/21/india-must-act-fast-to-end-doping-menace</loc>
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<image:caption>The World Anti-Doping Agency's President Witold Bańka (right) and Director of Intelligence &amp; Investigations Gunter Younger address a news conference in New Delhi, India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:02:11.663Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India must act fast to end doping menace</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/21/quick-take-numbers-to-drive-policy</loc>
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<image:caption>A child in a hospital in New Delhi being administered a a nebuliser session</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:01:57.890Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Numbers to drive policy </news:title>
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<image:caption>The Israeli military said Tuesday that Hezbollah "launched several rockets" towards soldiers stationed in south Lebanon and that the military struck the launcher in response.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T20:00:43.971Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Hezbollah says attacked north Israel in response to Israeli truce violations</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/us-puts-negotiations-with-iran-on-hold-as-ceasefire-deadline-nears</loc>
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<image:caption>Police officers stand guard at a checkpoint ahead of the second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, in Islamabad, Pakistan.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:34:15.554Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US puts negotiations with Iran on hold as ceasefire deadline nears</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T19:03:03.183Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bengaluru woman lures boyfriend home, burns him alive after suspecting affair</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/govt-forms-panel-to-probe-fire-at-hpcl-rajasthan-refinery</loc>
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<image:caption>Firefighters douse the blaze at HPCL’s refinery in Balotra, Rajasthan on Monday | PTI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:50:27.722Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt forms panel to probe fire at HPCL Rajasthan Refinery</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/india-must-identify-priority-export-areas-for-korean-market-say-experts</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:46:16.408Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India must identify priority export areas for Korean market, say experts
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<news:keywords>India-South Korea, India exports, India trade deficit with Korea</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/21/fan-favourite-prakadeswaran-brings-energy-to-team</loc>
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<image:caption>S Prakadeswaran (L) taking on the defender on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:44:26.713Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fan-favourite Prakadeswaran brings energy to team</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/rbi-tweaks-e-mandates-for-digital-payments</loc>
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<image:caption>RBI compounds FEMA violations in Elsteel Modular case</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:40:47.053Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RBI tweaks e-mandates for digital payments</news:title>
<news:keywords>RBI, digital payment</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/co-location-case-sebi-panel-okays-nses-settlement-offer</loc>
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<image:caption>SEBI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:37:14.755Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Co-location case: Sebi panel okays NSE’s settlement offer</news:title>
<news:keywords>NSE colocation case, NSE settlement, Sebi</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/hcltech-q4-profit-rises-yoy-dips-sequentially-on-restructuring-costs</loc>
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<image:caption>HCLTech</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:33:04.121Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>HCLTech Q4 profit rises YoY, dips sequentially on restructuring costs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/21/towards-an-indian-satyagraha-for-global-peace</loc>
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<image:caption>India, today, seems to have run dry of peace movements</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Towards an Indian satyagraha for global peace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, global peace, Indian satyagraha</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/21/the-ott-nation-of-gawkers</loc>
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<image:caption>A democracy without follow-up becomes an OTT democracy: one without true accountability</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The OTT nation of gawkers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Uniform Civil Code, OTT model</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/govt-proposes-stricter-it-rules-seeks-public-feedback-till-may-7</loc>
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<image:caption>Meta</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:29:39.549Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Govt proposes stricter IT Rules; seeks public feedback till May 7</news:title>
<news:keywords>IT Rules, Social media platforms , Meta, X</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/trump-calls-on-iran-to-release-eight-women-ahead-of-potential-islamabad-talks-2</loc>
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<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:08:57.167Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump calls on Iran to release eight women ahead of potential Islamabad talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, US President Donald Trump, Islamabad Talks</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/21/too-much-on-hockey-indias-plate</loc>
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<image:caption>The Indian hockey team have a tightly-packed schedule this year</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:06:31.013Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Too much on Hockey India's plate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Hockey, Hockey India, FIH Pro League, FIH Hockey World Cup</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/21/waiting-in-the-wings-gujarat-titans-sai-kishore-continues-to-persevere</loc>
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<image:caption>R Sai Kishore</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:02:05.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waiting in the wings: Gujarat Titans’ Sai Kishore continues to persevere</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, R Sai Kishore, Gujarat Titans, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/football/2026/Apr/21/chennaiyin-held-to-goalless-draw-by-relegation-threatened-mohammedan</loc>
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<image:caption>Action during the match between Chennaiyin FC and Mohammedan SC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T18:02:01.471Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennaiyin held to goalless draw by relegation-threatened Mohammedan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Football, ISL, football, Chennaiyin FC</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/21/double-olympic-medallist-vlasic-named-tcs-world-10k-bengaluru-ambassador</loc>
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<image:caption>Blanka Vlasic</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T17:58:49.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Double Olympic medallist Vlasic named TCS World 10k Bengaluru ambassador </news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, Blanka Vlasic, TCS World 10k Bengaluru</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/amit-shah-lashes-out-at-kharge-for-his-terrorist-remarks-against-pm-modi</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T17:50:52.835Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah lashes out at Kharge for his ‘terrorist’ remarks against PM Modi</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T17:48:04.653Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress alleges illegal detention of three IT cell workers over ‘fake letter’, MP Police deny claims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Madhya Pradesh, Nation, Congress, illegal detention, IT cell workers</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/amit-shah-says-abhishek-banerjee-may-flee-country-after-may-4-amid-bengal-poll-heat</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah was addressing a poll rally in Chandipur in East Midnapore district on Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T17:29:36.986Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah says Abhishek Banerjee may flee country after May 4 amid Bengal poll heat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/bjp-urges-ec-to-act-against-mallikarjun-kharge-over-terrorist-remark-on-pm-modi</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T17:28:39.962Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP urges EC to act against Mallikarjun Kharge over ‘terrorist’ remark on PM Modi</news:title>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:51:29.317Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ECI warns of re-polls over even brief webcasting glitches in Bengal, Tamil Nadu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/indias-seafood-exports-hit-record-rs-72325-crore-volume-rises-despite-us-dip</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:45:08.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's seafood exports hit record Rs 72,325 crore; volume rises despite US dip</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Marine Products Export Development Authority, India's seafood exports</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/other/2026/Apr/21/shiva-narwal-wins-gold-in-10m-air-pistol-at-junior-world-cup</loc>
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<image:caption>India's gold medal winner Shiva with Chirag Sharma on Tuesday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:43:36.188Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shiva Narwal wins gold in 10m air pistol at Junior World Cup</news:title>
<news:keywords>Other, National Rifle Association of India, ISSF junior world cup, Indian shooting sport, Shiva Narwal</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/science/2026/Apr/21/meet-the-scientist-who-won-nobel-for-laser-hammer</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/v0nzlxg7/Nobel-laureate-Donna-Strickland</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nobel Laureate Donna Strickland (Credits: University of Waterloo/X)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:41:21.718Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet the scientist who won Nobel for ‘laser hammer’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Science</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/amit-shah-calls-high-level-security-review-on-indo-nepal-border-amid-rising-concerns</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/k6fc58wz/20260419449F.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:38:57.154Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah calls high-level security review on Indo-Nepal border amid rising concerns</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Amit Shah, Indo-Nepal border</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/gauhati-hc-directs-assam-government-to-stop-buffalo-fights</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-19/kbh5qcj1/ANI_20250819135112.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Gauhati High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:38:41.991Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gauhati HC directs Assam government to stop buffalo fights</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Assam government, Gauhati HC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/protesters-oppose-cms-thoubal-visit-as-naga-kuki-communities-clash-during-manipur-shutdown</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-07-20/23fw5h8f/202507203457702.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>2026-04-21T16:32:50.123Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Protesters oppose CM's Thoubal visit as Naga, Kuki communities clash during Manipur shutdown</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Manipur, Biren Singh, Manipur shutdown</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/the-standard-opens-new-global-capability-centre-in-bengaluru</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/7/27/original/AI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The centre will support expanded work across artificial intelligence engineering, cloud platform development, data and analytics, digital transformation and insurance operations.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:27:36.088Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Standard opens new global capability centre in Bengaluru</news:title>
<news:keywords>GCCs, Standard US</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/trump-rules-out-ceasefire-extension-threatens-strikes-on-iran-if-no-deal-reached-by-wednesday</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-13/vd6csqt0/ANI_20260413174306.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>US President Donald Trump</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:23:27.262Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump rules out ceasefire extension; 
threatens strikes on Iran if no deal reached by Wednesday</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/akasa-inducts-7-aircraft-so-far-in-2026-fleet-size-grows-to-38</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-10/yzlr41vc/ANI_20251210145735.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Akasa Air expands its fleet to 38 aircraft</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:18:46.282Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Akasa inducts 7 aircraft so far in 2026, fleet size grows to 38</news:title>
<news:keywords>Akasa Air</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/nestle-delivers-strong-q4-results-sees-volume-growth-across-categories</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-07/yfxbkzz0/ANI_20260107190301.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nestle's domestic sales for the quarter increased by 23.1%, while EBITDA margin stood at 26.3%.</image:caption>
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<news:name>newindianexpress</news:name>
<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:14:11.018Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nestle delivers strong Q4 results, sees volume growth across categories </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nestle India earnings </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/tata-elxsi-q4-net-up-27-at-rs-220-crore</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-17/nb2uk17q/202404233151337.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tata Elexi, part of salt-to-software conglomerate Tata Group, has ended FY26 with a revenue of Rs 3,757.40 crore.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:08:08.203Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Elxsi Q4 net up 27% at Rs 220 crore </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tata elexi earnings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/21/sunetra-pawar-demands-fair-impartial-probe-into-ajit-pawars-plane-crash-says-doubts-must-be-cleared</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-08/rqo1ajt1/20260301187f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sunetra Pawar.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T16:05:09.226Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sunetra Pawar demands fair, impartial probe into Ajit Pawar's plane crash, says doubts must be cleared</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Sunetra Pawar, Ajit Pawar crash</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/bjp-slams-kharges-terrorist-jibe-demands-apology</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-09/qqd8tudo/BJP-plans-C’durga.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP flag used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:56:15.186Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP slams Kharge's 'terrorist' remark, demands apology</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, PM Modi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/26-candidates-score-100-percentile-in-jee-main-2026-highest-number-from-andhra-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/e6ylibx5/ANI_20260216160910.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Monday announced the percentile scores for JEE Main 2026, the national level engineering entrance examination.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:54:45.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>26 candidates score 100 percentile in JEE Main 2026; highest number from Andhra, Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, JEE Main 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/21/keralam-firecracker-unit-blast-13-dead-several-injured-in-thrissur-ahead-of-pooram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/atb94e08/Kerala-Blast-Kills-13-TM.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:42:02.898Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Keralam Firecracker Unit Blast: 13 Dead, Several Injured in Thrissur Ahead of Pooram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Keralam blast kills 13 people, Keralam news</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/jmm-flags-alleged-misuse-of-sir-ramps-up-organisational-push-in-jharkhand</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-23/1m5l6hs6/TNIEimport2022129originalJharkhandelectionresults-PTI.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) flag used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:31:36.129Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JMM flags alleged misuse of SIR, ramps up organisational push in Jharkhand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, JMM, Sir</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/us-forces-board-a-sanctioned-oil-tanker-in-the-indian-ocean-the-pentagon-says</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/4rx67vht/AP26106496043465-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine speaks to members of the media during a press briefing at the Pentagon, Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:29:06.513Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US forces board a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean, the Pentagon says</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/delhi-court-charges-lawrence-bishnoi-19-others-under-mcoca-in-2021-case</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-14/23o3hw7p/ANI_20260414034309.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Delhi High Court</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:27:37.084Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi court charges Lawrence Bishnoi, 19 others under MCOCA in 2021 case</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi Court, Lawrence Bishnoi, 2021 case</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/amit-shah-weaves-change-pitch-across-bengal-targets-tmc-on-hills-jobs-and-bhaipo-culture</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-30/p9q5udk4/ANI_20251230092326.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>"Here only bhaipo has right to earn": Amit Shah takes jibe at Mamata Banerjee, nephew Abhishek</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:18:36.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Amit Shah weaves ‘change’ pitch across Bengal, targets TMC on hills, jobs and ‘bhaipo culture’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengal elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/chhattisgarh-to-convene-special-assembly-session-to-condemn-womens-reservation-bill-defeat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-30/j9nzorx0/C_53_1_CH1509_40696417.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:14:12.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chhattisgarh to convene special Assembly session to condemn Women’s Reservation Bill defeat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Women's Reservation Bill, Chhattisgarh Assembly</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/bihar/2026/Apr/21/women-politicians-careers-begin-in-mens-bedrooms-bihar-mp-rajesh-ranjan</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-03/c97684e2-cd6a-4ab5-8a12-6f1cd3c3cd87/Pappu_Yadav.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:11:06.799Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pappu Yadav draws flak over remarks on 'exploitation' of women in politics </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bihar, Nation, Women's Reservation Bill, Rajesh Ranjan</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/uttarakhand-plans-special-assembly-session-as-womens-reservation-row-intensifies</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-05/bgk3dv6c/IMG-20251105-WA0331.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttarakhand Assembly’s special session representative image.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T15:08:53.370Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Uttarakhand plans special Assembly session as women’s reservation row intensifies</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, special assembly session, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/no-cuddles-but-lots-of-care-how-a-paris-area-wildlife-hospital-keeps-rescued-animals-wild</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/xfmm9jtn/AP26109530454519.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Volunteers treat a swan at the Wildlife Veterinary Hospital in Maisons-Alfort, outside Paris, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T14:53:16.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No cuddles, but lots of care: How a Paris-area wildlife hospital keeps rescued animals wild</news:title>
<news:keywords>World</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/assam/2026/Apr/21/assam-government-assures-gauhati-hc-it-will-file-response-to-pleas-against-cm-himantas-hate-speech-by-may-28</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/o1nmcg0x/20260406064f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T14:42:56.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Assam government assures Gauhati HC it will file response to pleas against CM Himanta's 'hate speech' by May 28</news:title>
<news:keywords>Assam, Nation, Himanta Biswa Sarma, hate speeches</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/press-releases/2026/Apr/21/nissan-motor-india-expands-network-in-ecil-hyderabad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/yno6copz/WhatsApp-Image-2026-04-20-at-6.54.03-PM.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T14:38:08.151Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Nissan Motor India expands network in ECIL, Hyderabad</news:title>
<news:keywords>Press Releases, NIssan india</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/sc-issues-notice-to-centre-on-plea-challenging-national-investigation-agency-act-2008</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-09/xr7rtb9z/ANI_20260316113343.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T14:07:58.561Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC issues notice to Centre on plea challenging National Investigation Agency Act, 2008</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, National Investigation Agency Act</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/bjps-womens-reservation-a-ploy-to-alter-constitution-congress-spokesperson-supriya-shrinate</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/3p9msi2j/ANI_20251130162039.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress national spokesperson Supriya Shrinate.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T14:04:43.098Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP’s ‘Women’s Reservation’ a ploy to alter constitution: Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supriya Shrinate, Women’s Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/belthangady-mla-harish-poonja-alleges-irregularities-in-highway-land-acquisition-seeks-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-04-28/yblq50pj/MLA-Harish-Poonja.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJP MLA Harish Poonja of Belthangady constituency</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:58:50.376Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Belthangady MLA Harish Poonja alleges irregularities in highway land acquisition, seeks probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Belthangady MLA, Harish Poonja</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/13-dead-five-critically-injured-in-explosion-at-firecracker-manufacturing-unit-in-thrissur-ahead-of-pooram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ymo45sqv/9055a482-32e9-45da-8c6e-a7aa6b4464e7.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>At least 10 people were admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital Thrissur at Mulankunnathukavu. Hospital sources said a few of the injured are in critical condition.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:54:23.029Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>13 dead, five critically injured in explosion at firecracker manufacturing unit in Thrissur ahead of Pooram </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Explosion, Mundathikode firecracker manufacturing unit, Thrissur Pooram festival</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/campaign-ends-for-crucial-first-phase-of-west-bengal-assembly-polls-152-constituencies-to-vote-on-april-23</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/duqsgg5h/MixCollage-21-Apr-2026-07-12-PM-9061.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The first phase comes amid heightened scrutiny of the SIR, during which a significant number of names were deleted and later subjected to verification.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:44:23.565Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Campaign ends for crucial first phase of West Bengal Assembly polls; 152 constituencies to vote on April 23 </news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chandigarh/2026/Apr/21/ludhiana-businessman-duped-of-rs-20-crore-in-cryptocurrency-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-11/es7zeyz4/202511113572303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:41:20.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ludhiana businessman duped of Rs 20 crore in cryptocurrency scam </news:title>
<news:keywords>Chandigarh, Cyber scam, Cryptocurrency scam</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/trump-accuses-iran-of-violating-ceasefire-numerous-times-as-peace-talks-set-to-resume-in-pakistan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/5wy1vrv5/AP26108524644643.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>President Donald Trump listens to speeches before signing an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:33:35.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump accuses Iran of violating ceasefire 'numerous times' as peace talks set to resume in Pakistan </news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, ceasefire, Peace talks, West Asia conflict, Iran War</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/uttar-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/cm-yogi-leads-protest-march-against-defeat-of-womens-reservation-bill-sp-chief-akhilesh-calls-it-theatrics</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/cjzmakgi/PTI04212026000076B.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath takes part in the 'Jan Aakrosh Mahila Padyatra', in Lucknow.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:27:43.128Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Yogi leads protest march against defeat of women's reservation bill; SP chief Akhilesh calls it 'theatrics'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Uttar Pradesh, Nation, Women's Reservation Bill, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/urban-local-body-elections-to-be-held-on-may-17-in-himachal-pradesh</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/pje21tsh/pti.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A total of 449 wards will go to the polls in 51 ULBs in Himachal Pradesh.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:27:42.334Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Urban local body elections to be held on May 17 in Himachal Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Himachal Pradesh, urban local body elections</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kochi/2026/Apr/21/flying-high-on-their-wheelchairs-with-cafe-wings-3</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/b5z4pldn/CAFE1042031.JPG</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/n6br1r47/CAFE2042100.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:22:10.957Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Flying high on their wheelchairs with ‘Cafe Wings’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, cafe, Cafe Wings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/maharashtra/2026/Apr/21/ed-raids-properties-linked-to-self-styled-godman-ashok-kharat-in-money-laundering-probe</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/v5ou0q4h/202604173752264.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>ED raids self-styled godman Ashok Kharat</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:19:00.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED raids properties linked to self-styled godman Ashok Kharat in money laundering probe</news:title>
<news:keywords>Maharashtra, Nation, Maharashtra, Enforcement Directorate, Self-styled godman, Self-styled godman and astrologer Captain Ashok Kharat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/21/just-cool-it-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/1rde2hgz/sambharam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sambharam</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/gynkq4n0/drink-2.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MUSK MELONADE</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/cxofdkrl/tender-coconut.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tender coconut cooler</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/054xtb8k/watermelon.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Watermelon cucumber smoothie</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/ubtwh6px/panakam.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Traditional panakam</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/g3ipkuss/drink-3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Passion fruit lassi</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/02podlfc/drink.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Masala shikanji</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:16:46.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Just Cool It!</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, summer 2026, summer coolers</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/21/high-octane-tamil-nadu-poll-campaign-ends-silent-period-begins-ahead-of-april-23-vote</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/5fv5mdd7/20260420600f.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Polling on April 23 will be followed by counting of votes on May 4, with results scheduled to be declared the same day.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T13:01:40.343Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>High-octane Tamil Nadu poll campaign ends, silent period begins ahead of April 23 vote</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, 2026 TN polls, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, campaign ends</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/21/congress-moves-privilege-motion-against-pm-modi-over-attack-on-opposition-in-national-address</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/brw55ipy/KC-Venugopal-slams-Modi-TM.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><news:news>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T12:51:48.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress moves privilege motion against PM Modi over attack on Opposition in national address</news:title>
<news:keywords>K C Venugopal moves privilege motion against PM Modi, Constitution Amendment Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/21/kharge-accuses-modi-of-terrorising-opposition-alleges-misuse-of-central-agencies</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/76i8h2r0/PTI04212026000067A-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chennai: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge joins hands with leaders during a rally in support of party candidate from Velachery constituency, JMH Aassan Maulaana, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, at Thiruvanmiyur in Chennai, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T12:49:38.015Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kharge accuses Modi of 'terrorising' Opposition, alleges misuse of central agencies; BJP hits back </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, Nation, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, 2026 TN polls, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/macron-to-press-lebanon-ceasefire-and-sovereignty-in-paris-talks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ow1f7fyn/Lebanon-PM.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Lebanon's Prime Minister Nawaf Salam arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Luxembourg, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T12:40:12.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Macron to press Lebanon ceasefire and sovereignty in Paris talks</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, French President Emmanuel Macron, Lebanon Ceasefire, Paris talks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/waste-crisis-in-the-himalaya-white-paper-calls-for-structured-management-frameworks</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/2/12/original/himalayas.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Himalayas</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T11:26:13.063Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Waste crisis in the Himalaya: White paper calls for structured management frameworks </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Himalaya, waste crisis, structured management frameworks</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/dont-need-such-friends-akhilesh-rejects-pm-modis-friend-remark-in-parliament</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/2/19/original/akhilesh_yadav.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T11:18:45.567Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Don't need such friends': Akhilesh rejects PM Modi's 'friend' remark in Parliament   </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, PM Modi, Akhilesh Yadav, Women Reservation Bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/gujarat/2026/Apr/21/wedding-feast-turns-toxic-400-guests-fall-ill-from-suspected-food-poisoning-in-gujarat-village</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/yx7uztwf/Food-poison-1.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>108 ambulance services, private vehicles and local transport were pressed into action as the sick were rushed to hospitals and primary health centres through the night.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T11:06:29.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Wedding feast turns toxic: 400 guests fall ill from suspected food poisoning in Gujarat village</news:title>
<news:keywords>Gujarat, Nation, food poisoning, wedding feast</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/beijing-rejects-claims-of-ties-to-iranian-vessel-seized-by-us-in-gulf</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/n1eouapf/GpDdolIbYAAaFDi.jfif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Guo Jiakun, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in China.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T11:06:01.456Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beijing rejects claims of ties to Iranian vessel seized by US in Gulf</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, China, Iran War, Iran vessel seized</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/21/telugunews2026apr20kamakshi-bhaskarla-plays-mahadevi-in-ms-rajus-agadha</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/be0m6mtn/Agadha.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kamakshi Bhaskarla from Agadha</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T11:00:55.234Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kamakshi Bhaskarla plays Mahadevi in MS Raju’s Agadha</news:title>
<news:keywords>MS Raju, Agadha, Kamakshi Bhaskarla</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/telugu/2026/Apr/21/telugunews2026apr20vijay-deverakondashouryuv-film-launched-with-a-pooja-ceremony</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/toevassw/VDxShouryuv.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>From L to R: Nani, director Shouryuv, and Vijay Deverakonda at the launch ceremony of VDxShouryuv</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T11:00:20.162Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay Deverakonda–Shouryuv film launched with a pooja ceremony</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijay Deverakonda, Hi Nanna, Nani, Shouryuv</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/tata-steel-partners-with-sms-group-to-make-low-carbon-emission-steel-at-jamshedpur-plant</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-01/fa3o6n5f/MSSSL.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of steel used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:58:42.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tata Steel partners with SMS Group to make low-carbon emission steel at Jamshedpur plant</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Tata Steel, Jamshedpur plant</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/more-security-personnel-than-voters-in-west-bengal-uddhav-thackeray-slams-centre-for-overdeployment</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-23/s76x5xzb/Uddhav-Thackeray.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:51:31.145Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'More security personnel than voters in West Bengal': Uddhav Thackeray slams Centre for overdeployment</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, Nation, Mamata Banerjee, Uddhav Thackeray, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/meryl-streep-hints-at-broadway-comeback-says-working-with-martin-short-would-be-fun</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/isc0xc21/ANI_20260421101831.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Meryl Streep eyes stage reunion with Martin Short after 'Only Murders in the Building'</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:49:01.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meryl Streep hints at Broadway comeback, says working with Martin Short ‘would be fun’</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Meryl Streep, Martin Short, Broadway</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/21/shafali-climbs-two-spots-to-sixth-in-icc-rankings-for-batters-mandhana-slips-to-fourth</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/96d94043/ANI_20251228170803.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Smriti Mandhana (L) and Shafali Verma (R).</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T10:41:32.395Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Shafali climbs two spots to sixth in ICC rankings for batters, Mandhana slips to fourth</news:title>
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<image:caption>Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Monday, April 20, 2026, to face a showdown in Parliament over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as ambassador to Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T09:26:09.487Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fired former UK official says he felt political pressure to approve Mandelson as US ambassador </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/pakistan-extends-airspace-ban-on-indian-airlines-till-may-24</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian airlines till May 24 </news:title>
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<image:caption>Malda mango traders push for airport reopening to boost exports and farmer earnings ahead assembly elections</image:caption>
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<news:title>Malda mango traders seek improved air connectivity to boost exports</news:title>
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<image:caption>(L to R) Riyaz Khan, Althaf Salim, Dhyan Sreenivasan and Nithin Parameswar in the first look poster of Secret of Kalinga</image:caption>
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<news:title>First look of Dhyan Sreenivasan-starrer Secret of Kalinga out</news:title>
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<image:caption>Pooja ceremony of Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew's new film</image:caption>
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<news:title>Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew team up for a new mystery thriller</news:title>
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<image:caption>Indonesia's parliament passed a law on Tuesday to protect the rights of domestic workers after more than two decades of deliberations and multiple delays.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Indonesia passes long-awaited law to protect domestic workers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/21/what-to-know-about-psychedelic-retreats-a-booming-business-with-few-safety-guardrails</loc>
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<image:caption>An empty pitcher and shot sized cups sit on an altar during an ayahuasca ceremony at a retreat in Hildale</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T09:07:24.616Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails</news:title>
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<image:caption>'Lawrence of Punjab' poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:55:25.044Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Upcoming OTT documentary series 'Lawrence of Punjab' stirs up political controversy</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/samsung-lg-raise-laptop-prices-amid-global-memory-chip-shortage</loc>
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<image:caption>Tech giants Samsung and LG hike laptop prices twice in three months</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:54:51.958Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Samsung, LG raise laptop prices amid global memory chip shortage </news:title>
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<image:caption>In this image from April 16, 2026, Samajwadi Party MP Dharmendra Yadav is seen speaking during the special session on Constitution Amendment Bill in Lok Sabha.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:47:23.357Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SP to bring private member's bill for reservation of OBC, Muslim women in Parliament </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/four-interstate-drug-peddlers-held-in-telanganas-warangal-for-smuggling-rs-25-crore-worth-hash-oil</loc>
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<image:caption>The accused were identified as Hantal Sannu (23), Hantal Sanyasi (23), H Krishna (56), and Kandela Chinnababu (56).</image:caption>
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<news:title>Four interstate drug peddlers held in Telangana's Warangal for smuggling Rs 2.5 crore worth hash oil</news:title>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:44:53.519Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quitting tobacco could give major economic uplift to over 20 million households in India: ICMR study</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/indias-nuclear-push-needs-parallel-power-play-to-hit-100-gw-goal-report</loc>
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<image:caption>A view of Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant in Tamil Nadu's Tirunelveli district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:40:44.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India's nuclear push needs parallel power play to hit 100 GW goal: Report</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/madhya-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/11-year-old-boy-found-murdered-in-madhya-pradeshs-satna</loc>
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<image:caption>The victim has been identified as Shivraj Rajak.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:39:37.371Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11-year-old boy found murdered in Madhya Pradesh's Satna</news:title>
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<image:caption>Police officers stand guard at a checkpoint ahead of the second round of negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, in Islamabad, Pakistan, Tuesday, April 21, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:34:16.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No delegation from Iran visits Islamabad, state television says, as talks speculation grows</news:title>
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<image:caption>Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP planted "cherry-picked" officers at airport to cause delay in flight ops</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:32:39.153Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mamata Banerjee alleges BJP planted 'cherry-picked' officials at airport to delay her flight</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/the-war-between-us-israel-and-iran-is-headed-for-a-frozen-conflict-heres-why</loc>
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<image:caption>A boy holds up an anti-Israeli placard during a state-organized rally in support of the supreme leader marking National Girl's Day in Tehran, Iran, Friday, April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:19:53.431Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The war between US, Israel and Iran is headed for a frozen conflict. Here's why</news:title>
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<image:caption>Members of the Popular Mobilization Forces attend a funeral for colleagues who were killed in a US airstrike in Anbar, in Najaf, Iraq, Wednesday, April 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:11:08.335Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Driven by the pressures of war, Iran gives its field commanders more power over militias in Iraq</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/will-constitution-not-rescue-a-believer-who-is-not-allowed-to-touch-deity-asks-sc</loc>
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<image:caption>Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T08:07:28.247Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Will Constitution not rescue a believer who is not allowed to touch deity, asks SC</news:title>
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<image:caption>NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:59:16.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Mumbai for health check-up</news:title>
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<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin speaks on the last day of campaigning ahead of the state Assembly elections</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:58:15.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin warns he’ll be 'danger' to those undermining Tamil Nadu’s growth</news:title>
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<image:caption>This photo provided by the North Korean government shows what it says is a test launch of an upgraded surface-to-surface ballistic missile at an undisclosed place in North Korea on Sunday, April 19, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:52:10.393Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US limits intel sharing on North Korea over South Korea's comments: Reports</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/21/a-space-camp-for-lil-explorers-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:41:49.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A space camp for li’l explorers</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/tom-hooper-to-direct-millie-bobby-browns-nineteen-steps-for-netflix</loc>
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<image:caption>Tom Hooper to direct movie adaptation of book 'Nineteen Steps'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:28:19.381Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tom Hooper to direct Millie Bobby Brown’s ‘Nineteen Steps’ for Netflix</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/amit-shah-vows-to-resolve-long-standing-gorkha-issue-within-six-months-of-forming-govt-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressing an election rally in Darjeeling district.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Amit Shah vows to resolve long-standing Gorkha issue within six months of forming govt in Bengal </news:title>
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<image:caption>Smuggled e-cigarettes seized by Indian authorities at the Indo-Bhutan border.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:23:55.545Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Indo-Bhutan customs meet in Munnar flags e-cigarettes, counterfeit cigarettes smuggling</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2026/Apr/21/steeling-a-march-the-strength-of-the-upsc-dream</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:21:21.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Steeling’ a March: The Strength of the UPSC Dream</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/21/sooraj-barjatyas-yeh-prem-mol-liya-set-for-november-2026-release</loc>
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<image:caption>Sooraj Barjatya’s Yeh Prem Mol Liya, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari, will release in cinemas on 27 November 2026, makers said Tuesday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:21:15.532Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sooraj Barjatya’s ‘Yeh Prem Mol Liya’ set for November 2026 release</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/au-marks-centenary-with-fine-arts-legacy-exhibition</loc>
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<image:caption>Student and alumni works showcased at the AU Kala Centennial Saga exhbiition at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:18:14.905Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AU marks centenary with fine arts legacy exhibition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra University</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/rajasthan/2026/Apr/21/fire-at-rajasthans-pachpadra-refinery-delays-pm-modi-inauguration-raises-concerns-over-losses-and-safety</loc>
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<image:caption>A massive fire broke out at the Pachpadra refinery in Rajasthan's Balotra district.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:09:33.934Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire at Rajasthan's Pachpadra refinery delays PM Modi inauguration, raises concerns over losses and safety</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/organisations-urge-scientific-validation-for-snakebite-prevention-devices-in-india</loc>
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<image:caption>A snake used for representational purposes only</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:07:58.289Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Organisations urge scientific validation for snakebite prevention devices in India</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/videos/videos-nation/2026/Apr/21/stalin-slams-centre-over-delimitation-tried-to-punish-tamil-nadu-poll-pitch-heats-up</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:02:44.061Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stalin Slams Centre Over Delimitation: ‘Tried to Punish Tamil Nadu’ | Poll Pitch Heats Up</news:title>
<news:keywords>stalin, dmk, tamil nadu elections</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/21/the-fake-disease-that-fooled-the-internet-and-what-it-says-about-all-of-us</loc>
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<image:caption>Bixonimania is not an isolated case. Being deceived – whether you are a person or an AI model – is concerningly common, in science and beyond.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T07:01:56.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The fake disease that fooled the internet — and what it says about all of us</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/from-fleabag-to-vladimir-why-has-breaking-the-fourth-wall-has-become-so-common</loc>
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<image:caption>Vladimir movie still</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:54:25.197Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From Fleabag to Vladimir: why has breaking the fourth wall has become so common?</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Fleabag, Vladimir</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/21/dmk-successfully-countered-attempts-to-create-confusion-kanimozhi-confident-dmk-will-retain-power</loc>
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<image:caption>"DMK successfully countered attempts to create confusion": Kanimozhi confident of Stalin's victory</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:51:13.301Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'DMK successfully countered attempts to create confusion': Kanimozhi confident DMK will retain power </news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, Elections, DMK MP Kanimozhi, 2026 TN polls, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/keep-the-pain-inside-on-ukraine-front-married-medics-face-war-side-by-side</loc>
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<image:caption>Ukrainian combat medic Anastasia Podobailo, with her colleague and husband Mykola Yasinenko, walk with others to visit Lake Synevyr during the RePower programme, a mountain retreat designed to support Ukrainian military medics' psychological recovery and mental well-being in Ukraine's western Zakarpattia region on October 27, 2025, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:46:09.865Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Keep the pain inside': On Ukraine front, married medics face war side by side</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Ukraine war, Russia-Ukraine war</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/heatwave-likely-in-delhi-as-temperature-may-touch-41c</loc>
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<image:caption>People using scarf, Cap and Umbrella to cover face for protection against sun as Temperature increases close to 40 degree in Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:41:25.394Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave likely in Delhi as temperature may touch 41°C</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IMD, Heatwave, Delhi heatwave</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/21/curtain-falls-on-high-voltage-tn-poll-blitz-as-multi-cornered-battle-heads-to-ballot</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ytbirom4/Bristolhhbb.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The contest is mainly a face-off between the DMK-led SPA and the AIADMK-led NDA, with added interest from actor Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam debuting in all 234 constituencies.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:37:29.117Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Curtain falls on high-voltage TN poll blitz as multi-cornered battle heads to ballot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu Elections, Tamil Nadu, DMK, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/21/that-was-a-terrible-performance-gt-batting-coach-hayden-after-big-defeat-to-mi-2</loc>
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<image:caption>"That was a terrible performance": GT batting coach Hayden after big defeat to MI</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:37:04.338Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'That was a terrible performance': GT batting coach Hayden after big defeat to MI</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Matthew Hayden, Gujarat Titans, IPL 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/karnataka-hc-refuses-to-alter-order-directs-sslc-third-language-papers-be-valued-instead-of-graded</loc>
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<image:caption>Karnataka High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:36:30.670Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka HC refuses to alter order, directs SSLC third language papers be valued instead of graded</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/100-years-after-her-birth-late-queen-elizabeth-iis-legacy-still-looms-over-british-monarchy</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/qofj3mhh/AP26108389020756.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A plate with photos of the late Queen Elizabeth II is on display for sale at a souvenirs shop in London on April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/q6b9fzfy/AP26108391100440.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A coin featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II is on display for sale at a souvenir shop in London on April 17, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:36:28.951Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>100 years after her birth, late Queen Elizabeth II's legacy still looms over British monarchy</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Queen Elizabeth II, UK Royal Family, Prince Andrew, King Charles III, British Monarchy</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/cong-recalls-rahul-sonia-letters-to-pm-modi-urging-womens-reservation-says-govt-slept-on-this-demand</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress general secretary in-charge communications, Jairam Ramesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:33:07.568Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Cong recalls Rahul, Sonia letters to PM Modi urging women's reservation, says govt 'slept' on this demand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Women's Reservation Bill, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/tucker-carlson-expresses-regret-over-support-for-trump-as-feud-escalates</loc>
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<image:caption>"Tormented" by Trump's rise, Commentator and host Tucker Carlson apologises for "misleading people"</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:27:25.041Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tucker Carlson expresses regret over support for Trump as feud escalates</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/did-pope-leo-find-his-voice-in-africa-or-did-the-world-finally-hear-him</loc>
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<image:caption>Pope Leo XIV is cheered by the faithful on the occasion of his visit to a nursing home in Saurimo, Angola, on Monday, April 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:24:13.743Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Did Pope Leo find his voice in Africa? Or did the world finally hear him?</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Donald Trump, JD Vance, Pope Leo XIV, Pope Leo, Trump vs Pope</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/north-bengals-54-seats-emerge-as-key-battleground-bjp-seeks-to-retain-edge-tmc-eyes-gains</loc>
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<image:caption>TMC and BJP flags. ( Representational image)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:22:10.001Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>North Bengal's 54 seats emerge as key battleground; BJP seeks to retain edge, TMC eyes gains</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, TMC, north bengal, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/soul-patrol-on-first-black-special-forces-unit-in-vietnam-wins-top-honour-at-sarasota-film-festival-2026</loc>
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<image:caption>'Soul Patrol'</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:21:32.362Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Soul Patrol’, on first Black special forces unit in Vietnam, wins top honour at Sarasota Film Festival 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Soul Patrol, Sarasota Film Festival 2026</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/cricket/2026/Apr/21/tanzim-hasan-sakib-returns-as-bangladesh-add-pace-for-odi-decider-against-new-zealand-2</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/lwcyuhde/ANI_20260421055215.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tanzim Hasan Sakib returns as Bangladesh add pace for ODI decider against New Zealand</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:16:20.038Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tanzim Hasan Sakib returns as Bangladesh add pace for ODI decider against New Zealand</news:title>
<news:keywords>Cricket, Bangladesh vs New Zealand, Tanzim Hasan Sakib, ODI decider</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/iran-leadership-reportedly-in-a-rift-over-us-peace-deal-amid-ceasefire-deadline</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/z977clqh/Mohammad-Bagher-Ghalibaf.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In this handout picture provided by the Islamic Consultative Assembly News Agency (ICANA), Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, dressed in an IRGC uniform, chairs a session in Tehran on February 1, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:04:54.438Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Iran leadership reportedly 'in a rift' over US peace deal amid ceasefire deadline</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, West Asia conflict, IRGC, Iran War, US-Iran ceasefire, Islamabad Talks, US-Iran peace talks, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/hindi/2026/Apr/21/avinash-tiwary-says-imtiaz-ali-pushed-him-into-emotional-depth-with-o-saathi-re</loc>
<image:image>
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<image:caption>Avinash Tiwary</image:caption>
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<news:title>Avinash Tiwary says Imtiaz Ali pushed him into emotional depth with ‘O Saathi Re’</news:title>
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<news:title>Trump attempts to force Iran into peace deal using blockade threat</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/baisaran-meadows-remain-shut-year-after-pahalgam-terror-attack-despite-heightened-security</loc>
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<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T06:01:05.766Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Baisaran meadows remain shut year after Pahalgam terror attack despite heightened security</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/health/2026/Apr/21/what-is-muscle-memory-and-can-i-improve-mine</loc>
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<image:caption>But do your muscles actually have a memory? And what role does your brain play?</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:52:07.988Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>What is ‘muscle memory’ and can I improve mine?</news:title>
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<image:caption>TMC's Pradip Sarkar (L) and BJP candidate Dilip Ghosh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:50:45.597Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal polls: 'Outsider' poll pitch obfuscates 'people's issues' in Kharagpur railway hub </news:title>
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<image:caption>A video screengrab of the violent clash at Germany gurdwara that left 11 injured</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:44:48.977Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>11 injured in clash at gurdwara in Germany, triggering major police operation</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/tennis/2026/Apr/21/injured-alcaraz-waits-on-wrist-tests-as-the-french-open-clock-ticks-2</loc>
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<image:caption>Tennis player Carlos Alcaraz poses as he arrives for the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards ceremony in Madrid, Spain, Monday, April 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:34:57.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Injured Alcaraz waits on wrist tests as the French Open clock ticks</news:title>
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<image:caption>Security personnel inspect the Baisaran Valley site in Pahalgam following the terrorist attack that took place on April 22, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:32:58.156Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>'Will not forget till my last breath': Families of Pahalgam attack victims still in grief a year on</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Apr/21/carla-hayden-honoured-by-authors-guild-as-writers-celebrate-libraries-and-free-expression</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr. Carla Hayden speaks at the Authors Guild Foundation Gala at Cipriani Wall Street on Monday, April 20, 2026, in New York.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:32:03.804Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Carla Hayden honoured by Authors Guild as writers celebrate libraries and free expression</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/vance-likely-to-head-to-islamabad-tuesday-amid-doubts-over-us-iran-talks-reports</loc>
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<image:caption>Vice President JD Vance speaks at a Turning Point USA tour stop at the University of Georgia in Athens, Ga., Tuesday, April 14, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:26:21.303Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vance likely to head to Islamabad Tuesday amid doubts over US-Iran talks: Reports</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/tamilnadu-elections/2026/Apr/21/anbumani-ramadoss-outlines-prohibition-plan-welfare-measures-for-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:caption>PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:23:28.235Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Anbumani Ramadoss outlines prohibition plan, welfare measures for Tamil Nadu</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/rs-25-crore-unaccounted-cash-seized-at-tns-perambalur-during-vehicle-check</loc>
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<image:caption>The cash was confiscated and handed over to Revenue Divisional Officer M. Anitha, the returning officer for the Perambalur (Reserved) Assembly constituency.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:19:59.876Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rs 2.5 crore unaccounted cash seized at TN's Perambalur during vehicle check</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/one-year-on-india-pakistan-and-the-deadly-pahalgam-terror-attack</loc>
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<image:caption>Security personnel inspect the site in the aftermath of an attack as food stall chairs lie empty in Pahalgam, about 90km (55 miles) from Srinagar on April 23, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:12:36.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One year on: India, Pakistan and the deadly Pahalgam terror attack</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/elden-ring-live-action-film-set-for-2028-release-kit-connor-to-lead-cast</loc>
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<image:caption>Video game 'Elden Ring' movie adaptation to release in 2028, Kit Connor in lead role</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T05:11:34.448Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘Elden Ring’ live-action film set for 2028 release, Kit Connor to lead cast</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/west-bengal/2026/Apr/21/23-of-candidates-in-phase-ii-of-west-bengal-polls-face-criminal-cases-22-are-crorepatis-adr-report</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/q93jjz5c/202604153749490.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The report analysed 1,445 candidates and found that 338 of them (23%), have declared criminal cases against themselves</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:56:38.171Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>23% of candidates in phase II of West Bengal polls face criminal cases, 22% are crorepatis: ADR report</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/india-un-officials-discuss-peacekeeping-cooperation-2</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:47:24.907Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, UN officials discuss peacekeeping cooperation</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/clashes-erupt-during-torch-rally-in-manipur-amid-protest-over-childrens-deaths</loc>
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<image:caption>Protestors confront security personnel during a Meira (torch) rally at Koirengei, organised under the aegis of Coordinating Committee on Manipur Integrity (COCOMI), demanding justice regarding the Tronglaobi killing incident, in Imphal East</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:45:16.617Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Clashes erupt during torch rally in Manipur amid protest over children’s deaths</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/off-the-cuff-voters-fret-over-missing-poll-slips</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-11/yrj4zlnk/Poll-campaign.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:44:54.702Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Off the cuff: Voters fret over missing poll slips</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/two-families-ostracised-in-dharmapuri-for-breaching-kangaroo-courts-order</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2022/12/23/original/gavel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:40:48.711Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two families ostracised in Dharmapuri for breaching kangaroo court's order</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/obamas-production-company-higher-ground-prepares-to-exit-netflix-era</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/4zgf6guk/ANI_20260420225757.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Barack Obama, and Michelle Obama</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:40:45.500Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Obama’s production company 'Higher Ground' prepares to exit Netflix era</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Michelle Obama, Former US President Barack Obama, Higher Ground</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/old-love-for-new-eyes-kevin-oliver-returns-with-a-musical-twist-on-shakuntala</loc>
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<image:caption>Rehearsals in progress</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:39:30.848Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Old Love for New Eyes: Kevin Oliver returns with a musical twist on Shakuntala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, musical, Theatre</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/21/bhubaneswar-student-tops-jee-mains-exam-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/qmp92uo4/New-Project-2026-04-21T100448.561.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bhavesh is the only student from Odisha to be among the 26 candidates who secured 100 percentile in the JEE mains.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:35:51.534Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar student tops JEE (mains) exam in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, JEE (Main), National Testing Agency (NTA)</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/karur-villagers-stage-stir-for-being-barred-from-temple-over-caste-bias</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-23/0zd72wu4/protest</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:33:48.536Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karur villagers stage stir for being barred from temple over caste bias</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Caste discrimination, Karur temple</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/orissa-hc-flags-safety-concern-for-british-era-school-building-in-cuttack-city</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2023/10/3/original/Odisha_high_court-.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Odisha High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:33:06.116Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Orissa HC flags safety concern for British-era school building in Cuttack city</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/stocks-climb-early-as-us-iran-negotiation-hopes-lift-market-mood</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/4vafcb4x/202604053735255.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Brent crude oil prices trading below the USD 100 per barrel mark provided optimism to the markets.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:32:37.360Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stocks climb early as US-Iran negotiation hopes lift market mood</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/south-korean-police-seek-to-arrest-k-pop-mogul-behind-bts</loc>
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<image:caption>Bang Si-Hyuk, a chairman of HYBE answers reporters' question upon his arrival at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:31:20.531Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/odisha-puts-surrendered-maoists-in-reserve-police-lines</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/9ppp258g/C_17_1_CH1501_23046259.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Maoists surrendering in Odisha.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hyderabad's Musi rejuvenation plan targets sewage interception, decentralised treatment </news:title>
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<news:title>Cuttack schools, colleges to be shut till April 23 for heatwave</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/tax-benefits-drive-ev-adoption-surge-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<news:title>Tax benefits drive EV adoption surge in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<image:caption>Telangana Transport Commissioner K Ilambarithi</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:27:10.068Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>40K registrations pile up on back of VAHAN rollout in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/52-magnitude-earthquake-jolts-manipur</loc>
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<image:caption>5.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Manipur</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:26:36.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>5.2-magnitude earthquake jolts Manipur</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/supervisor-held-for-sexually-harassing-conservancy-staff-during-work-in-chennai</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:26:35.831Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Supervisor held for sexually harassing conservancy staff during work in Chennai</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/21/bhubaneswar-cuttack-witness-robust-gold-buying-on-akshaya-tritiya</loc>
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<image:caption>People buying gold from a jewellery shop in Bhubaneswar on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:26:07.837Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Bhubaneswar, Cuttack witness robust gold-buying on Akshaya Tritiya </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/567-cases-booked-tobacco-items-worth-rs-11-crore-seized-in-hyderabad</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:24:38.239Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>567 cases booked, tobacco items worth Rs 1.1 crore seized in Hyderabad</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/odisha-bjp-leaders-swarm-party-campaign-in-west-bengal-to-woo-odia-voters</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan during a campaign in West Bengal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:24:10.092Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha BJP leaders swarm party campaign in West Bengal to woo Odia voters</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/rte-admission-no-help-for-parents-applying-on-portal-at-education-offices-in-coimbatore</loc>
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<image:caption>The Marumalarchi Makkal Iyakkam staged a sit-in protest on Monday at the campus of the Chief Educational Officer (CEO) in the city, condemning the School Education Department for not conducting the Right to Education (RTE) admission</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:23:53.396Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>RTE admission: No help for parents applying on portal at education offices in Coimbatore</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/man-held-for-posting-vulgar-content-on-actor-in-telangana</loc>
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<news:title>Man held for posting vulgar content on actor in Telangana</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/sub-registrars-held-for-bribery-via-upi-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/j1trdh7d/under-the-table-bribedealings.jpg.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:22:47.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Sub-registrars held for bribery via UPI in Telangana </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/fire-breaks-out-at-sangareddy-pharma-unit</loc>
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<image:caption>Smoke comes out of the Erythro pharmaceutical unit in Gaddapotharam Industrial Area, Sangareddy district, on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:22:14.021Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Fire breaks out at Sangareddy pharma unit</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/construction-of-chariots-21-day-chandan-yatra-commences-in-puri</loc>
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<image:caption>Servitors consecrating the wooden logs near Srimandir at Puri on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:21:28.752Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Construction of chariots, 21-day Chandan Yatra commences in Puri</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/brs-touching-feet-of-rss-leaders-to-stop-klis-probe-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy takes Shrungadarshan at the Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy temple in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:21:23.694Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BRS touching feet of RSS leaders to stop KLIS probe: CM Revanth</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/drought-despair-and-discontent-tamil-nadus-perilous-summer-pivot</loc>
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<image:caption>Large amount of garbage especially plastic waste is seen dumped into the Vaigai river in Madurai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:21:13.621Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Drought, despair and discontent: Tamil Nadu’s perilous summer pivot</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/rupee-weakens-16-paise-to-9332-vs-dollar-in-early-trade</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-11/yv45p2hg/Indian-Rupee-US-Dollar.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:21:11.579Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Rupee weakens 16 paise to 93.32 vs dollar in early trade</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/telangana-ceo-sets-month-end-deadline-for-voter-mapping</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana Chief Electoral officer C Sudharshan Reddy addressing media during a press conference in Hyderabad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:20:34.602Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana CEO sets month-end deadline for voter mapping</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/odisha-police-bust-prostitution-racket-arrest-five</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/o0mf86xx/ANI_20250325211527.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bargarh police busted an alleged prostitution racket operating out of a roadside eatery at Dhanger village.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:19:01.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha police bust prostitution racket, arrest five </news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/jeevan-too-will-feel-disillusioned-in-brs-tpcc-cheif-mahesh</loc>
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<image:caption>TPCC chief B Mahesh Kumar Goud.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:18:32.466Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Jeevan too will feel disillusioned in BRS: TPCC cheif Mahesh</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/frustration-behind-harishs-baseless-allegations-against-government-minister-thummala</loc>
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<image:caption>Telangana state Agriculture Minister Thummala Nageswara Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:17:37.654Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Frustration behind Harish’s baseless allegations against government: Minister Thummala</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/trump-says-recovering-iran-uranium-will-be-a-long-and-difficult-process</loc>
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<image:caption>President Donald Trump listens in the Oval Office of the White House, Saturday, April 18, 2026, in Washington.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:17:22.444Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trump says recovering Iran uranium 'will be a long and difficult process'</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/harish-missed-jagtial-meeting-as-he-was-in-delhi-brs-leader-vaddiraju</loc>
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<image:caption>BRS MP Vaddiraju Ravichandra</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:17:00.551Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Harish missed Jagtial meeting as he was in Delhi: BRS leader Vaddiraju</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Vaddiraju Ravichandra</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/one-killed-four-injured-in-violent-drunken-brawl-among-migrant-workers-in-odisha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/35ta6wjj/New-Project-2026-04-11T232118.572.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>On Sunday night, the workers were in an inebriated state when a dispute broke out among them reportedly over previous enmity.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:16:48.573Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>One killed, four injured in violent drunken brawl among migrant workers in Odisha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, migrant workers, drunken brawl</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/madras-hc-reserves-orders-on-petition-against-eps-derogatory-remarks-against-cm-stalin</loc>
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<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami (L) and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:15:52.256Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC reserves orders on petition against EPS’ ‘derogatory’ remarks against CM Stalin</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/principal-of-govt-iti-in-odisha-booked-for-sexual-abuse-of-minor-student</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/kimki2ct/Cops-verify.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The girl alleged that the principal, identified as Ratikanta Parida, had subjected her to repeated sexual abuse over the past month.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:14:31.401Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Principal of govt ITI in Odisha booked for sexual abuse of minor student</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/man-gets-eight-years-ri-for-holding-irulars-in-bonded-labour-sexual-harassment-of-minor</loc>
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<news:title>Man gets eight years’ RI for holding Irulars in bonded labour, sexual harassment of minor</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/three-arrested-in-odisha-for-stealing-pipes-wires-from-acs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-17/c4e5rqdk/ANI_20241010174445.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:11:46.509Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three arrested in Odisha for stealing pipes, wires from ACs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/vssl-workers-demand-resumption-of-plant-operation-stage-protest-in-odishas-jajpur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/362s4oj8/protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The workers said they would intensify their protest if the plant was not reopened soon.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:09:48.515Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>VSSL workers demand resumption of plant operation, stage protest in Odisha's Jajpur</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/telangana-government-mulls-cantilever-glass-viewpoints-to-boost-tourism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-27/pa2titoq/Jupally.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:08:15.221Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana government mulls cantilever, glass viewpoints to boost tourism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, tourism</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/southern-railway-to-run-special-trains-from-chennai-to-kanniyakumari</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2017/1/31/original/train.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:07:51.575Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Southern Railway to run special trains from Chennai to Kanniyakumari </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/congress-cadre-flee-with-rs-13-lakh-seized-from-mp-karti-chidambarams-office-by-election-officials</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress MP Karti Chidambaram.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:04:29.398Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress cadre flee with Rs 13 lakh seized from MP Karti Chidambaram’s office by election officials</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/52-year-old-run-over-by-train-in-odishas-boudh</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:03:40.080Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>52-year-old run over by train in Odisha's Boudh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, run over by train, railway track crossing</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/villagers-bajrang-dal-block-road-to-protest-cow-slaughter-in-odishas-balasore</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/kg7io3dd/Road-blockade-to-protest.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Villagers staging road blockade near Bahabalpur village on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:02:05.976Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Villagers, Bajrang Dal block road to protest cow slaughter in Odisha's Balasore</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, cow slaughter, road blockade</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/madras-hc-sought-states-reply-on-equitable-representation-to-dncs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-06/jaa5tjn8/Suspension-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Madurai bench of Madras High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:01:08.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC sought State's reply on equitable representation to DNCs</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/workers-protest-over-wages-in-haldwani-turns-tense-police-use-mild-force-after-scuffle</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/39svjeqz/C_53_1_CH1506_43646830.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A heavy police presence was deployed as employees staged a sit-in at the factory gates.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:00:08.285Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Workers’ protest over wages in Haldwani turns tense; police use mild force after scuffle</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/odisha-teacher-engaged-in-census-work-dies-due-to-alleged-heatstroke</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-03-17/cykfv3av/202411083256778.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased teacher’s wife alleged that exposure to extreme heat and harsh weather conditions during census duty caused his death.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T04:00:04.538Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha teacher engaged in census work dies due to alleged heatstroke</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/university-of-western-australia-opens-applications-for-its-chennai-campus-marking-entry-into-india</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-11/4f6lt66l/iStock-157593882.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The University of Western Australia (UWA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:57:30.404Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>University of Western Australia opens applications for its Chennai campus, marking entry into India</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Chennai, University of Western Australia</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/next-hearing-of-mahanadi-tribunal-fixed-on-may-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-14/qxgyawci/ANI_20250221084452.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:56:33.491Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Next hearing of Mahanadi tribunal fixed on May 2</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Mahanadi Water Disputes Tribunal, interstate water dispute</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/telangana-hc-sets-aside-sic-order-on-compassionate-appointment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-22/bs4qeewp/Property-owners-get-relief.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:56:15.130Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC sets aside SIC order on compassionate appointment</news:title>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/pmk-founder-ramadoss-urges-voters-to-reject-faction-led-by-son</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-27/4sm4338c/Ramadoss-promises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>PMK founder S Ramadoss</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:55:11.478Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>PMK founder Ramadoss urges voters to reject faction led by son</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/bjp-steps-up-panchayat-poll-preparation-in-odisha-with-focus-on-voter-outreach</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:54:39.387Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP steps up panchayat poll preparation in Odisha with focus on voter outreach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Bhubaneswar, Odisha Panchayat Elections, BJP president Manmohan Samal</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/after-45-years-adivasis-commemorate-indravelli-martyrs-day-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/kibkh1bd/adilabad2004chn23.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Officials, leaders and villagers pay tributes to the Indravelli Martyrs statue in Adilabad district on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:53:31.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>After 45 years, Adivasis commemorate Indravelli Martyrs’ Day in Telangana </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bhubaneswar/2026/Apr/21/odisha-mp-draws-union-coal-ministers-attention-to-unrest-over-mining-in-rayagada-kalahandi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/sffq26fv/ANI_20240606190418.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kalahandi MP Malvika Devi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:53:10.916Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha MP draws union coal minister's attention to unrest over mining in Rayagada, Kalahandi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bhubaneswar, Odisha, BJD Rajya Sabha MP Sasmit Patra, National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST), Kalahandi MP Malvika Devi</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/poisonous-gas-from-tank-kills-two-workers-in-chennais-avadi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/47f904jk/dead-body.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:52:41.173Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poisonous gas from tank kills two workers in Chennai's Avadi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Avadi, Toxic gas inhaled</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/commission-will-leave-no-stone-unturned-gyanesh-kumar-on-ensuring-fear-free-transparent-polls-in-bengal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-15/6a8kxrnh/P_4674623941.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar along with Election Commisioners S S Sandhu and Vivek Joshi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:52:04.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Commission will 'leave no stone unturned': Gyanesh Kumar on ensuring fear-free, transparent polls in Bengal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/vijay-turns-to-chennai-in-last-leg-of-campaign</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/vl7c47by/Vijay-turns.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK Vijay campaigns at Villivakkam in Chennai</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:49:45.415Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Vijay turns to Chennai in last leg of campaign</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/odisha-oppn-flays-voter-deletion-ahead-of-sir-alleges-ulterior-motives</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ajb9cxrs/HGXLDG7a0AA80ME.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BJD vice-president Debi Prasad Mishra, deputy leader of the Opposition Prasanna Acharya and general secretary Bijay Nayak addressing a press conference.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:48:06.858Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha Oppn flays voter deletion ahead of SIR, alleges ulterior motives</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/kirana-shop-owner-killed-for-refusing-loan-of-rs-200-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ev7sxlkx/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:47:22.347Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kirana shop owner killed for refusing loan of Rs 200 in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, killed</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/aiadmk-bjp-poll-win-threat-to-dmks-schemes-arvind-kejriwal</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/miv91jgq/AIADMK-BJP.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal campaigns along with Chief Minister MK Stalin at Pulianthope on Monday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/gi650sn2/DMK’s-schemes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Dy CM Udayanidhi Stalin campaigining at Triplicane on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:47:20.144Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK-BJP poll win threat to DMK’s schemes: Arvind Kejriwal</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/21/constitutional-clocks-that-just-start-ticking</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ppchnjuk/20april2026.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Under strict population proportionality, the political consequence is a structural shift in representation to the north</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:47:15.161Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Constitutional clocks that just started ticking</news:title>
<news:keywords>Opinion, Women's reservation law, delimitation Bill</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/cm-chandrababu-naidu-celebrates-birthday-with-daily-wage-workers-at-anna-canteen</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/2lst4gua/CM-celebrates.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu along with his wife Nara Bhuvaneswari serves food to mark birthday at Anna Canteen in Vijayawada on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:47:06.844Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Chandrababu Naidu celebrates birthday with daily wage workers at Anna Canteen</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, daily wage workers, Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu, Anna Canteen</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/linking-of-water-tanks-increased-water-availability-in-annamayya-collector</loc>
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<image:caption>Annamayya District Collector Nishant Kumar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:46:01.973Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Linking of water tanks increased water availability in Annamayya: Collector </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/five-telangana-students-achieve-100-percentile-in-jee-main</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/h23c6rkd/PU-II-exam.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:45:31.763Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Five Telangana students achieve 100 percentile in JEE Main</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/interview-vijays-political-entry-orchestrated-by-bjp-says-vck-leader-sinthanai-selvan</loc>
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<image:caption>Viduthalai Chiru-thaigal Katchi (VCK) general secretary and MLA Sinthanai Selvan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:43:42.620Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW| Vijay’s political entry orchestrated by BJP, says VCK leader Sinthanai Selvan</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/bjp-misleading-people-on-womens-quota-cpm-state-secretary-v-srinivasa-rao</loc>
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<image:caption>CPM State secretary V Srinivasa Rao,</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:43:22.965Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘BJP misleading people on women’s quota’: CPM State secretary V Srinivasa Rao</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, CPM State secretary V Srinivasa Rao, Union Civil Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/cm-naidu-signs-file-for-release-of-cmrf-aid</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/bn5vbfnu/Delay-in-Amaravati.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:41:56.492Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CM Naidu signs file for release of CMRF aid </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, CMRF aid</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/20/98-lakh-voters-removed-from-odisha-poll-rolls-triggers-allegations-of-wrongdoing</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.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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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:41:27.732Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>9.8 lakh voters removed from Odisha poll rolls, triggers allegations of wrongdoing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Chief Electoral Officer, Special Intensive Revision (SIR), voter deletion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/oil-prices-dip-most-stocks-rise-on-lingering-iran-peace-hopes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/5bvmxndm/AFP20260420A8CR8G4v3HighResTopshotJapanEconomy.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man stands outside a parking garage next to a stocks display near the Tokyo Stock Exchange in Tokyo on April 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:40:19.378Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Oil prices dip, most stocks rise on lingering Iran peace hopes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, Oil prices, West Asia conflict</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/child-marriages-foiled-three-minor-girls-rescued-in-andhra-pradesh</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-18/aphqsfd1/Screenshot-2026-03-18-171732.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image of child marriage used for representative purposes.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:40:19.046Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Child marriages foiled; three minor girls rescued in Andhra Pradesh</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, child marriage</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/eight-months-on-sigachi-victims-struggle-even-for-medical-aid-in-telanaga</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/a4tmkrmq/months-on-Sigachi.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sigachi victims submit representation to officials at the Prajavani programme in Sangareddy on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:40:09.514Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EIght months on, Sigachi victims struggle even for medical aid in Telanaga</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Sigachi chemical blast</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/telangana-hc-orders-retrieval-of-98-year-old-farmers-valuables-from-debris</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-25/530k0xps/HC-seeks.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Telangana High Court</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:39:09.257Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Telangana HC orders retrieval of 98-year-old farmer’s valuables from debris</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, Telangana High Court</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/21/ap-govt-seeks-central-panels-nod-to-rationalise-kolleru-boundaries</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-20/lbrs6ab1/ANI_20250822161037.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:37:44.321Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt seeks Central panel’s nod to rationalise Kolleru boundaries</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/madras-high-court-reserves-order-on-plea-seeking-ed-cases-against-7-ex-aiadmk-ministers</loc>
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<image:caption>Madras High Court.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:37:40.533Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras High Court reserves order on plea seeking ED cases against 7 ex-AIADMK ministers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court, ED Enforcement Directorate, AIADMK leaders</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/two-try-to-sell-pangolin-for-rs-1-crore-arrested-in-telangana</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/iskex4gx/New-Project-2026-04-21T090645.693.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forest officials in Kumuram Bheem Asifabad district arrested two persons and seized a live pangolin from Powarguda village in Jainoor mandal</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:37:21.476Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two try to sell pangolin for Rs 1 crore, arrested in Telangana</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, pangolin</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/dmk-writes-to-eci-against-transfer-of-ig-senthil-velan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/45a843i4/202604193755277.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Election Commission of India</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:35:19.945Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DMK writes to ECI against transfer of IG Senthil Velan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, DMK, ECI Election Commission of India, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/odisha/2026/Apr/21/odisha-govt-focused-on-farmers-financial-empowerment-making-agriculture-profitable-cm-majhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/qvyf0tck/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Mohan Charan Majhi performing ‘Akhi Muthi Anukula’ on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya, at CCRI Cuttack on Monday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:35:06.632Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Odisha govt focused on farmers' financial empowerment, making agriculture profitable: CM Majhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Odisha, Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi, Akshaya Tritiya 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/three-year-old-dies-in-stray-dog-attack-in-telanganas-peddapalli</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-30/7m8wwjyv/dog-bite.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:34:30.248Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three-year-old dies in stray dog attack in Telangana's Peddapalli</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, stray dog attack</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/21/aps-kondapalli-toys-set-for-global-push</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/5h1kh3kd/ondapal.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>NTR District Collector G Lakshmisha and I&amp;PR Director KS Viswanathan taking part in the closing ceremony of Kondapalli Toys Festival on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:33:52.765Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP's Kondapalli toys set for global push</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Kondapalli Toys Festival</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/despite-your-curses-i-will-not-die-kcr-to-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/wc6iyhgt/New-Project-2026-04-21T090219.225.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>BRS supremo K Chandrasekhar Rao raises a slogan during the Praja Ashirvada Sabha in Jagtial on Monday</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/bb5u09op/KCR_welcomes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Veteran leader T Jeevan Reddy stands next to BRS president K Chandrasekhar Rao as he waves to the crowd during a public meeting in Jagtial on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:33:23.049Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Despite your curses, I will not die: KCR to CM Revanth </news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A  Revanth Reddy, BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/21/ap-govt-to-extend-financial-aid-to-livestock-farmers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-09-05/tbpv5dod/P_4356528862.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Animal Husbandry Director T Damodar Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:31:38.595Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt to extend financial aid to livestock farmers</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, Animal Husbandry Director T Damodar Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/gunman-shoots-several-tourists-at-historic-pyramids-in-mexico-killing-a-canadian</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/to1mxgl7/AP26110785005303.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Forensic workers carry the body of a victim down a pyramid after authorities said a gunman opened fire, in Teotihuacan, Mexico, Monday, April 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:31:27.190Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Gunman shoots several tourists at historic pyramids in Mexico, killing a Canadian</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mexico, tourists, gun violence, Teotihuacán pyramids</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/telangana/2026/Apr/21/there-is-nothing-wrong-in-hanging-kcr-for-his-misdeeds-says-cm-revanth</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/pxn6uq8j/There-is-nothing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy inspects the Medigadda barrage on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:30:36.283Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>There is nothing wrong in hanging KCR for his misdeeds, says CM Revanth</news:title>
<news:keywords>Telangana, A Revanth Reddy, BRS chief K Chandrasekhar Rao</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/vijayawada/2026/Apr/21/ntr-dist-cp-lays-foundation-for-bomb-detection-block-in-vijayawada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/fyhmcghh/NTR-dist-CP-lays.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The proposed facility will be set up at the City Armed Reserve grounds and will house bomb detection equipment along with trained personnel.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:29:59.679Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>NTR dist CP lays foundation for bomb detection block in Vijayawada</news:title>
<news:keywords>Vijayawada, NTR district commissioner of  police (CP) SV Rajasekhara Babu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/two-guntur-students-selected-for-isro-award</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/s7nxn9se/Two-Guntur.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The Collector said AP had 14 students chosen nationwide, with two from Guntur.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:29:07.319Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Two Guntur students selected for ISRO award</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Guntur, ISRO award</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/virudhunagar-firecracker-unit-blast-madras-hc-seeks-states-reply-on-aid-for-victims</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/vof0omrh/C_53_1_CH1506_43702020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firefighters at the site after a blast in a firecracker manufacturing unit, at Kattanarpatti in Virudhunagar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:29:04.537Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Virudhunagar firecracker unit blast: Madras HC seeks State’s reply on aid for victims</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, madras high court, Tamil Nadu government, TN firecracker unit explosion</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/more-than-15-lakh-devotees-throng-simhachalam-for-chandanotsavam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/g80z56an/More-than-1.5-lakh.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Devotees stand in long queues for the Nijaroopa Darshan of Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy at Simhachalam on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:28:13.296Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>More than 1.5 lakh devotees throng Simhachalam for Chandanotsavam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Chandanotsavam, Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/ap-chambers-seeks-relief-as-msmes-reel-under-crisis</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/p7ly3h69/New-Project-2026-04-21T085627.302.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry</image:caption>
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<news:title>AP Chambers seeks relief as MSMEs reel under crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/sc-to-hear-april-24-plea-for-sit-or-cbi-probe-in-ghaziabad-minor-rape-murder-case</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:27:15.510Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC to hear April 24 plea for SIT or CBI probe in Ghaziabad minor rape-murder case</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/21/six-held-after-clashes-between-cpm-bjp-workers-in-keralas-malamukal</loc>
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<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:27:05.468Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six held after clashes between CPM, BJP workers in Kerala's Malamukal</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Violence, Stone pelting, Vattiyoorkavu police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/delhi-makes-rainwater-harvesting-mandatory-sets-deadlines-to-tackle-water-crisis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/qcjlvw6q/rainwater-h1084231.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:title>Delhi makes rainwater harvesting mandatory, sets deadlines to tackle water crisis</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/poll-campaign-leaves-a-trail-of-waste-in-tamil-nadu-burden-mounts-for-sanitary-workers</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/wy3a62ka/P_4731012196.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK leader Actor Vijay canvassed votes in his own Tiruchy (West) Constituency during his roadshow campaign at Wireles</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:25:08.921Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Poll campaign leaves a trail of waste in Tamil Nadu; burden mounts for sanitary workers </news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/us-iran-warn-ready-for-war-as-talks-in-limbo</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/g9ljrs0a/AP26110386348919.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A man on his scooter passes next to an Iranian flag placed in front of a destroyed building, following a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel, in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, Lebanon, Monday, April 20, 2026</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:24:40.113Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US, Iran warn ready for war as talks in limbo</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/ap-govt-rolls-out-skill-plan-under-population-policy-health-minister-satya-kumar-yadav</loc>
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<image:caption>Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:23:58.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP govt rolls out skill plan under population policy: Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Health Minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/delhi-notifies-sop-to-curb-tree-offences-introduces-rapid-response-system-for-strict-enforcement</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/ii4dbdi0/tree-090952.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:23:49.776Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi notifies SOP to curb tree offences, introduces rapid response system for strict enforcement</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, tree offences</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2026/Apr/21/blame-game-over-civic-issues-escalates-as-thiruvananthapuram-mayor-hits-back-at-minister-sivankutty</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-01-22/49r6vinh/P_4590651515.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Mayor V V Rajesh.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:22:58.733Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Blame game over civic issues escalates as Thiruvananthapuram mayor hits back at Minister Sivankutty</news:title>
<news:keywords>Thiruvananthapuram, Education Minister  V Sivankutty, Thiruvananthapuram Mayor VV Rajesh</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/ap-cm-naidu-questions-stance-of-dmk-congress-on-33-womens-reservation</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/53baomhb/cats.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/go9ukgck/Tamil-Nadu-requires-double.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu campaigns on behalf of NDA contestants in Thalli assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:21:53.737Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AP CM Naidu questions stance of DMK &amp; Congress on 33% women’s reservation </news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, DMK, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/delhi-l-g-taranjit-singh-visits-fire-service-academy-takes-stock-of-operational-preparedness</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/1pkf2uqx/LG-visits-fire.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>LG inspects firefighting equipment demo at Fire Service Management Academy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:21:47.688Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh visits fire service academy, takes stock of operational preparedness</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Delhi L-G Taranjit Singh Sandhu</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/denial-of-receipts-for-complaints-at-police-stations-in-ap-draws-criticism</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-17/m4nqremo/202512173611037.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>It serves as proof of submission and enables citizens to track the progress of their complaint, including whether an FIR has been registered.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:20:50.661Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Denial of receipts for complaints at police stations in AP draws criticism</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra Pradesh, complaints</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/advocate-dies-after-jumping-from-cp-hotel-in-delhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/mgxvle69/death-3.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:20:08.740Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Advocate dies after jumping from CP hotel in Delhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, suicide, Connaught Place, Advocate</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/kerala-police-warn-of-pop-up-cyber-scam</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/uztsjmis/New-Project-2026-04-20T072614.859.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The scamsters will be able to remote-control the phones and access the camera, microphone, SMS and contact details.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:19:30.507Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala police warn of 'pop-up' cyber scam</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Cyber scam, Vivo users, iQOO users</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/students-at-delhis-lady-hardinge-college-protest-over-hostel-conditions-demand-permission-to-install-acs</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/n84mj7yq/No-ACs-in.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Students also raised concerns over unhygienic mess conditions on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:19:30.010Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students at Delhi's Lady Hardinge College protest over hostel conditions, demand permission to install ACs</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, AC, Lady Hardinge Medical College</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/parties-bet-on-artificial-intelligencebut-infrastructure-hurdles-pose-real-challenge</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/peebajgv/Parties-bet.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:18:01.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Parties bet on artificial intelligence,
but infrastructure hurdles pose real challenge</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Artificial Intelligence AI, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/andhra-pradesh/2026/Apr/21/compassionate-jobs-crushing-the-hopes-of-unemployed-youth-andhra-hc</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-03/cexhfvhj/Bail.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra Pradesh HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:17:44.542Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Compassionate jobs crushing the hopes of unemployed youth: Andhra HC</news:title>
<news:keywords>Andhra Pradesh, Andhra HC</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/keralas-fishing-sector-faces-crisis-as-migrant-workers-leave-home-for-elections</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/jlxpoleo/State’s-fishing.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In addition to those who go fishing, a significant number of migrant workers also work in peeling sheds, netting and ice plants.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:16:33.627Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala's fishing sector faces crisis as migrant workers leave home for elections</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Elections, Assam Elections, Tamil Nadu Elections, West Bengal Elections, Special Intensive Revision, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, Assam elections 2026, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/promises-galore-vaigai-river-cleanup-dominates-campaigning-in-madurai</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-07/d57nf1xw/C_1_1_CH1104_118921533.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Invasive water hyacinth a long stretch of the Vaigai river in Madurai, create mosquitoes, obstructing water flow</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:15:48.005Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Promises galore: Vaigai river cleanup dominates campaigning in Madurai</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Madurai, Vaigai river, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/heatwave-likely-to-continue-in-delhi-till-april-24</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/bg8wvv04/ANI_20250613112558.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:14:22.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Heatwave likely to continue in Delhi till April 24</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, IMD, Heatwave</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/mexican-president-sheinbaum-demands-explanation-after-us-officials-die-after-operation-in-chihuahua</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-12-12/2djp9q2k/ANI_20251211085513.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:13:32.970Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Mexican President Sheinbaum demands explanation after US officials die after operation in Chihuahua</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Chihuahua</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/as-election-day-nears-cash-for-vote-allegations-galore-in-west-south-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/8cwgnq47/As-election-day.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK functionaries smashed a car’s windshield in Coimbatore</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/jgzfqaru/Flying-squad.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flying squads conducting searches at the house of relatives of BJP candidate KRM Radhakrishnan in Arumuganeri</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:12:39.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>As election day nears, cash-for-vote 
allegations galore in west, south Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/ed-calls-jacqueline-plea-to-become-case-approver-vague-gets-time-to-reply</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2021/8/2/original/Jacqueline_Fernandez_PTI_Photo.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:12:23.238Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>ED calls Jacqueline plea to become case approver ‘vague’, gets time to reply</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, ED, Jacqueline Fernandez</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/kerala-health-dept-revises-protocol-to-prevent-surgical-errors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/1bq0853x/Dept-revises-protocol.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:11:41.886Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala health dept revises protocol to prevent surgical errors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, guidelines, surgical lapse</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/kin-of-nithin-raj-seek-arrest-of-accused-faculty-say-probe-on-track</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/0cjinmp4/32-33-1-nithinraj21204chn34.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nithin Raj.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:09:24.261Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kin of Nithin Raj seek arrest of accused faculty, say probe on track</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Loan app, Nithin Raj death, Anjarakandy Dental College</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/government-proposes-108-pg-dnb-fellowship-seats-in-delhi-medical-institutions</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/17x84dgo/Govt-proposes.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative Image</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:08:09.337Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Government proposes 108 PG, DNB, fellowship seats in Delhi medical institutions</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, healthcare, fellowship seats</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/kerala-consumer-commission-directs-builder-to-refund-rs-505-lakh-to-buyer-who-paid-but-never-got-possession</loc>
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<image:caption>Kerala consumer commission directs builder to refund Rs 50.5 lakh to buyer who paid for an apartment in 2010 but never received possession.</image:caption>
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<news:title>Kerala consumer commission directs builder to refund Rs 50.5 lakh to buyer who paid but never got possession</news:title>
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<image:caption>The BHEL Power Plant Piping Unit, established in 2008, continues to be the only significant industrial presence in Thirumayan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:06:31.944Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tamil Nadu elections: Employment woes shape Thirumayam’s  poll mood</news:title>
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<news:title>Three from Delhi score perfect 100 percentile in JEE Main exam</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/mcd-charged-rs-80-crore-in-green-tax-from-vehicles</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:03:50.251Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>MCD charged Rs 80 crore in green tax from vehicles</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/kerala-researchers-develop-bone-repair-scaffold</loc>
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<image:caption>Dr Binsi P K of the Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Kochi (L) and Dr Sobi K Chacko, Catholicate College, Pathanamthitta.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:01:40.759Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala researchers develop bone-repair scaffold</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, bone regene, tissue repair</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/madras-hc-seeks-i-t-dept-reply-over-asset-discrepancies-in-tvk-chief-vijays-poll-affidavits</loc>
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<image:caption>In this photo from Feb. 23, 2026, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president and actor Vijay addresses a party meeting in Vellore.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:00:48.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Madras HC seeks I-T dept reply over asset discrepancies in TVK chief Vijay’s poll affidavits</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/world/2026/Apr/21/japan-approves-scrapping-a-ban-on-lethal-weapons-exports-in-a-change-of-its-postwar-pacifist-policy</loc>
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<image:caption>Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at her office in Tokyo Monday, April 13, 2026, after holding telephone talks with her Pakistani counterpart Shehbaz Sharif.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T03:00:35.414Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Japan approves scrapping a ban on lethal weapons exports in a change of its postwar pacifist policy</news:title>
<news:keywords>World, Japan, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, lethal weapons exports, weapons exports</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/gba-mops-up-over-d150cr-via-premium-far</loc>
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<image:caption>Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA)</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:59:12.883Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>GBA mops up over D150cr via Premium FAR</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Greater Bengaluru Authority (</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/trial-flights-fedex-iit-m-drones-cover-kia-to-e-city-in-21-minutes</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/f9tkkdyy/Trial-flights.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Operations were conducted at an altitude of 120 metres, as per guidelines.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:58:35.195Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Trial flights: FedEx, IIT-M drones cover KIA to E-City in 21 minutes </news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, IIT-M drones</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/international-travel-to-go-fully-digital-at-kia</loc>
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<image:caption>Kempegowda International Airport</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:58:05.761Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>International travel to go fully digital at KIA</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Kempegowda International Airport</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/joint-checks-begin-for-178-houses-in-mundakkai-chooralmala-township-after-construction-defects-allegations</loc>
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<image:caption>Mundakkai-Chooralmala township in Wayanad.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:58:02.308Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Joint checks begin for 178 houses in Mundakkai-Chooralmala township after construction defects allegations  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, ULCCS, Wayanad township, KIFCON</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/four-months-on-bengalurus-kogilu-slum-evictees-refuse-to-move-out-stare-at-health-crisis</loc>
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<image:caption>Slum dwellers make do with make shift tents</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:57:20.615Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Four months on, Bengaluru's Kogilu slum evictees refuse to move out, stare at health crisis</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru  slum</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/dcre-inspector-files-complaint-against-sp-dysp-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/o7qvyrng/SI-booked.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Additionally, he released a five-minute video detailing how he was treated and harassed, in which he also hinted at taking an extreme step.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:53:59.956Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DCRE inspector files complaint against SP, DySp</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, DCRE, TR Srinivas</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/dcre-petition-against-ips-officers-from-other-states-harassing-subordinates</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/q2nm1r1d/PoliceEPS.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Kashi named Mangaluru City Police Commissioner Sudheer Kumar Reddy, alleging officer harassment, and sought to present the issue to the CM and Home Minister</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:51:42.669Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DCRE petition against IPS officers from other states harassing subordinates</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, IPS officers, DCRE</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/udf-alleges-irregularities-in-kozhikode-poll-officials-deny-breach</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/kpb7rrh3/election.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:51:26.344Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>UDF alleges irregularities in Kozhikode, poll officials deny breach</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, strongroom, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/73-offenders-convicted-till-march-26-ncb-hailed-for-fighting-drug-menace</loc>
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<image:caption>Union Home Minister Amit Shah</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:50:51.027Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>73 offenders convicted till March ’26, NCB hailed for fighting drug menace</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Amit Shah, Narcotics Control Bureau</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/students-harassed-karnataka-cancel-college-affiliation-expert</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/10/10/original/Child-Abuse-1.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:50:02.853Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Students harassed Karnataka? Cancel college affiliation: Expert</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, harrasment, Karnataka student</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/buried-under-ash-chennais-kuruvimedu-residents-await-their-phoenix-moment</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/rcjfpxa0/buried-under.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>100-150 lorries ferry ash to NTPC TN Energy Company Limited’s Vallur thermal power plant’s ash pond in Kuruvimedu daily</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ixv7526l/under-ash-kuruvimedu.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:49:00.785Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Buried under ash, Chennai's Kuruvimedu residents await their phoenix moment</news:title>
<news:keywords>Chennai, Kuruvimedu, ash transportation</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/sc-seeks-special-courts-for-uapa-ndps-cases</loc>
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<image:caption>Supreme Court of India in New Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:48:35.524Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>SC seeks special courts for UAPA, NDPS cases</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, NDPS cases, UAPA cases</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/temperatures-to-remain-above-normal-till-friday-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/lhz7ja0c/New-Project-2026-04-21T081600.651.jpg</image:loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/asaag1os/Screenshot-2026-04-21-020202.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:47:08.270Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Temperatures to remain above normal till Friday in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, India Meteorological Department, summer temperature</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/no-accident-but-murder-in-ghats-three-arrested-in-karnataka</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-26/h989lewm/Arrest-ANI.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representative purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:45:53.748Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>No accident, but murder in ghats, three arrested in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, arrested, Yellapur Police</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/toll-hits-25-families-struggle-to-identify-blast-victims-burnt-beyond-recognition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ch5rrkuq/Toll-hits-25-families.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A patient undergoing treatment at the Virudhunagar GMCH</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/drdnvp3m/Victims’-kin.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Relatives of Kattanarpatti cracker blast victims grieving the loss of their loved ones</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:45:31.641Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Toll hits 25, families struggle to identify blast victims burnt beyond recognition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN firecracker unit explosion</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/elections/west-bengal-elections/2026/Apr/21/thinner-roll-thicker-contest</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/aj1zt33y/TMCANDBJPflags-Filephotos-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The scale of deletions in several Kolkata Assembly segments has already surpassed the lead margins secured by the Trinamool Congress in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, suggesting a potential shift in political equations and making contests tighter in seats the party had earlier won comfortably.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:44:51.034Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>West Bengal polls: Thinner roll, thicker contest</news:title>
<news:keywords>West Bengal Elections, West Bengal, Nation, Amit Shah, West Bengal elections 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/21/chief-of-naval-staff-admiral-dinesh-tripathi-visits-kochi-naval-base</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/5kvspc1b/4433navy1084350.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi being accorded a ceremonial guard of honour at INS Garuda, the naval air station, in Kochi on Sunday.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:44:23.570Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh Tripathi visits Kochi Naval Base</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Southern Naval command, INS Garuda, Chief of Naval Staff</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/modi-not-in-favour-of-social-justice-karnataka-cm-siddaramaiah</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/28t9t1uz/basavablr10105151.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Chief Minister Siddaramaiah during the Basava Jayanti Celebrations at Chalukya Circle in Bengaluru on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:42:02.751Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Modi not in favour of social justice: Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/21/missing-teens-bodies-found-from-river-in-muvattupuzha</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/g7lodbc0/New-Project-2026-04-21T080958.748.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The deceased are Aswin and Chris, both Plus-II students from Vazhakulam.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:41:27.354Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Missing teens’ bodies found from river in Muvattupuzha</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, drowning deaths, vallikada river</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/palaniswami-cant-trounce-dmk-says-tvk-leader-sengottaiyan</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-01/a1v8k5yr/Sengottaiyan.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>TVK chief coordinator K A Sengottaiyan</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:41:15.691Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Palaniswami can't trounce DMK, says TVK leader Sengottaiyan</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, DMK, K A Sengottaiyan, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/bjp-will-face-backlash-in-bengal-tn-polls-congress-leader-margaret-alva</loc>
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<image:caption>Congress leader Margaret Alva</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:38:10.723Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>BJP will face backlash in Bengal, TN polls: Congress leader Margaret Alva</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Women’s Reservation Bill, Congress leader Margaret Alva</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/21/draft-on-relaxing-zonal-regulations-to-help-kalamassery-development</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/TNIE/import/2018/7/16/original/AP18197172470521.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>In high-risk areas, residential and commercial construction limits have been raised to 500 sq m and 300 sq m, respectively.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:37:46.350Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Draft on relaxing zonal regulations to help Kalamassery development</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, Kalamassery municipality, construction limits</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/six-problematic-wild-elephants-in-coimbatore-forest-division</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-08-12/oa366kjp/C_32_1_CH0353_68840727.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representation</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:37:25.109Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Six 'problematic' wild elephants in Coimbatore forest division</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Human animal conflict, Coimbatore Forest Division, Wild elephant menace</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/patna-diary-new-government-to-seek-floor-test-on-april-24</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/iqykaeqt/C_53_1_CH1509_4371663.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:35:05.054Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Patna Diary: New government to seek floor test on April 24</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Bihar government, Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/congress-dmk-have-done-injustice-to-women-andhra-cm-chandrababu-naidu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-16/1x9j8utn/202604163751636.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Andhra CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:34:31.842Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress, DMK have done injustice to women: Andhra CM Chandrababu Naidu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, CM Nara Chandrababu Naidu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/muslim-leaders-spar-over-disciplinary-action-write-to-congress-high-command</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/se81q7tu/abdul-jabbar105042.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>MLC K Abdul Jabbar</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:34:02.584Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Muslim leaders spar over disciplinary action, write to Congress high command</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, MLC K Abdul Jabbar</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/21/farmers-in-keralas-kuttampuzha-protest-over-arrest-of-tribal-man-for-elephants-death</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-05/9lvjba5h/newindianexpress2026-02-15fxbnkjjhANI20250827051222.avif</image:loc>
<image:caption>Saseendran P K, 64, of Vellaramkuthu tribal settlement, was arrested by the forest officials on Sunday evening.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:32:18.610Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Farmers in Kerala's Kuttampuzha protest over arrest of tribal man for elephant’s death</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, forest officials, elephant found dead</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/20/interview-a-separate-rocket-missile-force-will-fragment-command-not-strengthen-it-ajay-ahlawat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/tqymfl1j/11dda0e7-5559-4020-9948-4251211743ce.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former fighter pilot and military affairs commentator Group Captain Ajay Ahlawat (Retd)</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:29:56.118Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>INTERVIEW| 'A separate rocket-missile force will fragment command, not strengthen it'</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Ajay Ahlawat</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/congress-from-kongu-vellala-gounder-community-sought-recognition-in-the-party-2</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/a311cfd0-7e08-42a5-965e-768e64333d74/K_Selvaperunthagai.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tamil Nadu Congress Committee chief K Selvaperunthagai</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:29:14.429Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress from Kongu Vellala Gounder community sought recognition in the party</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Congress Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/told-dks-sidelining-minority-leaders-in-party-not-right-satish</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-20/sp32filc/No-question-of.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:29:05.286Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Told DKS sidelining minority leaders in party not right: Satish</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Karnataka Public Works Department Minister Satish Jarkiholi</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/denial-of-seats-to-mps-deepens-rift-within-congress-in-kerala</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/4y3ptceo/New-Project-2026-04-21T075547.025.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Denial of seats to sitting MPs deepens rift within Congress in Kerala.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:28:33.658Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Denial of seats to MPs deepens rift within Congress in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Kerala Elections, Elections, Congress candidates, MK Raghavan, Kerala Elections 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/aiadmk-is-an-instrument-for-bjp-to-enter-tamil-nadu-rahul-gandhi</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/l765c15h/AIADMK-is.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi addressing a campaign meet at Nanguneri in Tirunelveli on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:25:17.872Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>AIADMK is an instrument for BJP to enter Tamil Nadu: Rahul Gandhi</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, AIADMK BJP alliance, Tamil Nadu elections 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/do-away-with-guarantee-committees-bjp-tells-cm</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/l3bhunxe/cheluvadi-narayan105053.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Leader of Opposition in the Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:23:50.320Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Do away with guarantee committees, BJP tells CM </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah, Legislative Council Chalavadi Narayanaswamy</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/cbse-to-alter-rules-to-let-kerala-students-attend-national-sports-meets</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/jge7qlii/CBSE-to-alter.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:23:29.184Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>CBSE to alter rules to let Kerala students attend national sports meets</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, CBSE schools, Kerala school timings</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/kochi/2026/Apr/21/e-autos-on-kaloor-metro-station-premises-stuck-in-systemic-rot</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ba06l8ei/E-autos.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The e-autorickshaws at the time of launch in 2022.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:21:26.276Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>E-autos on Kaloor metro station premises stuck in systemic rot</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kochi, KMRL, subsidy, e-autorickshaws</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/drdos-satellite-imaging-system-to-help-mha-in-real-time-decision-making</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-11-05/7620hs5v/P_4462011701.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purpose.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:20:59.596Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>DRDO’s satellite imaging system to help MHA in real-time decision making</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, DRDO, MHA</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/goudar-case-special-court-says-some-cops-gave-false-evidence-under-oath</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-17/w0gp60lm/ANI_20260417144331.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MLA and former minister Vinay Kulkarni</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:19:18.812Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Goudar case: Special court says some 
cops gave false evidence under oath </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, Yogesh Goudar murder case</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/eps-raises-suspicion-as-anna-university-sexual-assault-convict-falls-ill-in-prison</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/ib3ly0ss/EPS-raises.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami campaigning along with PMK president Anbumani Ramadoss in Salem on Monday</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:16:29.031Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>EPS raises ‘suspicion’ as Anna university sexual assault convict falls ill in prison</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Elections, Elections, Tamil Nadu elections 2026, AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/at-a-houseboat-terminal-in-keralas-kasaragod-velicham-library-keeps-reading-afloat</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/76ctaa26/At-a-houseboat.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Fareena Kottapuram at the library at the Kottapuram houseboat terminal.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:16:26.070Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>At a houseboat terminal in Kerala's Kasaragod, 'Velicham' library keeps reading afloat</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Library, Kottappuram houseboat terminal</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/decision-on-kulkarnis-fate-after-i-receive-court-order-khader</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-03-17/7jy8sdee/session11603chn35.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Speaker UT Khader during session</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:16:18.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decision on Kulkarni’s fate after I receive court order: Khader </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Congress MLA Vinay Kulkarni, Speaker UT Khader</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/petitioner-wasting-time-sc-on-plea-to-declare-netaji-as-national-son</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/mhgdvdyy/C_1_1_CH1035_119297113.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Supreme Court of India.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:15:06.170Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Petitioner wasting time: SC on plea to declare Netaji as ‘National Son’ </news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Supreme Court, Subhas Chandra Bose, National Son</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/greens-flay-widening-of-road-passing-through-nagarahole-tiger-reserve</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/38bkzz22/Greens-flay-widening.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Of the 92.5-km stretch between Mysuru and Bavali, 63.6 km is outside the NTR and 28.9 km is inside it.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:14:34.172Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Greens flay widening of road passing through Nagarahole Tiger Reserve</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Nagarahole Tiger Reserve</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/a-kerala-woman-diver-researchers-account-of-the-deep-blue-sea</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/x3vn4anc/A-diver-researcher’s.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Divya began scientific diving at the age of 32, while raising her daughter, who was only two years when she took the first plunge.</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/n17e0gv4/New-Project-2026-04-21T074107.948.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Divya Viswambharan, senior scientist and research diver of the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute.</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:13:25.999Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A Kerala woman diver-researcher's account of the deep blue sea</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute, marine ecosystem, deep-sea diver</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/congress-seeks-probe-into-killings-of-children-fresh-violence-in-manipur</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/u70dy4dw/manipur100105.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Congress MP from Manipur, A Bimol Akoijam</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:13:08.794Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Congress seeks probe into killings of children, fresh violence in Manipur</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Congress, Manipur violence, Congress MP Angomcha Bimol Akoijam</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/no-confirmation-of-state-going-to-sc-on-bike-taxis</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/60dovagd/202604153749983.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Karnataka HC</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:12:22.090Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘No confirmation of state going to SC on bike taxis’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Karnataka HC</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/relief-for-annamalai-as-madras-hc-stays-case-against-him-over-thevar-remark</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-15/15og16la/Stalin-creating-fear.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Former Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:12:11.604Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Relief for Annamalai as Madras HC stays case against him over Thevar remark</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, Madras High Court​, BJP leader K Annamalai</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/tamil-nadu/2026/Apr/21/pyre-pyrotechnics-perils-of-being-a-cracker-unit-worker-in-tamil-nadu</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/dctqacx5/Pyre-pyrotechnics.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Nearly every second person in Sivakasi is employed in firecracker manufacturing units, pointing to the heavy occupational dependence on this hazardous industry.</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/mwz8e30l/Screenshot-2026-04-21-024817.jpg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:09:15.690Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Pyre &amp; pyrotechnics: Perils of being a cracker unit worker in Tamil Nadu</news:title>
<news:keywords>Tamil Nadu, TN firecracker unit explosion, firecracker unit workers</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/after-music-kabaddi-bishnoi-gang-seizing-control-of-cricket-in-canada</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/uv9p5mht/cricket115417.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The report also alleges attempts to influence team composition, including efforts to install specific players in leadership roles.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:08:34.426Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>‘After music, kabaddi, Bishnoi gang seizing control of cricket in Canada’</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Canada, Lawrence bisnoi gang</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/meet-thrikkadavoor-sivaraju-the-majestic-star-of-this-years-thrissur-pooram</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/sjah0hs8/New-Project-2026-04-21T073622.437.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Thrikkadavoor Sivaraju is an elephant born in the Western Ghats and later offered to Thrikkadavoor temple.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:07:54.498Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Meet Thrikkadavoor Sivaraju, the 
majestic star of this year's Thrissur Pooram</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, tusker, Thrissur Pooram 2026</news:keywords>
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</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/thrissur-pooram-festivities-begin-with-pomp-and-grandeur</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/9sklcx45/New-Project-2026-04-21T073217.101.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Flag hoisting ceremony held at Paramekkavu Bhagavathy Temple on Monday, marking the beginning of Thrissur Pooram rituals.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:04:30.078Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Thrissur Pooram festivities begin with pomp and grandeur  </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, flag hoisting, Thrissur Pooram 2026</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/kerala-police-intel-flags-rs-20-crore-scam-tied-to-sabarimala-ritual</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/gkwtio5k/Police-intel.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pilgrims throwing broken coconuts into the ‘aazhi’ after ‘neyyabhishekam’ at Sabarimala temple.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T02:00:40.926Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala police intel flags Rs 20-crore scam tied to Sabarimala ritual</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, Sabarimala temple, neyy thenga ritual, illicit trade</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/keralas-unnathi-scheme-aids-42-st-students-in-two-years-to-pursue-studies-abroad</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-02-16/iu3jwh80/AFP.JPG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Image used for representational purposes only.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:58:04.157Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Kerala's 'Unnathi' scheme aids 42 ST students in two years to pursue studies abroad </news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, overseas education, Unnathi scholarship</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/property-dealer-kills-neighbours-brother-over-parking-dispute-arrested</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/w9zchqsf/accused-and-victim082045.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pankaj Nayyar, was allegedly shot dead by his neighbour, Gaurav Sharma, during a parking dispute early Monday in Preet Vihar, East Delhi.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:57:14.709Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Property dealer kills neighbour’s brother over parking dispute, arrested</news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, murder, Delhi crime, parking dispute</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2026/Apr/21/coconut-pluckers-wages-climb-83-in-a-decade-in-kerala</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/3gb6k48l/New-Project-2026-04-21T072418.453.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Coconut plucker Shiva Narayan Marawi, a Chhattisgarh native, at work.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:55:08.096Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Coconut pluckers' wages climb 83% in a decade in Kerala</news:title>
<news:keywords>Kerala, coconut plucker, basic pay</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/delhi/2026/Apr/21/tribunal-rejects-plea-of-rs-385k-crore-dues-power-bills-likely-to-increase</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2024-02/00afd41f-d66e-4c7e-b545-c6ceafcae75e/powerline_electricity.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representational image,</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:54:34.824Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tribunal rejects plea of Rs 38.5K crore dues, power bills likely to increase </news:title>
<news:keywords>Delhi, Power bills, Delhi electricity bill</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2026/Apr/21/india-south-korea-set-50-bn-trade-target-by-2030</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/iu1cockq/1-53-20041-pti04202026000226a.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal and South Korean Minister of Trade Yeo Han-koo exchange an MoU in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during a joint press statement, at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, Monday, April 20, 2026.</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:51:43.179Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>India, South Korea set $50 bn trade target by 2030</news:title>
<news:keywords>Nation, Business, India- South Korea ties</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/lokayukta-probe-in-mandya-exposes-illegal-scans-of-pregnant-minors-and-major-pcpndt-violations</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2025-02-11/zfexwojy/pregnant-61782701280.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative picture of a pregnant woman</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:42:49.964Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Lokayukta probe in Mandya exposes illegal scans of pregnant minors and major PCPNDT violations</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, Lokayukta, pregnant minors</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/tumkur-varsity-profs-short-cut-to-promotion-exposed</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/2cvkfyh3/tumkur-university-karnataka-810x350.png</image:loc>
<image:caption>Tumkur University</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:40:33.033Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tumkur varsity profs’ short-cut to promotion exposed</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, tumkur university</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/karnataka-emission-testing-centres-decry-software-glitches</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/z9l0wq81/New-Project-2026-04-21T070316.326.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>National Informatics Centre</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:33:56.919Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Karnataka emission testing centres decry software glitches</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, National Informatics Centre</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/jee-results-out-two-karnataka-students-score-9999</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-02/4mjifuks/202604023732267.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Representative image</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:31:43.329Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>JEE results out: Two Karnataka students score 99.99% </news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, National Testing Agency (NTA), JEE results</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2026/Apr/21/three-jumbos-stuck-in-slush-rescued-in-karnataka</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/gi2ltbw2/Three-jumbos.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The incident occurred in the Hanur buffer zone of the Male Mahadeshwara Wildlife Sanctuary</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:29:42.717Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Three jumbos stuck in slush rescued in Karnataka</news:title>
<news:keywords>Karnataka, rescued, Three jumbos</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/english/2026/Apr/21/singer-d4vd-pleads-not-guilty-to-murder-in-death-of-14-year-old-celeste-rivas-hernandez</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-18/lb6uz3cr/AP26107562686464.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Singer-songwriter, David Burke aka D4vd sits in artist space at Coachella music festival on April 18, 2025 in Indio, Calif.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:20:30.606Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Singer D4vd pleads not guilty to murder in death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez</news:title>
<news:keywords>English, Murder accused, Singer D4vd, not guilty</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/business/2026/Apr/21/tim-cook-to-exit-as-apple-ceo-after-15-years-john-ternus-to-take-over</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-21/dq0h8uc9/AP26110770880796.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks on stage during an announcement of new products at Apple Park in Cupertino, Calif., Sept. 9, 2025.</image:caption>
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<news:language>en</news:language>
</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T01:13:43.659Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Tim Cook to exit as Apple CEO after 15 years, John Ternus to take over</news:title>
<news:keywords>Business, World, Tim Cook, Apple CEO, John Ternus</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/chennai-based-irish-runner-conquers-marathon-des-sables-at-moroccan-sahara</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/e2nhym18/R-DESERT-RUN-100111.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Con Conlon</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/4yw1tyxv/Indian-flag.jpeg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/vsdk5ela/1.jpeg</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:50:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Chennai-based Irish runner conquers Marathon des Sables at Moroccan Sahara</news:title>
<news:keywords>Marathon des Sables , Moroccan Sahara, Marathon Des Sables (MDS) Legendary, ritish Royal Navy officer and explorer James Cook , James Cook, east coast of Australia, Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton, Mount Everest, Con Conlon, Irishman in chennai, Merit Group, Rehoboth, Satkaryaa Trust , Sridhar Venkatesan, Boat Club,  Greenways Road, CP Ramaswamy Road, St Mary’s Road , Mahabalipuram, Boat Club Road, Boat Club chennai, Alamparai Fort, haboobs , simooms, George Mallory , chennai news, chennai features, chennai marathon, chennai marathon runners, chennai events, chennai achievers, tamil nadu news, tamil nadu features</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/stories-that-spill-past-fiction-at-verchol-dalit-literature-festival-2026</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/840ziaez/0X4A5201.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>(L-R) Vinil Paul, Reena Shalini, and Aleena</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/kjnr02z4/0X4A5205.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Aleena</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/25vt3by0/0X4A5229.JPG.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Vinil Paul</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:40:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Stories that spill past fiction at Verchol Dalit Literature Festival 2026</news:title>
<news:keywords>Pamba river, dalit history month, Ambedkarite, dalit poet aleena, poet aleena, poet aleena kerala, Muthamizh Peravai, Verchol Dalit Literature Festival 2026, Neelam Cultural Centre, Vaanam Art Festival ,  writer Vinil Paul ,  Dalit history and fiction, writer and translator Reena Shalini, Silk Route by aleena, Kerala Sahitya Akademi,  Adimakeralathinte Adrishyacharithram,  Adimakeralathinte Adrishyacharithram vinil paul, Malayalam cinema, nair community, syrian christians, syrian christians in kerala, nairs kerala, kerala, kerala news, KR Narayanan, KR Narayanan president of india, London School of Economics , Lokha: Chapter 1 , chennai , chennai news, chennai features, chennai events, tamil nadu, tamil nadu news, news today</news:keywords>
</news:news>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/books/2026/Apr/21/africa-from-a-to-z</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/n4w26dr8/MAIN3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>From Madagascar</image:caption>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/fpy9hv8f/Book-cover.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/i04a09kp/MAIN.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Diplomat-poet Abhay K with a portrait of Nelson Mandela at the Phoenix Settlement, South Africa</image:caption>
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</news:publication>
<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:39:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Africa, from A to Z</news:title>
<news:keywords>Books, Delhi, Africa, poems, The Alphabets of Africa, abhay k</news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/ancient-weaves-on-a-silky-canvas</loc>
<image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/2jo51ckz/DSC06741-copy.jpg</image:loc>
</image:image><image:image>
<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/s0198hzb/DSC06792.JPG</image:loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Ancient weaves on a silky canvas </news:title>
<news:keywords>kancheepuram silk, zari , silk, house of tuhil, adyar , unstitched, asian art museum , san fransisco </news:keywords>
</news:news>
</url>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/21/two-siva-temples-in-a-historic-suburb</loc>
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<news:title>Two Siva temples in a historic suburb</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/hyderabad-dance-festival-brings-innovation-in-every-step</loc>
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<image:caption>Harsha Maheshwari</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Vaibhav Modi</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/lajrr04b/SRI0217.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Mohit Sridhar</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Shubh Pahuja</image:caption>
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<image:caption>MJ Srikanth</image:caption>
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<news:title>Hyderabad Dance Festival brings innovation in every step</news:title>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/the-yellow-diary-every-gig-feels-like-a-holiday</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>The Yellow Diary: Every gig feels like a holiday</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Jim Beam Jams, The Yellow Diary, Rab Raakha, Roz Roz, Marz, Onegolf Brewery</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/bengaluru/2026/Apr/21/from-breezy-fabrics-to-soft-hues-this-is-how-bengalureans-are-redefining-summer-dressing</loc>
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<image:caption>Vicky Kaushal gives off laidback energy in a crochet shirt and linen trouser</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/frskm0k0/Linen-Shirt-baggy-jeans-and-sunglasses-1.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Prajakta Koli looks chic in an easy-breezy casual wear</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/5i05m9jw/Pooja-Hegde.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Pooja Hegde in a must-have crop top and faded denim</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/v6l6nyoq/1-3.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Cipia Artul gives a playful touch to her look with tone-gradient round shades</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>From breezy fabrics to soft hues, this is how Bengalureans are redefining summer dressing</news:title>
<news:keywords>Bengaluru, Bengaluru, summer fashion, summer 2026</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/watercolours-reimagined-in-the-quiet-fluid-exhibition</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/dua1pn53/Ruchi-Sharma.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Ruchi Sharma, chief curator</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/5qrws66b/Sujith-SN.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Sujit SN</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/zsvko7it/Asgar-Jahangir-Jani.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Asgar Jahangir Jani</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/hrb42kry/Srinivas-Pulagam.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Srinivas Pulagam</image:caption>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/8s1h8l4h/Claire.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Claire Lono</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Watercolours reimagined in The Quiet Fluid exhibition</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Kalakriti Art Gallery, Watercolour, The Quiet Fluid, Asgar Jahangir Jani</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/beats-bites-and-poila-boishakh-vibes</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Beats, bites and Poila Boishakh vibes</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Rabindra Sangeet, Poila Boishakh, Bengalee Cultural Association Hyderabad, Aadhunik Sangeet</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/a-wake-up-call-in-frames</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/0eniqzw7/unnamed.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Anshual Sinha</image:caption>
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<image:caption>Million Views poster</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>A wake-up call in frames</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Anshual Sinha, Million Views, Awareness movie, Awareness on addiction</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/hyderabad/2026/Apr/21/priyanka-khantwal-hard-work-and-consistency-truly-open-new-doors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/tvxz5b3e/IMG4410-1.JPEG</image:loc>
<image:caption>Priyanka Khantwal along with Dharmesh Yelande and Sushant Pujari</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-21T00:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Priyanka Khantwal: Hard work and consistency truly open new doors</news:title>
<news:keywords>Hyderabad, Priyanka Khantwal, Dharmesh Yelande, Sushant Pujari, Dance Plus</news:keywords>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/chennai/2026/Apr/20/the-india-gaming-show-held-over-the-weekend-in-chennai-was-an-eye-opener-to-the-state-of-the-videogames-industry-in-the-country</loc>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T23:30:00.000Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Decoding the gaming industry</news:title>
<news:keywords>gaming industry , india, comic con </news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/20/incentive-compliance-diversifying-industries-in-tamil-nadu-fireworks-hub</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-19/vof0omrh/C_53_1_CH1506_43702020.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>Firefighters at the site after a blast in a firecracker manufacturing unit, at Kattanarpatti in Virudhunagar</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T22:15:50.800Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Incentivise compliance, diversify industries in Tamil Nadu fireworks hub</news:title>
<news:keywords>Editorial</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/2026/Apr/20/us-clarity-essential-for-peace-in-west-asia</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/tgv7cckt/AP.webp</image:loc>
<image:caption>Trump’s actions are harming his own long-held goals of keeping inflation low at home and protecting the US dollar’s dominance abroad</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T22:15:43.931Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>US clarity essential for peace in West Asia</news:title>
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<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/editorial/quick-take/2026/Apr/20/quick-take-please-remain-seated</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/qcvje8m2/X.com-for-QT.jpeg</image:loc>
<image:caption>A sample sketch of the patented design</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T22:15:30.278Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Quick Take | Please remain seated</news:title>
<news:keywords>Quick Take</news:keywords>
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<url>
<loc>https://www.newindianexpress.com/opinion/2026/Apr/20/seoul-searching-in-new-sectors</loc>
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<image:loc>https://media.newindianexpress.com/newindianexpress/2026-04-20/l0b91hk5/ens.jpg</image:loc>
<image:caption>The next phase of partnership between India and South Korea should prioritise inclusivity and diversity</image:caption>
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<news:publication_date>2026-04-20T21:12:13.328Z</news:publication_date>
<news:title>Seoul-searching in new sectors</news:title>
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